1988 Bayfield 32C for Sale – 32 ft – Indiantown, Florida, United States

The Bayfield 32 C, with an extended mast by 4' over the 32 and a full-length keel, is a great choice for bluewater cruising. Designed by Ted Gozzard, it was built by Bayfield Boat Yard in Canada during the 1970s. Known for its sturdy construction and traditional design, it appeals to families and solo sailors.

She is known for her sturdy build and traditional design, making her a popular choice for family cruising, even single-handed transatlantic voyages.

Bayfield 32 C

Her current owners put a tremendous amount of time and finances into getting her ready for endless travels, only to have an injury prevent them from sailing again.

Below is a list of all of her updates completed by her current owners. The original head was removed, and the holding tank was replaced with an additional freshwater bladder. All she needs is a new composting head.

The 32C carries more power than the average 32 with a taller mast ( and therefore sails faster. On beam reach, she is around 6 kts comfortably without much heeling. In light wind, surprisingly, the performance is still rather good. It's set up quite nicely to single-hand and, frankly, is ready to go pretty much anywhere once we install the bimini. 

2024:

1. Haul out

2. Reseal toe rail (Lifeseal)

3. Sand down and coat all teak with Cetol Marine Light & Cetol Clear

4. New exterior grab rails and eyebrow (custom-made for us from African Mahogany) installed and bedded

5. Companionway cover pulled and attachment points resealed

6. Companionway engine cover/entry step replaced with new wood

7. Pull & rewire mast, replacing all wires, replace one spreader light & anchor light

8. Re-step the mast, replacing the wooden shim with fiberglass

9. Reseal mast at deck, replacing wooden collar with fiberglass

10. Rip out all rotten cabinetry in the salon, rebuild

11. Cut away and reinforce the lower portion of tabs where chain plates were leaking, reglass tabs & rebed cleaned, and inspected plates

12. Blocks made for chain plates to be raised from the deck to mitigate the chance of leaks

13. Pull the old chimney and repair the hole

14. Cut away rotten core around vent holes & emergency tiller, fill with thickened epoxy, and reseal

15. Repair the main sail and head sail where needed (professionally done by a sailmaker)

16. Replace Plexiglas in all port lights and hatch

17. Re-bed 3 portlights

18. Re-bed 1 stanchion at the nose

19. Install cabinetry above the head sink

20. Remove and replace ALL fresh water plumbing & install new Whale foot pump

2025:

1. Repaint the top sides

2. Remove old black tank under vberth, replace with fresh water bladder to increase carrying capacity by 18 gallons

3. Apply 2 coats of MarPro ablative bottom paint

4. Sand and seal the rub rail with Cetol Marine Clear, and add a maintenance coat of Cetol to all brightwork

5. Install a jib furler and have a new furling sail made at Irish Sail Lady in St Augustine

6. Remove rotten bowsprit and refashion a new one out of Douglas fir with a Burmese teak cap piece. 

7. Replace bobstay

8. Re-pack stuffing box

9. New house batteries, 1 lithium and 1 deep cycle

10. Install solar and a solar regulator

11. New zincs

12. Several new sheets

13. New upholstery and cushions in the salon, and quarter berth

14. Install an automatic bilge switch and rewire the existing pump

15. New Bimini to be installed 11-2025

Her current owners put a tremendous amount of time and finances into getting her ready for endless travels, only to have an injury prevent them from sailing again.

Below is a list of all of her updates completed by her current owners. The original head was removed, and the holding tank was replaced with an additional freshwater bladder. All she needs is a new composting head.

The 32C carries more power than the average 32 with a taller mast ( and therefore sails faster. On beam reach, she is around 6 kts comfortably without much heeling. In light wind, surprisingly, the performance is still rather good. It's set up quite nicely to single-hand and, frankly, is ready to go pretty much anywhere once we install the bimini. 

2024:

1. Haul out

2. Reseal toe rail (Lifeseal)

3. Sand down and coat all teak with Cetol Marine Light & Cetol Clear

4. New exterior grab rails and eyebrow (custom-made for us from African Mahogany) installed and bedded

5. Companionway cover pulled and attachment points resealed

6. Companionway engine cover/entry step replaced with new wood

7. Pull & rewire mast, replacing all wires, replace one spreader light & anchor light

8. Re-step the mast, replacing the wooden shim with fiberglass

9. Reseal mast at deck, replacing wooden collar with fiberglass

10. Rip out all rotten cabinetry in the salon, rebuild

11. Cut away and reinforce the lower portion of tabs where chain plates were leaking, reglass tabs & rebed cleaned, and inspected plates

12. Blocks made for chain plates to be raised from the deck to mitigate the chance of leaks

13. Pull the old chimney and repair the hole

14. Cut away rotten core around vent holes & emergency tiller, fill with thickened epoxy, and reseal

15. Repair the main sail and head sail where needed (professionally done by a sailmaker)

16. Replace Plexiglas in all port lights and hatch

17. Re-bed 3 portlights

18. Re-bed 1 stanchion at the nose

19. Install cabinetry above the head sink

20. Remove and replace ALL fresh water plumbing & install new Whale foot pump

2025:

1. Repaint the top sides

2. Remove old black tank under vberth, replace with fresh water bladder to increase carrying capacity by 18 gallons

3. Apply 2 coats of MarPro ablative bottom paint

4. Sand and seal the rub rail with Cetol Marine Clear, and add a maintenance coat of Cetol to all brightwork

5. Install a jib furler and have a new furling sail made at Irish Sail Lady in St Augustine

6. Remove rotten bowsprit and refashion a new one out of Douglas fir with a Burmese teak cap piece. 

7. Replace bobstay

8. Re-pack stuffing box

9. New house batteries, 1 lithium and 1 deep cycle

10. Install solar and a solar regulator

11. New zincs

12. Several new sheets

13. New upholstery and cushions in the salon, and quarter berth

14. Install an automatic bilge switch and rewire the existing pump

15. New Bimini to be installed 11-2025

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