Chance 32/28
Paceship Yachts · designed by Britton Chance Jr. · 1972
fin keelMasthead sloopCanada
The Chance 32/28 is a 32-foot masthead sloop sailboat designed by Britton Chance Jr. and built by Paceship Yachts, first launched in 1972.
General
| Builder | Paceship Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | Britton Chance Jr. |
| Years built | 1972 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Masthead sloop |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Canada |
Dimensions
| LOA | 32.08 ft9.78 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 27.75 ft8.46 m |
| Beam | 10.00 ft3.05 m |
| Draft (max) | 5.75 ft1.75 m |
| Displacement | 12,025 lb5,454 kg |
| Ballast | 4,680 lb2,123 kg |
| Sail Area | 459 ft²42.6 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 13.99 Under-canvassed — heavy-air / motorsailing
Ballast / Displacement 38.9 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 251 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 29.8 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 1.75 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 7.1 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$27,500 typical range $22,000 – $33,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
