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.
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What is the Yachtcraft 32's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Yachtcraft 32 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.34. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Yachtcraft 32's comfort ratio?
The Yachtcraft 32 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 24.35. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Yachtcraft 32 safe for offshore sailing?
The Yachtcraft 32 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 Yachtcraft 32?
The theoretical hull speed of the Yachtcraft 32 is 6.70 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Yachtcraft 32 weigh?
The Yachtcraft 32 has a displacement of 10,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 31.92 ft.
Who designed the Yachtcraft 32?
The Yachtcraft 32 was designed by Robert Perry, first built in 1976.