1983 Pearson 37

The Pearson 37 was designed to IOR racing rules, by a designer who also recognizes cruising attributes. It has the distinction of having twice won the Boat of the Year in the Gulf of Maine series. As a solid, well-built boat, the P37s racing orientation does not preclude its ability to handle offshore seas. What constitutes a cruising over a racing boat is very often a personal decision. Can this boat handle blue water? Most assuredly. However, the IOR did impose design restrictions that might make the boat less attractive to those looking for a more traditional or dedicated cruising design. Only you can make that decision which typically turns out to be based on comfort - however that factor might be defined by you and your crew.

I designed the boat for sailors who wanted to race their boats in IOR and PHRF fleets, then jettison the crew, pick up the wife and children, and go cruising. The hull design was state-of-the-art, if you will, and she was furnished with a comfortable, though lightweight, interior. - Bill Shaw

Specifications* LOA (Overall Length) 36.9’ LWL (Waterline Length) 30.1’ Beam 11.8’ Draft 6.5’ Displacement 12,800 lbs Ballast 5,400 lbs Sail Area 640 sq ft Mast Height (above D.W.L.) 52’ 11” Cockpit Length 8’ 6” Auxillary Power Inboard Diesel Foretriangle Area 363 sq ft Mainsail Area 277 sq ft I Foretriangle Height 48.9’ J Foretriangle Base 14.8’ P Mainsail Hoist 43.2’ E Mainsail Foot 12.8’ *approximations from Pearson Yachts Technical Data Designer Bill Shaw Years Built 1982 1986 (42) Hull Speed 7.36 kn SA/D Sail Area to Displacement 18.7 DLR or D/L Displacement to Length Ratio 209 BR Ballast Ratio 42% L/B Length to Ballast 3.12 LWL/B Waterline Length to Ballast 2.55 OR Overhang Ratio 18% CSF Capsize Screening Formula 2.03 MCR Motion Comfort Ratio 22.7 M/F Main to Foretriangle Ratio 0.76

Equipment: New starter - 2021 Rebuilt Alternator (90 amp) - 2021 New A/C compressor 2021 All engine room through hull hoses replaced - 2021 Tramnsmission serviced - 2021 Stuffing box repacked 2021 all through hull valves serviced 2021 All through hull fittings have wood plugs attached Raymarine Electronics - wind, speed, autopilot, radar and chartplotter Doyle sails with main stack pack and lazy jacks 3 kw generator 12,000 BTU reverse cycle A/C New Barrier coat and bottom paint - 2021 Propane stove - no oven Microwave oven Pressure water - 70 gal. cap. fenders life vests 4 AGM batteries (2 engine - 2 house 24 amp dual battery charger Battery monitor New bilge pump float switch - 2021 all cabin lights LED Spreader lights Cockpit lights Engine and transmission replaced 2008