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SWANSON 32

Built by Swanson Brothers (AUSTRALIA) • Designed by Ron Swanson
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General Information

Hull Type: Fin Keel
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG/wood deck
First Built: 1972
Last Built: 1979
Number Built: 25

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 9.75 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 8.20 m
Beam: 2.76 m
Draft (Max): 1.55 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 5,089 kg
Ballast: 2,000 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Sail Area (reported): 46.45 m²

Engine & Systems

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 6.95 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported): 16.02
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 39.30%
Displacement/Length: 257.31
Comfort Ratio: 32.38
Capsize Screening: 1.62

Notes

Many were built by individuals who paid for the use of the molds to do all the lay up themselves as well as finishing.