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.
Main features
| Model | Helms 32 | ||
| Length | 32 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.18 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 255.77 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.34 | ||
| Capsize | 1.99 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 25.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 9500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3800 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.77 knots |
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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 |
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