Bayfield 25 vs Bayfield 30/32
How do the Bayfield 25 and Bayfield 30/32 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Bayfield 25 
Bayfield 30/32 | Bayfield 25 | Bayfield 30/32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 25.0 ft7.62 m | 32.0 ft9.75 m |
| Waterline length | 19.7 ft6.00 m | 23.3 ft7.09 m |
| Beam | 8.0 ft2.44 m | 10.5 ft3.20 m |
| Draft | 2.9 ft0.89 m | 3.8 ft1.14 m |
| Displacement | 3,500 lb1,588 kg | 9,600 lb4,354 kg |
| Ballast | 1,300 lb590 kg | 4,000 lb1,814 kg |
| Sail area | 289 ft²26.8 m² | 433 ft²40.2 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 20.06 | 15.34 |
| Displacement / Length | 205 | 341 |
| Comfort ratio | 15.9 | 25.0 |
| Capsize screening | 2.11 | 1.98 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.9 | 6.5 |
Bayfield 25 vs Bayfield 30/32: the short version
- The Bayfield 30/32 is the larger boat at 32.0 ft9.75 m LOA versus 25.0 ft7.62 m for the Bayfield 25.
- The Bayfield 30/32 is heavier, displacing about 174% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Bayfield 25 carries the more powerful rig (20.1 vs 15.3), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Bayfield 30/32 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Bayfield 30/32 rates better for offshore work (1.98 vs 2.11).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.