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Ontario 32' sailboat: turn-key, ready to cruise 12-mo/year! - $30,000 (Secret Cove)
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Length: 32 ft • Beam: 11 ft • Draft: 4’6” • Headroom: 6’4” • Displacement: ~9,800 lbs
Year: 1980 • Location: Secret Cove, B.C. Canada
This well-maintained Ontario 32 “Maraki” is turn-key and ready for extended cruising. Well-built and Canadian-made, this classic 1980 Ontario 32’ is a comfortable and seaworthy cruiser with a reputation for solid construction and safe handling. Designed by C&C’s George Hinterhoeller, the Ontario 32’ is known for her spacious interior, wide beam, and excellent performance under sail. We absolutely adore this boat, but don’t have the time to use her enough since adding two other boats to the fleet (26’ and 20’3 Hourstons). Great family or couples’ boat capable of extending cruising off the grid in all four seasons. Recent surveys available upon request. Moorage is not assumable due to marina wait list.
Highlights:
• Low-hour (1275) Yanmar 2GM diesel inboard engine (runs like a dream)
• Incredibly efficient, ~0.5 gal/hour at cruising speed (5-6 knots)
• Wheel steering, autopilot, depth sounder, upgraded chart plotter, upgraded marine VHF radio
• Pacific Wave inflatable dingy, stainless-steel transom-mounted davits for easy launching
• Full complement of sails (mainsail, genoa, storm jib)
• All sails in great condition, and genoa was replaced brand new in 2018 (North Sails)
• 10 kg Bruce anchor with 30’ of chain and 200’ of rode
• Spacious cockpit with full canvas enclosure, and wide side decks for safe movement
• Beautiful teak interior in fantastic shape
• Fold-out removeable dining table that safely stores up to 8 bottles of wine
• Comfortable interior layout with standing headroom ~6’4” (I am 6’3” and have no problems)
• Customizable sleeping arrangements (sleeps 5-6): V-berth and two main salon settees
• Easy and fast conversion which connects two settees into a king-sized bed (v. comfortable!)
• Great layouts for families or friends, with separate sleeping quarters
• Large galley with propane stove/oven and very efficient icebox
• Two 5 lb propane tanks neatly stored in cockpit hatch – they seem to last forever!
• Private head with sink and Jabsco marine toilet
• Cubic Mini Cub wood stove facilitates year-round cruising with beautiful dry heat
• Ample storage throughout – perfect for weekend cruising or extended trips
Mechanical & Engine:
• Engine: Yanmar 2GM 18 HP 2-cylinder, raw water-cooled diesel (1275 hours)
• Fuel consumption: 0.5 gal/hr @ ~2500 RPM (5-6 knots)
• Fuel tank: single aluminum 25-gal tank (supports ~60 hrs cruising)
• Zincs: prop shaft and fish zinc (all in good condition)
• Stainless steel shaft with bronze strut, cutlass bearing
• Campbell Sailer propeller (3-blade bronze), plus one spare 3-blade bronze prop
• Manual bilge pump: cockpit-mounted, ~1½” hose size
• Electric bilge pump: 12V automatic, located in the cabin sole
• Engine space clean and well-maintained, with excellent access
• Fresh anti-fouling paint in May 2023, new zincs August 2025
Sails & Rigging
• Mainsail: battened Dacron (2 reefs, Lazy Jacks, Stackpack) from North Sails
• Genoa: 115% furling Dacron genoa w/ hull-matching green UV strip, new in 2018 from Evolution Sails
• Storm jib (Dacron, good condition as seldomly used)
• Keel-stepped aluminum mast, stainless steel standing rigging
• Slab reefing on main, roller furling headsail
• Winches: Lewmar #42 ST primaries (x2), Lewmar 16 ST halyard (x2), Lewmar 8 ST (x1)
• All lines in great shape and lead aft to cockpit, mainsheet traveller and genoa track in place
• Easy boat to sail solo - done many crosses alone and with ease
Navigation & Electronics:
• Upgraded Standard Horizon GPS chartplotter (Standard Horizon CPN 700i)
• Upgraded Stndard Horizon VHF radio (Standard Horizon DSC Explorer)
• Stowe Navsounder depth sounder
• Raytheon ST4000+ autopilot
• Ritchie 5” compass at helm
• 0-60° inclinometer in cockpit
• Navigation lights, windex wind indicator
• Large chart / navigation station
• Excellent lighting throughout cabin
• Brass barometer & clock
Power & Electrical:
• 1x starting battery, 2x house batteries (lead acid, secured, spark-proof)
• ProSmart 12 battery charger / inverter
• Shore power with breaker panel, 12V outlets and USB
• Shore power cord (50 ft, 30-amp)
• Breakers and fuses in good condition
• Alternator on engine
Accommodations:
• Sleeps 4-6 comfortably
• Large tapered king V-berth with ample storage
• Enclosed head with manual marine toilet
• Standing headroom ~6’4” (I am 6’3” and have no problems)
• Customizable sleeping arrangements: V-berth and two main salon settees
• Easy conversion which connects the two settees and creates a king-sized bed in salon
• Great layouts for families or friends, with separate sleeping quarters
• Navigation station with desk and storage
• Raised cockpit seats with lockers
• Interior clean and in very good condition
Galley:
• “U” shaped layout with additional fold-out counter-space
• Hillerange gimbled 3-burner propane stove with oven (gimble can be locked)
• Icebox refrigerator/freezer
• Stainless steel sink with manual freshwater pump
• Ample counter space, lockers and pantry space
• Fold-out and removeable teak dining table that stores up to 8 bottles of wine!
Head & Plumbing:
• Separate and enclosed head with Jabsco manual marine toilet and stainless steel sink
• Freshwater system: dual GRP tanks (~50 gallons total), manual pump
• Fuel & water shutoffs in place
• Bronze through-hulls and seacocks (all sound and serviceable)
Anchoring & Deck Gear:
• Bruce 10 kg anchor with 30’ of ¼” galvanized chain & 200’ nylon rode
• Stainless steel bow roller
• Stainless steel davits on stern for easy tender storage / launching
• Black anodized slotted toe rail
• Self-bailing cockpit with 4 scuppers
• Stern tie rope (3/8” floating poly line)
• Cockpit table (folding deluxe)
• Full Sunbrella cockpit enclosure (dodger, bimini)
• Cockpit cushions in great condition, and matching green
• Stainless steel transom swim ladder, and mid-ship toe rail swim latter (also SS)
Tender & Safety:
• Pacific Wave 8’ inflatable tender (only 75 pounds and rated for a 4 hp outboard)
• First Aid kit
• Fire extinguishers (ABC, in galley, vee berth, nav station and by wood stove)
• Life sling overboard recovery
• Safety equipment per Transport Canada requirements (PFDs, flares, etc.)
• Manual and electric bilge pumps
• Emergency rudder tiller
Extras:
• Stainless steel BBQ with deck / rail mount
• Stereo (Kenwood AM/FM/CD)
• Dock lines and fenders
• Brass barometer & clock
• Spare parts & fasteners
• Paper charts and cruising atlases
• Complete service history recorded in log book
• Just bring food, beverages and go!