DISCOVERY 32-2
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 32.15 ft |
| LWL | 25 ft |
| Beam | 9.5 ft |
| Draft | 5.25 ft |
| Displacement | 8,400 lb |
| Ballast | 4,000.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 39.4 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 34.4 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13 ft |
| FLforestay | 13 ft |
| Mainsail | 497.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 256.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 435.4 sq ft |
About the DISCOVERY 32-2
Also available with a Farymann a40 diesel. Thanks to William White for the pic (outboard in pic was temporary prior to installation of new inboard diesel) and updated information on the engine, ballast and rig.
The Discovery 32-2 is a classic 1974 design by Peter Hatfield, built by Irwin Yachts (CAN). With a production run limited to the 1974 model year and an unknown total hull count, this vessel represents a specific snapshot of late-70s Canadian boatbuilding.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable ride over high-performance racing metrics. Its moderate displacement and comfort ratio make it ideal for relaxed cruising rather than aggressive offshore passage-making.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 8400.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.87, the boat offers moderate offshore capability suitable for protected coastal waters and short offshore passages. The fin keel and 5.25 ft max draft provide adequate stability, though the single-year production limits the breadth of long-term owner feedback for extreme bluewater use.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Irwin 34 and other late-1970s Canadian production cruisers like the O'Day 32. These vessels share similar displacement ranges and full-keel or modified fin configurations aimed at stability and ease of handling.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the DISCOVERY 32-2 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 32.15ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DISCOVERY 32-2yet 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 DISCOVERY 32-2? 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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Used sails that fit the DISCOVERY 32-2
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