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Duellist 32
Designer: Alan Hill  ·  Builder: Lifeline Moulding Co Ltd  ·  First built: 1973
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About the Duellist 32

With limited specifications available, the Duellist 32 represents something of a mystery in the 32-foot sailboat category. This relative obscurity suggests it was likely produced in smaller numbers, possibly as a boutique design or for a specific regional market. Based on its name and the competitive spirit implied by "Duellist," this boat was presumably designed with performance in mind. The 32-foot length places it in a versatile size range that could handle both spirited coastal sailing and potentially light offshore work, depending on construction and design execution. Without detailed specifications to reference, prospective buyers should pay particular attention to build quality, rigging configuration, and overall condition when evaluating individual examples. The scarcity of information also means that parts availability and dealer support networks may be limited, making thorough pre-purchase surveys especially important. For sailors drawn to unique or uncommon designs, the Duellist 32 might offer an intriguing alternative to more mainstream production boats in this size range. However, the limited available data suggests that potential owners should be prepared to become somewhat self-reliant regarding maintenance and modifications, as community knowledge and support resources appear to be sparse.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.15 ft / 9.80 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.54 ft / 8.70 m
Beam 10.83 ft / 3.30 m
Max Draft 6.23 ft / 1.90 m
Min Draft 3.61 ft / 1.10 m
Displacement 13,228.00 lb / 6,000 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Alan Hill
Builder Lifeline Moulding Co Ltd
First Built 1973
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Performance Ratios
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
28.9
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
1.83
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. 7.16
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. 1.0
How It Compares

vs. Cape Dory 32, Pearson 323, Sabre 32

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Dimensions
LOA
Duellist 32 ★
32.2 ft
Cape Dory 32
32.2 ft
Pearson 323
32.3 ft
Sabre 32
32.2 ft
LWL
Duellist 32 ★
28.5 ft
Cape Dory 32
24.2 ft
Pearson 323
27.5 ft
Sabre 32
26.2 ft
Beam
Duellist 32 ★
10.8 ft
Cape Dory 32
9.9 ft
Pearson 323
10.0 ft
Sabre 32
10.3 ft
Displacement
Duellist 32 ★
13 lbs
Cape Dory 32
11 lbs
Pearson 323
12 lbs
Sabre 32
10 lbs
Ballast
Duellist 32 ★
Cape Dory 32
4 lbs
Pearson 323
4 lbs
Sabre 32
4 lbs
Sail Area
Duellist 32 ★
Cape Dory 32
509 sq ft
Pearson 323
477 sq ft
Sabre 32
480 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Duellist 32 ★
Cape Dory 32
192 s/nm
Pearson 323
174 s/nm
Sabre 32
150 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Duellist 32 ★
Cape Dory 32
15.8
Pearson 323
14.0
Sabre 32
16.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Duellist 32 ★
Cape Dory 32
40.0 %
Pearson 323
35.2 %
Sabre 32
39.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Duellist 32 ★
28.9
Cape Dory 32
32.2
Pearson 323
31.8
Sabre 32
25.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Duellist 32 ★
1.83
Cape Dory 32
1.75
Pearson 323
1.71
Sabre 32
1.89
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Duellist 32 ★
Cape Dory 32
371
Pearson 323
274
Sabre 32
261
Hull Speed
Duellist 32 ★
7.2 kts
Cape Dory 32
6.6 kts
Pearson 323
7.0 kts
Sabre 32
6.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Duellist 32 ★
Cape Dory 32
1.2
Pearson 323
1.7
Sabre 32
2.0
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