Rossiter Curlew 32 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

32' · 9.75 m

Disp.

15,000 lbs · 6,804 kg

First year

1980

The Rossiter Curlew 32 stands as the definitive expression of Hugh Rossiter’s design philosophy, representing the transition of a traditional British boatyard from bespoke wooden construction into the era of robust, glassreinforced plastic (GRP) cruisers. Produced between 1980 and 1996, the Curlew 32 was developed as a larger, more capable successor to the Pintail 27, designed specifically for sailors who prioritize ultimate seakindliness and structural integrity over outright racing speed. With a displacement of approximately 7 tons (15,680 lbs) on a 31foot, 10inch frame, the vessel is a quintessential "heavy displacement" cruiser. Its heritage is visible in its highvolume hull and the meticulous woodwork that defines its interior, a hallmark of the yard’s history in silversmithing and highend joinery.