The B 32 Beiley is aggressively canvassed for its weight, with a quick, snappy motion best suited to day sailing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 27.5′, the B 32 Beiley tops out around 7.0 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √27.5′ LWL = 7.0 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
31.3
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Ballast / Displacement
40.2%
Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Displacement / Length
88
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
9.8
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Capsize Screening
2.59
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
6lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
9.8
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
2.59
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the B 32 Beiley sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Racer 0–90
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
J/32
114s/nm
C&C 32
144s/nm
Contessa 32
174s/nm
Hunter 32 Vision
177s/nm
Ericson 32
192s/nm
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
3.3 |
4.2 |
4.7 |
4.9 |
| Close Reach60° |
4.0 |
5.1 |
5.7 |
5.9 |
| Beam Reach90° |
4.9 |
6.2 |
6.9 |
7.5 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
4.5 |
5.7 |
6.4 |
7.0 |
| Run150–180° |
3.6 |
4.6 |
5.1 |
5.3 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (7.0 kts),
SA/D (31.3), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the B 32 Beiley — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–5 kts
5–18 kts
18–28 kts
28+ kts
Ghosting
0–5 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
5–18 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
18–28 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
28+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the B 32 Beiley.
|
B 32 Beiley |
C&C 32 |
Contessa 32 |
Ericson 32 |
Hunter 32 Vision |
J/32 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
32.0 |
32.0 |
32.0 |
31.6 |
32.0 |
32.0 |
| LWL |
27.5 |
— |
24.0 |
24.0 |
27.0 |
27.5 |
| Beam |
10.3 |
— |
9.5 |
9.7 |
11.3 |
11.4 |
| Displacement |
4 |
— |
9 |
8 |
11 |
9 |
| Ballast |
1 |
— |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
| Sail Area |
500 |
— |
433 |
452 |
486 |
484 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
— |
144 |
174 |
192 |
177 |
114 |
| SA/Disp |
31.3 |
— |
15.5 |
17.0 |
15.4 |
18.9 |
| Bal/Disp |
40.2 |
— |
47.4 |
45.5 |
39.5 |
39.1 |
| Comfort |
9.8 |
— |
27.7 |
25.2 |
24.4 |
27.5 |
| Capsize |
2.59 |
— |
1.80 |
1.88 |
2.02 |
1.70 |
| Hull Speed |
7.0 |
— |
6.6 |
6.6 |
7.0 |
7.9 |