BUCCANEER 320
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 32 ft |
| LWL | 28.5 ft |
| Beam | 10.17 ft |
| Draft | 4 ft |
| Displacement | 12,500 lb |
| Ballast | 3,100 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 39.7 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 14.63 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 32.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11 ft |
| FLforestay | 14.6 ft |
| Mainsail | 483.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 290.4 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 493.7 sq ft |
About the BUCCANEER 320
BUCCANEER 325 is similar. Garden design #602.
The Buccaneer 320 is a 32.0 ft masthead sloop designed by William Garden and built by Bayliner Marine Corp. (USA) in 1976. With a displacement of 12500.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 29.76, this vessel represents a substantial, heavy-displacement cruising platform from the mid-1970s.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal and nearshore cruisers who prioritize comfort and stability over high-speed performance, given its moderate SA/D ratio of 17.17 and substantial beam of 10.17 ft.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.76 and a displacement of 12500.0 lb, the Buccaneer 320 possesses the stability and mass required for offshore passages, though its single production year suggests limited fleet-wide bluewater track record data.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other heavy-displacement 30-33 ft sloops from the 1970s, such as the Cal 32 or O'Day 32, which share similar displacement characteristics and cruising-oriented hull forms.
Direct variant of the BUCCANEER 320
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 32ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
4 reported issues across 3 systems for the BUCCANEER 320, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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