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Evolution 32
Designer: Julian Everitt  ·  Builder: Evolution Yachts Uk Ltd  ·  First built: 2000
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About the Evolution 32

Designed by Julian Everitt and built by Evolution Yachts UK Ltd starting in 2000, this distinctive 33-foot cruiser represents an interesting approach to coastal and short-handed sailing. With only five hulls produced, the Evolution 32 remains a rare find in today's used boat market, offering exclusivity alongside practical sailing capabilities. The boat's most notable feature is its lifting keel configuration, which transforms a 6.56-foot draft into shoal-water accessibility when raised. This versatility opens up exploration opportunities in shallow anchorages and tidal waters that would challenge fixed-keel vessels of similar size. The substantial 4,850-pound ballast ensures stability remains uncompromised despite the complexity of the lifting mechanism. Julian Everitt's design prioritizes comfortable cruising over outright performance, evidenced by the moderate sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 19.59 and a reassuring comfort ratio of 22.35. The fractional sloop rig provides manageable sail handling, particularly appealing to couples or short-handed crews. While the capsize screening formula of 2.01 suggests this isn't an offshore passage-maker, the Evolution 32 excels as a coastal cruiser capable of extended gunkholing adventures. The fiberglass construction and thoughtful proportions create a seaworthy platform that balances performance with the practical considerations that make cruising genuinely enjoyable.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.37 ft / 10.17 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.48 ft / 8.68 m
Beam 11.02 ft / 3.36 m
Max Draft 6.56 ft / 2.00 m
Min Draft 1.64 ft / 0.50 m
Displacement 10,582.00 lb / 4,800 kg
Ballast 4,850.00 lb / 2,200 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 588.00 ft² / 54.63 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Lifting Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Julian Everitt
Builder Evolution Yachts UK Ltd
First Built 2000
Number Built 5
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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
 19.59
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
 45.83
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
 204.5
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
 22.35
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
 2.01
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. 7.15 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
 2.94
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. 1,121.42 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. 19.58
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 41.34 ft / 12.60 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.44 ft / 4.40 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 41.01 ft / 12.50 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.11 ft / 4.30 m
SA Fore 298.47 ft² / 27.73 m²
SA Main 289.33 ft² / 26.88 m²
SA Total (100%) 587.80 ft² / 54.61 m²
Est. Forestay Length 43.79 ft / 13.35 m
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