BIANCA 101
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 32.6 ft |
| LWL | 26.25 ft |
| Beam | 7.9 ft |
| Draft | 5.4 ft |
| Displacement | 6,174 lb |
| Ballast | 3,522.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 36 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.8 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 39.3 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.4 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 454.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 212.4 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 361.1 sq ft |
About the BIANCA 101
Also known as APHRODITE 101.
The Bianca 101 is a 32.6 ft fractional sloop designed by Paul Elvstrom/Jan Kjaerulff and built by Bianca Yachts (DEN) in 1976. With a displacement of 6174.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 21.59, it offers a balanced blend of performance and stability typical of late-70s Scandinavian designs.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented day sailors who value a responsive, lightweight hull with a fin keel. Its fractional rig and moderate displacement make it well-suited for active skippers seeking agility in moderate conditions.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.73 and a displacement of 6174.0 lb, the Bianca 101 is primarily designed for coastal cruising rather than extended bluewater passages. Its fin keel and moderate ballast ratio suggest good performance in protected waters but limited heavy-weather stability for offshore use.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 32 and Pearson 323, which share similar era, length, and fractional sloop configurations. These vessels offer similar coastal cruising capabilities with comparable beam and draft dimensions.
Direct variant of the BIANCA 101
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 32.6ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 documented issues across 1 systems, documented on the near-identical sister model APHRODITE 101. The BIANCA 101 shares its hull, rig and keel, so these findings apply.
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