The J32 is a 32.6ft fractional sloop designed by Alan Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats between 1996 and 2003.
85 units have been built.
The J32 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | J32 | ||
| Length | 32.60 ft | ||
| Beam | 11 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.90 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.92 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 186.89 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.17 | ||
| Capsize | 2.05 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.80 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.90 ft | ||
| Displacement | 10000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3840 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.19 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 518 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 215.60 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 298.38 sq.ft | ||
| I | 39.20 ft | ||
| J | 11 ft | ||
| P | 38.50 ft | ||
| E | 15.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 28 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 50 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | J Boats | ||
| Designer | Alan Johnstone | ||
| First built | 1996 | ||
| Last built | 2003 | ||
| Number built | 85 |