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ATTALIA 32 (JEANNEAU)

ATTALIA 32 (JEANNEAU)

Jeanneau🇫🇷· Design: Joubert-Nivelt
1982–1988250 built
$1.4K – $3.8K est. annual maintenance
Coastal CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA30.54 ft
LWL25.92 ft
Beam10.83 ft
Draft5.7 ft
Displacement7,496 lb
Ballast2,919.7 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.8 kn

Rig & Sails

Pmainsail luff34.09 ft
Emainsail foot10.01 ft

About the ATTALIA 32 (JEANNEAU)

Swing keel version also available.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

Designed by Joubert-Nivelt and built by Jeanneau (FRA) from 1982–1988, the Attalia 32 is a compact cruiser with a total production of 250 hulls. Its design emphasizes ease of handling and coastal comfort, reflected in its 17.77 comfort ratio and 192.17 D/L ratio.

Best for:
This boat suits couples or small families seeking a manageable coastal cruiser that is easy to single-hand, given its moderate displacement of 7496.0 lb and fin keel configuration.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 2.22 and a relatively light displacement, the Attalia 32 is best suited for protected coastal waters rather than heavy offshore passages.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 30 and O'Day 32, as they share similar production eras, masthead sloop rigs, and target the same market of accessible, trailerable cruisers.

Performance

Comfort17.8
Capsize2.22
SA/Disp17.2
Disp/Len192
Bal/Disp39.0

ORC Performance Data(3 certificates)

Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.

Polar Diagram

24680°30°60°90°120°150°180°WIND
4kn6kn8kn10kn12kn14kn16kn20kn24knbeat VMGrun VMG

Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC

Racing Ratings

GPH732.5 s/miOSN707.1

Triple Number

LowMedHighOffshore0.68700.92001.0417Inshore0.53240.73860.8614

ORC Measured

Displacement4118 kg (9080 lb)Wetted surface21.6 m² (232 ft²)Stability index-1.0

Sail Areas (ORC)

Main20.0 m² (216 ft²)Genoa32.6 m² (351 ft²)Spinnaker46.2 m² (497 ft²)Asymmetric18.1 m² (195 ft²)

Speed Table (kn)

TWA \ TWS468101214162024
52°3.14.35.25.86.16.36.56.56.5
60°3.44.55.46.06.36.56.66.76.7
75°3.54.75.56.16.56.76.87.07.1
90°3.34.65.66.36.76.97.07.27.4
110°3.34.75.76.46.77.07.37.88.0
120°3.24.55.56.36.77.07.37.88.3
135°2.84.05.05.96.46.87.07.68.2
150°2.33.44.45.25.86.36.67.17.6
Beat VMG2.02.83.43.94.34.54.54.54.4
Run VMG2.03.03.84.55.15.55.96.67.0

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 30.54ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$1.4K – $3.8K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

4 reported issues across 4 systems for the ATTALIA 32 (JEANNEAU), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

2 critical2 minor
Electrical1Rudder1Structural1Keel1

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