Bayfield 32 Boat Tour - The Canadian Cruiser That Crossed the Atlantic

Bayfield 32 Boat Tour: The Canadian Cruiser That Crossed the Atlantic takes you aboard a 1981 Bayfield 32, a traditional Canadian-built cruising sailboat known for its clipper bow, bowsprit, cutter rig, shallow draft, full keel and warm teak interior. Built by Bayfield Boat Yard in Ontario and designed by Ted Gozzard, the Bayfield 32 became one of Canada’s most recognizable cruising boats. In this Bayfield 32 boat tour, we explore the deck, cockpit, cabin layout, galley, sleeping accommodations, construction and sailing characteristics. We also look at the Bayfield 32’s Atlantic-crossing history, including the story of Freedom Joe, which completed a 4,400-mile solo passage from Miami to Plymouth, England. Is the Bayfield 32 a good cruising sailboat? We examine its solid fiberglass hull, shallow 3-foot-9-inch draft, protected rudder, cutter rig and comfortable motion, along with its weaknesses in light air, limited windward performance and difficult handling in reverse. We also cover important Bayfield 32 buying and survey concerns, including the bowsprit, bobstay structure, balsa-cored deck, chainplates, standing rigging, engine installation, tanks and electrical system. For sailors shopping for an affordable used cruising sailboat, Great Lakes sailboat, Bahamas cruiser, full-keel sailboat or Canadian-built sailboat, the Bayfield 32 remains a distinctive and practical option. Subscribe to Practical Sailor for more sailboat reviews, boat tours, marine product testing, maintenance advice and honest buying guidance. #Bayfield32 #SailboatTour #PracticalSailor Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sailing gear. https://www.practical-sailor.com Chat with us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/PracticalSailor/