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Triangle 32
Designer: Charles Angle  ·  Builder: Triangle Marine Co./Grampian Marine Ltd.  ·  First built: 1961
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About the Triangle 32

Built during the 1960s by Triangle Marine Co. and later Grampian Marine Ltd., this Charles Angle-designed ketch represents classic coastal cruising from sailing's golden era. The fiberglass construction and traditional proportions reflect the period's emphasis on seaworthy, comfortable vessels for extended voyaging. With its masthead ketch rig and substantial 7-foot draft, the Triangle 32 was designed for serious sailing rather than shallow-water exploration. The deep keel configuration provides excellent stability and windward performance, while the ketch rig offers versatility in heavy weather conditions. At 12,000 pounds displacement with 3,000 pounds of ballast, she carries herself with the steady motion characteristic of heavier displacement hulls. The boat's comfort ratio of 30.55 indicates a motion that favors comfort over speed, making her well-suited for extended coastal passages and offshore work. Her capsize screening formula of 1.75 falls within acceptable parameters for coastal and near-offshore sailing. The combination of keel and centerboard configuration suggests versatility for both deep-water sailing and exploring shallower anchorages. Triangle 32 owners typically appreciate the boat's traditional sailing qualities, robust construction, and the practical advantages of the ketch rig for cruising couples seeking a manageable yet capable vessel.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.00 ft / 9.75 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.66 ft / 8.13 m
Beam 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
Max Draft 7.00 ft / 2.13 m
Min Draft 3.50 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement 12,000.00 lb / 5,443 kg
Ballast 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 515.00 ft² / 47.85 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Ketch
Construction FG
Designer Charles Angle
Builder Triangle Marine Co./Grampian Marine Ltd.
First Built 1961
Last Built 1968
Related Sailboats ["Gulf 32" · "Bristol 32" · "Westsail 32" · "Contessa 32" · "Nicholson 32"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 212
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
 15.78
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
 25
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
 282.72
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
 30.55
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
 1.75
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. 6.92 kn
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
 1.4
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. 952.59 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 11.79
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 34.00 ft / 10.36 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.00 ft / 3.35 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.20 ft / 4.02 m
SA Fore 187.00 ft² / 17.37 m²
SA Main 198.00 ft² / 18.39 m²
SA Total (100%) 385.00 ft² / 35.77 m²
Est. Forestay Length 35.74 ft / 10.89 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Type Gasoline
Horsepower 30
Fuel Capacity 36 gals / 136 L
Water Capacity 100 gals / 379 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Triangle 32 ★
32.0 ft
Bristol 32
32.0 ft
Contessa 32
32.0 ft
Westsail 32
32.0 ft
LWL
Triangle 32 ★
26.7 ft
Bristol 32
22.0 ft
Contessa 32
24.0 ft
Westsail 32
27.5 ft
Beam
Triangle 32 ★
10.0 ft
Bristol 32
9.5 ft
Contessa 32
9.5 ft
Westsail 32
11.0 ft
Displacement
Triangle 32 ★
12 lbs
Bristol 32
10 lbs
Contessa 32
9 lbs
Westsail 32
19 lbs
Ballast
Triangle 32 ★
3 lbs
Bristol 32
3 lbs
Contessa 32
4 lbs
Westsail 32
7 lbs
Sail Area
Triangle 32 ★
515 sq ft
Bristol 32
466 sq ft
Contessa 32
433 sq ft
Westsail 32
753 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Triangle 32 ★
212 s/nm
Bristol 32
192 s/nm
Contessa 32
174 s/nm
Westsail 32
243 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Triangle 32 ★
15.8
Bristol 32
15.3
Contessa 32
15.5
Westsail 32
16.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Triangle 32 ★
25.0 %
Bristol 32
36.1 %
Contessa 32
47.4 %
Westsail 32
35.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Triangle 32 ★
30.6
Bristol 32
33.3
Contessa 32
27.7
Westsail 32
42.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Triangle 32 ★
1.75
Bristol 32
1.72
Contessa 32
1.80
Westsail 32
1.64
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Triangle 32 ★
282
Bristol 32
452
Contessa 32
306
Westsail 32
418
Hull Speed
Triangle 32 ★
6.9 kts
Bristol 32
6.3 kts
Contessa 32
6.6 kts
Westsail 32
7.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Triangle 32 ★
1.4
Bristol 32
0.8
Contessa 32
1.6
Westsail 32
1.0
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