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Clipper Marine 32
Designer: William Crealock  ·  Builder: Clipper Marine  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Clipper Marine 32

Built during the late 1970s and early 1980s, this 32-foot sailboat emerged from Clipper Marine's efforts to create an affordable cruising yacht for the growing recreational sailing market. The design reflects the era's emphasis on practical family cruising, with a moderate beam and traditional lines that prioritize interior volume and stability over racing performance. The Clipper Marine 32 features a fin keel configuration with a skeg-hung rudder, providing predictable handling characteristics that appeal to cruising sailors. Her fiberglass construction follows conventional methods of the period, resulting in a solid if somewhat heavy displacement that contributes to her seaworthy nature in coastal conditions. Most examples were delivered with sloop rigs featuring roller furling headsails, making them manageable for short-handed sailing. The cockpit is designed for family use with comfortable seating, while the cabin typically accommodates four to six people with a forward V-berth and convertible dinette arrangement. While not particularly fast by modern standards, the Clipper Marine 32 offers dependable coastal cruising capabilities. Her moderate draft allows access to shallow anchorages, and the sturdy construction has proven durable over decades of use, making her an economical choice for sailors seeking basic cruising comfort.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.58 ft / 9.63 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.00 ft / 7.92 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 3.50 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement 4,700.00 lb / 2,132 kg
Ballast 1,100.00 lb / 499 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 380.00 ft² / 35.30 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Ketch
Construction FG
Designer William Crealock
Builder Clipper Marine
First Built 1976
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
270
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
21.73
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
16.44
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
1.91
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
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
4.24
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. 743.21
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 31.6
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 26.7
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.0
SA Fore 205.4
SA Main 133.5
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Clipper Marine 32 ★
31.6 ft
Cal 31
31.5 ft
Fuji 32
31.5 ft
Oday 32
31.6 ft
LWL
Clipper Marine 32 ★
26.0 ft
Cal 31
25.7 ft
Fuji 32
24.8 ft
Oday 32
27.3 ft
Beam
Clipper Marine 32 ★
8.0 ft
Cal 31
10.0 ft
Fuji 32
9.8 ft
Oday 32
10.5 ft
Displacement
Clipper Marine 32 ★
4 lbs
Cal 31
9 lbs
Fuji 32
13 lbs
Oday 32
11 lbs
Ballast
Clipper Marine 32 ★
1 lbs
Cal 31
3 lbs
Fuji 32
4 lbs
Oday 32
3 lbs
Sail Area
Clipper Marine 32 ★
380 sq ft
Cal 31
490 sq ft
Fuji 32
471 sq ft
Oday 32
470 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Clipper Marine 32 ★
270 s/nm
Cal 31
156 s/nm
Fuji 32
246 s/nm
Oday 32
198 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Clipper Marine 32 ★
21.7
Cal 31
18.0
Fuji 32
13.6
Oday 32
15.3
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Clipper Marine 32 ★
16.4
Cal 31
24.1
Fuji 32
36.1
Oday 32
26.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Clipper Marine 32 ★
1.91
Cal 31
1.91
Fuji 32
1.67
Oday 32
1.89
Hull Speed
Clipper Marine 32 ★
6.8 kts
Cal 31
6.8 kts
Fuji 32
6.7 kts
Oday 32
7.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Clipper Marine 32 ★
4.2
Cal 31
2.3
Fuji 32
Oday 32
2.1
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