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.
Main features
| Model | Bristol 32 | ||
| Length | 32 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.67 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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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 |
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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 |
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