Watkins 32
Description
The Watkins 32 is a rare American fiberglass cruising sloop designed by William H. Tripp Jr. as a value-oriented coastal (and potentially moderate offshore) cruiser. It was built by Watkins Yachts of Clearwater, Florida, with the hull derived from modified molds originally from the Columbia 32 (acquired via the defunct Auroraglas/Columbia assets). Introduced in 1982, the model featured solid hand-laid fiberglass construction, a fin keel with skeg-hung rudder for tracking and grounding protection, encapsulated ballast, an aluminum deck flange/toe rail joint, all-opening ports, teak bulkheads, and a practical interior with 6'5" headroom. Production was extremely limited, running from 1982 to 1984, during which only 8 boats were completed before the design received a major upgrade—including a reverse transom and revised interior—and was reintroduced as the Watkins 33 in 1984.
Construction Details
| Designer | William H. Tripp Jr. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Watkins Yachts (Fla) |
| Length | 32.000 ft |
| LOA | 32.500 ft |
| LWL | 26.580 ft |
| Beam | 10.170 ft |
| Displacement | 10800 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.75 ft |
| p | 33 ft |
| e | 12.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.75 ft | 13.75 ft | 33 ft | 12.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Watkins 32 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.65 ft - (10561 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.8 ft - (10607 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 201.9 ft² |
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Watkins 32 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 32.89 ft - (10025 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.55 ft - (5654 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.06 ft - (8553 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.81 ft - (4819 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 259.96 ft² |
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Watkins 32 - GENOA
| Luff | * 39.06 ft - (11905 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.47 ft - (11116 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.63 ft - (6288 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 402.87 ft² |
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Watkins 32 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 39.06 ft - (11905 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 821.72 ft² |
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