C&C 37

Sailboat 37′ 7″ Since 1981

Overview

Builder
C&C
Model
37
Type
Sailboat
Built
1981–1986
Designer
George Cuthbertson
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Yachts
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
37′ 7″ (11.46 m)
Waterline length
28′ 10″ (8.78 m)
Beam
11′ 8″ (3.57 m)
Displacement
14,300 lb (6,486 kg)
Ballast
6,000 lb (2,722 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
692 sq ft (64.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
51′ (15.54 m)
J (foretriangle base)
15′ 6″ (4.72 m)
P (mainsail luff)
45′ 2″ (13.76 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 2″ (3.71 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.8

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

Displacement / length
267

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

Ballast ratio
42%

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

Capsize screening
1.93

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
Yachts

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

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