Chesapeake 32 Sailboats for Sale

Philip Rhodes·1960 – 1965·~95 hulls·Danboats
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
32' · 9.75 m
Disp.
11,500 lbs · 5,216 kg
First year
1960

The Chesapeake 32 is a quintessential representative of the "classic plastic" era, a period in the late 1950s and early 1960s when traditional wooden yacht aesthetics were first translated into fiberglass. Designed by the legendary Philip Rhodes and commissioned by George Walton of Annapolis, the boat was primarily manufactured in Denmark by the Danboat yard. It reflects a design philosophy that prioritized seaworthiness, graceful lines, and balanced handling over the interior volume and lightair speed of modern production cruisers. With its long overhangs, sweeping sheer, and narrow beam, the Chesapeake 32 remains a favorite among traditionalists who value the aesthetic of the "Rhodes look."

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 48,900
Asking price · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Chesapeake 32 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 3.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 48,90030100.0%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

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ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Jeremy Rogers 3232'$ 33,0006520
Sadler 3231.5'$ 21,740527
Island Packet 3235'$ 69,000331
Rival 3231.83'$ 16,595193
Island Packet 3231.5'$ 60,0001312
Morgan Yachts 3231.92'$ 26,88890
Chesapeake 32You are here$ 48,90041

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Chesapeake 32 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Chesapeake 32 over the past 12 months is $48,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Chesapeake 32 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Chesapeake 32 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Chesapeake 32 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Chesapeake 32 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Chesapeake 32 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Chesapeake 32 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Chesapeake 32?+
Comparable models include Jeremy Rogers 32, Sadler 32, Island Packet 32. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.