Helms 32
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The Helms 32 is a 32.0ft masthead sloop designed by Stuart Windley and built in fiberglass by Helms - Jack A. Helms Co. between 1983 and 1985.
10 units have been built.
The Helms 32 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good 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 good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 64%
Model | Helms 32 | ||
Length | 32 ft (95%) | the closest to 32.15 ft | |
Beam | 10.50 ft (33%) | the closest to 9.84 ft | |
Draft | 4.83 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 92%
Sail area / displ. | 16.18 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
Displ. / length | 255.77 | ||
Comfort ratio | 23.34 (92%) | the closest to 23.52 | |
Capsize | 1.99 |
Hull 96%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 25.50 ft (96%) | the closest to 25.59 ft | |
Maximum draft | 4.83 ft | ||
Displacement | 9500 lbs | ||
Ballast | 3800 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.77 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 452 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 260 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 192.50 sq.ft | ||
I | 40 ft | ||
J | 13 ft | ||
P | 35 ft | ||
E | 11 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 25 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 60 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Helms - Jack A. Helms Co. | ||
Designer | Stuart Windley | ||
First built | 1983 | ||
Last built | 1985 | ||
Number built | 10 |