Buccaneer 325
Description
The Buccaneer 325 is a 32-foot center-cockpit coastal cruising sailboat produced by Buccaneer Yachts (a division of Bayliner) in the late 1970s, designed for family-oriented weekend sailing and moderate passages with an emphasis on interior spaciousness and stability. Essentially a variant of the Buccaneer 320 with minor refinements—such as enhanced cabin layouts and optional upgrades—it features a wide beam for comfort, sleeping accommodations for 6–7, and a practical galley, making it suitable for inland or protected coastal waters. While not optimized for racing, its moderate displacement and fin keel offer forgiving performance in light to moderate conditions, though it's often criticized for unconventional aesthetics ("high-sided like a layer cake") and the variable build quality typical of Bayliner's high-volume production. Approximately 50–100 units were built, with some continuing under the US Yachts rebrand before the line's discontinuation.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 39 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.63 ft |
| p | 32 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 ft | 14.63 ft | 32 ft | 11 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.35 ft - (10165 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.47 ft - (10202 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 181.821 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 33.32 ft - (10156 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.96 ft - (6084 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.15 ft - (8580 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.82 ft - (5127 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 280.21 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 39.57 ft - (12061 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.13 ft - (7355 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.81 ft - (11220 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.95 ft - (6690 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 434.3 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 39.57 ft - (12061 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 26.33 ft - (8025 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.33 ft - (8025 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 886 ft² |
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