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Oday 32
Designer: C. Raymond Hunt Associates  ·  Builder: O'day Corp.  ·  First built: 1975
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About the Oday 32

Designed by the respected C. Raymond Hunt Associates and built by O'Day Corp. between 1975 and 1979, the O'Day 32 is a capable fiberglass sloop that earned a solid reputation as a comfortable coastal cruiser during its production run. With a masthead sloop rig and a hybrid keel/centerboard hull configuration, it offers versatility across a range of sailing conditions, making it an appealing choice for sailors who want flexibility between shallower anchorages and open water performance. The hull's dimensions suggest a well-balanced cruising platform, with a beam that provides generous interior volume and stability underway. A comfort ratio just under 26 places it in the range suitable for coastal and light offshore passages, offering a reasonably comfortable motion in moderate seas. The capsize screening value falls within an acceptable range for near-coastal use, though offshore bluewater passages would warrant careful consideration. With a sail area-to-displacement ratio of just over 15, the O'Day 32 delivers adequate performance without demanding an expert hand at the helm, making it well-suited to liveaboard weekenders, cruising couples, or sailors stepping up to their first serious bluewater-capable boat.

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$7,500 – $7,500
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.58 ft / 9.63 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.29 ft / 8.32 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 7.08 ft / 2.16 m
Min Draft 3.33 ft / 1.01 m
Displacement 11,000.00 lb / 4,990 kg
Ballast 3,530.00 lb / 1,601 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 470.00 ft² / 43.66 m²
Headroom 6.42 ft / 1.96 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer C. Raymond Hunt Associates
Builder O'Day Corp.
First Built 1975
Last Built 1979
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 198
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
 15.26
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
 25.96
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
 1.89
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. 7.0
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
 2.08
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
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 39.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.75
P (Mainsail Luff) 34.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.0
SA Fore 248.63
SA Main 221.0
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