Galaxy 32-3
Description
The Galaxy 32-3 (also known as Galaxy 32 Mk III or Galaxy 32 Mark 3) is the final and most refined variant of the Galaxy 32 series, a classic American cruiser-racer designed by renowned naval architect William H. Tripp Jr. (with some sources crediting refinements to Peter Canning in collaboration with Metalmast Marine). Built by Metalmast Marine in the USA from approximately 1970 to 1974 in very limited numbers (production was small throughout the Galaxy line, with tooling later used for the related Paceship 32/Tripp 32 in Canada), it features fiberglass construction, a fin keel with rudder on skeg for good tracking and protection, and a masthead sloop rig. This "Mark III" iteration introduced updates like a longer/lower cabin trunk, more swept-back skeg-rudder arrangement, and a squared-off transom compared to earlier Galaxy 32 models—enhancing aesthetics, performance, and interior space while maintaining the series' reputation for balanced handling, seaworthiness, and suitability for coastal cruising or club racing.
Construction Details
| Designer | William H. Tripp Jr. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Metalmast Marine |
| Length | 31.420 ft |
| LOA | 31.420 ft |
| LWL | 24.330 ft |
| Beam | 10.200 ft |
| Displacement | 9500 lb |
| Ballast | 2500 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.300 ft |
| Year Built | 1970 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 42 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.25 ft |
| p | 35.50 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 ft | 14.25 ft | 35.50 ft | 11 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Galaxy 32-3 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 35.5 ft - (10820 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.67 ft - (11177 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 36.8 ft - (11217 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 195.04 ft² |
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Galaxy 32-3 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 35.48 ft - (10814 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.07 ft - (5813 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.51 ft - (9299 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.39 ft - (4996 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 290.78 ft² |
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Galaxy 32-3 - GENOA
| Luff | * 42.13 ft - (12841 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.18 ft - (7065 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.46 ft - (12027 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.38 ft - (6517 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 450.31 ft² |
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Galaxy 32-3 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 42.13 ft - (12841 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 25.65 ft - (7818 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.65 ft - (7818 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 918.54 ft² |
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