Helms 32
Description
The HELMS 32 is a mid-sized cruiser designed by Stuart Windley. Built for serious cruising, she offers reassuring stability in all conditions, Her generous sail plan delivers excellent light-air performance. A capable coastal cruiser with the ability to handle longer passages comfortably.
Construction Details
| Designer | Stuart Windley |
|---|---|
| Length | 32.000 ft |
| LOA | 32.000 ft |
| LWL | 25.500 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 9500 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.830 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13 ft |
| p | 35 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 ft | 13 ft | 35 ft | 11 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.19 ft - (11031 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 36.32 ft - (11070 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 192.29 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 33.65 ft - (10257 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.26 ft - (5261 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.14 ft - (8882 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.95 ft - (4557 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 251.45 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 39.96 ft - (12180 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.03 ft - (6410 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.54 ft - (11442 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 389.56 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 39.96 ft - (12180 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 23.4 ft - (7132 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.4 ft - (7132 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 794.8 ft² |
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