Wauquiez Chance 32 Buyer's Guide
The Wauquiez Chance 32 on the used market is a fiberglass cabin cruiser designed by Britton Chance and built by Wauquiez for cruising and regatta use. She is a 9.75-meter sloop with a 1.75-meter fixed keel, two cabins in the standard version, and a Volvo Penta MD 2B engine rated at 25 cv. Buyers shopping brokerage listings will find a moderate-displacement boat with a clear dual-purpose character.
Layouts on the Used Market
The standard version of the Chance 32 carries two cabins, consistent with her classification as a cabin cruiser produced by the builder Wauquiez. The 9.75-meter overall length and 3-meter beam set the footprint, while the 8.55-meter waterline and 5,000-kilogram displacement describe a boat built to accommodate a small cruising crew rather than maximize berth count. The fixed keel and 1.75-meter draft are constant across the standard layout, so differences between individual boats will show up in equipment and condition rather than in hull or plan.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, a bimini, cockpit shower, and autopilot are commonly fitted to Chance 32 examples. For a buyer, the autopilot is the most consequential of the three: it speaks to how the boat has been used and reduces helm fatigue on longer passages, while a bimini and cockpit shower address cockpit comfort in warm-weather cruising. Beyond that cluster, the brief leaves little to generalize, so any other gear should be assessed per listing.
What to Inspect
The Chance 32 shows no known structural or systemic defects, so a survey should focus on the ordinary points of a fiberglass Wauquiez with a Volvo Penta MD 2B. Confirm the engine model and its 25 cv rating, check the fixed keel union with the hull for past grounding damage, and verify the sloop rigging and 42.6 m² sail plan are complete. The two-cabin interior should be reviewed for water ingress consistent with a cabin cruiser of this age.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Chance 32 is typically found in Italy. For a shopper, the practical steps are few and concrete:
- Confirm the Volvo Penta MD 2B and 25 cv output
- Inspect the fixed keel and hull joint for damage
- Verify the sloop rig and 42.6 m² sail area are intact
- Check the two-cabin layout for moisture or delamination
- Test the autopilot, bimini, and cockpit shower if fitted
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Wauquiez Chance 32. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 1 | $19,815 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $22,146 | +11.8% |
Where they're listed
Wauquiez Chance 32 listings appear across 1 country. Italy has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | $20,980 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
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