LONG ISLAND 32
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 31.5 ft |
| LWL | 21.5 ft |
| Beam | 10 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft/ 3.5 ft min |
| Displacement | 11,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.2 kn |
About the LONG ISLAND 32
Imported to the US by Harling and Ringstad, Staten Island, NY, in the early 1960's.
The Long Island 32 is a rare, single-year production vessel designed by F. S. Ford and built by Kittelsens Baatbyggeri (NOR) in 1960. With only one hull built, this unique masthead sloop represents a distinct chapter in mid-century yacht design, offering a heavy-displacement profile with a D/L ratio of 494.12.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced owners seeking a unique, heavy-displacement coastal cruiser who value historical provenance over mass-market availability. Its high comfort ratio of 32.31 suggests it is ideal for those prioritizing motion comfort in rough weather over high-speed planing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.8 and a displacement of 11000.0 lb, the Long Island 32 exhibits strong inherent stability and offshore potential, though its single-hull status requires careful verification of structural integrity and systems for serious bluewater use.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other F. S. Ford designs from the late 1950s and early 1960s, such as the Island Packet 32 or similar heavy-displacement trawler-yachts, due to the shared emphasis on seaworthiness and comfort. It also shares characteristics with contemporary Norwegian-built cruisers that prioritize robust construction and full keels.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the LONG ISLAND 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 31.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the LONG ISLAND 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 LONG ISLAND 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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