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FLOT 32

Chantier Métalu🇫🇷· Design: S. Langevin
from 1977
$1.6K – $4.4K est. annual maintenance
Performance RacermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA31.36 ft
LWL26.74 ft
Beam10.99 ft
Draft5.2 ft
Displacement8,000 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.9 kn

About the FLOT 32

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Flot 32 is a French-built cruising sloop designed by S. Langevin and constructed by Chantier Métalu (FRA) in 1977. With a build count of ?, this vessel represents a specific era of European boatbuilding, characterized by a masthead sloop rig and a displacement of 8000.0 lb.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform with a Comfort ratio of 18.05, rather than high-performance racing enthusiasts.
Bluewater capability:
With a Capsize ratio of 2.2 and a D/L ratio of 186.79, the Flot 32 offers moderate offshore stability suitable for protected coastal passages but lacks the heavy displacement typically preferred for extreme bluewater voyaging.
Comparables:
Comparable boats from the late 1970s with similar displacement and beam include the Beneteau First 32 and the O'Day 32, as they share similar dimensions and cruising-oriented hull forms.

Performance

Comfort18.1
Capsize2.20
SA/Disp22.6
Disp/Len187

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 31.36ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$1.6K – $4.4K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

1 reported issues across 1 systems for the FLOT 32, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

1 minor
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