Porali Marin AB Bostrom 37

Sailboat 36′ 4″ Since 1974

Overview

Builder
Porali Marin AB
Model
Bostrom 37
Type
Sailboat
Built
1974 on
Designer
Bruno Boström
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
36′ 4″ (11.06 m)
Waterline length
30′ (9.14 m)
Beam
12′ 10″ (3.90 m)
Displacement
17,637 lb (8,000 kg)
Ballast
7,716 lb (3,500 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
693 sq ft (64.4 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
53′ (16.16 m)
J (foretriangle base)
15′ 1″ (4.60 m)
P (mainsail luff)
47′ 3″ (14.40 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 6″ (3.50 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.4

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

Displacement / length
292

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

Ballast ratio
44%

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

Capsize screening
1.97

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.