Bénéteau 37

Sailboat 37′ 8″ Since 2006

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
37
Type
Sailboat
Built
2006 on
Designer
Finot / Conq Assoc.
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
37′ 8″ (11.49 m)
Waterline length
34′ 1″ (10.39 m)
Beam
12′ 10″ (3.90 m)
Displacement
14,008 lb (6,354 kg)
Ballast
4,253 lb (1,929 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
642 sq ft (59.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
45′ 10″ (13.97 m)
J (foretriangle base)
15′ (4.57 m)
P (mainsail luff)
43′ (13.11 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 10″ (3.91 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.7

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
158

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
30%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.12

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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