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Galaxy 32 3
Designer: William Tripp Jr.  ·  Builder: Metalmast Marine (Usa)  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Galaxy 32 3

With limited specifications available, the Galaxy 32 3 represents a somewhat elusive entry in the 32-foot sailing yacht category. This sailboat appears to be part of the Galaxy marine series, though detailed information about its design heritage and construction remains scarce in readily accessible databases. Based on its designation and era, this vessel likely falls into the recreational cruising category, designed for weekend sailing and coastal exploration rather than serious offshore passages or competitive racing. The "3" suffix suggests this may be either the third iteration of a Galaxy 32 design or possibly indicate a three-cabin configuration, though without confirmed specifications, this remains speculative. Potential buyers researching this model should exercise additional due diligence given the limited documented specifications. This could indicate either a smaller production run, regional distribution, or a boat that didn't achieve widespread market recognition. When evaluating any Galaxy 32 3, prospective owners would benefit from thorough surveys and direct inspection, particularly focusing on construction quality, rigging condition, and overall maintenance history. The scarcity of detailed information makes this an intriguing option for sailors who prefer less common vessels, though it may present challenges for parts availability and resale value considerations.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.42 ft / 9.58 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.83 ft / 7.57 m
Beam 10.20 ft / 3.11 m
Max Draft 5.30 ft / 1.62 m
Displacement 9,500.00 lb / 4,309 kg
Ballast 2,500.00 lb / 1,134 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer William Tripp Jr.
Builder Metalmast Marine (USA)
First Built 1970
Last Built 1974
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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
26.32
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
277.04
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. 5.43 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 17.75
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.30 ft / 4.36 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 496.00 ft² / 46.08 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 277.04
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Galaxy 32 3 ★
31.4 ft
Columbia 96
31.5 ft
Hunter 31
31.3 ft
Tartan 31
31.3 ft
LWL
Galaxy 32 3 ★
24.8 ft
Columbia 96
23.8 ft
Hunter 31
26.3 ft
Tartan 31
26.0 ft
Beam
Galaxy 32 3 ★
10.2 ft
Columbia 96
10.2 ft
Hunter 31
10.9 ft
Tartan 31
10.9 ft
Displacement
Galaxy 32 3 ★
9 lbs
Columbia 96
10 lbs
Hunter 31
9 lbs
Tartan 31
9 lbs
Ballast
Galaxy 32 3 ★
2 lbs
Columbia 96
4 lbs
Hunter 31
4 lbs
Tartan 31
3 lbs
Sail Area
Galaxy 32 3 ★
Columbia 96
457 sq ft
Hunter 31
458 sq ft
Tartan 31
506 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Galaxy 32 3 ★
Columbia 96
Hunter 31
183 s/nm
Tartan 31
159 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Galaxy 32 3 ★
Columbia 96
15.6
Hunter 31
16.2
Tartan 31
18.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Galaxy 32 3 ★
26.3 %
Columbia 96
44.1 %
Hunter 31
41.2 %
Tartan 31
43.2 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Galaxy 32 3 ★
Columbia 96
27.5
Hunter 31
22.4
Tartan 31
20.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Galaxy 32 3 ★
Columbia 96
1.88
Hunter 31
2.05
Tartan 31
2.10
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Galaxy 32 3 ★
277
Columbia 96
339
Hunter 31
239
Tartan 31
229
Hull Speed
Galaxy 32 3 ★
Columbia 96
6.5 kts
Hunter 31
6.9 kts
Tartan 31
6.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Galaxy 32 3 ★
Columbia 96
1.4
Hunter 31
2.2
Tartan 31
2.6
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