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Bayfield 30/32
Bayfield 30/32 is a 31 ′ 11 ″ / 9.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Ted Gozzard and built by Bayfield Boat Yard Ltd. starting in 1973.
Rig and Sails
Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
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Anyone have opinions or information on Bayfield 32''s? Is it a sea worthy vessel? Is there a Bayfield owners association website? All info. is appreciated. Thanks, Ernie
To begin with, the suitablity of a Bayfield 32 heavily depends on where and how you plan to use the boat. For example if you enjoy spending time under sail, these would not be ideal boats for use in a light air venue such as much of the southern US Atlantic Coast and areas like the Chesapeake Bay or Long Island Sound. Although I have no first hand knowledge of this, the Bayfields do have a good reputation for their build quality. While these are not my taste in boats, Bayfields seem to have a strong following. Looking at the Bayfield 32 specifically the design falls in a very funny category. While the Bayfield 32 looks very traditional, looking closely at the lines this is neither a traditional design as derived from a working watercraft. (Traditional watercraft had hullforms that were carefully modeled from long periods of evolution in boats that represented hundreds of years of experience dealing with the realities of the sea. While this design has some visually traditional cues, the hullform and rig really do not reflect traditionally watercraft typeforms.) Nor is it a truely modern design. As a result I would expect that the boat would neither have the strengths of either typeform and might also have some of the weaknesses of both typeforms. Some of this strictly reflects my own personal experiences and prejudices, but having owned boats with bowsprits, I really think that there is no excuse for a bowsprit as a part of the sailplan on any boat designed in the late 20th century. (I understand that extended anchor platforms make some sense) It is solely an affectation that comes with some pretty big price tags. To begin with most marinas charge for length including the bowsprit so you are paying to store a longer boat than you actually have the advantage of using. Bowsprits place a fair amount of weight and surface area out in front of the flotation plane. This adds to pitching and the likelihood of taking green water over the bow. If a furler jambs or you need to remove the headsail in heavy going (a far more common event than we all like to think) you are perched in a far more vulnerable position trying to wrestle with the sail and waves. Another feature of the Bayfield 32 that concerns me in a blue water boat is the design of the cockpit. The foot well is quite small and interupted by the wheel making the it seem smaller and less useable still. BUT my big criticism is with the volume of water that it can hold. The arrangement of the coamings and cubby holes are such that these boats can hold an enormous volume (weight) of water if this boat were ever pooped. There are no freeing ports in the coamings making repetative pooping all the more likely. The height of water likly to be captured in the cockpit is well above the sill of the companionway. The sill height would be more than adequate if the coamings had freeing ports but the cockpit layout is such that signifcant downflooding would be likely in a pooping situation. These boats came with two different engines. Both Yanmars. I like Yanmars a lot but the smaller two cylinder 15 hp diesels really is not up to handling a high wetted surface, high windage, 10,000 lb boat (really closer to 13000 to 14000 fully loaded.) The larger 3GM30 is probably a better choice for a boat like this. While I have not sailed a Bayfield 32, I suggest that you try to do your sail trial on a windy day. These boats have approximately 4000 lbs of ballast which is not too bad on a 10,000 lb boat. But these are shoal draft boats and shoal draft boats generally need a higher ballast ratio to get their vertical center of gravity down. The Bayfields have a very heavy rig, deck and hull and a lot of high storage areas which would suggest minimal stability when fully loaded and the Ballast ratio drops to 25% to 30%. Another issue with these boats is the keel arrangement. Although these boats are sold as a full keel boat, they have so much of the forefoot cut away, and the rudder so far forward that the are much closer to a fin keel with attached rudder(by the classic definition where a fin keel is any keel whose bottom length is 50% or less of the length of the base of the sailplan.) This set up neither offers the advantages of a full length keel (tracking ability and ease of hauling for example) nor does it offer the advantages of a fin keel, skeg hung spade rudder (lighter helm loads, better manuevering etc.), Beyond that in a properly designed fin keel boat, the rudder is generally substantially shallower than the keel. In this case the rudder is only a couple inches above the keel bottom making it very susceptable to damage in a grounding. I also think that the galley lasks adequate working surfaces for a 32 foot offshore boat but that is also a bit subjective and may reflect more about my own way of cooking vs someone elses. Respectfully, Jeff
I'm sorry to disagree, as we have had our 1987 Bayfield 32C for over 20 years and she is an absolute beauty, she sails wonderfully and has blown away many other boats even larger than her. We sailed her for the most part on Lake Winnipeg (Canada) which is one of the 10th largest Fresh Water Lakes. Being that there were several fishermen on the lake with nets that went across large portions of the lake and were not always very well marked, we had no problem as the full keel and attached large rudder could sail or motor over these nets without a problem, as the 3 blade bronze propeller is fully protected, unlike a lot of other boats. I disagree with the "fin keel" even though you are quoting numbers due to it's cut away fore foot. We absolutely love out boat, and have just recently moved to British Columbia (Vancouver Island) in Canada and loved her so much, could not part with her on the move. It cost us quite a bit to move her, but that was ok, because we are enjoying her in another cruising ground. We do have the Yanmar 3GM30 and I do agree that they are much better than earlier models, especially when you are dealing with tides and currents on the west coast. The extended bowsprit is to accommodate a larger sail area than the earlier models (ours is 662 sq ft if rigged as a cutter) and they do sail much better. Our boat can be sailed as a cutter or a sloop as she has a hi -field lever and in big winds, the cutter rig with only the staysail up and with the 3rd reef in the main she actually is so well balanced, she sails herself! Because the galley could use a little more counter space, we have added a teak table that hinges up or down (behind the "L" settee and that adds more counterspace, and can be folded down when not in use. The beauty of the 1987 models like ours is that a the main salon table is not fixed and can fold up and away, fold down when just two or 3 of you, and fold down and across if you have 7 or more people in the main salon. I could go on and on about all the features that our particular Bayfield 32C has, like 8 opening Atkins & Hoyle ports and all screened (teak) companionway and hatches. She truly is a gem and the unfortunate thing for us now is that we have bought a Bayfield 36 in the BVI's because we wanted a little larger boat to support our expanding family. I will definitely miss our 32C as she had a draft of only 3'9" and the 36 draws 6' - so we will miss getting inand out of all the little coves that we could get into with our 32C. We had looked at the 36 and 40 for years and never dreamed that we would own one (actually the bank owns her until we sell the other one). Also even though they are the same age (1987) our 32C looks like she's brand new because she's been in fresh water for most of her life, and the 36 we bought has been in the Caribbean for a number of years, so naturally she needs a lot of TLC. I will be so sad the day that we sell our Bayfield 32C which is approaching quickly. We are in the midst of listing her for sale with great sadness, but we cannot hold on to her, as we are not able to afford both boats. If you happen to know anyone that is interested in a truly "mint" boat that has been meticulously maintained and has so many upgrades unbelievable. We truly will never ever get back what we put into this boat, and I know a lot of people say that, but truthfully, all of our friends and aquaintances from our marina that have seen our Bayfield 32C just out of interest are truly amazed, as she is in "new" conditionand they cannot believe that we are going to sell her. So, I'm sorry to disagree with your opinion of the Bayfield 32's especially the Bayfield 32C's but unlike many of you who have never owned or sailed one for a long period of time, I just had to set the record straight, and I can tell you that if this boat was not worth it to us, we certainly would not have put all that we put into her over the past 20+ years, nor would be have spent thousands of dollars to bring her to the west coast of Canada. The main reason why we didn't sell her before we went to the BVI's to see the Bayfield 36 is that we know we could never ever ever replace her. Thanks for listening. From El Amuleto 1987 Bayfield 32C- Truly "The Gem of the Island" P.S. we do have a website and an e-mail address for anyone who is interested in seeing such an amazing boat and the list of all we have on her, or if you have a Bayfield 32C and want to get some ideas - take a look at the website or e-mail us and we will send you all the information we've put together on her, which took quite a long time, I can assure you.
elamuleto said: I'm sorry to disagree, as we have had our 1987 Bayfield 32C for over 20 years and she is an absolute beauty, she sails wonderfully and has blown away many other boats even larger than her. We sailed her for the most part on Lake Winnipeg (Canada) which is one of the 10th largest Fresh Water Lakes. Being that there were several fishermen on the lake with nets that went across large portions of the lake and were not always very well marked, we had no problem as the full keel and attached large rudder could sail or motor over these nets without a problem, as the 3 blade bronze propeller is fully protected, unlike a lot of other boats. I disagree with the "fin keel" even though you are quoting numbers due to it's cut away fore foot. We absolutely love out boat, and have just recently moved to British Columbia (Vancouver Island) in Canada and loved her so much, could not part with her on the move. It cost us quite a bit to move her, but that was ok, because we are enjoying her in another cruising ground. We do have the Yanmar 3GM30 and I do agree that they are much better than earlier models, especially when you are dealing with tides and currents on the west coast. The extended bowsprit is to accommodate a larger sail area than the earlier models (ours is 662 sq ft if rigged as a cutter) and they do sail much better. Our boat can be sailed as a cutter or a sloop as she has a hi -field lever and in big winds, the cutter rig with only the staysail up and with the 3rd reef in the main she actually is so well balanced, she sails herself! Because the galley could use a little more counter space, we have added a teak table that hinges up or down (behind the "L" settee and that adds more counterspace, and can be folded down when not in use. The beauty of the 1987 models like ours is that a the main salon table is not fixed and can fold up and away, fold down when just two or 3 of you, and fold down and across if you have 7 or more people in the main salon. I could go on and on about all the features that our particular Bayfield 32C has, like 8 opening Atkins & Hoyle ports and all screened (teak) companionway and hatches. She truly is a gem and the unfortunate thing for us now is that we have bought a Bayfield 36 in the BVI's because we wanted a little larger boat to support our expanding family. I will definitely miss our 32C as she had a draft of only 3'9" and the 36 draws 6' - so we will miss getting inand out of all the little coves that we could get into with our 32C. We had looked at the 36 and 40 for years and never dreamed that we would own one (actually the bank owns her until we sell the other one). Also even though they are the same age (1987) our 32C looks like she's brand new because she's been in fresh water for most of her life, and the 36 we bought has been in the Caribbean for a number of years, so naturally she needs a lot of TLC. I will be so sad the day that we sell our Bayfield 32C which is approaching quickly. We are in the midst of listing her for sale with great sadness, but we cannot hold on to her, as we are not able to afford both boats. If you happen to know anyone that is interested in a truly "mint" boat that has been meticulously maintained and has so many upgrades unbelievable. We truly will never ever get back what we put into this boat, and I know a lot of people say that, but truthfully, all of our friends and aquaintances from our marina that have seen our Bayfield 32C just out of interest are truly amazed, as she is in "new" conditionand they cannot believe that we are going to sell her. So, I'm sorry to disagree with your opinion of the Bayfield 32's especially the Bayfield 32C's but unlike many of you who have never owned or sailed one for a long period of time, I just had to set the record straight, and I can tell you that if this boat was not worth it to us, we certainly would not have put all that we put into her over the past 20+ years, nor would be have spent thousands of dollars to bring her to the west coast of Canada. The main reason why we didn't sell her before we went to the BVI's to see the Bayfield 36 is that we know we could never ever ever replace her. Thanks for listening. From El Amuleto 1987 Bayfield 32C- Truly "The Gem of the Island" P.S. we do have a website and an e-mail address for anyone who is interested in seeing such an amazing boat and the list of all we have on her, or if you have a Bayfield 32C and want to get some ideas - take a look at the website or e-mail us and we will send you all the information we've put together on her, which took quite a long time, I can assure you. Click to expand...
What website?
Here's my take on Bayfield's, for a number of years we had a 29 - beautiful boat but a lot of wood to take care of, she sailed well in all weather whether good or very bad and very comfortable motion in a seaway (we sail mostly in the Gulf). We sold her when we bought the Bristol, and the guy that bought her outfitted and headed out to sail around the word. Did he make it all the way? I have no idea.
Elamuleto, don't be sorry to disagree. At least you have actual experience with the boat in question. Just a quick yahoo search turned up 3 reviews of the Bayfield 32 including one by Jack Horner, as well as a link to a Bayfield 32 refit by the fellow at Atom Voyages. I especially enjoy the article about when H.T. Gozzard was challenged to a race by a Douglas 32 owner, and he had his mast lengthened by seven feet to assure better speed in the light air on Lake Ontario. He won. Being the boss has perks. Anyway, just look around.
I love these discussions. So many opinions all based off of years of experience and yet they can be so different. I'm looking at both a 29 and 32 (deciding between, not getting two) right now. I can't figure it out. I would have loved to see the website elamuleto talked about and I'd love to see what his 36 looks like now that there has been a few years to fix her up. The 29 is roughly 20K CDN and the 32 is around 27K CDN. They look similar in equipment. I'm going back to look at the engine now. I think the 29 will come out ahead there though.
any pointers looking at a 32 c ?
I've surveyed 13 32's, all had domestic plumbing gate valves instead of seacocks, The AC systems from the factory were pretty sad ... improper materials, single pole mainbreaker, improper grounding, lack of AC/DC bonding. Structurally they were sound.
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Sulis is a Bayfield 32, built in 1981 in the Bayfield boat yard in Clinton, Ontario. Inspired by the work of L. Francis Herreshoff, this traditional design by Ted Gozzard was introduced in 1973. With itsblend of modern construction and traditional lines, and built to the highest standards, the boat was very popular from the start. Ideal for cruising couples or families, the Bayfield optimizes below-deck space with a roomy captain’s cabin and head forward, and a port side quarter berth aft. The nav table is to port opposite the galley, with VHF radio, depth sounder and Garmin 3006C GPS. The galley is to starboard with a two-burner propane stove and oven, sea water pump, fresh water mixer tap over stainless sink, deep ice box, and lockers boasting lots of storage. The Dickinson wall heater brings warmth and style to the beautiful teak finishes below decks including teak veneer and holly floor. Facing settees in the saloon and a folding table offers comfort and additional berths.
Relatively beamy with ample freeboard, broad bilges and shoal draft, the Bayfield 32 has a rudder attached to a cutaway full keel. Cutter-rigged with roller furling on both head sails, she tracks beautifully under full sail and handles heavy winds and seas with ease and comfort. She has a deep cockpit for confident sailing, and includes winches and a taffrail-mounted traveller. Standing rigging, cleats and hardware are sturdy and made for weather.
This Bayfield 32 has only had two owners and is the perfect example of why there is no excuse not to get out on the water. This is a very clean, attractive and very well-kept family cruiser that will offer many years of comfortable sailing. Sulis is offered with tools, charts, diesel cans, heaving lines and fenders and is ready to adventure. This is a solid, well-equiped vessel ready to sail to any destination!
Specifications
- Propane 2-Burner and Oven
- Icebox Galley Counter
- Kerosene Dickinson Wall Heater
Anchors & Related
- Galvanized Plough on bow Pulpit Roller
- 3/8″ Galvanized Chain and Line
Mast & Rigging
- Aluminum Mast
- Aluminum Boom
- Cutter Rigged 2 X roller furling head sails
- Full set sails and covers ( Sails only 7 years old )
- Full set sailing winches
- Full wind dodger
- Cockpit cover bimini top
Fuel, Water & Waste Tanks
- Diesel – Aluminum = located forward engine bulge
- Shut off valves – tank and engine lines
- Vents and fillers – Aft cockpit deck seat
- Water – plastic = located port and starboard side settee (portside fitted with pressure pump)
- Vents and fillers – Side decks Port and Starboard
- Waste – under V-Berth forward
- Vents and fillers – forward deck
Navigation & Control
- Pedestal Steering
- Ritchie Bubble Compass
- Emergency Tiller Steering
- Garmin 3006C GPSmap
- Uniden VHF Radiophone
- Teak Interior – beautifully maintained
- Stainless Steel Sink
- Spacious Design
- Kerosene Newport by Dickinson Wall Heater
- Wheel steering with Edson pedestal
- Folding cockpit table
- Ritchie Compass on pedestal
- Engine controls on pedestal
- Closed Bimini
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Bayfield 32 Reviews
| Long Keel | Cutter | ||||
| 32.00′ / 9.75m | 23.25′ / 7.09m | ||||
| 10.50′ / 3.20m | 432 ft / 40.13 m | ||||
| 3.75′ / 1.14m | |||||
| 9600 lbs./ 4355 kgs. | 4000 lbs. / 1814 kgs. | ||||
| 15.35 | 41.65% | 341.00 | |||
| Ted Gozzard | |||||
| Bayfield Boat Yard Ltd. (CAN) | |||||
| FG | |||||
| 1973 | |||||
| Yanmar | |||||
| Diesel | 21 | ||||
| 35.00′ / 10.67m | 14.00′ / 4.27m | ||||
| 30.00′ / 9.14m | 12.50′ / 3.81m | ||||
| 245.00 ft / 22.76 m | 187.50 ft / 17.42 m | ||||
| 432.50 ft / 40.18 m | 341.00 | ||||
| 15.37 | 37.70′ / 11.49m | ||||
Bayfield 32
By Jack Hornor
Revised by BoatUS editors in October 2012
The model was introduced in 1973 as the “Bayfield 30” but pressure from sales and marketing folks soon forced a name change to the Bayfield 32 which considers the vessel’s overall length, including the clipper bow and bow pulpit rather than her actual “on deck” length. In fact, the waterline length of 23′ 3″ is more typical of a 28-footer. The beam is quite wide at 10′ 6″ and draft is a minimal 3′ 9″
The Bayfield 32 has considerable freeboard and a high trunk cabin which have been cleverly disguised by her designer Ted Gozzard. Gozzard sold his interest in Bayfield in 1981 to start Gozzard Yachts. His distinctive clipper bow, wood trail boards and scroll work can still be seen on his current designs.
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Believe it or not, there was a time when sailboat production flourished all across our wide continent. And when we think of geographic areas where sailboat builders congregated and even prospered, several locales spring to mind. New England was home to notable early fiberglass builders including Pearson, Hinckley, O’Day, Bristol and others. Southern California was a hotbed of building in the 1960s and 1970s with Columbia, Cal, Westsail, Ericson and of course Catalina, turning out record numbers of boats. The west coast of Florida emerged as a boatbuilding center in the 1970s and 1980s with companies like Morgan, Irwin, Gulfstar, Endeavour, Island Packet and others setting up shop. However, one area that is rarely mentioned may have been the most enduring of all: Ontario. From the 1960s through the 1980s, and in a few rare cases beyond, this boating-crazed Canadian province was home to many top builders. Along the southeast shore of Lake Huron, Ontario builder Bayfield Boat Yard Ltd. began producing a salty full-keeled 23-foot sloop in 1970. Designed by Ted Gozzard, it evolved into the Bayfield 25 and became something of a cult boat.
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Review of Bayfield 32
Basic specs..
The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.
The Bayfield 32 is equipped with a long keel. A full keel provide a better directional stability than a similar boat with a fin keel; on the other hand, better directional stability means also that the boat is more difficult to handle in a harbour with less space.
The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.14 - 1.24 meter (3.74 - 4.04 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Yanmar diesel engine at 21 hp (15 kW). Calculated max speed is about 5.3 knots
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?
The capsize screening value for Bayfield 32 is 1.98, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.
What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?
The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.5 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Bayfield 32 is about 152 kg/cm, alternatively 851 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 152 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 851 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Sailing statistics
This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.
What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?
What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?
What is a Ballast Ratio?
What is Displacement Length Ratio?
SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio) Indicates how fast the boat is in light wind: - Cruising Boats have ratios 10-15 - Cruiser-Racers have ratios 16-20 - Racers have ratios above 20 - High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24 Sail-area/displacement ratio (SA/D ratio): 18.38
Maintenance
When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 15m 2 (161 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.
If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.
| Usage | Length | Diameter | ||
| Jib sheet | 9.8 m | (32.0 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) |
| Genoa sheet | 9.8 m | (32.0 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) |
| Mainsheet | 24.4 m | (80.0 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) |
| Spinnaker sheet | 21.5 m | (70.4 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) |
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LENGTH: Traditionally, LOA (length over all) equaled hull length. Today, many builders use LOA to include rail overhangs, bowsprits, etc. and LOD (length on deck) for hull length. That said, LOA may still mean LOD if the builder is being honest and using accepted industry standards developed by groups like the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council).
The mast height was cut back three feet. Bob Lush sailed Freedom Joe, a Bayfield 32, in 1976 Observer Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR). The race was sailed from Plymouth, England, to Newport, Rhode Island, by whatever course the skipper chose. Freedom Joe was ketchrigged, built in 1975 for Bob MacCorkindale.
The Bayfield 30/32 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. Most were built with a cutter rig, though a few ketches were produced, with a sail area of 525 sq ft (48.8 m 2 ). A small number of special, tall-rig sloops were built, with 4 ft (1.2 m) of additional mast height, and an extended bowsprit ...
Conclusion The Bayfield 32 is another example of why there's no excuse not to get out on the water. This sturdy, handsome, quality cruiser is an ideal family boat that will provide drama-free sailing for years to come. LOA 32' LWL 23'3" Beam 10'6" Draft 3'9" Displacement 9,600 lbs. Sail Area 525 sq. ft. This scion of the Great Lakes is an ideal ...
The Bayfield 32 is a pure cruising boat, one that has held up well over the years. Originally published in Canadian Yachting's December 1992 issue. Specifications. LOA 32 ft. LWL 23 ft. 3in. BEAM 10 ft. 6in. Draft 3 ft. 9 in. Displacement 9600 lbs. Sail Area 662 sq ft sq. ft.
Bayfield 30/32 is a 31′ 11″ / 9.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Ted Gozzard and built by Bayfield Boat Yard Ltd. starting in 1973. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. ... Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed. View Demo. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code.
The larger 3GM30 is probably a better choice for a boat like this. While I have not sailed a Bayfield 32, I suggest that you try to do your sail trial on a windy day. These boats have approximately 4000 lbs of ballast which is not too bad on a 10,000 lb boat. But these are shoal draft boats and shoal draft boats generally need a higher ballast ...
Sulis is a Bayfield 32, built in 1981 in the Bayfield boat yard in Clinton, Ontario. Inspired by the work of L. Francis Herreshoff, this traditional design by Ted Gozzard was introduced in 1973. With itsblend of modern construction and traditional lines, and built to the highest standards, the boat was very popular from the start.
The Bayfield 32, with her cutter rig, long keel, attached rudder and shallow draft, is a classic example of the ideal cruising sailboat. The model was introduced in 1973 as the "Bayfield 30" but pressure from sales and marketing folks soon forced a name change to the Bayfield 32 which considers the vessel's overall length, including the ...
Built by Bayfield Boat Yard Ltd. (CAN) and designed by Ted Gozzard, the boat was first built in 1973. It has a hull type of Long Keel and LOA is 9.75. Its sail area/displacement ratio 15.35. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel. BAYFIELD 30/32 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid ...
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Bayfield 32 is about 152 kg/cm, alternatively 851 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 152 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 851 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Notes. The design of the Bayfield 29, as well as documentation from Bayfield, indicates a displacement of 7,100 pounds. However, we have seen that Bayfield's president at the time was quoted as saying the boat is actually built heavier and stronger than called for, placing its actual displacement around 8,500 lbs / 3856 kg.
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Bayfield Boat Yard was founded by Ted Gozzard and originally located in the village of Bayfield, southern Ontario. It became one of the largest sailboat manufacturers in Canada. At its peak it employed 65 full time employees and moved to a larger facility 20 miles away in Clinton Ontario. Ted left the company in 1981 to found his own builder, Gozzard Yachts. Bayfield Boat Yard was closed in ...
Bayfield 30/32. A classic sea kindly cutter rig boat. Easily single handed with dual furlers on head sails. V-berth with convertible settees in main cabin. Enclosed head, H&C pressure water. Galley and nav desk. Comfortable cockpit with wheel steering. 30 HP Yanmar diesel auxiliary.Double headsail cutter rig with furlers on each head stay.
Bayfield 32 Manual: Engine and Power Specs. Engine manufacturer: Yanmar : Engine Location: Inboard : Engine Horsepower: 11.19 kw / (15.00 hp) Boat Propeller build: Bronze : Parts And Accessories: Bayfield 32 Parts : Boat Propeller: 3 Blade : Dimensions And Wieght. LOA (Length Overall) 9.75 m / (32.00 ft)
Bayfield 32C, 1988, offshore cruising yacht capable of long distance sailing, long keel, Yanmar 28hp diesel (2010), bow thruster, Monitor windvane self steering (not fitted), electric anchor windlass, hot and cold water, mainsail new 2016, 2 x chart plotters and AIS! CONSTRUCTION:
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Join Date: Jan 2008. Location: Toronto. Boat: Pearson, 323, 32 feet, Budjidao. Posts: 3. Bayfield 32C. Hello Everyone, I am trying to find out more reviews or opinions on Bayfield 32C boats to cruise the blue waters. I am new to cruising and this has been my dream for mostly all my life.
Bayfield preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Bayfield used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... 32.5' Pearson Vanguard Bishops Marina Clubfoot Creek off Neuse River, North Carolina Asking $25,500. 33' Cherubini Raider New Gretna, New Jersey
9.75 m / (32.00 ft) Selling Price: CA39.900 (USD) Service repair manual: Bayfield 32C Manual: Engine and Power Specs. Engine manufacturer: Yanmar : Engine Series: 3GM30F : Engine Location: ... Bayfield Yachts : Hull Type and Design: Monohull : Gas Tank Size: 1 x 20 gal (Aluminum) Drinking Water Tank: 1 x 20 gal (Aluminum) Boat Designer: Gozard :
32' Bayfield 32C. Year. Length. Beam. Draft. Location. Price. 1984. 32' 10.6' 3.8' Florida. $26,000. Description: This traditional Ted Gozzard designed vessel has a classic clipper bow and sprit. She's a great offshore boat with a full keel shallow draft. Just recently hauled out for maintenance with bottom paint, prop and zincs replaced 3/20/24.
Originally this model was called the BAYFIELD 23. In 1975 it is advertised as the BAYFIELD 23/25. A year later it is called the BAYFIELD 25. At some point during production, Bayfield added a third portlight. Photo courtesy of Adam Hunt.