Elite 32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

31.75' · 9.68 m

Displ.

8,377 lbs · 3,800 kg

First year

1982

The Elite 32, launched in the early 1980s by the Kirié shipyard, represents a significant evolutionary step in French yacht design. Penned by the renowned naval architect Philippe Briand, this model served as a bridge between Kirié’s earlier traditional cruisers and the modern, performanceoriented "Feeling" range that would later dominate the brand's identity. Built during an era when French builders were aggressively pursuing the cruiserracer market, the Elite 32 was marketed as a fast, capable coastal voyager that didn't sacrifice the amenities required for extended family cruising. While the "Elite" nameplate was eventually phased out in favor of the "Feeling" brand, the 32 remains a respected specimen of Briand’s early work, characterized by a balanced hull and an surprisingly modern interior for its vintage.