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Ontario 32 For Sale

Location: kingston, ontario.

Broker: Adrian Philpot 613 985 3600 or  [email protected]

During the late ’60s and on through the mid ’80s, Ontario Yachts established a reputation as a builder of quality fiberglass production boats like the Viking 22, 28 and 33, and 33, and the Ontario 28 and 32. During these boom years Kneulman forged a successful partnership with C&C, which acted as the design team for these yachts.  The C&C partnership worked on the design for Ontario Yachts, with Cuthbertson drawing the hull and Cassian modeling the interior.

The Ontario 32 is a no no-nonsense cruising boat with respectable performance, and it remains in high demand by the type of sailor who is planning to head down the Intra Costal Waterway (ICW).The Ontario 32’s popularity is in large part due to the fact that Ontario Yachts built these boats to very high standards and included many sought-after cruising features including, for example, dorade boxes for added ventilation, three burner stove with an oven, shoal draft, large chart table, 6′ 4″ of headroom, etc.

Very well equipped and upgraded!  Newer sails, davits and dingy, full enclosure and a Diesel Yanmar engine.  A great looking vessel that is ready for cruising.

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Dimensions LOA: 32 ft 0 in Beam: 11 ft 0 in LWL: 26 ft 6 in Maximum Draft: 4 ft 6 in Displacement: 9800 lbs Ballast: 3977 lbs

Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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- Stock #Beautiful boat ready for some long distance sailing! Very seaworthy! This beautiful Ontario 32 is located is Bahia del Sol in El Salvador until mid-August. After that, it will be in transit to Spragge, Ontario, Canada. The engine is a 2010 Yanmar 3ym30 There is no loan or any outstanding debts on the boat.

Beautiful boat ready for some long distance sailing! Very seaworthy! This beautiful Ontario 32 is located is Bahia del Sol in El Salvador until mid-August. After that, it will be in transit to Spragge, Ontario, Canada. The engine is a 2010 Yanmar 3ym30 There is no loan or any outstanding debts on the boat. In the pictures above, there are four-six volt golf club batteries above the keel bolts, There is also a 12-volt starter battery for power and two 185 watt solar panels. There is also a 1000 watt Honda generator and a 1500 watt inverter. In the pictures of the boat underway, you can see the way in which the dinghy-tow system tows the dinghy stern first with just the bow riding in the water. Above the mast, steps can be seen the permanently mounted metal radar reflector This 32-foot used Ontario is a great cruising sailboat. Head out confidently onto the water with a Yanmar engine onboard, in case you need help getting home. The 32 has lots of space for your family and friends, and all your boating gear. Don't miss out on your opportunity to own this Ontario cruiser sailboat!. We are looking for people all over the country who share our love for boats. If you have a passion for our product and like the idea of working from home, please contact seller to learn more. Please submit any and ALL offers - your offer may be accepted! Submit your offer today! Reason for selling is moved back to cn. At Pop Yachts, we will always provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market. We encourage all buyers to schedule a survey for an independent analysis. Any offer to purchase is ALWAYS subject to satisfactory survey results. You have questions? We have answers. Call us atto discuss this boat. Selling your boat has never been easier. At Pop Yachts, we literally sell thousands of units every year all over the country. Calland we'll get started selling your boat today. Take a look at ALL ***18 PICTURES*** of this vessel on our main website at POPYACHTS DOT COM. We appreciate that you took your time to look at our advertisement and we look forward to speaking with you!

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The Ontario 32 is a 32 feet long that boasts a 11 feet beam. This 1978 diesel Ontario 32, with 29 horsepower. The Ontario 32 is made of plastic. and can accommodate up to 6 passengers. comes equipped with battery, bilge pump. as well as being equipped with gps, vhf, wind instrument.

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Ontario 32 is a 31 ′ 11 ″ / 9.8 m monohull sailboat designed by C&C Design and built by Ontario Yachts between 1974 and 1986.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

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A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

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This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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1983 Ontario 32 by C&C Yachts - For Sale.

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I am looking for thoughts on the Ontario 32. From what I have read, this is a run of about 180 boats designed by C&C that have reached a near cult gathering for Bahamas cruisers. I wanted to know a reasonable price to pay for one that at one time was meticulously loved and cared for, but for the last 5-7 years of its life has been left quietly deteriorating at the dock while the owners were busy with life. The owner still passionately loves this boat, but is willing to let it go to me. Needs work (mainly cleaning, replacing running rigging, new canvas, etc) but SO much potential. It has a new engine, that is yet to be hooked up, resting in place. Ultimately, I am looking for a solid boat to invest in and at the end of my journey with it hopefully turn a small profit. I have done this several times in the past, but with considerable smaller boats. 19'-25' range. Any thoughts?!  

Without pictures, a list of equipment and what needs to be done its hard to say. I would hire a surveyor to go over the boat. Check out yachtworld and any site you can find selling similar boats and do the math.  

My wife just did a passage on one. This is a big log, but it's full of stuff you'll want to know about the Ontario 32. Veleda IV World Cruise  

Personally, I love mine. After 3 years of research and looking, it was my first choice. Yes, there are things not to like about it, as there is with any boat. But the positives far outweigh the negatives for me.  

My two main beefs are I wish the beam carried back further and that the chainplates where inboard. Stock engine could have had a bit more hp as well. On the plus side, it's easy to singlehand, points well (with a 4'6" modified fin) and 6'4" headroom throughout. Good storage, ICW friendly mast height and access to systems as well.  

Been watching O32 pricing since '98. Prices range from mid 20's to low 50's. The prices have steadily gone up over that period  

During my time looking back mid 2000, the Great Lakes boats were always significantly higher priced than those outside of the area.  

Makes sense- Freshwater boats stored for half the year on the hard will see less wear and more maintenance than a saltwater boat in the water year round.  

soldboats.com sales data since January 2009. Sorry, you'll have to make adjustments for the headings. Cut &paste does not line up properly Length Year Listed US$ Sold US$ Location YachtWorld Member 32' Ontario 1981 40,471 (01/08) 34,486 (02/09) ON, Can Bridge Yacht... 32' Ontario 1981 30,328 (11/11) 22,822 (02/12) BC, Can Harbour Yach... 32' Ontario 1980 33,979 (01/08) 30,429 (07/10) ON, Can Harris & Ell... 32' Ontario 1979 30,328 (10/06) 27,386 (02/09) ON, Can Bridge Yacht... 32' Ontario 1978 40,065 (04/08) 36,515 (07/09) NS, Can Ocean Yacht ... 32' Ontario 1981 30,328 (07/10) 25,358 (11/10) BC, Can Harbour Yach... 32' Ontario 1978 29,415 (01/11) 21,807 (12/11) NS, Can Ocean Yacht ... 32' Ontario 1977 35,399 (12/10) 30,429 (05/11) ON, Can Jack Pady Ma... 32' Ontario 1977 32,356 (05/10) 31,950 (05/11) ON, Can North South ... 32' Ontario 1976 36,413 (04/10) 31,950 (03/11) ON, Can Anchor Yacht... 32' Ontario 1976 32,863 (04/10) 27,893 (03/12) BC, Can Island Yacht... 32' Ontario 1985 53,656 (05/09) 50,715 (07/09) ON, Can Harris & Ell... 32' Ontario 1981 29,750 (08/09) 26,000 (01/10) WA, USA Bellhaven, 32' Ontario 1976 32,356 (06/11) 30,429 (07/11) ON, Can Harris & Ell...  

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The white PVC vents are standard Nicro Fico or Seadog 3" vents available most marine stores. Seadog Cowl Only - #727131 Cowl & Deck Plate - #727130 Those are the low profile cowls. You can also get the taller type. Jib sheets tend to snag on them, so good idea to have an internal laynyard to stop them going overboard! If you mean the wooden part, that's another thing!  

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The Ontario 32 Sailboat

The Ontario 32, a masthead sloop, was designed by C&C (Cuthbertson & Cassian) and built in Canada by Ontario Yachts.

Published Specification for the Ontario 32

Underwater Profile:  Fin with Spade Rudder

Hull Material : GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall : 32'0" (9.75m)

Waterline Length : 26'6" (8.1m)

Beam : 11'0" (3.35m)

Draft : 4'6" (1.37m)

Rig Type : Masthead sloop

Displacement : 9,800lb (4,445kg)

Designer : C&C (Cuthbertson & Cassian)

Builder : Ontario Yachts (Canada)

Year First Built : 1974

Year Last Built : 1996 

Number Built : 160

Published Design Ratios for the Ontario 32

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  16.9

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  40.6

3. Displacement/Length Ratio:  235

4. Comfort Ratio:  22.1

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   2.1

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the  Ontario 32

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 16.9 suggests that the Ontario 32 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 40.6 means that the Ontario 32 will stand up reasonably well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 235, tells us the Ontario 32 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 22.1 suggests that crew comfort of a Ontario 32 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability, which is not encouraging news for anyone prone to seasickness. 

5. The Capsize Screening Formula of 2.1 tells us that a Ontario 32 would not be a good choice of sailboat for ocean passage-making, owing to the increased risk of capsize in strong winds and heavy seas when compared to a sailboat with a CSF of less than 2.0.

Cruisers' Questions about this Sailboat...

How many versions of the Ontario 32 sailboat were produced and how do they differ?

There were two versions of the Ontario 32 sailboat produced: the standard version and the tall mast version. The main difference between them was the height of the mast, which was about 2.0 ft (0.61m) higher in the tall mast version. This affected the sail area, the PHRF rating, and the performance of the boat under different wind conditions.

The tall mast version had a larger sail area of 481ft 2 (44.686 m 2 ), compared to 461ft 2 (42.828 m 2 ) for the standard version. It also had a lower PHRF rating of 177, meaning it was expected to be faster than the standard version with a rating of 186. However, the taller mast also increased the windage and the heeling moment of the boat, which could make it more difficult to handle in strong winds or gusts. The other features and specifications of the Ontario 32 were the same for both versions.

What is the history of Ontario Yachts?

Ontario Yachts was founded by Dirk Kneulman Senior and his wife, Maria Kneulman, in 1961 in Oakville, Ontario. Dirk Kneulman Sr. was a master craftsman who learned to build wooden boats in his native Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He immigrated to Canada in 1950 and started building wooden dinghies, kayaks, and Snipes.

In the late 1960s, Dirk Kneulman Sr. learned fibreglass boat construction from Dwyer Boats in Rhode Island and began to produce fibreglass production boats, such as the Viking 22 and the Albacore. He also built Olympic-class boats, such as the 5.5 Metre, and was the Canadian Olympic Sailing Team shipwright in 1968 and 1972.

In 1975, Ontario Yachts began to build the Etchells, a racing keelboat that is still in production today. Ontario Yachts is the North American manufacturer of the Etchells and has built boats for some of the world's best sailors.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Ontario Yachts also built cruising sailboats designed by C&C Yachts, such as the Viking 28, Viking 33, and Ontario 32. These boats were popular among sailors who wanted a no-nonsense cruising boat with respectable performance and high standards.

In the mid-1980s, Dirk Kneulman Jr. and Don Oakie took over the helm of Ontario Yachts and continued to uphold the quality standard of composite boat building established by Dirk Sr. They also diversified into other lines of fibreglass work, such as building the fibreglass support for the pitcher's mound for the Toronto Skydome.

Ontario Yachts is now based in Burlington, Ontario and specializes in boat repair and refurbishment, as well as building Etchells. The company is run by Dirk Kneulman Jr., who is also a competitive sailor himself.

What are some of the pros and cons of the Ontario 32?

Some of the pros of the Ontario 32 are:

• It has a spacious and comfortable interior with plenty of headroom and an open main salon;
• It has a deck anchor locker, which was a North American first;
• It has a lavish use of teak in refined interior cabinetry;
• It has a T-shaped cockpit that allows easy access to the stern ladder;
• It has a wide-for-her-length beam that provides stability and roominess.

Some of the cons of the Ontario 32 are:

• It has a relatively shallow draft that may limit its performance in heavy winds or choppy seas;
• It has a long fin keel that may make it harder to manoeuvre in tight spaces or shallow waters.

How much does an Ontario 32 cost?

The price of an Ontario 32 depends on its condition, age, equipment, and location. According to some online listings, the average asking price for an Ontario 32 ranges from $25,000 to $45,000 USD as of July 2023.

The above answers were drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; to the best of our knowledge,  we believe them to be accurate.

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