Evelyn 32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

32.1' · 9.78 m

Displ.

4,500 lbs · 2,041 kg

First year

1983

The Evelyn 32 is a quintessential representative of the 1980s American performancesailing ethos, a period when designers like Bob Evelyn pushed the boundaries of lightdisplacement racing. Built by Formula Yachts in Groton, Connecticut, the 32 was conceived as a "giant killer," designed to outpace significantly larger vessels, particularly in the lighttomoderate air typical of Long Island Sound. Unlike many of its contemporaries that were heavily compromised by the IOR (International Offshore Rule) rating formulas of the time, the Evelyn 32 prioritized a clean, fast hull form that favored pure speed over rating optimization. The result is a boat that remains a staple of the PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) circuit, cherished by sailors who prefer a tactile, responsive helm and the ability to plane under the right conditions.