The Martin 32 is and respectable in club racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.9 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 26.5′, the Martin 32 tops out around 6.9 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √26.5′ LWL = 6.9 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
131s/nm
Cruiser/racer — competitive in club racing, comfortable cruising.
Ballast / Displacement
50.0%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
192
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
6.9kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
5lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Martin 32 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
X 99
Martin 32
Cruiser/racer — competitive in club racing, comfortable cruising.
Buccaneer 335
Contessa 33
Cs 33
Tanzer 10
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Martin 32.
| Martin 32 | Buccaneer 335 | Contessa 33 | Cs 33 | Tanzer 10 | X 99 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 32.8 | 32.8 | 32.7 | 32.7 | 32.7 | 32.7 |
| LWL | 26.5 | 26.5 | 25.4 | 26.4 | 27.5 | 27.7 |
| Beam | 9.3 | 10.5 | 11.1 | 10.7 | 11.9 | 9.7 |
| Displacement | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 6 |
| Ballast | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Sail Area | — | 493 | 481 | 503 | 379 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 131 | 138 | 144 | 150 | 156 | 111 |
| SA/Disp | — | 17.9 | 17.9 | 17.4 | 11.0 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 50.0 | 49.5 | — | 42.5 | — | 45.7 |
| Comfort | — | 22.1 | 20.5 | 23.3 | 25.7 | — |
| Capsize | — | 2.00 | 2.14 | 1.98 | 2.02 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.0 | — |