Dickerson 32
Description
The Dickerson 32 is a classic American wooden cruising ketch built by Dickerson Boatbuilders, Inc. (Trappe, Maryland, USA), a respected yard known for high-quality plank-on-frame wooden yachts in the mid-20th century. It was designed by Ted E. Graves (a naval architect associated with Dickerson) and introduced in 1959 as one of the yard's early models, with production continuing into the 1960s (exact end date varies, but hulls were built through at least the mid-1960s). Construction used traditional carvel planking (mahogany or similar) over sawn frames with a long keel for excellent directional stability and seakindliness, making it a capable coastal and moderate offshore cruiser with a reputation for solid build quality, comfortable motion, and timeless appeal among wooden boat enthusiasts.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ted E. Graves |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dickerson Boatbuilders |
| Length | 32.000 ft |
| LOA | 32.000 ft |
| LWL | 26.500 ft |
| Beam | 10.000 ft |
| Displacement | 15000 lb |
| Ballast | 60009 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1959 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13 ft |
| p | 30.33 ft |
| e | 12.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 ft | 13 ft | 30.33 ft | 12.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Dickerson 32 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 30.33 ft - (9245 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.12 ft - (9790 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.4 ft - (9876 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 196.13 ft² |
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