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Puma 32
Designer: Alberto Cabal  ·  Builder: Naoglass  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Puma 32

A capable and versatile coastal cruiser, the Puma 32 offers sailors a solid platform for exploring nearshore waters and tackling weekend passages with confidence. Designed with a balance of performance and practicality in mind, this mid-sized sailboat appeals to those looking for responsive handling without sacrificing comfort or ease of sailing. While detailed specifications for the Puma 32 remain limited in available records, the boat has earned a reputation among its owners for being an approachable and manageable vessel suitable for both experienced sailors and those stepping up to a larger keelboat. Its size places it comfortably in a class of boats that can handle a range of conditions, making it a practical choice for day sailing, coastal cruising, and the occasional overnight passage. For prospective buyers, the Puma 32 represents an entry point into a rewarding size of sailboat — large enough to feel capable offshore yet small enough to be handled by a modest crew. Those considering this model would be well served to seek out existing owners and class communities, where firsthand experience often fills the gaps that formal documentation leaves behind.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.17 ft / 9.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.60 ft / 7.50 m
Beam 10.33 ft / 3.15 m
Max Draft 5.74 ft / 1.75 m
Displacement 8,102.00 lb / 3,675 kg
Ballast 3,527.00 lb / 1,600 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 418.00 ft² / 38.83 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Alberto Cabal
Builder Naoglass
First Built 1977
Related Sailboats ["Niagara 31" · "Maxi 95" · "Dominant 95" · "Spirit 32" · "Hunter 31"]
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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
 16.63
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
 21.01
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
 2.06
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. 6.65
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
 2.21
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. 907.99
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 39.86
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.63
P (Mainsail Luff) 34.94
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.51
SA Fore 251.72
SA Main 166.14
How It Compares

vs. Dominant 95, Maxi 95, Spirit 32

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Dimensions
LOA
Puma 32 ★
31.2 ft
Dominant 95
31.2 ft
Maxi 95
31.2 ft
Spirit 32
31.1 ft
LWL
Puma 32 ★
24.6 ft
Dominant 95
26.3 ft
Maxi 95
25.6 ft
Spirit 32
—
Beam
Puma 32 ★
10.3 ft
Dominant 95
9.2 ft
Maxi 95
10.5 ft
Spirit 32
10.4 ft
Displacement
Puma 32 ★
8 lbs
Dominant 95
6 lbs
Maxi 95
9 lbs
Spirit 32
9 lbs
Ballast
Puma 32 ★
3 lbs
Dominant 95
2 lbs
Maxi 95
3 lbs
Spirit 32
3 lbs
Sail Area
Puma 32 ★
418 sq ft
Dominant 95
—
Maxi 95
402 sq ft
Spirit 32
—
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Puma 32 ★
16.6
Dominant 95
—
Maxi 95
14.4
Spirit 32
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Puma 32 ★
—
Dominant 95
44.8 %
Maxi 95
—
Spirit 32
42.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Puma 32 ★
21.0
Dominant 95
—
Maxi 95
23.5
Spirit 32
22.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Puma 32 ★
2.06
Dominant 95
—
Maxi 95
1.99
Spirit 32
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Puma 32 ★
—
Dominant 95
157
Maxi 95
—
Spirit 32
223
Hull Speed
Puma 32 ★
6.7 kts
Dominant 95
—
Maxi 95
6.8 kts
Spirit 32
6.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Puma 32 ★
2.2
Dominant 95
—
Maxi 95
1.9
Spirit 32
—
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