Bristol 32
Description
The Bristol 32 is a classic fiberglass sailboat designed by Ted Hood (with contributions from Dieter Empacher) and built by Bristol Yachts in Rhode Island from 1966 to 1983, with approximately 322 units produced. It's a heavy-displacement, full-keel cruiser renowned for its seaworthiness, solid construction, and blue water capabilities, often described as a "tank" that prioritizes safety and stability over speed.
Construction Details
| Designer | Hood, Ted |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bristol Yachts |
| Length | 32.000 ft |
| LOA | 32.000 ft |
| LWL | 22.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.500 ft |
| Displacement | 10800 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.670 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.58 ft |
| p | 35.10 ft |
| e | 13.70 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 ft | 12.58 ft | 35.10 ft | 13.70 ft | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 35.1 ft - (10698 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.7 ft - (4176 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.9 ft - (11247 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.23 ft - (11348 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 247.25 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 33.55 ft - (10226 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.62 ft - (5066 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.21 ft - (8903 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.47 ft - (4410 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 242.73 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 39.83 ft - (12140 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.28 ft - (6181 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.49 ft - (11427 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.87 ft - (5752 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.05 ° |
| Area | * 375.76 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 39.83 ft - (12140 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.76 ft - (6328 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.64 ft - (11168 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 620 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 39.83 ft - (12140 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 22.64 ft - (6901 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.64 ft - (6901 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 766 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.06 ft - (7029 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.39 ft - (2862 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.04 ft - (5803 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.02 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.55 ft - (2301 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.01 ° |
| Area | * 87.06 ft² |
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