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Offshore 32 Richards
Designer: Ray Richards  ·  Builder: Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd.(Hk)  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Offshore 32 Richards

Designed by Ray Richards and built by Hong Kong's respected Cheoy Lee Shipyard starting in 1976, this 32-footer represents solid cruising sailboat construction from the era when fiberglass boats were transitioning toward more refined sailing characteristics. The fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration provides good tracking and maneuverability while maintaining the directional stability that cruising sailors appreciate. With a displacement of 11,400 pounds and substantial ballast ratio, this masthead sloop offers the stability and sea-kindly motion suited for coastal cruising and light offshore passages. The moderate beam of 10.5 feet creates reasonable interior volume without sacrificing sailing performance, while the 4.5-foot draft allows access to most harbors while providing adequate lateral resistance. The boat's comfort ratio of 27 indicates a motion that favors comfort over speed, making it well-suited for extended cruising rather than racing applications. Cheoy Lee's reputation for solid construction during this period means many examples remain seaworthy decades later. The sail area to displacement ratio suggests adequate performance in moderate conditions, though like most cruising designs of the era, it will require patience in light air. This is a practical choice for sailors prioritizing comfort and reliability over racing performance.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.92 ft / 9.73 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.00 ft / 8.23 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 11,400.00 lb / 5,171 kg
Ballast 4,200.00 lb / 1,905 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Sail Area (Reported) 482.00 ft² / 44.78 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ray Richards
Builder Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd.(HK)
First Built 1976
Associations Cheoy Lee Association Web Site
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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
 15.28
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
 36.84
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
 258.56
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
 27
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
 1.87
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. 6.96 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
 1.93
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. 1,012.98 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. 15.28
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 41.00 ft / 12.50 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.80 ft / 3.90 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 36.30 ft / 11.06 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.10 ft / 3.69 m
SA Fore 262.40 ft² / 24.38 m²
SA Main 219.62 ft² / 20.40 m²
SA Total (100%) 482.02 ft² / 44.78 m²
Est. Forestay Length 42.95 ft / 13.09 m
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 48 gals / 182 L
Water Capacity 90 gals / 341 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Offshore 32 Richards ★
31.9 ft
Irwin 12 Ton
32.0 ft
Morgan 32
31.9 ft
Ontario 32
32.0 ft
LWL
Offshore 32 Richards ★
27.0 ft
Irwin 12 Ton
24.4 ft
Morgan 32
25.0 ft
Ontario 32
26.5 ft
Beam
Offshore 32 Richards ★
10.5 ft
Irwin 12 Ton
10.3 ft
Morgan 32
11.5 ft
Ontario 32
11.0 ft
Displacement
Offshore 32 Richards ★
11 lbs
Irwin 12 Ton
7 lbs
Morgan 32
11 lbs
Ontario 32
9 lbs
Ballast
Offshore 32 Richards ★
4 lbs
Irwin 12 Ton
2 lbs
Morgan 32
4 lbs
Ontario 32
3 lbs
Sail Area
Offshore 32 Richards ★
482 sq ft
Irwin 12 Ton
390 sq ft
Morgan 32
493 sq ft
Ontario 32
481 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Offshore 32 Richards ★
—
Irwin 12 Ton
—
Morgan 32
186 s/nm
Ontario 32
177 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Offshore 32 Richards ★
15.3
Irwin 12 Ton
16.6
Morgan 32
16.0
Ontario 32
16.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Offshore 32 Richards ★
36.8 %
Irwin 12 Ton
—
Morgan 32
—
Ontario 32
40.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Offshore 32 Richards ★
27.0
Irwin 12 Ton
19.0
Morgan 32
24.3
Ontario 32
22.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Offshore 32 Richards ★
1.87
Irwin 12 Ton
2.12
Morgan 32
2.07
Ontario 32
2.06
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Offshore 32 Richards ★
258
Irwin 12 Ton
—
Morgan 32
—
Ontario 32
235
Hull Speed
Offshore 32 Richards ★
7.0 kts
Irwin 12 Ton
6.6 kts
Morgan 32
6.7 kts
Ontario 32
6.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Offshore 32 Richards ★
1.9
Irwin 12 Ton
2.4
Morgan 32
1.6
Ontario 32
2.3
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