Elvström 32 Buyer's Guide
The Elvström 32 on the brokerage market is a 1973-onward French fiberglass masthead sloop of IOR half-tonner lineage, 31.37 feet long with a 10.27-foot beam and a lead fin keel drawing around 5.58 feet. Built by Gouteron (Chantier) in France to the designs of Elvstrøm & Kjærulff, she appeals to the coastal sailor wanting a stiff, roomy dayboat rather than a long-range cruiser.
Layouts on the Used Market
Used examples follow the early-seventies interior recorded for the type: five berths, a galley, and a toilet facility within a hull noted as roomier than 62 percent of comparable designs. The 23.5-foot waterline and moderate displacement make for a compact but usable cabin volume, and the 52-liter fresh water capacity is a fixed point to verify against any seller's claims of upgraded tankage.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The only machinery consistently cited is the optional inboard Farymann diesel at 11 horsepower, the single engine around which any power refit turns. Buyers should treat additional comfort or sail-handling gear as individual owner fitment rather than standard, since one record shows zero factory fuel or water capacity and another shows a modest 52 liters. Verify any added generator, watermaker, or canvas work as survey items, not factory equipment.
What to Inspect
The low capsize screening value — 2.15 by one measure and 2.24 per yachtdatabase.com — means a hull that has been knocked down and not properly re-righted may show distortion or loose interior joinery from the event; inspect bulkheads and sole for witness marks of a past inversion anchor. Confirm the lead fin keel attachment and skeg-rudder pivot for impact damage, since the heavy 3,086-pound ballast (with ratio sources differing at 44 and 51 percent) and firm motion leave little margin if grounding has occurred. Check the Farymann diesel installation for added tankage, because the zero-gallon fuel capacity in one spec means any tanks are owner-supplied and may breach the hull structure or wiring.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
- Confirm berth count and galley against the five-berth record
- Verify lead keel and skeg rudder for grounding damage
- Test the Farymann diesel and trace any added fuel tanks
- Check hull for signs of past capsize or structural distortion
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Elvström 32. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $100,722 | — |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $19,113 | -81.0% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $24,793 | +29.7% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $16,796 | -32.3% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $32 | -99.8% |
Where they're listed
Elvström 32 listings appear across 4 countries. Denmark has the most listings with 2 (40.0%), followed by Germany and Italy.
Country view
5 listings · 4 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $62,758 | 2 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Germany | $23,166 | 1 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Italy | $10,425 | 1 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Netherlands | $19,113 | 1 | 0 | 20.0% |
Comparable models
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