Designed by the legendary Sparkman & Stephens firm and built by Denmark's Bianca Yachts from 1977 to 1984, this 32-footer represents classic Scandinavian craftsmanship combined with proven American yacht design expertise. The collaboration resulted in a well-balanced cruiser that embodies the thoughtful engineering S&S was renowned for during their golden era. With a displacement of 11,023 pounds and nearly 4,000 pounds of ballast, the Riviera 32 SS offers the stability and sea-kindly motion that makes her well-suited for coastal cruising and weekend adventures. The fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration provides good tracking and maneuverability while maintaining the structural integrity preferred for extended offshore passages. Her masthead sloop rig carries 456 square feet of sail area, delivering respectable performance without being overpowering for a small crew. The moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of 14.78 suggests she's built more for comfort and reliability than pure speed, while her impressive comfort ratio of 24.89 indicates excellent motion characteristics in a seaway. The low capsize screening value of 1.95 further reinforces her seaworthy nature, making this Danish-built yacht an appealing choice for sailors seeking a proven design with offshore capability.
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What is the Riviera 32 Ss's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Riviera 32 Ss has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 14.78. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Riviera 32 Ss's comfort ratio?
The Riviera 32 Ss has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 24.89. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Riviera 32 Ss safe for offshore sailing?
The Riviera 32 Ss has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.95. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Riviera 32 Ss?
The theoretical hull speed of the Riviera 32 Ss is 6.99 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Riviera 32 Ss weigh?
The Riviera 32 Ss has a displacement of 11,023.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 32.02 ft.
Who designed the Riviera 32 Ss?
The Riviera 32 Ss was designed by Sparkman & Stephens, first built in 1977.