The Swanson 32 is a 32.0ft masthead sloop designed by Ron Swanson and built in fiberglass by Swanson Brothers (AUS) between 1972 and 1979.
25 units have been built.
The Swanson 32 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
Main features
Model | Swanson 32 | ||
Length | 32 ft | ||
Beam | 9.06 ft | ||
Draft | 5.09 ft | ||
Country | Australia | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 16.02 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 39.30 % | ||
Displ. / length | 257.31 | ||
Comfort ratio | 32.38 | ||
Capsize | 1.62 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 26.90 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5.09 ft | ||
Displacement | 11219 lbs | ||
Ballast | 4409 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.95 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 500 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
I | 0 ft | ?? | |
J | 0 ft | ?? | |
P | 0 ft | ?? | |
E | 0 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 | Swanson Brothers (AUS) | ||
Designer | Ron Swanson | ||
First built | 1972 | ||
Last built | 1979 | ||
Number built | 25 |