CABRILLO 32

About the CABRILLO 32

See CHESAPEAKE 32. Approximately 95 were built between 1960 and 1965 as the CHESAPEAKE 32. Approximately 35 by Danboats and the balance by Sanderson, both in Denmark. Gulf Marine in California bought the molds and also built about 10 hulls sold as the CABRILLO 32. The hull is solid glass with integral tanks and her deck cored with ply, particle board or masonite. Some boats had a shorter rig than the one listed above, with I:39' and P:34'.

The Cabrillo 32 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising sloop designed by Philip Rhodes and built by Gulf Marine in the USA. With only 10 hulls constructed in 1964, this vessel represents a unique snapshot of mid-60s American yacht design.

Best for:

This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers who prioritize comfort and stability over speed, given its high comfort ratio of 36.4 and substantial displacement of 11500.0 lb.

Bluewater capability:

With a low capsize ratio of 1.55 and a displacement-to-length ratio of 325.44, the Cabrillo 32 exhibits strong inherent stability and seakeeping characteristics suitable for offshore passages.

Comparables:

Comparable vessels include other Philip Rhodes designs from the 1960s, such as the Island Packet 32 or early Cal 32s, due to their shared emphasis on heavy displacement, fin keels, and comfortable motion.