Whistler 32 Cutter
Description
The Whistler 32 (offered in both cutter and cat-ketch variants) is an American fiberglass performance cruising yacht designed by C. W. (Chuck) Paine. It was built by Able Marine Inc. (founded by master boatbuilder Crozer Fox) in Southwest Harbor, Maine, as a high-quality, semi-custom cruiser emphasizing excellent seakeeping, windward ability, and comfortable accommodations. Introduced around 1980–1981, the design features solid fiberglass construction, a keel/centerboard underbody for versatility in shoal or deeper waters, and a practical interior with varnished cherry or teak trim, spacious layout, and good headroom. The cutter version provides versatile heavy-weather sail handling with a powerful foretriangle, while the unstayed cat-ketch offers simplicity and easy single-handing (though Paine later noted the cutter went to windward better). Production was low-volume and short-lived (primarily early 1980s), resulting in a modest total number built before Able Marine shifted focus.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. W. (Chuck) Paine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Able Marine Custom Yachts (Southwest Harbor, Maine) |
| Length | 32.040 ft |
| LOA | 32.040 ft |
| LWL | 25.830 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 12700 lb |
| Ballast | 4728 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.750 ft |
| Min Draft | 3.100 ft |
| Year Built | 1980 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.17 ft |
| p | 34.50 ft |
| e | 11.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.50 ft | 15.17 ft | 34.50 ft | 11.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Whistler 32 Cutter - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.83 ft - (11531 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 242.71 ft² |
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Whistler 32 Cutter - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 34.53 ft - (10525 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.97 ft - (5477 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.84 ft - (9095 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.53 ft - (4734 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 268.06 ft² |
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Whistler 32 Cutter - GENOA
| Luff | * 41.01 ft - (12500 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.88 ft - (6669 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.49 ft - (11732 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 415.29 ft² |
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Whistler 32 Cutter - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 41.01 ft - (12500 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 24.3 ft - (7407 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.3 ft - (7407 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 847.06 ft² |
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