Question 1

What are the specs of the VALIANT 32?

Accepted Answer

The VALIANT 32 has the following specifications: 32ft LOA, 10.42ft beam, 5.17ft draft, 11,800lb displacement, 4,699.9lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Cutter. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the VALIANT 32 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Valiant Yachts (USA), designed by Robert Perry, first built in 1976, 65 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the VALIANT 32 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The VALIANT 32 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 28.92, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.83, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the VALIANT 32?

Accepted Answer

The VALIANT 32 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 16.05, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 299.72, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a VALIANT 32?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a VALIANT 32 is estimated at $1.7K – $4.6K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a VALIANT 32 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the VALIANT 32 (32ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.7K – $4.6K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 32ft boat: Florida: $5,800-$15,400/year. California: $5,400-$13,400/year. Massachusetts: $4,000-$9,000/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,000-$11,200/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $3,800-$6,900/year. Texas: $2,300-$6,900/year. Washington: $4,600-$10,000/year. Michigan: $2,200-$4,900/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,500-$6,900/year. South Carolina: $5,000-$9,600/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $5K to $26K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a VALIANT 32?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the VALIANT 32 (32ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $5,800-$15,400/year. California: $5,400-$13,400/year. Massachusetts: $4,000-$9,000/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,000-$11,200/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $3,800-$6,900/year. Texas: $2,300-$6,900/year. Washington: $4,600-$10,000/year. Michigan: $2,200-$4,900/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,500-$6,900/year. South Carolina: $5,000-$9,600/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the VALIANT 32?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 7 issues reported for the VALIANT 32 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in hull, rudder, keel, structural, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the VALIANT 32.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a VALIANT 32?

Accepted Answer

When buying a VALIANT 32, SailPages.com has compiled 7 model-specific issues reported by owners across hull, rudder, keel, structural. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the VALIANT 32 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the VALIANT 32?

Accepted Answer

The VALIANT 32 has the following rig dimensions: I=42ft (foretriangle height), J=15ft (foretriangle base), P=37ft (mainsail luff), E=11ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 534.8 sq ft. Jib area: 315 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the VALIANT 32 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The VALIANT 32 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 32ft LOA, comfort ratio 28.92, capsize ratio 1.83, SA/disp 16.05. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	32 ft
LWL	26 ft
Beam	10.42 ft
Draft	5.17 ft
Displacement	11,800 lb
Ballast	4,699.9 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.8 kn

Iforetriangle height	42 ft
Jforetriangle base	15 ft
Pmainsail luff	37 ft
Emainsail foot	11 ft
FLforestay	15 ft
Mainsail	534.8 sq ft
Jib (100%)	315 sq ft
Spinnaker	535.5 sq ft

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