Bristol 32
The Bristol 32 is a 32.0ft masthead sloop designed by Ted Hood / Dieter Empacher and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1966 and 1983.
322 units have been built.
The Bristol 32 is a very heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
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Main features
Model | Bristol 32 | ||
Length | 32 ft | ||
Beam | 9.50 ft | ||
Draft | 4.67 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 15.30 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 36.11 % | ||
Displ. / length | 452.80 | ||
Comfort ratio | 33.28 | ||
Capsize | 1.72 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull modified Full Keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 22 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4.67 ft | ||
Displacement | 10800 lbs | ||
Ballast | 3900 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.29 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 466 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 242.17 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 223.43 sq.ft | ||
I | 38.50 ft | ||
J | 12.58 ft | ||
P | 33.10 ft | ||
E | 13.50 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 25 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 100 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Bristol Yachts | ||
Designer | Ted Hood / Dieter Empacher | ||
First built | 1966 | ||
Last built | 1983 | ||
Number built | 322 |