Sadler 32

Description

The Sadler 32 is a British fast cruiser-racer sailboat designed by David Sadler as a modernized evolution of his iconic Contessa 32, addressing its limitations with greater beam, higher freeboard, improved accommodation, and better suitability for IOR rating rules while retaining excellent seaworthiness and performance; built by Sadler Yachts in Poole, UK, it was introduced in 1979 and produced until 1989 (with a small number of additional hulls built later by Mike Slack after acquiring the molds, totaling around 300-314 units). The fiberglass monohull features a masthead sloop rig, skeg-mounted rudder (on fin keel versions), canoe stern with small transom for smooth water flow and easy motion, and keel options including deep fin (standard), shallow fin, bilge/twin keels, or centerboard for versatility in coastal, estuary, or drying-out scenarios; the practical interior offers 5-6 berths (V-berth forward, saloon settees convertible to doubles, quarter berth), compact galley, enclosed head, navigation area, and standing headroom (around 6 ft), with a secure self-draining cockpit and tiller steering; it delivers stiff, stable handling from its high ballast ratio (~44%), responsive performance in varied conditions, strong upwind ability, good light-air capability from its generous sail plan, and proven all-weather reliability as a capable offshore-capable cruiser-racer with a reputation for durability, comfort, and value.