The Watkins 32 is a 32.5ft masthead sloop designed by William Tripp Jr. and built in fiberglass by Watkins Yachts between 1982 and 1984.
8 units have been built.
The Watkins 32 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. 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 | Watkins 32 | ||
| Length | 32.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.17 ft | ||
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.41 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 50.93 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 256.75 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.80 | ||
| Capsize | 1.84 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 26.58 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 10800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.91 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 469 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 266.41 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 202.13 sq.ft | ||
| I | 38.75 ft | ||
| J | 13.75 ft | ||
| P | 33 ft | ||
| E | 12.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 30 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 40 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Watkins Yachts | ||
| Designer | William Tripp Jr. | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1984 | ||
| Number built | 8 |