MARINER 32
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 31.83 ft |
| LWL | 25.67 ft |
| Beam | 10 ft |
| Draft | 3.67 ft |
| Displacement | 12,400 lb |
| Ballast | 4,000.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 34.33 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 29.33 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 18.83 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 9.58 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 421.8 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 231.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 393.9 sq ft |
About the MARINER 32
The MARINER 32 is from the same mold as the MARINER 31. Distinguishable by it's open, taffrail surrounded cockpit and it's Clipper bow.
The Mariner 32 is a distinctive ketch designed by Clair Oberly and built by Far East Yachts in Japan, with production records indicating a single build year of 1970. This rare vessel features a full keel and masthead ketch rig, offering a heavy displacement of 12400.0 lb that prioritizes stability and seakeeping over speed.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced cruisers seeking a robust, slow-but-steady offshore passage maker who value the traditional ketch layout for single-handing ease and do not mind maintaining a rare, Japanese-built fiberglass hull.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.73 and a comfort ratio of 32.43, the Mariner 32 is well-suited for bluewater cruising, offering excellent stability and motion comfort in heavy seas despite its modest sail area-to-displacement ratio of 14.93.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Cal 3-35 and O'Day 35, as they share similar heavy-displacement, full-keel characteristics from the early 1970s, though the Mariner's ketch rig and Japanese construction make it unique among its American contemporaries.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 31.83ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
18 reported issues across 8 systems for the MARINER 32, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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