The New York Yacht Club 32 (NYYC 32) remains one of the most significant milestones in the transition of American yachting from extreme racing machines to capable, ocean-going cruiser-racers. Commissioned in 1935 by the New York Yacht Club to replace the aging Herreshoff NY 30s, the design was the result of a rigorous competition won by Olin Stephens of Sparkman & Stephens (Design No. 125). Unlike its predecessors, which were largely day-racers with cramped accommodations, the "32"—named for its 32-foot waterline despite a total length of over 45 feet—was engineered to cross oceans and compete in demanding offshore events like the Newport to Bermuda Race. Between 1935 and 1936, the legendary Henry B. Nevins shipyard on City Island, New York, constructed exactly 20 hulls. These vessels were built to the highest standards of the era, utilizing oak frames and heavy Philippine mahogany planking, establishing a legacy of "Nevins quality" that continues to command respect among wooden boat aficionados today.
New York Yacht Club 32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- New
- Model
- York Yacht Club 32
- Builder
- Henry B. Nevins
- Designer
- Olin Stephens
- Number Built
- 20
- Production Year(s)
- 1935 - 1936
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contessa 32 | 32' | $39,218 | 44 | 24 |
| Sadler 32 | 31.5' | $23,152 | 36 | 19 |
| Island Packet 32 | 35' | $67,000 | 31 | 7 |
| Nicholson 32 | 32' | $20,000 | 15 | 3 |
| Wauquiez Centurion 32 | $27,617 | 10 | 6 | |
| Morgan 32 | 31.92' | $24,950 | 8 | 3 |
| Sabre 32 | 32.17' | $22,900 | 7 | 0 |
| Offshore Nantucket Clipper 32 | 31.67' | $9,115 | 6 | 3 |
| Bristol 32 | 32' | $16,900 | 5 | 0 |
| Schock York 36 | 35.67' | $29,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the New York Yacht Club 32?
- Comparable models include the Contessa 32, Sadler 32, Island Packet 32. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.