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BLUE LETH 32

BLUE LETH 32

Bianca Yachts🇩🇰· Design: Elvstrøm & Kjærulff
1983–1997
$1.4K – $3.8K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA31.46 ft
LWL23.62 ft
Beam9.84 ft
Draft5.58 ft
Displacement8,047 lb
Ballast3,593 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.5 kn

About the BLUE LETH 32

Similar to BLUE DANE 32, ELVSTROM 32. Thought to be based on the earlier ELVSTROM 1/2 TON.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Blue Leth 32 is a Danish-built cruising sloop designed by Elvstrøm & Kjærulff and constructed by Bianca Yachts. Production ran from 1983–1997, resulting in a fleet of ? hulls that are characterized by their moderate displacement of 8047.0 lb and fin keel configuration.

Best for:
This vessel is well-suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize ease of handling and comfortable motion over high-speed performance. Its moderate comfort ratio of 22.78 suggests a stable ride suitable for relaxed cruising rather than aggressive racing.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 1.97 and a displacement of 8047.0 lb, the Blue Leth 32 offers reasonable stability for coastal passages, though its relatively light displacement and fin keel suggest it is best suited for protected waters rather than extended bluewater voyaging.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include other 1980s European cruising sloops such as the Beneteau First 32 or O'Day 32, which share similar beam widths and masthead sloop rigs. These vessels are comparable due to their similar era of construction and focus on family-friendly coastal cruising.

Performance

Comfort22.8
Capsize1.97
Disp/Len273
Bal/Disp44.6

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 31.46ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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

We don't have enough data on the BLUE LETH 32yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.

Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
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