Aloha 32 Buyer's Guide
The Aloha 32 is a Mark Ellis–designed coastal cruiser built by Ouyang Boat Works in Whitby, Ontario from 1979 through 1988, with around 700 completed. On the used market it presents as a traditionally styled 32-foot sloop with a solid fiberglass hull, a bolted fin keel—a boat whose moderate 9,800-pound displacement and 41 percent ballast ratio suit it to sheltered and coastal waters rather than extended offshore passage-making.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two interior arrangements were offered, and both share the same L-shaped galley with propane stove and oven, a well-insulated icebox, and a generous head with shower and wet locker. One layout places a V-berth forward and opposing settee berths around a centerline drop-leaf table in the saloon. The alternative replaces the bow berth with a workshop, sail bins, and stowage sealed off from the saloon by hanging lockers—a layout that appeals to owners who prioritize systems work and sail handling over guest accommodation. Either way the boat carries 60 Imperial gallons of water and a 30-gallon holding tank.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Heating is a commonly fitted option on these boats, worth confirming in colder-market examples. The original auxiliary on early hulls was a two-cylinder Atomic diesel, with a switch in 1985 to a three-cylinder 21-horsepower Westerbeke; a later-engine boat will generally drive closer to hull speed under power. All sail controls lead aft to the cockpit, and the inverted-V twin mainsheet arrangement without a traveler is a period-specific detail to evaluate for wear. Wheel steering and a keel-stepped mast are standard; bridge clearance is about 46 feet.
What to Inspect
Two structural points dominate any survey. Loose aft keel bolts have been reported, attributed to bilgewater degrading some of the steel structural components anchor, so the keel-to-hull fasteners and surrounding bilge should be opened up and checked. The wooden chainplate knees are also subject to rot and must be examined for softening or discoloration anchor.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats turn up in the United States and Canada. A practical used-boat checklist:
- Confirm which engine the hull carries—Atomic diesel pre-1985, Westerbeke thereafter
- Inspect aft keel bolts and bilge for evidence of steel degradation
- Test wooden chainplate knees for rot
- Verify heating installation if present, and check maststep and deck core at fasteners
- Choose layout by need: V-berth for guests, workshop for own-boat projects
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Aloha 32. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 2 | $21,200 | — |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $22,000 | +3.8% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Rogers 32 | 32' | $ 31,462 | 71 | 17 |
| Sabre 32 | 32.17' | $ 35,000 | 11 | 7 |
| Aloha 34 | 34' | $ 21,278 | 8 | 4 |
| Morgan Yachts 32 | 31.92' | $ 27,120 | 7 | 0 |
| Aloha 32You are here | — | $ 22,000 | 1 | 1 |