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NEPTUN 32MS

NEPTUN 32MS

from 1975
$1.7K – $4.5K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA31.5 ft
LWL24.61 ft
Beam9.84 ft
Draft5.25 ft
Displacement7,937 lb
Ballast3,307.3 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.6 kn

About the NEPTUN 32MS

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Neptun 32MS is a 31.5 ft masthead sloop built by Neptun Boote GmbH & Co KG in 1975. With a displacement of 7937.0 lb and a beam of 9.84 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of German boatbuilding, though exact build counts remain unverified in available data.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a manageable 31.5 ft LOA and a comfortable 21.87 comfort ratio for shorthanded sailing.
Bluewater capability:
With a low capsize ratio of 1.98 and a displacement of 7937.0 lb, the hull form suggests moderate offshore stability, though limited owner reports prevent a definitive bluewater assessment.
Comparables:
Comparable to other 1970s European 30-32 ft fin-keel sloops, it shares similar dimensions with boats like the Bavaria 32 or Beneteau 323, offering a balance of performance and interior volume.

Performance

Comfort21.9
Capsize1.98
SA/Disp11.3
Disp/Len238
Bal/Disp41.7

Pricing

We don't have market pricing data for the NEPTUN 32MS 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.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$1.7K – $4.5K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the NEPTUN 32MSyet 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.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
25 survey areas — hull, keel, rig, engine, electrical and more. Take it aboard when you view any boat.

Own a NEPTUN 32MS? 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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