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Eo 32
Designer: Ted Brewer  ·  Builder: E.o. Taiwan Enterprise (Taiwan)  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Eo 32

Designed by renowned naval architect Ted Brewer and built by E.O. Taiwan Enterprise starting in 1979, this 32-foot cutter represents solid traditional cruising design principles from the late 1970s era. The fiberglass construction features a fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration, providing good directional stability while maintaining reasonable performance under sail. With a displacement of 11,500 pounds and 4,400 pounds of ballast, this boat offers the substantial feel that characterizes Brewer's work. The generous beam of nearly 11 feet creates spacious accommodations below, while the moderate draft of just under 5 feet opens up more cruising grounds than deeper-draft alternatives. The cutter rig with 512 square feet of sail area provides versatility for various wind conditions, allowing sailors to balance performance with ease of handling. The boat's comfort ratio of 26.02 indicates motion characteristics well-suited for coastal cruising and short offshore passages, while the capsize screening value of 1.92 suggests reasonable stability for ocean work. Ted Brewer's reputation for creating seaworthy, well-balanced designs shines through in this practical cruiser that prioritizes comfort and safety over racing performance, making it an appealing choice for cruising couples or small families.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.75 ft / 9.68 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.25 ft / 8.31 m
Beam 10.83 ft / 3.30 m
Max Draft 4.83 ft / 1.47 m
Displacement 11,500.00 lb / 5,216 kg
Ballast 4,400.00 lb / 1,996 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 512.00 ft² / 47.57 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Ted Brewer
Builder E.O. Taiwan Enterprise (Taiwan)
First Built 1979
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Performance Ratios
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
 16.13
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
 38.26
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
 253.72
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
 26.02
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
 1.92
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. 7.00 kn
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
 2.06
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. 1,054.49 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 16.12
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 43.30 ft / 13.20 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.10 ft / 3.99 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.00 ft / 11.58 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
SA Fore 283.62 ft² / 26.35 m²
SA Main 228.00 ft² / 21.18 m²
SA Total (100%) 511.62 ft² / 47.53 m²
Est. Forestay Length 45.24 ft / 13.79 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make yANMAR
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 20
Fuel Capacity 30 gals / 114 L
Water Capacity 60 gals / 227 L
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