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Weatherly 32
Designer: Thomas Gillmer  ·  Builder: Weatherly Yachts  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Weatherly 32

A classic American sailboat with a loyal following, the Weatherly 32 represents a era of purposeful coastal cruising design that prioritized seakeeping ability and practical livability over flashy performance metrics. Built for sailors who want a capable, confidence-inspiring boat that handles varied conditions with composure, this design has earned a reputation as a solid choice for weekend cruising and extended coastal passages alike. The Weatherly 32 carries the hallmarks of traditional American cruising boat design — a hull form that balances stability with reasonable sailing performance, and an interior layout suited to overnight and weekend adventures with a small crew or couple. Her proportions suggest a boat that rewards attentive sailing without demanding expertise, making her accessible to intermediate sailors while still offering enough character to satisfy more experienced hands. Because detailed specification data is limited, prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect individual examples carefully, as build quality and condition can vary across the production run. Owners and class communities remain the best source of insight into this model's particular strengths, quirks, and long-term ownership experience.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.67 ft / 9.65 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.00 ft / 7.62 m
Beam 9.50 ft / 2.90 m
Max Draft 4.75 ft / 1.45 m
Displacement 15,000.00 lb / 6,804 kg
Ballast 5,000.00 lb / 2,268 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Thomas Gillmer
Builder Weatherly Yachts
First Built 1983
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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
33.33
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
428.57
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. 5.09 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 12.41
P (Mainsail Luff) 470.00 ft² / 43.66 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 40 gals / 151 L
Water Capacity 70 gals / 265 L
How It Compares

vs. Contest 32 Cs, Najad 320, Rival 32

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Dimensions
LOA
Weatherly 32 ★
31.7 ft
Contest 32 Cs
31.8 ft
Najad 320
31.8 ft
Rival 32
31.8 ft
LWL
Weatherly 32 ★
25.0 ft
Contest 32 Cs
25.7 ft
Najad 320
26.9 ft
Rival 32
24.5 ft
Beam
Weatherly 32 ★
9.5 ft
Contest 32 Cs
10.9 ft
Najad 320
10.4 ft
Rival 32
9.7 ft
Displacement
Weatherly 32 ★
15 lbs
Contest 32 Cs
14 lbs
Najad 320
10 lbs
Rival 32
11 lbs
Ballast
Weatherly 32 ★
5 lbs
Contest 32 Cs
6 lbs
Najad 320
4 lbs
Rival 32
4 lbs
Sail Area
Weatherly 32 ★
Contest 32 Cs
Najad 320
477 sq ft
Rival 32
405 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Weatherly 32 ★
Contest 32 Cs
Najad 320
15.7
Rival 32
12.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Weatherly 32 ★
33.3 %
Contest 32 Cs
44.6 %
Najad 320
44.9 %
Rival 32
37.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Weatherly 32 ★
Contest 32 Cs
Najad 320
26.1
Rival 32
32.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Weatherly 32 ★
Contest 32 Cs
Najad 320
1.88
Rival 32
1.71
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Weatherly 32 ★
428
Contest 32 Cs
377
Najad 320
247
Rival 32
353
Hull Speed
Weatherly 32 ★
Contest 32 Cs
Najad 320
7.0 kts
Rival 32
6.6 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Weatherly 32 ★
Contest 32 Cs
Najad 320
2.1
Rival 32
1.1
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