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Yachtcraft 32
Designer: Robert Perry  ·  Builder: Yachtcraft (Usa)  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Yachtcraft 32

Designed by renowned naval architect Robert Perry and launched in 1976, this moderate displacement cruiser exemplifies the transitional period between heavy traditional designs and lighter modern boats. Perry's influence is evident in the balanced proportions and seaworthy characteristics that made this design appealing to serious coastal cruisers of the era. The fiberglass hull features a fin keel with spade rudder configuration, providing good maneuverability while maintaining directional stability. With a displacement of 10,500 pounds and 4,200 pounds of ballast, the boat strikes a reasonable balance between performance and load-carrying capacity. The masthead sloop rig delivers 488 square feet of working sail area, contributing to respectable sailing performance with a theoretical hull speed of 6.70 knots. The comfort ratio of 24.35 suggests this yacht favors motion comfort over pure speed, making it well-suited for extended coastal cruising and potentially light offshore passages. The capsize screening value of 2.03 indicates reasonable stability for protected waters and coastal sailing, though prudent seamanship remains essential in challenging conditions. Built by Yachtcraft USA, these boats represent solid 1970s construction standards and Perry's enduring design philosophy of creating capable, comfortable cruising sailboats for the discerning sailor.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.92 ft / 9.73 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.00 ft / 7.62 m
Beam 11.08 ft / 3.38 m
Max Draft 5.33 ft / 1.62 m
Displacement 10,500.00 lb / 4,763 kg
Ballast 4,200.00 lb / 1,905 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 488.00 ft² / 45.34 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Yachtcraft (USA)
First Built 1976
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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
 16.34
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
 40
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
 300
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
 24.35
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
 2.03
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. 6.70 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
 1.7
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. 989.75 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. 16.35
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 40.50 ft / 12.34 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.80 ft / 4.21 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 34.80 ft / 10.61 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
SA Fore 279.45 ft² / 25.96 m²
SA Main 208.80 ft² / 19.40 m²
SA Total (100%) 488.25 ft² / 45.36 m²
Est. Forestay Length 42.79 ft / 13.04 m
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