Bayfield 32

Specifications:

L.O.A.: 32' 0" (9.75 m)
L.W.L.: 23' 3" (7.09 m)
Beam: 10' 6" (3.20 m)
Draft: 3' 9" (1.14 m)

Displacement: 9600 lbs. (4320 kg.)
Ballast: 4000 lbs. (1800 kg.)
Sail area: 525 sq. ft. (48.77 m²)
Vertical clearance: 40' (12.19 m)

Motor: 21 to 24 hp diesel.
Headroom: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Berths: 5 to 6
Rating  (PHRF-LO) : n/a

Price range: $50,000 to $55,000



    The Bayfield line of sailboats are dedicated cruising boats and aren't known for their outstanding performance. However, the Bayfield 32 equipped with a tall rig is supposed to be quite fast, although it will not point as high as a club racer with a fin keel. This boat has a shallow draft, a wide beam, and plenty of living space down below. The Bayfield 32 is a good looking boat with a distinctive appearance which sets it apart from the many look-alike boats that were manufactured in Canada in large numbers in the 1970s and 1980s.

    by Michael McGoldrick.
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