Swanson 32
24 / 126 - score 68%
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.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 71%
| Model | Swanson 32 | ||
| Length | 32 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.06 ft (71%) | the closest to 9.33 ft | |
| Draft | 5.09 ft | ||
| Country | Australia | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 66%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.02 (67%) | the closest to 15.51 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 39.30 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 257.31 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.38 (66%) | the closest to 33.48 | |
| 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 |
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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 |