J/37
Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1987–1991
Dimensions
- LOA
- 37.42 ft
- LWL
- 32.42 ft
- Beam
- 12.33 ft
- Max Draft
- 7.25 ft
- Displacement
- 13,500 lbs
- Ballast
- 5,700 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 2.07 (use caution offshore)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 21.2
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 177
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 42.2%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 750 sq ft
- I
- 51.5 ft
- J
- 14.7 ft
- P
- 45 ft
- E
- 16.5 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- Lead
Production
- First Built
- 1987
- Last Built
- 1991
- Number Built
- 52
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Volvo Penta
- Engine Model
- 2003
- Power
- 28 hp
- Engine Type
- Diesel
- Water
- 50 gal
- Fuel
- 30 gal
Notes: A more cruising oriented version, the J/37C, introduced somewhat later(1989?) with the same hull, has an extended coach roof (smaller cockpit), modified interior (larger galley, etc.), larger anchor well with the engine re-positioned aft. Also available with a winged keel.
Designer
- Rod Johnstone (1937)
Builder
- J Boats (1977)