The Pt 32 Plas Trend 32 is moderately powered for comfortable coastal cruising, with acceptable motion comfort for coastal passages, designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 27.3′, the Pt 32 Plas Trend 32 tops out around 7.0 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √27.3′ LWL = 7.0 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
156s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
SA / Displacement
16.5
Moderate sail power — a capable coastal cruiser, not overpowered.
Comfort Ratio
26.7
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Capsize Screening
1.80
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
960lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
26.7
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.80
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Pt 32 Plas Trend 32 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
Heavy Cruiser 210–300
Pt 32 Plas Trend 32
156s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Pearson 32
159s/nm
Morgan 32
186s/nm
Ericson 32
192s/nm
Coronado 32
198s/nm
Oday 32
198s/nm
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
2.7 |
3.5 |
3.9 |
4.0 |
| Close Reach60° |
3.3 |
4.2 |
4.7 |
4.9 |
| Beam Reach90° |
4.1 |
5.2 |
5.8 |
6.0 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
3.8 |
4.8 |
5.3 |
5.6 |
| Run150–180° |
3.0 |
3.8 |
4.3 |
4.4 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (7.0 kts),
SA/D (16.5), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Pt 32 Plas Trend 32 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–7 kts
7–20 kts
20–28 kts
28+ kts
Ghosting
0–7 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
7–20 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
20–28 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
28+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Pt 32 Plas Trend 32.
|
Pt 32 Plas Trend 32 |
Coronado 32 |
Ericson 32 |
Morgan 32 |
Oday 32 |
Pearson 32 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
31.8 |
31.9 |
31.6 |
31.9 |
32.0 |
31.8 |
| LWL |
27.3 |
27.0 |
24.0 |
25.0 |
27.3 |
25.0 |
| Beam |
9.8 |
9.5 |
9.7 |
11.5 |
10.8 |
10.5 |
| Displacement |
10 |
11 |
8 |
11 |
11,000 |
9 |
| Ballast |
5 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
| Sail Area |
489 |
408 |
452 |
493 |
470 |
475 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
156 |
198 |
192 |
186 |
198 |
159 |
| SA/Disp |
16.5 |
12.6 |
17.0 |
16.0 |
15.3 |
17.1 |
| Bal/Disp |
— |
43.2 |
45.5 |
— |
— |
40.4 |
| Comfort |
26.7 |
31.9 |
25.2 |
24.3 |
24.7 |
23.5 |
| Capsize |
1.80 |
1.67 |
1.88 |
2.07 |
1.94 |
1.99 |
| Hull Speed |
7.0 |
7.0 |
6.6 |
6.7 |
7.0 |
6.7 |