O'Day 32 Ketch
Description
The O'Day 32 Ketch, designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates and produced by O'Day Corp. from 1975 to 1979 with a limited run of around 20 units, is a versatile American center cockpit coastal cruiser emphasizing easy handling, shallow-water access via its keel/centerboard configuration, and generous accommodations in a masthead ketch rig that splits sail area for balanced performance in moderate winds and seas—ideal for family weekends or extended coastal passages, though owners note its forgiving stability shines in protected waters rather than heavy offshore conditions.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt Associates |
|---|---|
| Builder | O'Day Corp. |
| Length | 32.000 ft |
| LOA | 31.580 ft |
| LWL | 27.290 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 11000 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.080 ft |
| Min Draft | 3.330 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.58 ft |
| p | 31.50 ft |
| e | 11.75 ft |
| p2 | 21 ft |
| e2 | 8 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.25 ft | 12.58 ft | 31.50 ft | 11.75 ft | 21 ft | 8 ft | - | - |
Documents
Sails
O'Day 32 Ketch - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.08 ft - (10083 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.23 ft - (10129 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 184.84 ft² |
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O'Day 32 Ketch - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 30.7 ft - (9357 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.9 ft - (5151 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.3 ft - (8016 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.47 ft - (4410 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 222.06 ft² |
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O'Day 32 Ketch - GENOA
| Luff | * 36.45 ft - (11110 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.52 ft - (6254 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.09 ft - (10391 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.87 ft - (5752 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 343.92 ft² |
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O'Day 32 Ketch - MIZZEN
| Luff | * 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 22.11 ft - (6739 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 88 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 22.21 ft - (6770 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area (no Roach) | 83.9 ft² |
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