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Banner 32
Designer: Stan Huntingford  ·  Builder: Cooper Enterprises  ·  First built: 1982
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About the Banner 32

Designed by Stan Huntingford and built by Cooper Enterprises starting in 1982, this 32-foot fiberglass sailboat represents solid coastal cruising capabilities wrapped in a traditional package. The masthead sloop rig and fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration provide a balanced combination of performance and directional stability that appeals to cruising sailors seeking reliable handling characteristics. With a displacement of 10,500 pounds and 3,180 pounds of ballast, the Banner 32 offers the substantial feel that many cruisers prefer for extended passages. The comfortable 24.18 comfort ratio suggests this boat handles seaway motion well, making it suitable for coastal cruising and offshore passages where crew comfort matters. The low capsize screening value of 2.0 indicates good stability characteristics for venturing beyond protected waters. The generous beam of nearly 11 feet maximizes interior volume while the moderate 5.82-foot draft allows access to most harbors and anchorages. Hull speed potential of 6.83 knots provides respectable passage-making ability under sail. Cooper Enterprises built these boats with attention to solid construction details, and the design has earned respect among sailors looking for a capable, no-nonsense cruising platform rather than a cutting-edge performer.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.00 ft / 9.75 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.00 ft / 7.92 m
Beam 10.92 ft / 3.33 m
Max Draft 5.82 ft / 1.77 m
Displacement 10,500.00 lb / 4,763 kg
Ballast 3,180.00 lb / 1,442 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Stan Huntingford
Builder Cooper Enterprises
First Built 1982
Related Sailboats ["C&C 32" · "Hunter 32 Vision" · "Ericson 32" · "Contessa 32" · "Ontario 32"]
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 30.29
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 266.7
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 24.18
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.83 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,014.48 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo
Engine Model MD-11
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 22
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Banner 32 ★
32.0 ft
Contessa 32
32.0 ft
Ericson 32
31.6 ft
Hunter 32 Vision
32.0 ft
LWL
Banner 32 ★
26.0 ft
Contessa 32
24.0 ft
Ericson 32
24.0 ft
Hunter 32 Vision
27.0 ft
Beam
Banner 32 ★
10.9 ft
Contessa 32
9.5 ft
Ericson 32
9.7 ft
Hunter 32 Vision
11.3 ft
Displacement
Banner 32 ★
10 lbs
Contessa 32
9 lbs
Ericson 32
8 lbs
Hunter 32 Vision
11 lbs
Ballast
Banner 32 ★
3 lbs
Contessa 32
4 lbs
Ericson 32
4 lbs
Hunter 32 Vision
4 lbs
Sail Area
Banner 32 ★
—
Contessa 32
433 sq ft
Ericson 32
452 sq ft
Hunter 32 Vision
486 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Banner 32 ★
—
Contessa 32
174 s/nm
Ericson 32
192 s/nm
Hunter 32 Vision
177 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Banner 32 ★
—
Contessa 32
15.5
Ericson 32
17.0
Hunter 32 Vision
15.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Banner 32 ★
30.3 %
Contessa 32
47.4 %
Ericson 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
39.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Banner 32 ★
24.2
Contessa 32
27.7
Ericson 32
25.2
Hunter 32 Vision
24.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Banner 32 ★
2.00
Contessa 32
1.80
Ericson 32
1.88
Hunter 32 Vision
2.02
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Banner 32 ★
266
Contessa 32
306
Ericson 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
258
Hull Speed
Banner 32 ★
6.8 kts
Contessa 32
6.6 kts
Ericson 32
6.6 kts
Hunter 32 Vision
7.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Banner 32 ★
—
Contessa 32
1.6
Ericson 32
1.9
Hunter 32 Vision
1.9
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