Sadler 32
Classic British Cruising Yacht | 1991 | 32 ft
The Sadler 32 is a well-proven British cruising yacht designed by renowned yacht designer David Sadler and built by Fortuna Yachts. At 32 feet, she offers an excellent balance of manageable size, comfortable accommodation and serious sailing capability.
Launched in 1991, this Sadler 32 features a solid GRP hull and deck, a fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder and tiller steering. Her traditional layout and practical design make her an appealing choice for sailors looking for a capable coastal cruiser or a compact offshore yacht.
She is powered by an 18 HP Yanmar diesel engine and carries a comprehensive sail inventory, including a mainsail, jib, solent, storm jib, Code 0, Code 1 and gennaker, giving her plenty of options for different sailing conditions.
Key Features
- Sadler 32
- Designed by David Sadler
- Built by Fortuna Yachts
- 1991 launch
- 32 ft / 9.60 m LOA
- 3.20 m beam
- 1.68 m draft
- Approximately 4.3 tonnes displacement
- GRP hull and deck
- Fin keel with skeg-hung rudder
- Tiller steering
- 18 HP Yanmar diesel engine
- Deck-stepped aluminium mast and boom
- Masthead sloop rig
- Furling genoa
- Extensive sail inventory
- 150 L freshwater capacity
- Galley-up layout
- Microwave oven
- Approximately 2 m headroom in the galley, saloon and bathroom
Sail Inventory
The yacht comes with an impressive range of sails:
- Mainsail
- Jib
- Solent
- Storm jib
- Code 0
- Code 1
- Gennaker
This versatile sail wardrobe allows the yacht to be configured for everything from everyday cruising to lighter-wind sailing and more demanding offshore passages.
Accommodation
The Sadler 32 provides a practical cruising interior with approximately 2 metres of headroom through the galley, saloon and bathroom areas.
The galley-up arrangement makes the interior practical for cruising, while the yacht’s compact 32-foot dimensions keep her relatively easy to handle without sacrificing useful living space.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Designer | David Sadler |
| Builder | Fortuna Yachts |
| Year | 1991 |
| Length Overall | 32 ft / 9.60 m |
| Beam | 3.20 m / 10.50 ft |
| Draft | 1.68 m / 5.57 ft |
| Displacement | 4.3 tonnes |
| Construction | GRP hull & deck |
| Keel | Fin keel |
| Rudder | Skeg-hung |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Engine | 18 HP Yanmar |
| Rig | Masthead sloop |
| Mast | Aluminium, deck stepped |
| Fresh Water | 150 L |
A Great Platform for Cruising
The Sadler 32 has the kind of straightforward, practical design that has made these yachts popular with sailors looking for a dependable cruising platform. Her manageable 32-foot size, traditional sailing characteristics and extensive sail inventory make her an interesting option for someone wanting to explore further without stepping into a much larger yacht.
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Specifications are based on information supplied by the owner and should be independently verified by prospective purchasers.





















