Downeaster 32
Cutter · Long keel w/trans. hung rudder · 1975–1980
Built heavy and sea-kindly — a boat made to cross oceans and forgive a rough night.
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Character
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LivelyComfort 39Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 1.71Bluewater
LightD/L 440Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 14.6Powered-up
TenderBallast 32%Stiff
Built heavy and sea-kindly — a boat made to cross oceans and forgive a rough night.
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