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Specifications

Make Sadler
Model 32
Year 1979
Length 31.6ft (9.6m)
Beam 3.23m
Draft 1.68m
Engine One inboard Yanmar engine. Last service carried out in 2023. Engine hours not specified, maintained regularly.
Fuel Type Diesel
Location Malahide, Ireland

Equipment & Extras

Displacement
4.75 tons (U.S.)
Name of boat
Sweet Caroline
Maximum speed
7 mph
Number of berths
3
Number of cabins
2
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
  • Steel Keel
  • Sloop rig with alloy mast
  • Scoop rig type
  • Six sails
  • Furling system for ease of handling
  • Plow type anchor included
  • Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres
  • Freshwater capacity: 25 litres
  • Displacement: 4309 kg
  • Deck equipment and anchor winch not fitted
  • Last survey 2019
  • Echo sounder
  • Speed log
  • NEW autopilot
  • No radar installed
  • No chart plotter installed
  • Central heating not installed
  • Galley equipped with cooker
  • No fridge
  • Comfortable layout for cruising and liveaboard use
  • Rig Type: Masthead Sloop
  • Durable alloy mast
  • Mainsail area around 189 sq. ft.
  • Headsail (Jib) approximately 234 sq. ft.
  • Total sail area approximately 423 sq. ft.
  • Optimized for coastal cruising and stability in heavier seas
  • Spars and rigging built to last with a focus on strength over lightweight performance
  • Compass
  • Autopilot
  • GPS
  • VHF
  • Plotter

Description









The Sadler 32 "Sweet Caroline" is a built sloop from 1979, offering a robust and classic design ideal for coastal cruising with family or friends. 















The Sadler 32 "Sweet Caroline" 





SpecificationsLength Overall (LOA): 31.6 feet (9.63 m) | Beam: 10.6 feet (3.23 m) | Draft: 5.5 feet (1.68 m)Steel KeelSloop rig with alloy mast, Scoop rig typeSix sails including furling system for ease of handlingPlow type anchor includedFuel tank capacity: 40 litres | Freshwater capacity: 25 litresDisplacement: 4309 kgDeck equipment and anchor winch not fittedLast survey 2019















Engine & Technical SystemsOne inboard Yanmar engineLast service carried out in 2023Engine hours not specified, maintained regularlyNavigation equipment includes compass, echo sounder, GPS, speed log, and NEW autopilotNo radar or chart plotter installed
















Accommodation & Interior Sleeps up to 5 people with 2 cabinsCentral heating not installedGalley equipped with cooker; no fridgeComfortable layout typical of Sadler 32, great for cruising and liveaboard use















Rigs and Sails Rig Type: Masthead Sloop typical of late 1970s design, with durable alloy mastMainsail area around 189 sq. ft.Headsail (Jib) approximately 234 sq. ft.Furling system fitted for headsail, enhancing sail management on this classic cruiserTotal sail area approximately 423 sq. ft., optimized for coastal cruising and stability in heavier seas typical of Sadler yachts of this eraSpars and rigging built to last with a focus on strength over lightweight performance















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NavigationCompassAutopilotGPSVHFPlotter







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£16,388 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £312
Insurance £24
Maintenance £45
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £672/mo
True Monthly Cost
£861
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Finance 22% Running costs 78%
Total Interest
£6,344
Total Cost (finance)
£25,624

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