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Sailcrafter 32
Designer: William H. Tripp Jr.  ·  Builder: Sailcrafter (Usa)  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Sailcrafter 32

Produced during an era when American production boatbuilding was thriving, the Sailcrafter 32 represents a classic example of a mid-sized cruising sailboat designed for accessible coastal and near-offshore sailing. While detailed specifications for this model remain difficult to track down, the Sailcrafter name was associated with builders focused on delivering practical, seaworthy designs to the everyday sailor rather than the racing circuit. A boat of this size typically strikes a balance between comfortable daysailing and extended coastal cruising, offering enough interior space for a small crew or family while remaining manageable for a short-handed passage. If you're researching the Sailcrafter 32 as a potential purchase, it's worth seeking out original documentation, owner communities, or vintage sailing publications that may hold build records and design details. Prospective buyers should budget carefully for a thorough survey, as boats from smaller or lesser-documented builders can vary significantly in construction quality. Tracking down an active owner or class community, if one exists, remains one of the best ways to uncover the real-world character of this vessel.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.92 ft / 9.73 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.75 ft / 8.15 m
Beam 9.42 ft / 2.87 m
Max Draft 5.83 ft / 1.78 m
Displacement 12,000.00 lb / 5,443 kg
Ballast 5,100.00 lb / 2,313 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer William H. Tripp Jr.
Builder Sailcrafter (USA)
First Built 1977
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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
42.5
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
279.87
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. 5.4 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 3.92 ft / 1.19 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.50 ft / 4.11 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 445.00 ft² / 41.34 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Palmer
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 27
Fuel Capacity 35 gals / 132 L
Water Capacity 45 gals / 170 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Sailcrafter 32 ★
31.9 ft
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
32.0 ft
Morgan 32
31.9 ft
Ontario 32
32.0 ft
LWL
Sailcrafter 32 ★
26.8 ft
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
24.4 ft
Morgan 32
25.0 ft
Ontario 32
26.5 ft
Beam
Sailcrafter 32 ★
9.4 ft
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
11.3 ft
Morgan 32
11.5 ft
Ontario 32
11.0 ft
Displacement
Sailcrafter 32 ★
12 lbs
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
7 lbs
Morgan 32
11 lbs
Ontario 32
9 lbs
Ballast
Sailcrafter 32 ★
5 lbs
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
3 lbs
Morgan 32
4 lbs
Ontario 32
3 lbs
Sail Area
Sailcrafter 32 ★
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
412 sq ft
Morgan 32
493 sq ft
Ontario 32
481 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Sailcrafter 32 ★
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
Morgan 32
186 s/nm
Ontario 32
177 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Sailcrafter 32 ★
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
17.6
Morgan 32
16.0
Ontario 32
16.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Sailcrafter 32 ★
42.5 %
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
Morgan 32
Ontario 32
40.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Sailcrafter 32 ★
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
16.7
Morgan 32
24.3
Ontario 32
22.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Sailcrafter 32 ★
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
2.34
Morgan 32
2.07
Ontario 32
2.06
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Sailcrafter 32 ★
279
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
Morgan 32
Ontario 32
235
Hull Speed
Sailcrafter 32 ★
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
6.6 kts
Morgan 32
6.7 kts
Ontario 32
6.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Sailcrafter 32 ★
Irwin 12 Ton Mkii
Morgan 32
1.6
Ontario 32
2.3
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