VANCOUVER 32
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 32 ft |
| LWL | 27.5 ft |
| Beam | 10.58 ft |
| Draft | 4.5 ft |
| Displacement | 14,000 lb |
| Ballast | 6,000.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 45 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.3 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 39.3 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.8 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 594.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 344.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 585.2 sq ft |
Engine
| Commonly | Ford, Universal |
About the VANCOUVER 32
Plans were also drawn for a hull with a transom hung rudder. Built in Tiawan for US Market, Pheon Yachts Ltd./Northshore Ltd. for European market. Some pilothouse models were built in Taiwan with varying aux. power options.
Direct variant of the VANCOUVER 32
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
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° | 2.8 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 60° | 3.1 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| 75° | 3.3 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| 90° | 3.3 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| 110° | 3.4 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| 120° | 3.3 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| 135° | 2.9 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.1 |
| 150° | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Beat VMG | 1.8 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Run VMG | 2.1 | 3.0 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.5 | 7.0 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the VANCOUVER 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 32ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 2 systems for the VANCOUVER 32, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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