Irwin 32
Description
The Irwin 32 is a classic fiberglass sailboat designed by renowned naval architect Ted Irwin and built by Irwin Yachts in Clear Lake, Texas. Produced from 1970 to 1974, it was one of the early models from the company, which became one of the largest sailboat producers in the U.S. despite multiple bankruptcies. The design emphasizes a dual-purpose cruiser-racer profile, blending performance with coastal cruising comfort. It's known for its solid build quality and has retained value well among enthusiasts due to its reputation and dedicated owner base. Approximately 100-150 units were built, making it somewhat rare on the market today
Construction Details
| Designer | Ted Irwin |
|---|---|
| Builder | Irwin Yachts |
| Length | 32.000 ft |
| LOA | 32.000 ft |
| LWL | 25.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.670 ft |
| Displacement | 11500 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.830 ft |
| Min Draft | 3.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 39.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13 ft |
| p | 34.50 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.50 ft | 13 ft | 34.50 ft | 14 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 34.5 ft - (10516 mm) |
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.52 ft - (11131 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.88 ° |
| Diagonal | 36.75 ft - (11201 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 5 in - (127 mm) |
| Area | * 247.7 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 32.75 ft - (9982 mm) |
| Foot | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | 30.75 ft - (9373 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 117.92 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.33 ft - (4673 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.46 ° |
| Area | * 251.08 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
| Foot | 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Leech | 32.5 ft - (9906 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 98.85 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.85 ft - (3917 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.35 ° |
| Area | * 231.38 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 38.75 ft - (11811 mm) |
| Foot | 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Leech | 36.33 ft - (11073 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 132.46 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.22 ft - (5249 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.22 ° |
| Area | * 333.65 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 38.5 ft - (11735 mm) |
| Foot | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Leech | 36.25 ft - (11049 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.62 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.45 ft - (5928 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.91 ° |
| Area | * 374.46 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 38.25 ft - (11659 mm) |
| Foot | 18.92 ft - (5767 mm) |
| Leech | 35.83 ft - (10921 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.15 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.57 ft - (5355 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.57 ° |
| Area | * 335.99 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Foot | 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Leech | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.23 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.53 ft - (5953 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * -0.49 ° |
| Area | * 390.54 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 39.51 ft - (12043 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.45 ft - (6538 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.35 ft - (11079 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 636 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 39.51 ft - (12043 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 23.4 ft - (7132 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.4 ft - (7132 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 786 ft² |
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