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.
Main features
| Model | Downeaster 32 | ||
| Length | 32 ft | ||
| Beam | 11 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
See how Sailboatlab works in video
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.62 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 32.35 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 440.38 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.93 | ||
| 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 |
We help you build your own hydraulic steering system - Lecomble & Schmitt
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 |
Other photos
Downeaster 32 for sale elsewhere on the web:
