JOUËT 32
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 33.14 ft |
| LWL | 25.43 ft |
| Beam | 10.36 ft |
| Draft | 6.07 ft |
| Displacement | 9,739 lb |
| Ballast | 3,747.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| SA total | 699.65 sq ft |
About the JOUËT 32
Available in a race version: Draft: 1.93 m / 6.33 ft Displacement: 4,860 kg / 10,715 lbs Ballast: 2,000 kg / 4,409 lbs Sail area: 65 m² / 700 ft² Available with RC 12 hp or RC 16 hp diesel Thanks to Aernoudt Bottemanne for sending information on this boat.
The Jouët 32 is a French-built cruising sloop designed by Yves Mareschal and constructed by Yachting France between 1976 and 1980. While the exact number of hulls built is unknown, the vessel is characterized by a displacement of 9739.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 24.1, indicating a stable, motion-moderating platform.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable passage-making experience, as evidenced by owner reports focusing on electronics upgrades and bimini installations for comfort.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.94 and a displacement of 9739.0 lb, the Jouët 32 possesses the stability and mass typically associated with capable offshore cruisers, though specific bluewater history is not detailed in the available data.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-1970s European fin-keel sloops with similar displacement and beam, such as the Beneteau First 32 or O'Day 32, due to shared dimensions and era-specific design philosophies.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the JOUËT 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 33.14ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the JOUËT 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 JOUËT 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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