Traveller 32
Description
The Traveller 32 (also known as the Rhodes Traveller 32 or Ta Chiao Traveller 32) is a 32-foot heavy-displacement double-ended bluewater cutter based on Philip L. Rhodes’ late-1920s Dogstar design, with modifications approved by Rhodes himself. It was built in fiberglass by Ta Chiao (Taiwan) starting around 1970–1973, with a very limited production run of approximately 13 to 29 boats (sources vary slightly on the exact number). The design emphasizes traditional full-keel seaworthiness, excellent tracking, and comfort for long-distance cruising or liveaboard use. It features a cutaway forefoot long keel with transom-hung rudder, solid construction, and a practical cutter rig for easy sail reduction in heavy weather.
Construction Details
| Designer | Philip L. Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ta Chiao Enterprises |
| Length | 32.080 ft |
| LOA | 32.080 ft |
| LWL | 27.080 ft |
| Beam | 10.170 ft |
| Displacement | 14200 lb |
| Ballast | 5300 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.080 ft |
| Year Built | 1970 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.50 ft |
| p | 37 ft |
| e | 15.17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.50 ft | 15.50 ft | 37 ft | 15.17 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Traveller 32 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.17 ft - (4624 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.22 ft - (11954 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 39.5 ft - (12040 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 288.63 ft² |
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Traveller 32 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 35.44 ft - (10802 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.12 ft - (6437 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.98 ft - (9138 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.82 ft - (5432 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 315.81 ft² |
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Traveller 32 - GENOA
| Luff | * 42.09 ft - (12829 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.55 ft - (7788 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.15 ft - (11933 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 489.32 ft² |
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Traveller 32 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 43 ft - (13106 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Leech | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 838 ft² |
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