Seaward 32 RK Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Seaward 32RK means looking at a Nick Hake-designed retracting-keel cruiser built by Hake Yachts from 2006 until the model left production. On the brokerage market these are found almost entirely in the United States, and the boat's trick is a lifting bulb keel and transom-hung lifting rudder that let a 34-foot coastal cruiser skim into ankle-deep creeks or sit on a trailer anchor.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two interior plans appear, but the owner three-cabin arrangement is the more common on the used market, with both versions available. Ex-charter examples are common, so buyers should expect some fleet-use wear alongside privately maintained boats. The standard accommodation sleeps six, with a bow V-berth, a convertible U-dinette, and an aft double to port, plus an L-galley and a nav station to starboard.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats on the market carry a cockpit shower, bimini, and swim platform as commonly fitted gear, while a dodger, radar, and chartplotter are often seen. A frequent owner upgrade cluster runs to solar, spinnaker, and electric winches, the last being a meaningful boost given the boat's electric keel winch already draws on the house bank. For a buyer, the canvas trio (bimini, dodger, cockpit shower) speaks to day-sailing readiness, whereas radar and chartplotter indicate more serious navigation setups; solar and electric winches flag a power-rich, short-handed cruising configuration.
What to Inspect
The defining system is the retracting keel with its weighted bulb and electric winch, and the matching lifting transom rudder. Verify the keel raises and lowers smoothly through its full travel and that the retracted draft of 1.67 feet and keel-down draft of 6.42 feet are achieved without binding. Check the walk-through transom hardware, swimming ladder, and hot/cold shower for leakage into the aft structure, and confirm the 20-gallon fuel and 65-gallon water tanks are sound. The lifting rudder pivot and the transom-hung mounting deserve close attention, since both move parts through the hull.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are a United States market presence, with ex-charter units common and the three-cabin owner layout predominant. For the shopper, the checklist is short and specific:
- Confirm keel and rudder retract fully and seal cleanly
- Inspect transom shower and ladder penetrations for water ingress
- Prefer examples with chartplotter and dodger already fitted
- Treat solar or electric winches as bonus short-handed gear
- Budget for keel-winching power draw on the electrical system
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Seaward 32 RK. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 8 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 2 | $127,000 | — |
| May 25 | 1 | $109,900 | -13.5% |
| Jun 25 | 1 | $109,900 | 0.0% |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $109,900 | 0.0% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $79,000 | -28.1% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $89,000 | +12.7% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $87,250 | -2.0% |
| May 26 | 2 | $94,950 | +8.8% |
Where they're listed
Seaward 32 RK listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 5.
Country view
5 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $89,000 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| J-Boats J/32 | 32.6' | $ 65,000 | 24 | 10 |
| Jeanneau Sun Fast 32 | 31.17' | $ 48,747 | 20 | 5 |
| Hake / Seaward 32 RK | 34.58' | $ 94,000 | 18 | 6 |
| Dufour 32 | 33.83' | $ 170,549 | 14 | 3 |
| Southerly 32 | 32.71' | $ 161,874 | 12 | 5 |
| Feeling 32 | 32.64' | $ 62,279 | 12 | 4 |
| Pearson 32 | 31.75' | $ 16,500 | 12 | 6 |
| Seaward 26 RK | 28.42' | $ 60,000 | 11 | 2 |
| Sabre 32 | 32.17' | $ 35,000 | 10 | 3 |
| Sydney Yachts 32 | 31.67' | $ 45,000 | 7 | 2 |
| Seaward 32 RKYou are here | — | $ 89,000 | 5 | 0 |