SADLER 32
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 31.5 ft |
| LWL | 24 ft |
| Beam | 10.5 ft |
| Draft | 5.57 ft |
| Shoal Draft | 1.4 ft |
| Displacement | 9,500 lb |
| Ballast | 4,199.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 39.75 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.75 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 36 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 437.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 233.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 397 sq ft |
Engine
| Volvo Penta | 200218 hpSee all 17 parts → |
| Bukh | DV2020 hpSee all 21 parts → |
| Beta Marine | Beta 3030 hpSee all 116 parts → |
About the SADLER 32
Bilge keel: 1.2m/3.94' Keel/CB - BU: 1.1m/3.61' BD:1.4m/4.92' Initially supplied with the Watermota 30hp Seapanther engine. After 1982 boats were fitted with the Bukh 20. Beginning in 1986 the standard engine was the Volvo 2002.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(9 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 2.9 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| 60° | 3.2 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 75° | 3.3 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| 90° | 3.4 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| 110° | 3.5 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| 120° | 3.4 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| 135° | 3.0 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| 150° | 2.5 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Beat VMG | 1.8 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Run VMG | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.2 |
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
36 listings · boat years 1979–1989 · median $20,633
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 31.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the SADLER 32, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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