GRANADA 32
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 31.99 ft |
| LWL | 24.93 ft |
| Beam | 10.5 ft |
| Draft | 5.74 ft |
| Displacement | 8,818 lb |
| Ballast | 3,968.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.7 kn |
About the GRANADA 32
The Granada 32 is a Danish-built cruising sloop designed by Jan Kjærulff and constructed by Granada Yachts (DEN) in 1987. With a production run limited to a single year and an unknown total hull count, this vessel represents a specific snapshot of late-80s Scandinavian yacht design.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable ride over high-performance racing metrics. Its fractional sloop rig and moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio suggest it is manageable for short-handed crews seeking ease of handling.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 8818.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.04, the Granada 32 exhibits moderate offshore stability suitable for protected coastal passages but lacks the heavy displacement typically preferred for extended bluewater voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels from this era include the Beneteau First 323 and the Hallberg-Rassy 32, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and displacement ranges. These boats offer similar coastal cruising capabilities with a focus on interior volume and ease of single-handed operation.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(2 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| 60° | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| 75° | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| 90° | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| 110° | 5.0 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| 120° | 4.9 | 5.9 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| 135° | 4.4 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.9 |
| 150° | 3.7 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| Beat VMG | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Run VMG | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 7.1 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 31.99ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the GRANADA 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.
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