DICKERSON 32
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 32 ft |
| LWL | 26.5 ft |
| Beam | 10 ft |
| Draft | 4 ft |
| Displacement | 8,000 lb |
| Ballast | 3,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
Engine
| Commonly | Perkins |
About the DICKERSON 32
Thanks to DICKERSON 32 owner Blake Cunningham for providing the drawing, photo and additional information on all Dickerson models.
The Dickerson 32 is a rare, single-year production vessel designed by Ted E. Graves and built by Dickerson Boatbuilders, Inc. in 1959. With a build count of ? hulls, this 32.0 ft LOA ketch represents a unique snapshot of mid-century American boatbuilding.
- Best for:
- This boat suits collectors and enthusiasts seeking a historic, full-keel ketch with a comfortable 20.45 comfort ratio, ideal for relaxed coastal cruising rather than high-performance racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.0 and a heavy 3000.0 lb ballast fraction, the Dickerson 32 is inherently stable and suitable for offshore passages, provided its age-related structural integrity is verified.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other 1950s full-keel ketches like the Pearson 30 or early O'Day models, it shares similar displacement (8000.0 lb) and traditional hull forms that prioritize stability over speed.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the DICKERSON 32 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 32ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DICKERSON 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.
Own a DICKERSON 32? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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Which engine powers your DICKERSON 32?
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Brands sometimes mentioned for this model: Perkins — is it one of these?
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Used sails that fit the DICKERSON 32
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