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Ol 960
Designer: Arne Borghegn  ·  Builder: Ol Boats (Dk)  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Ol 960

Danish designer Arne Borghegn created this well-balanced 32-footer for Ol Boats in 1978, establishing a reputation as a capable coastal cruiser with surprising versatility. The Ol 960's moderate displacement of 9,259 pounds and substantial ballast ratio provide excellent stability, while her fractional sloop rig delivers respectable performance across varying wind conditions. With a comfortable beam of just over 10 feet and traditional fin keel configuration, this fiberglass yacht strikes an appealing balance between interior volume and sailing ability. Her draft of 5.41 feet allows access to most harbors while providing the directional stability serious sailors appreciate. The conservative comfort ratio of 22.98 indicates excellent seaworthiness for extended coastal passages, though the boat remains responsive enough for weekend racing. The Ol 960's sail area to displacement ratio suggests moderate performance characteristics that prioritize control and comfort over pure speed. Her hull speed potential of nearly 7 knots makes her competitive with similar-sized cruising boats, while the low capsize screening value demonstrates the inherent stability Danish builders are known for. Originally equipped with a 27-horsepower auxiliary engine, these boats continue to attract sailors seeking a proven platform for serious coastal cruising and light offshore work.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.73 ft / 9.67 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.90 ft / 8.20 m
Beam 10.17 ft / 3.10 m
Max Draft 5.41 ft / 1.65 m
Displacement 9,259.00 lb / 4,200 kg
Ballast 3,968.00 lb / 1,800 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 430.00 ft² / 39.95 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Arne Borghegn
Builder OL Boats (DK)
First Built 1978
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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
15.65
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
42.86
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
212.35
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
22.98
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
1.94
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. 6.95 kn
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. 977.51 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 27
Fuel Capacity 16 gals / 61 L
How It Compares

vs. Contest 32 Cs, Evasion 32 Beneteau, Feeling 920, Lm 30, Najad 320

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Dimensions
LOA
Ol 960 ★
31.7 ft
Contest 32 Cs
31.8 ft
Evasion 32 Beneteau
31.8 ft
Feeling 920
31.7 ft
Lm 30
31.8 ft
Najad 320
31.8 ft
LWL
Ol 960 ★
26.9 ft
Contest 32 Cs
25.7 ft
Evasion 32 Beneteau
24.0 ft
Feeling 920
24.6 ft
Lm 30
26.3 ft
Najad 320
26.9 ft
Beam
Ol 960 ★
10.2 ft
Contest 32 Cs
10.9 ft
Evasion 32 Beneteau
9.8 ft
Feeling 920
10.6 ft
Lm 30
10.0 ft
Najad 320
10.4 ft
Displacement
Ol 960 ★
9 lbs
Contest 32 Cs
14 lbs
Evasion 32 Beneteau
12 lbs
Feeling 920
7 lbs
Lm 30
11 lbs
Najad 320
10 lbs
Ballast
Ol 960 ★
3 lbs
Contest 32 Cs
6 lbs
Evasion 32 Beneteau
3 lbs
Feeling 920
2 lbs
Lm 30
Najad 320
4 lbs
Sail Area
Ol 960 ★
430 sq ft
Contest 32 Cs
Evasion 32 Beneteau
524 sq ft
Feeling 920
420 sq ft
Lm 30
361 sq ft
Najad 320
477 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Ol 960 ★
15.7
Contest 32 Cs
Evasion 32 Beneteau
15.5
Feeling 920
16.9
Lm 30
11.7
Najad 320
15.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Ol 960 ★
42.9 %
Contest 32 Cs
44.6 %
Evasion 32 Beneteau
Feeling 920
37.5 %
Lm 30
Najad 320
44.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Ol 960 ★
23.0
Contest 32 Cs
Evasion 32 Beneteau
35.4
Feeling 920
19.9
Lm 30
28.4
Najad 320
26.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Ol 960 ★
1.94
Contest 32 Cs
Evasion 32 Beneteau
1.69
Feeling 920
2.12
Lm 30
1.80
Najad 320
1.88
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Ol 960 ★
212
Contest 32 Cs
377
Evasion 32 Beneteau
Feeling 920
238
Lm 30
Najad 320
247
Hull Speed
Ol 960 ★
7.0 kts
Contest 32 Cs
Evasion 32 Beneteau
6.6 kts
Feeling 920
6.7 kts
Lm 30
6.9 kts
Najad 320
7.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Ol 960 ★
Contest 32 Cs
Evasion 32 Beneteau
Feeling 920
2.3
Lm 30
1.5
Najad 320
2.1
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