HORNET 32
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 31.89 ft |
| LWL | 27.07 ft |
| Beam | 10.4 ft |
| Draft | 5.09 ft |
| Displacement | 11,023 lb |
| Ballast | 4,850.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.0 kn |
About the HORNET 32
The Hornet 32 is a German-built cruising sloop designed by Helmut Hatecke and constructed by Ernst Hatecke between 1972 and 1987. With a displacement of 11023.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 26.4, this vessel offers a stable, heavy-displacement platform typical of its era.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable ride, as evidenced by the high frequency of davit installations suggesting regular trailer transport or marina maintenance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.87 and a displacement of 11023.0 lb, the Hornet 32 possesses the stability and mass required for offshore passages, though its specific bluewater history is not detailed in the available data.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other German-built heavy displacement cruisers from the 1970s and 80s, such as the Bavaria 32 or Hanse 320, which share similar masthead sloop rigs and fin keel configurations.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the HORNET 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 31.89ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HORNET 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 HORNET 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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