Challenger 32 Specs

[dgr]

The Challenger 32 looks like a very interesting boat. The girlfriend really likes it. I told her we'd have to name it "winnie" as from the pictures it looks like a mini winnie on the inside.

Does anyone have any specs on this model? I would like to know what the tankage is, the draft, the keel shape, rudder (spade, skeg hung, keel hung), was it factory tiller or wheel steering, etc.

Thank you for any help you can provide

[GordMay]

Challenger 32:
LOA: 32.17 , LWL: 29.08 , Beam: 11.17
Draft (max.) 4.83 (Shoal Draft, Fin Keel) , SA: 480
Displacement: 12800 , Ballast: 3200
I: 39.00 , J: 13.00 , P: 33.50 , E: 13.50
SA(Fore.): 253.50 , SA(Main): 226.13
Total SA: 479.63
SA/Disp: 14.07 , Est. Forestay Len.: 41.11

Challenger Yachts Corp. was located at Wilmington CA, and ceased operations in 1980.

See also:
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...hts-17312.html

And:
http://www.sailboatdata.com/VIEWRECO...?CLASS_ID=1282

[dgr]

Thanks Gord! That profile shot and the specs were exactly what I was looking for.

Is this boat "corky?" The specs show a ballast ratio of 25 % and it looks like a pretty flat bottom in the pictures.

[Gammonaire1]

Sailboats built by Challenger Yachts Corp. on Sailboatdata.com is site that contains dimensions and information about many challengers. very interesting

[Tasfuria]

What confuses me is that my 1970 challenger 32 has a loa of 33 feet 8 in. rather than the loa of 32 2 as always seems to be listed.

[ussvdharma]

anyone have photos of challenger 32? I have been cruising the pacific with mine for the past ten years.....going to give it to a friend for one dollar and then move to thailand....seventy five years of age is getting a little long in the tooth to solo cruise

susan meckley Susan Meckley - W7KFI - -

[CaryC]

Does anyone have any information on where I can get an owner's manual for one of these boats. My dad recently bought a 1973 32 Challenger that needs some work (especially electrical) and he is looking for some assistance.

Thanks in advance for any help that is offered.