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Paceship 32 Tripp
Designer: William Tripp Jr.  ·  Builder: Paceship Yachts (Can)  ·  First built: 1968
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About the Paceship 32 Tripp

Designed by the renowned Bill Tripp Jr. and built by Paceship Yachts of Canada, this capable bluewater cruiser earned a solid reputation among sailors seeking a reliable offshore passage-maker with genuine performance credentials. Paceship was well regarded through the 1960s and 1970s for producing well-built, thoughtfully designed fiberglass sailboats, and the 32 Tripp stands as one of the more respected models from that era. The Tripp design reflects its era's emphasis on seakeeping ability and comfortable offshore sailing, making it a natural fit for coastal cruising and extended bluewater passages. Bill Tripp's influence is evident in the hull's balanced proportions, which typically deliver a predictable and confidence-inspiring motion at sea. Sailors who have owned this model often speak to its sturdy construction and its ability to handle a range of conditions without drama. For a prospective buyer, the Paceship 32 Tripp represents an accessible entry point into a capable bluewater cruiser with genuine pedigree. As with any vintage fiberglass vessel, a thorough survey is essential, but well-maintained examples continue to attract attention from serious cruising sailors.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.83 ft / 9.70 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.00 ft / 7.01 m
Beam 10.16 ft / 3.10 m
Max Draft 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Displacement 10,600.00 lb / 4,808 kg
Ballast 2,600.00 lb / 1,179 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer William Tripp Jr.
Builder Paceship Yachts (CAN)
First Built 1968
Last Built 1975
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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
24.53
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
388.93
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. 5.01 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.87
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 477.00 ft² / 44.31 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 388.93
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