Built by Irwin Yachts from 1985 onwards, this Ted Irwin-designed 32-footer represents a solid entry into comfortable coastal cruising. The Citation strikes a practical balance between performance and livability, featuring a modern fin keel with spade rudder configuration that delivers respectable sailing characteristics while maintaining good interior volume. With a displacement of 10,500 pounds and 4,600 pounds of ballast, the Citation offers reassuring stability for weekend adventures and extended coastal passages. The masthead sloop rig provides 518 square feet of working sail area, giving the boat enough power to move well in light to moderate conditions while remaining manageable for small crews. Her comfort ratio of 23.19 places her in the swift cruiser category, suggesting she'll provide a more spirited sailing experience than heavier displacement designs. The fiberglass construction reflects Irwin's focus on building affordable, well-built cruisers during the 1980s boom period. While not designed for serious offshore work, the Citation excels as a coastal cruiser and club racer, offering good interior accommodations within her 11-foot beam. The design's 6.93-knot hull speed and reasonable sail area to displacement ratio make her an appealing choice for sailors seeking a responsive boat that doesn't sacrifice comfort for performance.
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What is the Irwin 32 Citation's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Irwin 32 Citation has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.34. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Irwin 32 Citation's comfort ratio?
The Irwin 32 Citation has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 23.19. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Irwin 32 Citation safe for offshore sailing?
The Irwin 32 Citation has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.03. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Irwin 32 Citation?
The theoretical hull speed of the Irwin 32 Citation is 6.93 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Irwin 32 Citation weigh?
The Irwin 32 Citation has a displacement of 10,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 32.33 ft.
Who designed the Irwin 32 Citation?
The Irwin 32 Citation was designed by Ted Irwin, first built in 1985.