Downeaster 32

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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 reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.

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Main features 70%

Model	Downeaster 32
Length	32 ft (40%)	the closest to 34 ft
Beam	11 ft (100%)	the closest to 11 ft
Draft	4.75 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 70%

Sail area / displ.	14.62 (71%)	the closest to 15.04
Ballast / displ.	32.35 %
Displ. / length	440.38
Comfort ratio	38.93 (69%)	the closest to 40.17
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

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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