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Seafair 32
Designer: Ben Seaborn  ·  Builder: Martin Monson  ·  First built: 1954
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About the Seafair 32

Designed as a capable and comfortable cruising sailboat, the Seafair 32 occupies a practical niche for sailors seeking a manageable bluewater-ready vessel without the complexity of a larger yacht. Built with coastal and offshore passages in mind, this 32-footer offers a balance of seaworthiness and ease of handling that appeals to short-handed crews and liveaboard-minded sailors alike. While detailed specifications for the Seafair 32 are limited in available records, boats of this era and size class typically reflect the design philosophy of solid, no-nonsense cruising — prioritizing stability, interior volume, and dependable performance over racing refinement. The Seafair 32 is generally regarded as a sturdy cruiser suited to extended coastal voyaging, weekend getaways, and passage-making in moderate conditions. For prospective buyers, the Seafair 32 represents an accessible entry point into serious cruising, often found at an attractive price point relative to comparable vessels. Anyone considering ownership would benefit from a thorough survey, as older hulls in this category can vary considerably in condition depending on maintenance history.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.00 ft / 9.75 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.42 ft / 8.66 m
Beam 8.07 ft / 2.46 m
Max Draft 5.42 ft / 1.65 m
Displacement 8,000.00 lb / 3,629 kg
Ballast 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction Wood
Designer Ben Seaborn
Builder Martin Monson
First Built 1954
Related Sailboats ["Nicholson 32" · "Contessa 32" · "Westsail 32" · "Bristol 32" · "Gulf 32"]
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Performance Ratios
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
 25.96
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
 1.62
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. 7.14
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. 819.49
How It Compares

vs. Bristol 32, Contessa 32, Westsail 32

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Dimensions
LOA
Seafair 32 ★
32.0 ft
Bristol 32
32.0 ft
Contessa 32
32.0 ft
Westsail 32
32.0 ft
LWL
Seafair 32 ★
28.4 ft
Bristol 32
22.0 ft
Contessa 32
24.0 ft
Westsail 32
27.5 ft
Beam
Seafair 32 ★
8.1 ft
Bristol 32
9.5 ft
Contessa 32
9.5 ft
Westsail 32
11.0 ft
Displacement
Seafair 32 ★
8 lbs
Bristol 32
10 lbs
Contessa 32
9 lbs
Westsail 32
19 lbs
Ballast
Seafair 32 ★
3 lbs
Bristol 32
3 lbs
Contessa 32
4 lbs
Westsail 32
7 lbs
Sail Area
Seafair 32 ★
—
Bristol 32
466 sq ft
Contessa 32
433 sq ft
Westsail 32
753 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Seafair 32 ★
—
Bristol 32
192 s/nm
Contessa 32
174 s/nm
Westsail 32
243 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Seafair 32 ★
—
Bristol 32
15.3
Contessa 32
15.5
Westsail 32
16.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Seafair 32 ★
—
Bristol 32
36.1 %
Contessa 32
47.4 %
Westsail 32
35.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Seafair 32 ★
26.0
Bristol 32
33.3
Contessa 32
27.7
Westsail 32
42.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Seafair 32 ★
1.62
Bristol 32
1.72
Contessa 32
1.80
Westsail 32
1.64
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Seafair 32 ★
—
Bristol 32
452
Contessa 32
306
Westsail 32
418
Hull Speed
Seafair 32 ★
7.1 kts
Bristol 32
6.3 kts
Contessa 32
6.6 kts
Westsail 32
7.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Seafair 32 ★
—
Bristol 32
0.8
Contessa 32
1.6
Westsail 32
1.0
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