Bristol 32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ted Hood / Dieter Empacher·1966 – 1983·~322 hulls·Bristol Yachts
Bristol 32 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
32' · 9.75 m
Disp.
10,800 lbs · 4,899 kg
First year
1966

The Bristol 32, introduced in 1966, represents a hallmark collaboration between the legendary naval architect Ted Hood and the fledgling Bristol Yacht Company. As one of the earliest fiberglass production boats to transition from the extreme "narrow and deep" traditional wooden hull shapes toward more modern cruising comforts, the Bristol 32 quickly became a staple of the New England sailing scene. During its production run from 1966 through the late 1970s, approximately 585 hulls were launched, making it one of the company's most successful and enduring models. It was designed as a robust coastal cruiser with the structural integrity to handle offshore passages, characterized by its graceful overhangs, sweeping sheer line, and a keelproportional rudder that provides significant directional stability.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 15,950
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

6 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Contessa 3232'$ 33,5175932
Sadler 3231.5'$ 21,9715132
Island Packet 3235'$ 68,000365
Rival 3231.83'$ 15,297187
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,873102
Bristol 32You are here$ 15,95061

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bristol 32 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bristol 32 over the past 12 months is $15,950. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bristol 32 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Bristol 32 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bristol 32 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bristol 32 has increased by 6.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do Bristol 32 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Bristol 32 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Bristol 32?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Sadler 32, Island Packet 32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.