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Bob Perrys Salty Tayana 37-Footer Boat Review

Tayana 37s traditional approach still draws big dreamers.

With several hundred boats sailing the seas of the world, the Tayana 37 has been one of the most successful products of the U.S.s Taiwan-built boat invasion that began in the early 1970s. Its shapely Baltic stern, scribed plank seams molded into the glass hull, and lavish use of teak above and belowdecks have come to epitomize the image associated with Oriental boats.

Not all thoughts of Far Eastern boats are pleasant, however. To some, Taiwan-built boats mean poor workmanship, overly heavy hulls, unbedded hardware of dubious heritage, wooden spars that delaminate, and builder-modified boats lightyears removed from the plans provided by the designer. Add to that a serious language barrier and the inevitable logistical problems of dealing with a boatyard halfway around the world, and you have a readymade nightmare for the boat buyer. To the credit of the builder, the designer, the primary importer, and a powerful owners association, the Tayana 37 has weathered an astounding production run while making steady improvements and maintaining a steady output with about 600 boats in existence.

Washington-based boat designer Bob Perry had just hung out his own shingle when he designed Tayana 37 in the early 70s. The Sherman-tank Westsail 32 had just come lumbering onto the scene, bringing with it a resurgence of interest in the double-ended hull form, and more people than ever before were beginning to have the dream of chucking it all and sailing away to a tropical paradise.

Perry has become an enormously successful designer of cruising boats, from traditional, full-keel designs such as the Tayana 37 to modern, fin-keel cruisers such as the Nordic 40, GoldenWave 42, and the Valiant 40. A remarkable number of his designs have been built in the Orient, in both Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Perry conceived the Tayana 37 as a cruising boat of traditional appearance above the water, with moderately heavy displacement, a long waterline, and a reasonably efficient cutter rig of modern proportions. (A ketch rig was also available). Below the water, the forefoot of the long keel has been cut away, and a Constellation-type rudder was utilized rather than a more traditional barn door. Perry sought to cash in on the popularity of the double-ended hull while keeping displacement moderate and performance reasonable, avoiding the plight of boats such as the Westsail 32-the inability to go to windward and sluggish performance in anything short of a moderate gale. The stern design of the Tayana 37 borrows heavily from the well-known Aage Nielsen-designed ketch, the Holger Danske, winner of the 1980 Bermuda Race. It is one of the more handsome Baltic-type sterns on any production sailboat.

The Tayana 37 began life as the CT 37. In 1979, the boat became known as the Tayana 37, named for Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. While some snobbishness exists among owners who own the CT version, Perry has insisted that this is illusory. According to the designer, the CT 37 and the Tayana 37 are the same boat, built by the same men in the same yard. In much the same way that the early Swans imported by Palmer Johnson were known by the name of the importer-the names Nautor and Swan were unknown here in the late 1960s-early Tayanas were known as CTs because the name CT had already become known in this country.

Perry, who worked with many yards in the Far East, considers Ta Yang one of the best. The yard always was very responsive to input from both dealers and owners. Over the years, this resulted in steady improvement in the quality of the boat.

Handling Under Power

Three different engines have been used in the Tayana 37: the Yanmar 3QM30, the Perkins 4-108, and the Volvo MD17C. The latest change was to the Yanmar as standard propulsion. This makes good economic sense, as Japan is closer to Taiwan than either England or Sweden.

Although all of the engines offer adequate power for the boat, don’t expect the Tayana 37 to win any drag races. With her substantial wetted surface and fairly heavy displacement, performance under power is sedate rather than spritely. Owners rate handling under power as fair to good, although one reported that his boat backs up like a drunken elephant.

While the engine box removes completely to provide good access for service, there is no provision for easy access to the oil dipstick. This means that this vital task is likely to be ignored. A simple door in the side of the engine box would solve the problem.

The placement of the fuel tank also has caused substantial discussion on the part of owners. The standard 90-gallon, black iron tank is located under the V-berth in the forward cabin. When full, this tank holds almost 650 pounds of fuel. This is about the same weight as 375 feet of 3/8-inch anchor chain-a substantial amount to carry around in the bow of a 37-footer. A Tayana 37 with the bow tank full and a heavy load of ground tackle will show noticeable bow-down trim. The design was originally drawn with the fuel tanks under the settees, but the builder put the tank forward to create additional storage in the main cabin.

This is a good example of one of the basic recurring problems with Far East-built boats. Frequently, the builders have good glass men and good interior joiners, but their inexperience in sailing results in inconsistencies that compromise their boats. Fortunately, thanks to the pressure from owners, the builder began offering optional tankage amidships, where it belongs.

Handling Under Sail

The Tayana 37 was built as a ketch or cutter, with wood spars or aluminum, with mast-stepped on deck or on the keel. Few builders have offered so many options. The standard rig is a masthead cutter with wooden spars; the mast is stepped on deck and supported by a substantial compression column. The designer strongly recommended the aluminum cutter rig, and we heartily concur. The wooden mast is poorly proportioned, with a massive section and extremely thick sidewalls. One mast we looked at had a large knot on the forward side of the mast just at spreader level. Despite the huge mast section, we feel the knot could weaken the mast significantly.

In contrast to the large section of the mast, the boom was an extremely small spruce box section. With mid-boom sheeting, this spar will probably bend like a rubber band, complicating mainsail shape. The clew outhaul slide is far too flimsy for a boat of this size, and owners report that the outhaul slide frequently distorts or explodes. Once again, these problems are rather typical in Taiwan boats, where you frequently find excellent craftsmanship but a poor understanding of engineering or the forces involved in ocean sailing.

In contrast, the aluminum rigs, which may come from a variety of sources including France, New Zealand, and the U.S., are well proportioned and suited to the task.

We see no reason to select the ketch rig. Both performance and balance with the cutter rig will be better. The cutters mainsail is 342 square feet. Any couple healthy enough to go world cruising should be able to cope with a sail of this size.

The cutter rig is tall and well proportioned. Perry has drawn an unusually high-aspect rig for a cruising boat, and the result is a boat with good performance on all points of sail. With the aluminum rig, the optional Nicro Fico ball-bearing mainsheet traveler and a well-cut suit of sails, the Tayana 37 will be surprisingly fast. Her working sail area of 864 square feet is generous.

Despite a ballast/displacement ratio of 33 percent, the Tayana 37 is not a stiff boat. This is due in part to the tall, heavy rig and the substantial amount of other weight above the boats vertical center of gravity. Much of the boats heavy joinerwork and glasswork is well above the waterline, raising the center of gravity and reducing initial stability. Perry believes the initial tenderness to be an asset, reducing the snappiness of the boats roll and making her a more comfortable sea boat. We agree.

Many owners report that the boat carries substantial weather helm. The sailplan is drawn with significant rake to the mast. This creates just enough shift in the center of effort of the sailplan to create a lot of weather helm. Bringing the mast back toward the vertical by tightening the headstay and forestay while loosening the backstay should cure much of the problem, according to reports from other owners. It may be necessary to shorten the headstay to do this.

The weather helm and initial tenderness may also be due in part to the poor cut of the standard sails provided with the boat. Many of the boats in existence came with standard sails made by Lam of Hong Kong. These sails have the reputation of being stretchy and having very poor shape. Mainsail draft with this fabric is almost uncontrollable, with the sail becoming baggy and the draft moving aft as the wind increases. This will create weather helm and increase the angle of heel.

Deck Layout

With its bulwarks, high double lifelines, and substantial bow and stern pulpits, the Tayana 37 gives the sailor a good sense of security on those cold, windy nights when called out for sail changes. A teak platform grating atop the bowsprit coupled with the strong pulpit, relieves that appendage of its widowmaker reputation.

The bowsprit platform incorporates double anchor rollers, which can house CQR anchors. Unfortunately, there is no good lead from the rollers to any place to secure the anchor rode. Line or chain led to the heavy bowsprit bitts would chafe on the platform. An anchor windlass mounted to port or starboard of the bowsprit would provide a good lead.

There are hawseholes through the bulwarks port and starboard, well aft of the stem. These will be fine for docklines, but are too far aft to serve as good leads for anchoring. There is room at deck level, outboard of the bowsprit, to install a set of heavy chocks for anchoring, although anchor rode led to this point will chafe on the bobstay as the boat swings to her anchor.

This is a classic problem of the boat with a bowsprit. The anchor rode must really lead well out the bowsprit to avoid the bobstay, yet the long lead complicates securing the inboard end of the rode. A common solution is a bridle led to the hawseholes.

The long staysail boom makes it difficult to cross from one side of the boat to the other forward. The standard staysail traveler is merely a stainless-steel rod on which a block can slide on its shackle. Under load, this can bind when tacking, so that it may be necessary to go forward and kick the block over after every tack. By all means look for boats with the optional Nicro Fico travelers with their roller-bearing cars. Complaints about the standard travelers are rife.

Standard winches on the boat were Barlow. We suggest that you try to find self-tailing winches for all sheets.

Although the sidedecks are relatively narrow due to the wide cabin trunk, there is reasonable access fore and aft. A full-length handrail on either side of the cabin trunk provides a good handhold.

The cockpit of the Tayana 37 is small, as befits an oceangoing sailboat. There are cockpit scuppers at each of the four corners of the cockpit well, with seacocks on the through-hull outlets.

With the pedestal steering, the cockpit seems to have shrunk. Only three can be seated in real comfort, although this is no real problem for the cruising couple. It is not a cockpit for heavy entertaining in port. The elimination of the coaming around the stern of the boat has made the cockpit seats long enough for sleeping on deck, but at the expense of exposing the helmsman to a wet seat in a following sea.

Cockpit locker configuration varies with the interior options chosen, but the lockers are large enough to provide reasonable storage, although you should resist the temptation to load them heavily so far aft.

The interior of the Tayana 37 probably sells more boats than any other feature of the boat. Every boat was custom built so there has never been a standard interior.

Like other Taiwanese boats, the interior of the Tayana 37 is all teak. This can result in a cabin that is oppressively dark to some people, and exquisitely cool to others. To keep it looking good, owners must do a lot of oiling or varnishing.

The interior joinerwork on the boat we examined was some of the best we have seen. Joints were just about flawless, paneled doors beautifully joined, drawers dovetailed from solid stock. There were no fillers making up for poorly fitted joints, no trim fitted with grinders, no slop anywhere. Older Tayana 37s (70s-80s vintage) we have seen did not boast quite this caliber of workmanship, but their joinerwork was certainly of good quality.

With such an array of interior options, it is difficult to really evaluate the boats interior. Although, in all fairness, there is a standard interior. It is prosaic but good, with a V-berth forward, followed by the head and lockers just aft. The main cabin has a U-shaped settee to port, straight settee and pilot berth to starboard. Aft is a good U -shaped galley to port, nav station and quarterberth to starboard.

Conclusions

The Tayana 37 is both typical and atypical of Taiwanese boats. It is typical in the problems that existed due to the builders inexperience with seagoing yachts, common with communication and language problems.

It is atypical in that many of these problems have been solved over its many years of production. Anyone considering a Tayana 37 should join the owners association and read all the back newsletters before buying the boat.

The total cost of a well-equipped Tayana 37 with most of the desirable options compares very favorably with other boats of her size, type, and displacement. The Tayana 37 would make an excellent retirement cruiser for the experienced sailing couple. Properly handled and equipped, she could take you anywhere with confidence and reasonable dispatch.

Editors note: This review is an updated and expanded version of one previously published.

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The word “cost” without a number associated with it is just meaningless drivel. So how much would a “well-equipped Tayana 37 with most of the desirable options” cost? Ballpark, of course.

They run about $50K to 80K, depending more on condition, and whether or not they have been recently re-powered, than what year built.

A Baltic stern makes it impossible to have davits for the inflatable and difficult to have solar panels, and therefore is not wise for most cruising. Passage-making is another matter.

The excessive weather helm problem of the Tayana 37 has more to do with the mast position than anything else. The Tayang builders chose to place the mast 1′ farther aft than Bob Perry’s designs called for. Their reason was for larger accommodations in the forward cabin, namely dry lockers for hanging clothes and bedding, plus generous sized clothes drawers, and depending upon the floor plan, the addition of a private doorway entry into the head. And, as Darrell Nicholson points out, Tayang’s interior choices should not have been a greater priority than sailing characteristics. However, Tayana owners who have shortened the foot of the main & boom by 16″ to 18″ report that this has cured the weather helm problem without any noticeable loss of speed.

And, the point is well taken in regard to the nuisance and potential danger of the staysail boom. It’s really not an essential item and after removing it the sheeting can be configured in different ways to get good use out of the staysail.

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Tayana 37 is a 41 ′ 11 ″ / 12.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Perry and built by Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. Ltd. starting in 1976.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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The Tayana 37 is perhaps the most successful semi-custom cruising yacht to be built. It was designed by Bob Perry and introduced in 1975 as a response to the Westsail 32 which were selling in enormous numbers. Today looking back, with the boat still in production with a boat count of 588, most still sailing, and an active and owners community, it’s very apparent that Perry has succeeded.

One could say the yacht was designed to ignite imaginations of tropical sunsets in exotic locations; think oodles of teak and a beautiful custom interior, wrapped into traditional double-ender hull with a full keel. Beneath the alluring romance, you’ll find a boat that is solidly built, and indeed many Tayana 37s can be found on the blue water cruising circuit around the world.

When in June of 1973 Time Magazine featured a four page spread on the “cruising life” with a photo of the Westsail 32 it was clear that this diminutive boat had caught the imagination of a generation. They sold like hotcakes and the cruising life came out of the fringes and into the mainstream. Meanwhile, fresh from the success of his groundbreaking Valiant 40 and having more recently designed the CT 54 Perry was approached by Bob Berg, former owner of Flying Dutchman Yachts in Seattle, to design a boat to capitalize on the success of the Westsail. It is said that the success of the Westsail was not that it was the right boat at the right time, it was also the right style; it was exactly what Americans thought a cruising boat should look like. This may explain the Tayana’s copious amounts of teak, her traditional full keel, and double ender style.

The boatyard that was originally selected to build the boat was Ta Chaio Brothers of Taiwan, builders of CT yachts. Interestingly, they declined thinking the boat would not be a commercial success. Thus the contract to build the boat was passed to Ta Yang, another high quality Taiwanese boatbuilding concern.

The boat, which was first known as the “CT 37”, was introduced in 1975 and offered as a semi-custom boat, with all manner of internal options and layouts. The rig was offered with options of cutter or ketch, however cutters were the fashion of the day and only 20 boats were built as ketches. In 1979 the CT 37 name was discontinued, instead boat inherited an offshoot of the Ta Yang name, changing to the Tayana 37.

The Tayana 37 continues to be in production today in very low numbers, they have declined in sales as buyer tastes have favored boats with more expansive interiors, stern entry, and avoidance of higher maintenance teak on the exterior. However the Tayana 37 remains popular in the used boat market, at the time of writing the Tayana Owners Association reports the latest hull number is 588 or 589.

Boat Configuration

The Tayana 37 is a classic full keel double-ender which when we look back today marks the start of modern design philosophy for full keel boats. Perry took a very traditional Atkins 1930s inspired design and worked his “boatspeed” magic firstly by cutting away forefoot of the keel, a common technique to reduce wetted area with gains in maneuverability. He then connected the keel to the bilge of the hull as a distinctly separate surface without the traditional wine-glass blend, which tends to help with close-windedness and form stability. Other deviations to the Archer theme included his own flavor of a canoe stern which had worked well in his radical at the time Valiant 40 design as well as opting for a modern inboard rudder over the traditional aft hanging rudder that Archer used.

Most boats are configured with cutter rigs carrying a lot of sail area with the help of a bowsprit. Those with a keen eye may notice the mast position quite far aft from the usual position on most yachts and this has been the cause for some windward helm issues which in the early days was corrected by raking the mast forward. It’s rare to find a Tayana 37 sporting the optional ketch rig which Perry notes is a pity as he thought the ketch examples were particularly fast and well balanced.

On deck, you will find lots of teak, some owners have removed the teak in order to reduce maintenance. The side decks are wide. There are two deck versions, the first being designed by Perry, which was later revised by Ta Yang which according to Perry is far nicer, more aesthetic, with a better cockpit. Most boats have the original Perry designed cockpit. Both versions sport small volume cockpits well suited to mitigating the risk of the cockpit flooding from large following seas. The cockpit has been described as safe secure with high coamings. Visibility forward from the helm is usually impeded by on most boats by butterfly hatches, boom gallows, and mid boom sheeting.

Going below deck you will find a high quality interior reflecting some of the best boatbuilding craftsmanship to come out of Taiwan. The interiors are all semi-custom and it’s unlikely to find two boats identical. While some interiors were well suited to blue water sailing others were not so functional. Blue Water Sailing Magazine writes, “We have seen some interiors that were simply inappropriate for a seagoing boat. Truth is many people who ordered new Tayanas did not have the knowledge to make the choices that were required of them, and either made bad choices or tried to fit too much into a hull already restricted by its design”.

Of note is the location of the fuel tank. In the original design, Perry located the 90 gallon tank below the saloon settee, but Ta Yang relocated them forward to in the fore peak, with the idea of creating more stowage space in the saloon. A full tank weighing 700 pounds so far forward has resulted in trim problems and hobby-horsing. It’s reported a some owners have relocated their fuel tank back to the original spot that Perry intended.

Construction

The Tayana 37 hull is built from solid GRP, generous amounts of glass is used, the hull is 3/8″ thick at its sheer. Perry has been quoted as saying there has never been any consistent structural problems with the boat. The deck is balsa cored to save on topside weight. The ballast is cast iron and internal to the keel cavity and glassed over. The hull-deck join is built into a strong hollow box section, which forms a high standing bulwark.

Sailing Charateristics

One would not expect the Tayana 37 to progress with much vigor from a fleeting glance, however the Bob Perry makeover of the traditional Atkins configuration gives the boat a new lease of life. The boat performs faster than similar boats of this period, especially in a fresh breeze.

The Tayana is relatively tender initially. The first reef is usually thrown in at about 18 knots, in 20-25 knots it’s usually a staysail and the single reefed main. The boat tracks well to windward, but its forte is off the wind, particularly in a broad reach; ideal for the trades.

The cockpit is dry, Tayana 37 owner Rolland Hartstrom writes of a passage between from San Francisco to San Pedro in Mar 2009, “I surfed down 20 footers in this boat doing 14 knots, and they were breaking about 3 feet of white water on top; never took a drop of water in the cockpit”.

Probably the most common bugbear of the Tayana 37 under sail is its often cited weather helm in boats configured with cutter rigs. Many of these problems have been corrected through the years by their owners, some by raking the mast forward. Harvey Karten from the Tayana Owners Association notes, “When properly rigged with a good adjustable traveler and well made sails, rather than their original factory configuration, the much reported weather helm is no longer a problem.”

Buyers Notes

There is an enthusiastic and active owners association with a wealth of information and tips to share, well worth contacting prior to purchase. Particular areas for inspection are listed below:

• Teak decks have proved high maintenance, many boats have had their teak removed which is considered an advantage.
• Look for delamination around through deck fitting, the balsa cored deck is susceptible to abuse.
• Water tanks are made of black iron and are prone to rusting over time, check for leaks.
• Some boats have fuel tanks relocated back into their proper amidships intended location, its a recommended modification.
• Glaring inconsistencies between boats have been noted
• Boats before 1981 should have their wiring and standing rigging inspected closely.
• Early boats had spreaders made from spruce which can be susceptible to dry rot, alloy spreaders on later boats are an advantage.
• There have been reports of leaking from the scuppers and hawsepipes, this problem has been solved in later models by glassing the bulwark from the insides.

As of 2010 asking prices range from $55k-$115k USD.

Links, References and Further Reading

» Tayana Owners Association, information, discussion group and links . » Tayana Owners Association Google Group, discussions on Tayana boats » Tayana UK Corporate website, Tayana 37 brochure and pictures . » Good Old Boat Magazine, Mar 2005, Tayana 37 review by Karen Larsen. Boat comparison by Ted Brewer. » Blue Water Sailing Magazine, Jun 1997, Tayana 37 review. » Used Boat Notebook: From the pages of Sailing Magazine (p118-121), review of the Tayana 37.

Thanks goes to Harvey J. Karten and the Tayana Owners Association for their assistance on this review.

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The Tayana 37 is a 36.68ft cutter designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Ta Yang Yacht Building Co. Ltd. since 1976.

588 units have been built., it accomodates 4 people in 2 cabins plus salon..

The Tayana 37 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

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The Tayana 37 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Tayana 37, a long-keeled cutter, was designed by Bob Perry and built in Taiwan by Ta Yang Yacht Building.

Published Specification for the Tayana 37

Underwater Profile:  Long Keel

Hull Material:  GRP

Length Overall:  36'8" / 11.2m

Waterline Length:  31'0" /9.5m

Beam:  11'6" / 3.5m

Draft:  5'8" / 1.7m

Rig Type:  Cutter

Displacement:  22,500lb / 10,206kg

Designer:  Bob Perry

Builder:  Ta Yang Yacht Building (Taiwan)

Year First Built:  1976

Number Built:  558

Owners Association:  Tayana Owners Group

Published Design Ratios for the Tayana 37

• A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 17.4 suggests that the Tayana 37 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.
• A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 35.6 means that unless the bulk of the ballast is concentrated in a bulb at the foot of her keel, the Tayana 37 will have a tendency to heel excessively in a gust, and she'll need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze. 
• A Displacement/Length Ratio of 337 , tells us the Tayana 37 is clearly a heavy displacement cruising boat. You can load her down with all your cruising gear and equipment and it will hardly affect her waterline. Not an ideal choice for coastal sailing, but she'll come into her own on an offshore passage in testing conditions.
• Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 41.1 suggests that crew comfort of a Tayana 37 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a heavy bluewater cruising boat. Pitching and rolling will be well damped - your cup of coffee on the salon table stands a reasonable chance of staying there in most conditions.
• The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.6 tells us that a Tayana 37 would be a considerably safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

Design Ratios: Notes of Caution...

• The Sail Area/Displacement Ratio (SA/D): This ratio provides an estimate of the sail power relative to the boat's weight, which can indicate potential speed in various wind conditions.  But i t doesn't account for the efficiency of the sail plan, the rigging, or the skill of the crew. Real-world performance can vary significantly based on these factors.
• The Ballast/Displacement Ratio (B/D): This ratio gives an idea of the boat's stability and stiffness, which is crucial for handling and safety.  But  it doesn't consider the distribution of the ballast or the hull shape, both of which can greatly affect stability. A high B/D ratio alone doesn't guarantee a stable boat if the ballast is poorly distributed.
• The Displacement/Length Ratio (D/L): This ratio helps predict the boat's speed potential and its behaviour in different sea conditions.  But  it doesn't account for the hull design or the boat's overall weight distribution. Two boats with the same D/L ratio can perform very differently if their hull shapes are different.
• The Comfort Ratio (CR): This ratio estimates the boat's motion comfort in a seaway, which is important for long passages.  But  it doesn't consider the boat's interior layout, which can also affect comfort. Additionally, personal tolerance to motion varies, so a boat that is comfortable for one person might not be for another.
• The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): This formula assesses the likelihood of a boat capsizing in heavy seas, which is critical for offshore safety.  But  it doesn't take into account the boat's handling characteristics or the skill of the crew. A boat with a low CSF can still capsize if poorly handled in severe conditions.

General Limitations

• Static Nature: These ratios are static measurements and don't account for dynamic factors like wave action, wind gusts, or crew actions.
• Simplification: They simplify complex interactions into single numbers, which can be misleading. Real-world performance is influenced by a multitude of factors that these ratios can't fully capture.
• Context: The context in which the boat is used (e.g., coastal cruising vs. offshore racing) can greatly affect how these ratios should be interpreted.

In summary, while these ratios provide valuable insights into the theoretical performance characteristics of a sailboat, they should be used as part of a broader assessment that includes practical experience, sea trials, and expert advice.

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Sailboat Review: Beneteau Oceanis 37.1

• By Herb McCormick
• April 30, 2024

The French do it differently. I was reminded of this during a recent trip to the Caribbean to cover a regatta. On one of the race days, I hopped aboard a yacht competing with an all-French team. There was just a wonderful aura of joie de vivre engulfing the entire ­exercise. They loved sailing, it seemed like second nature to them, and their shared enjoyment of it all was infectious. It was a terrific experience. 

So what, exactly, does that have to do with this boat review?

Well, especially in recent years, in the boats delivered from the upper echelon of French boatbuilders (in both the monohull and multihull realms), this drive and spirit—this pure love of voyaging under sail—is more than apparent. It seems ingrained. French naval architects have become some of the most creative, innovative designers in the field. The hulls they produce are, almost without exception, slippery and fast, but they’re also voluminous. Abovedecks and below, there is so much going on. If you compare a midsize French performance-cruising boat of 2024 with any model from anyone from 1994, they are altogether different in nearly every way.

Cutting-edge production-­boat building was once the modus operandi of US manufacturers and designers, but that train left the station decades ago. Thankfully, filling this vacuum is a force committed to advancing the sport and pastime: the French. And during our Boat of the Year trials in Annapolis, Maryland, this past fall, our judging panel was presented with an excellent example of what I’m describing: the Beneteau Oceanis 37.1.

We’ll get right to the sailing, because that’s what made this such a standout vessel. In our Boat of the Year contests, oftentimes we get a far different impression of a nominee between our dockside inspection and our sea trial, which was certainly the case here. Thankfully, we had ideal conditions for such a performance-oriented yacht: 14 to 16 knots of solid breeze. And the Oceanis reveled in it.

Next Marine Spotlight In addition to their ­forward-­thinking approach to design, French builders are embracing electric options for auxiliary engines. The Oceanis 37.1 is available with a 12 kW pod and 10 kWh lithium batteries.

Designed by yet another French naval architect with a sparkling offshore racing résumé, Marc Lombard (who, sadly, died this past fall), the boat featured a code zero headsail mounted on a permanent sprit. It actually increases the length overall to more than 39 feet, and we put it to very good use. On a deep reach, we slipped along at a tidy 6.7 knots, but when we eased onto the breeze in a tight reach, the boat lit up, easily making nearly 9 knots. With twin wheels and twin rudders, the steering was tight and accurate, with as balanced a helm as anything introduced in 2024. 

Closehauled, we swapped the reaching sail for the 105 percent jib with adjustable sheet leads (you can also get a smaller self-tacking jib on a track) and still registered a respectable 6.5 knots hard on the breeze. Slightly cracked off a bit, the speedo bounced up a full knot. I was rather astounded at the numbers, considering our test boat was equipped with an in-mast furling main. A traditional main with full battens and a square top is also available, and I can only imagine what sort of pep that setup would deliver. 

Likewise, there are two keel options available: a shoal draft of just over 5 feet, and a deep fin of nearly 7 feet, which is certainly the way to go if you wish to truly optimize performance. 

Next Marine Spotlight All of Beneteau’s new ­models are also available with a mobile app called Seanapps, which lets owners monitor systems and plan routes with their smartphones.

Make no mistake, however: This is not a flat-out race boat by any means. I could imagine it doing some serious damage as a club racer, though. There’s no traveler, and the mainsail trim and angles are adjusted by the so-called German style of twin mainsheets and a solid boom vang. All the running rigging leads aft to a set of handy winches near the helmsman, making it a fairly easy boat to sail solo. The double-spreader rig has deeply swept-aft spreaders. (These will have a definite say in how far you can ease the main on a reach or run, which usually means sailing hotter angles.)

The profile is clean and contemporary, with a low coachroof and a pair of hull windows to port and starboard. There’s easy egress through the set of steering wheels to the drop-down swim platform, which is controlled manually with a block-and-tackle. It’s a modern-looking craft in every way. 

The Oceanis 37.1 replaces the 38.1, which was one of the more-popular Beneteau models, with a production run of more than 900 units. So that’s a tough act to follow. But with ample beam of nearly 13 feet, much of which is carried well forward, it’s one very roomy boat.

Next Marine Spotlight Two sail plans are available: a standard version with a self-tacking jib and furling main, and the “First Line” package with a traditional square-topped mainsail and overlapping genoa. 

The interior layouts are from Nauta Design. Furniture and fittings are rendered in iroko—a light, sustainable African hardwood that ­accentuates the airy, open ­nature of the accommodations plan. All three of the available layouts have the same central salon, with a dedicated ­navigation station and dining area to port, opposed by a straight-line galley to starboard. The differences come in the ends of the boat: The three-­stateroom, two-head layout has an offset double berth forward to accommodate an en suite toilet and shower arrangement, with a pair of double-berth staterooms aft. The other two optional floor plans have a single head and a more traditional double-berth stateroom forward; the choices here are the aforementioned pair of aft staterooms, or a single aft stateroom to port and a stowage room (that can also be accessed through a cockpit locker) to starboard.

Personally, I would choose the last of the three options. You can never have enough stowage for sails, tools and toys, especially in a boat smaller than 40 feet.

I’m currently living on a boat of similar length: a mid-1970s Pearson 365 that was a state-of-the-art cruiser in its day. In fact, I’m writing this review aboard it. The differences in space, form, and function between my boat and this new French design are astounding.

Someone once said that when it comes to boat design, there’s nothing new under the sun. That someone never sailed the Beneteau Oceanis 37.1.

Enduring Brand, Rich Legacy

Founded by a fisherman named Benjamin Beneteau in the coastal commune of Croix-de-Vie, France, in 1884, the Beneteau brand represents one of the oldest and most enduring boatbuilders still in operation. Today, Groupe Beneteau is a global marine conglomerate that includes not only a host of sailboat manufacturers (Jeanneau, Lagoon, Excess and Delphia), but also a full stable of powerboat brands (including Four Winns, Wellcraft and Scarab). 

But for most of its long history, it was a family-run business. Benjamin’s first boats—luggers and smacks—were of course powered by sail, but in 1909, he introduced the first engine-driven fishing boat to the region. The company went through fits and starts through both of the World Wars, and by the early 1960s, it was once again a going concern, run largely by Benjamin’s granddaughter, Annette, who was better known as Madame Roux. Starting in 1965, when Beneteau introduced its first fiberglass recreational fishing boat at the Paris Boat Show—an instant success—she became the face of the company.

Beneteau pivoted into manufacturing production sailboats in 1976 with the introduction of the First 30, a racer/cruiser that was selected as the boat for the Tour de France à la Voile from 1979 to 1981. This national regatta series put the boat and its builder on the map. Six years later, the First 345 was launched, followed in rather rapid succession by another five models that established the First line as a leading force in performance cruising boats.

In 1986, Beneteau opened a new chapter in the company’s history with the first model in its new Oceanis line, the Oceanis 350, which was expressly aimed at cruising sailors and the ever-growing bareboat charter fleets. During the next few years, several more vessels were added to the line, including the 320, 390 and 370.

The Oceanis 400/411 represented the second generation in the Oceanis range, and more than 1,000 units were built in a production run that lasted from 1992 to 2004. Overlapping this same period of solid growth, Beneteau launched what was arguably its most successful model in the First lineup: the First 40.7. It was offered from 1997 to 2005. Designed by prolific New Zealand naval architect Bruce Farr, it was a popular inshore and offshore racer in one-design contests and handicapped events, and it notched a victory in the grueling Sydney Hobart race.

Now the Oceanis 37.1 is the concluding model in Beneteau’s seventh generation of Oceanis yachts, a collection of dedicated cruising boats that includes a half-dozen yachts ranging from 31 to 51 feet. All come with numerous options in interior layouts and sail plans, but they share a common goal in delivering comfort and performance. Beneteau has certainly come a long way since Benjamin’s modest fishing craft. — HM

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Oceanis 37 Beneteau

The oceanis 37 beneteau is a 37.67ft fractional sloop designed by finot / conq assoc. and built in fiberglass by beneteau since 2006..

The Oceanis 37 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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Beneteau Oceanis 37.1

Smart and eco-friendly design.

The 37-footer brilliantly embraces the cutting-edge advancements of the seventh iteration of Oceanis cruisers, seamlessly rounding out the lineup. The Oceanis 37.1 is the eighth model launched since 2017, proudly bearing all the distinctive markers of its lineage. Boasting environmentally conscious features, it presents options like an elective electric motor and a stylish iroko-slatted cockpit floor.

The deck, wide open and effortlessly navigable, eschews backstays – a design precedent set triumphantly by the Oceanis 30.1 and Oceanis 34.1. The Oceanis 37.1’s expansive double spreaders hold the promise of unparalleled performance.

ON THE EXTERIOR

To ensure a seamless solo or short-handed sailing experience, all the rigging converges at the twin aft winches. Halyards stand-alone, neatly bundled around the coach roof. The starboard helm console hosts all instruments, including a 7-inch plotter.

The hull, gracefully flared with a distinctive rib, cuts through the water with fluid lines, bestowing enhanced power and stability. This feature not only elevates hull rigidity but also masterfully manages weight distribution, creating ample volume within the bow.

ON THE INTERIOR

The interior volume of the Oceanis 37.1 cruiser is nothing short of extraordinary, rivaling that of a 40-footer. The salon, generously proportioned, offsets the port, featuring a relaxation-inducing sofa and a table for six, parallel to the large galley.

Astonishing panoramic views of the horizon greet occupants in the fore cabin through two expansive portholes seamlessly integrated into the hull side. In the dual-bathroom configuration, a double bed graces the starboard.

The stern is thoughtfully optimized for maximum comfort. The standard version boasts a king-size double bed and an expansive sail locker, conveniently accessible from both inside and out.

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Oceanis 37 - Beneteau / STW002727

The Oceanis 37 produced by the builder Beneteau and designed by Groupe Finot Nauta Design, is a cabin cruiser for cruise, rigged Sloop

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The new 37 footer capitalizes on the innovations of the seventh generation of Oceanis cruisers, which it completes. The Oceanis 37.1 is the eighth model launched since 2017 and it has all the line’s hallmarks and offers eco-friendly solutions like an optional electric motor or iroko slatted cockpit floor.

NAVAL ARCHITECT : Marc Lombard

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Exterior design

The deck is open and easily maneuverable, with an absence of back stays – a layout used successfully on the  Oceanis 30.1  and  Oceanis 34.1 . The generous double spreaders on the Oceanis 37.1 promise excellent performance.

To retain easy handling shorthanded, all the rigging is brought back to the two aft winches. Only the halyards remain grouped around the coachroof. All the instruments, including a 7-inch plotter, can be found on the starboard helm console.

The hull is flared with a rib giving it fluid lines below water and allowing it to achieve greater power and stability. It also improves the hull rigidity, controls the weight well, and provides greater volume inside the bow.

Interior design

The Oceanis 37.1 cruiser’s interior volume is remarkable. The generous space in the salon is nearly as large as a 40 footer. The salon is offset to port with a sofa for relaxing and a comfortable table for six, facing the lengthwise galley. The fore cabin has a breathtaking view of the horizon through two large portholes integrated in the hull side. In the two-bathroom version, a spacious double bed is positioned against the starboard hull. The stern has been optimized for comfort. In the standard version, there is a king-size double bed and a huge sail locker that can be accessed from inside or out.

Intelligent Sustainable Design

Available in 2 versions

In the standard version with a self-tacking jib, we've focused on making cruising easier. Meanwhile, sailors who enjoy lively performance boats will love the First Line version, with the square-top mainsail and Genoa.

Iroko Substitution for Teak

Iroko is an African wood that successfully replaces teak. Made with a new assembly process, called Iro-Deck, perfected by BENETEAU, it's been installed for the cockpit decking. It provides uniform color, excellent sustainability, and rules out the risk of cracks in solid wood decks.

Available With Electric Engine Power

The Oceanis 37.1 is available with an electric engine with a 12 kW pod and 10 kilowatt-hour batteries. This allows for cruising programs on inland waterways where silent, carbon-free sailing is popular.

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3 cabins & 2 shower rooms

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• Lengthwise fitted galley: fridge, icebox, sink, 2-ring hob, oven, storage and worktop.
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• Two aft cabins with double berths.
• Two shower rooms with shower cubicle and head.
• Several hull portholes and coachroof portlights make the space naturally bright.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

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Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

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A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

First built 2023, model year 2024. Outside and interior design: Nauta Design Available with Torqeedo Pod 48v FP 12 kW (16 hp) motor Shallow keel: - Draft: 1.63 m / 5.33 ft - Ballast: 1,970 kg / 4,342 lbs Sail area: - Main: 37 m² / 398 ft² - Furling main (option): 31 m² / 333 ft² - Self-tacking jib (std): 23 m² / 248 ft² - Furling genoa (110%): 30 m² / 323 ft² - Code 0: 53 m² / 570 ft² - Asym Spinnaker: 95 m² / 1,022 ft² Rig measurements for the roller furling mast: I - 13.43 m / 44.08 ft J - 4.33 m / 14.17 ft P - 13.9 m / 45.58 ft E - 4.8 m / 15.75 ft

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First look: Beneteau Oceanis 37.1

• Theo Stocker
• November 14, 2023

The new Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 is set to replace the ever-popular Oceanis 38.1 with a more modern hull shape and other tweaks too

Product Overview

Beloved of the charter industry as well as many private owners, Beneteau’s Oceanis 38.1 has been a mainstay of the range since its launch nine years ago, yet yacht design has moved on in leaps and bounds since then.

For its replacement, Marc Lombard Yacht Design and Nauta Design were asked to improve both accommodation volumes and performance. As a result, the hull shape embodies much recent design knowledge, with broad forward sections and a marked chine almost the length of the boat.

The effect is to markedly improve form stability when the boat starts to heel, without a big increase in light-airs wetted surface area. It also helps balance the hull, keeping the heeled waterline more symmetrical. The boat still has twin rudders to provide ample grip without too much draught – it has options for a 2.10m deep keel or a 1.63m shoal draught keel.

The extra beam along the boat’s length obviously gives more interior volume, allowing a wider forecabin that’s also pushed further forward in the boat. Two- and three-cabin versions with one or two heads are offered. If you opt for the two heads version with an ensuite in the forward cabin, the forward double berth will be offset to starboard. In the saloon, the table and C-shaped seating is to port with large hull windows giving views out and a bench seat amidships, aft of the mast support.

A chart table has been included, facing the aft end of the saloon

A longitudinal galley is to starboard, forward of the main heads. The standard two-cabin version includes a large hull-depth cockpit locker, a king-sized berth in the port aft cabin and a large heads compartment giving access to the generous hull-depth cockpit locker. The three-cabin version adds a mirror image of a slightly narrower aft cabin on either side, and a smaller main heads.

Standard deck layouts allow for easy sailing, including a self-tacking jib, while a furling mainsail is offered as an option. The rig is engineered without a backstay, which frees up space at the back of the cockpit, while also allowing the more powerful First Line version to be fitted with a square top mainsail, plus furling 110% genoa, giving 22% more sail area than the standard model. An extra 53m2 Code 0 can be set from the fixed, moulded bowsprit, which also houses the anchor roller.

Halyards are brought aft across the deck to winches either side of the companionway, while all sheets are brought aft along the top of the coamings to winches and clutches just forward of the helm. The mainsheet attaches relatively far aft along the boom via a bridle over the companionway, rather than with a traveller.

Helm seats fold down behind the wheels, and lift clear when the transom is lowered. The front end of the cockpit benches have been made wider, though not quite as wide as the L-shaped seating seen in several new 40-footers. A moulded table provides bracing, with two fold-up leaves, handholds and a decent stowage bin.

Teak has been replaced on this boat with a multi-ply Iroko engineered hardwood alternative, much like the ALPI timbers used in veneers. Electric propulsion is an alternative to the standard 40hp Yanmar engine, giving you a 12kW electric pod drive with 10kWh of power storage, giving a claimed range of 10 miles at 5 knots (presumably in benign conditions).

Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 specifications

LOA: 11.93m (39ft 2in) Hull length: 10.99m (36ft 1in) LWL: 10.83m (35ft 6in) Beam: 3.92m (12ft 10in) Draught: Deep 2.10m (6ft 11in) / Shoal 1.63m (5ft 4in) Sail area: 60m2 (646 sq ft) Ballast: 1,800kg (3,967 lbs) Displacement: 6,864kg (15,128 lbs) Price: (Sailaway good spec) £286,201 inc VAT Contact: www.beneteau.com

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Review of Oceanis 37

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.

The boat is equipped with 4+2 berths and 346.0 liter fresh water capacity.

The boat equipped with a fractional rig. A fractional rig has smaller headsails which make tacking easier, which is an advantage for cruisers and racers, of course. The downside is that having the wind from behind often requires a genaker or a spinnaker for optimal speed.

The Oceanis 37 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.40 - 1.50 meter (4.59 - 4.89 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Oceanis 37 is 2.12, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

Oceanis 37 holds one CE certification:

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 8.1 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Oceanis 37 is about 292 kg/cm, alternatively 1636 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 292 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1636 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is a Ballast Ratio?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

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Also called BENETEAU 37. (Similar version sold as MOORINGS 37.2) Deep Keel draft: 6.25′ Ballast 3,902 lbs. See BENETEAU 37 for more details.

With this well-thought out and attractive 37 footer, the Oceanis range has a unique model. The Oceanis 37 is in line with its older brothers, adding speed and sensations.. Innovation dominates in the design of this boat. The designers Jean-Marie Finot and Pascal Conq wanted this boat to be not only streamlined, but also fast, practical and, last but not least, comfortable at sea.

Oceanis 37 interior. The Beneteau 37 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of glassfibre, with wood trim.It has a fractional sloop rig, with a deck-stepped mast, one set of swept spreaders and aluminium spars with stainless steel wire standing rigging.The hull has a slightly raked stem, a reverse transom with a swimming platform, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by ...

The Beneteau 37.1, a top performance cruiser from French builders and designers, is a pleasure to sail. By Herb McCormick. April 30, 2024. The Oceanis 37.1 delivers a cracking-great sail. In about 10 to 12 knots of breeze with the code zero, the knotmeter registered 7s and 8s on a recent test sail. Courtesy Beneteau. The French do it differently.

2009 Beneteau Oceanis 37 $143,950 USD. View. Rig and Sails. Type Sloop Reported Sail Area 620 ′² / 57.6 m² Total Sail Area 620 ... Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed. View Demo. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code.

This was the kind of sailing I could do all day. Our test boat was hull No. 3 of the Beneteau Oceanis 37.1, the newest model and the seventh in the Oceanis ".1" line. It replaces the very popular 38.1 of which 900 hulls were launched, so she has big shoes to fill. The from-scratch new hull slots perfectly into the line, which now includes ...

The Oceanis 37 Beneteau is a 37.67ft fractional sloop designed by Finot / Conq Assoc. and built in fiberglass by Beneteau since 2006. ... The data on this page has been derived from different sources but a significant part is attributed to sailboatdata.com. We thank them for their encouragements and friendly collaboration.

Beneteau's new 37-footer is the latest in the seventh generation of the French builder's Oceanis line, which began in 1986. It updates the popular 38.1, now in its its ninth season, and according to a media release, the brief given naval architect Marc Lombard and Nauta Design, who developed the deck and interior, was better performance and more volume.

The Oceanis 37.1 is the eighth model launched since 2017, proudly bearing all the distinctive markers of its lineage. Boasting environmentally conscious features, it presents options like an elective electric motor and a stylish iroko-slatted cockpit floor. The deck, wide open and effortlessly navigable, eschews backstays - a design precedent ...

Oceanis 37 - Beneteau / STW002727. Oceanis 37. - Beneteau. Edit Print Favorite sailboats. The Oceanis 37 produced by the builder Beneteau and designed by Groupe Finot Nauta Design, is a cabin cruiser for cruise, rigged Sloop.

First built 2023, model year 2024. Outside and interior design: Nauta Design Available with Torqeedo Pod 48v FP 12 kW (16 hp) motor Shallow keel: - Draft: 1.63 m / 5.33 ft - Ballast: 1,970 kg / 4,342 lbs Sail area: - Main: 37 m² / 398 ft² - Furling main (option): 31 m² / […]

The Oceanis 37.1 cruiser's interior volume is remarkable. The generous space in the salon is nearly as large as a 40 footer. The salon is offset to port with a sofa for relaxing and a comfortable table for six, facing the lengthwise galley. The fore cabin has a breathtaking view of the horizon through two large portholes integrated in the ...

Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 is a 39′ 1″ / 11.9 m sailboat designed by Marc Lombard and built by Beneteau starting in 2023. ... - Main: 37 m² / 398 ft² ... Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed. View Demo.

First look: Beneteau Oceanis 37.1. The new Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 is set to replace the ever-popular Oceanis 38.1 with a more modern hull shape and other tweaks too. Beloved of the charter industry as well as many private owners, Beneteau's Oceanis 38.1 has been a mainstay of the range since its launch nine years ago, yet yacht design has ...

The Motion Comfort Ratio for Oceanis 37 is 19.9. Low High 14% 0 50 100. Comparing this ratio with similar sailboats show that it is more comfortable than 14% of all similar sailboat designs. This is a comfort value significantly below average.

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The Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 is an ambitious sailboat from the renowned Beneteau Group. Designed by Marc Lombard with interiors by Nauta Design, this vessel packs a lot of features into its compact dimensions, making it a standout in its class.. Design and Comfort. The Oceanis 37.1 is designed to provide maximum comfort and functionality within a relatively small footprint.

Beneteau's Oceanis range currently covers eight models from 31 to 60 feet. The closest models to the 38.1 in both concept and size are the recently launched 35.1 and 41.1. There's plenty of choice in this part of the market, including Jeanneau's Sun Odyssey 389 and the slightly smaller Bavaria Cruiser 37.

On Display at the Annapolis Boat ShowOctober 12-15, 2023The new 37-footer capitalizes on the innovations of the seventh generation of Oceanis Cruisers, which it 37 ft Beneteau 2024 Oceanis 37.1 Saint Petersburg Florida United States - yachtbroker.org

AKA OCEANIS CLIPPER 373 Shallow keel option: - Draft: 1.45m / 4.75ft - Ballast: 2,197 kg / 4,844 lbs

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Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 #374 for sale in Saint Petersburg Florida. View pictures and details of this boat or search for more Beneteau boats for sale on boats.com.

Shallow: Draft - 1.64m / 5.43 ft; Bal - 2060 kg / 4542 lbs. Lifting: Draft - Up 1.26m / 4.17 ft, Down 2.4m / 7.83 ft; Bal - 2230 kg / 4915 lbs. Available with optional 200 l / 53 gal water tank. Available with optional main sail arch (seen in photo above). Renamed and updated to OCEANIS 38.1 in 2017.