The Aries 32 is a quintessential heavy-displacement cruiser, born from the design board of the legendary Thomas Gilmer and brought to life through the ambitious importation efforts of Hal Paris. Frequently confused with or marketed interchangeably as the Roughwater 33, the Aries 32 represents a refined evolution of the double-ended, "Colin Archer" style of yacht. While many 32-footers of its era were designed with a compromise between racing and cruising, the Aries 32 was built with a singular focus on blue-water capability. Constructed primarily at the C.C. Chen Boatyard in Taiwan, these vessels entered a market dominated by the Westsail 32, offering a slightly more streamlined and faster alternative without sacrificing the "tank-like" build quality associated with Taiwanese yards of the 1970s.
Aries 32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Aries
- Model
- 32
- Builder
- C. C. Chen Boatyard Ltd. (TAIWAN)
- Designer
- Thomas Gillmer
- Number Built
- 20
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 2 | $40,715 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contessa 32 | 32' | $39,233 | 44 | 24 |
| Sadler 32 | 31.5' | $23,162 | 36 | 19 |
| Island Packet 32 | 35' | $67,000 | 31 | 7 |
| Westsail 32 | 32' | $39,950 | 28 | 8 |
| Rival 32 | 31.83' | $19,409 | 14 | 7 |
| Wauquiez Centurion 32 | $27,621 | 10 | 6 | |
| Beneteau Evasion 32 | 31.82' | $19,438 | 10 | 4 |
| Morgan 32 | 31.92' | $24,950 | 8 | 3 |
| Offshore Nantucket Clipper 32 | 31.67' | $9,119 | 6 | 3 |
| Bristol 32 | 32' | $16,900 | 5 | 0 |
| Aries 32 | $40,715 | 2 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $46,530 | 1 | 0 |
| Mexico | $34,900 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Aries 32 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Aries 32 over the past 12 months is $40,715. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Aries 32 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Aries 32 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Aries 32?
- Mexico currently has the lowest median asking price at $34,900, while Australia is the most expensive at $46,530 — a 33% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Aries 32?
- Comparable models include the Contessa 32, Sadler 32, Island Packet 32. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.