Beneteau 32 (R/C 32)
Description
The Beneteau First 32 is a classic fractional sloop (with masthead options) designed by Jean Berret and built by Beneteau in France from 1980 to 1984. As an early performer in Beneteau's First line, it was tailored for club racing and coastal cruising, offering agile handling in a lightweight fiberglass hull with a fin keel for upwind prowess. Approximately 100–150 units were produced, many still racing in PHRF fleets or serving as capable day sailors/weekenders. Also marketed as the R/C 32 in the U.S., it's praised for its "lively yet stable" qualities and surprising interior space, making it a fun "first big boat" for couples or small crews. Variants include a shoal-draft keel (4.42 ft) for shallower waters and tall-mast options for light-air regions.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jean Berret |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 32.500 ft |
| LOA | 32.500 ft |
| LWL | 27.920 ft |
| Beam | 10.800 ft |
| Displacement | 8390 lb |
| Ballast | 3310 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.820 ft |
| Year Built | 1990 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.90 ft |
| p | 34.70 ft |
| e | 11.56 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.50 ft | 11.90 ft | 34.70 ft | 11.56 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau 32 (R/C 32) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 34.7 ft - (10577 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.56 ft - (3523 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.95 ft - (10958 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 36.19 ft - (11031 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 207.04 ft² |
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Beneteau 32 (R/C 32) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 33.77 ft - (10293 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.55 ft - (4740 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.71 ft - (9056 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.68 ft - (4170 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 230.96 ft² |
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Beneteau 32 (R/C 32) - GENOA
| Luff | * 40.1 ft - (12222 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.04 ft - (5803 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.94 ft - (11564 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.85 ft - (5441 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 357.92 ft² |
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Beneteau 32 (R/C 32) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 40.1 ft - (12222 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.42 ft - (6529 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.42 ft - (6529 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 730 ft² |
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