Evelyn 32
Description
The Evelyn 32 (often specified as Evelyn 32-2 or Evelyn 32) is a high-performance racer/cruiser designed by Bob Evelyn (Robert Evelyn), the same naval architect behind the Evelyn 26 you asked about earlier. Produced from around 1983–1985 by Formula Yachts (Bob Evelyn's own shop in Groton, CT, for the first 7 hulls) and then C&C Yachts (Middletown, RI) for the remainder, about 57 were built. It's a light-displacement "PHRF killer" optimized for club racing (often rating around 96–100 PHRF), MORC/IMS influences, and light-air speed, with excellent upwind performance and planing potential downwind. Owners describe it as fast, responsive, and fun to sail, though it requires crew (7–8 in breeze) and can be demanding in heavy air. There are minor variants (e.g., early "32-1" or half-ton influences, plus a "tall rig" option), but the standard Evelyn 32-2 is the most common. It's a fractional sloop rig (bendy mast with adjustable backstay for tuning), fin keel, spade rudder, and open cockpit layout—more racer than full cruiser, but with basic accommodations for overnighting (V-berth, settees, small galley/head; sleeps 4–6 modestly).
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert Evelyn |
|---|---|
| Builder | Formula Yachts |
| Length | 32.100 ft |
| LOA | 3.100 ft |
| LWL | 28.210 ft |
| Beam | 9.500 ft |
| Displacement | 4500 lb |
| Ballast | 2000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1983 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.70 ft |
| p | 33.25 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 ft | 12.70 ft | 33.25 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Evelyn 32 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 33.25 ft - (10135 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.81 ft - (10610 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.04 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.96 ft - (10656 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 199.28 ft² |
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Evelyn 32 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 32.05 ft - (9769 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.95 ft - (5166 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.63 ft - (8422 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.61 ft - (4453 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 234.09 ft² |
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Evelyn 32 - GENOA
| Luff | * 38.06 ft - (11601 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.62 ft - (6285 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.69 ft - (10878 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.05 ft - (5806 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 362.6 ft² |
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Evelyn 32 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 38.06 ft - (11601 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 22.86 ft - (6968 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.86 ft - (6968 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 739.54 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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