Downeaster 32
10 / 54 - score 61%
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 56%
| Model | Downeaster 32 | ||
| Length | 32 ft (60%) | the closest to 33.33 ft | |
| Beam | 11 ft (53%) | the closest to 10.58 ft | |
| Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 79%
| Sail area / displ. | 14.62 (99%) | the closest to 14.60 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 32.35 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 440.38 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.93 (59%) | the closest to 37.43 | |
| Capsize | 1.71 |
Hull 35%
| Hull type | Monohull long keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 25.83 ft (35%) | the closest to 27.50 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 |
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