Downeaster 32
5 / 104 - score 76%
The Downeaster 32 is a 32.0ft cutter designed by Bob Poole and built in fiberglass by Down East Yachts Inc. between 1975 and 1980.
134 units have been built.
The Downeaster 32 is a very heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 100%
Model | Downeaster 32 | ||
Length | 32 ft | ||
Beam | 11 ft (100%) | the closest to 11 ft | |
Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 64%
Sail area / displ. | 14.62 (64%) | the closest to 15.16 | |
Ballast / displ. | 32.35 % | ||
Displ. / length | 440.38 | ||
Comfort ratio | 38.93 (65%) | the closest to 40.35 | |
Capsize | 1.71 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull long keel with transom hung rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 25.83 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4.75 ft | ||
Displacement | 17000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 5500 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.81 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Cutter | ||
Sail area (100%) | 602 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 332 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 269.80 sq.ft | ||
I | 41.50 ft | ||
J | 16 ft | ||
P | 35.50 ft | ||
E | 15.20 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Down East Yachts Inc. | ||
Designer | Bob Poole | ||
First built | 1975 | ||
Last built | 1980 | ||
Number built | 134 |