Today we have Joseph of S/V Epiphany – a Gemini 3200. He refitted his 3200 from the ground up. He did a massive amount of work to spend a lot of money, and he is a great guy to tell us all about the model. He goes through all the issues he has had and gives invaluable advice to people considering buying a classic Gemini. Sailing performance, common issues, and maneuverability are all covered. Please see below for the video of our interview, refit photos, and a transcript of the Q&A. Key Takeaways and Tips on 3200 Total including purchase price of $55,000 into boat Renovated interior including painting, trim work, electrical, plumbing, and new windows. Renovated exterior including paint, centerboards, rigging. Previous owner was excellent resource while surveyors need to be carefully selected and monitored. Center boards are designed by Tony Smith so that if they hit an object […]
| Specifications | |
| Make: | Gemini |
| Model: | 3200 |
| Length: | 32 |
| Builder: | Performance Cruising Inc. (Mayo, MD, USA) |
| Designer: | Tony Smith |
| Construction: | Molded hull and deck with large single interior mold over the bridgedeck coming back from the forward bulkhead to the aft lockers. Glassed into the bridgedeck prior to lifting. Hull and deck are mechanically and chemically bonded with a polyester putty and bolts and backing nuts every four inches with a double gunwhale guard over the bond. Hull is laminate of woven roving and matt with polyester resin over an initial layer of gel coat with vinylester resin and a veil of fiberglass fabric for blister protection. Deck has half inch end grain balsa sandwich on the foredeck, around cockpit and across the cabin top. Deck fitting are drilled through solid glass. |
| Build Start: | 1990 |
| Build End: | 1993 |
| Loa: | 32' 0" ( 9.75 m) |
| Lwl: | 27' 6" (8.4 m) |
| Beam: | 14' 0" ( 4.27 m) |
| Headroom: | 6 ft 3 in |
| Draft: | Max Draft: 4' 6" ( 1.37 m) / Min Draft: 1' 6" ( .46 m); centerboards are mahogany plywood 2 inch thick, simple rope and rum lift. |
| Displacement: | 7000 lbs |
| Mast Height: | 42' 0" ( 12.8 m) |
| Speed: | Cruising Speed: 6.5 Knts Max Speed: 7.5 Knts |
| Mfg Engines: | 40hp outboard |