Challenger 32
8 / 65 - score 71%
The Challenger 32 is a 32.83ft masthead sloop designed by Hector Ballester and built in fiberglass by Challenger Yachts Corp. since 1969.
The Challenger 32 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 72%
| Model | Challenger 32 | ||
| Length | 32.83 ft (65%) | the closest to 33.96 ft | |
| Beam | 11.08 ft (78%) | the closest to 11.32 ft | |
| Draft | 4.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 66%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.58 (44%) | the closest to 14.75 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 31.82 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 215.98 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.27 (89%) | the closest to 23.01 | |
| Capsize | 2 |
Hull 81%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.33 ft (81%) | the closest to 28.87 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 11000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.13 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 480 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 253.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 226.13 sq.ft | ||
| I | 39 ft | ||
| J | 13 ft | ||
| P | 33.50 ft | ||
| E | 13.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 55 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 35 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 40 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Challenger Yachts Corp. | ||
| Designer | Hector Ballester | ||
| First built | 1969 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |