Seller's Description
Take a step back in time with the 1966 Buchan 37, a classic beauty that has not only stood the test of time but has been well-maintained throughout the years.
This race-winning vintage sailboat is not just a vessel; it’s a testament to enduring craftsmanship and a nod to the golden era of sailing. This 1966 Buchan 37 is a rare find that with a little TLC promises a piece of racing history and a unique and reliable sailing experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or someone looking to appreciate the craftsmanship of a bygone era, this 1966 Buchan 37 offers a sailing experience that is both nostalgic and dependable.
Beneath the surface, this vintage sailboat surprises with its robust and reliable performance (and the numerous race-winning awards inside tell the story of a fast and reliable vessel). Recent work includes November 2023 haul-out and bottom paint, new Group 27 house batteries (2), 5 new dock lines, a new bronze 3-blade prop and prop shaft, new cutlass bearings, and a new tiller pilot (in 2016).
The sails include a 105 working jib in good condition and a reefing Northsail main. The jib is stiff and ready for your next journey. The mainsail is functional but should be replaced soon. The standing rigging is in great shape. There is a boom vang, whisper pole, and accidental jibe preventer.
There is no generator.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of maritime history - the 1966 Buchan 37 invites you to set sail on a classic adventure, where the wind, the waves, and the spirit of the sea converge for an unforgettable journey.
Specs
- Designer
- Bill Buchan Sr. & John Buchan
- Builder
- Buchan Boat Co.
- Associations
- ?
- # Built
- 50
- Hull
- Monohull
- Keel
- Fin
- Rudder
- ?
- Construction
- FG
Dimensions
- Length Overall
- 37′ 0″ / 11.3 m
- Waterline Length
- 27′ 1″ / 8.3 m
- Beam
- 9′ 8″ / 3 m
- Draft
- 5′ 3″ / 1.6 m
- Displacement
- 12,800 lb / 5,806 kg
- Ballast
- 5,900 lb / 2,676 kg
Rig and Sails
- Type
- Sloop
- Reported Sail Area
- 626′² / 58.2 m²
- Total Sail Area
- 626′² / 58.2 m²
Mainsail
- Sail Area
- 283′² / 26.3 m²
- P
- 37′ 11″ / 11.6 m
- E
- 14′ 10″ / 4.5 m
- Air Draft
- ?
Foresail
- Sail Area
- 343′² / 31.9 m²
- I
- 45′ 0″ / 13.7 m
- J
- 15′ 3″ / 4.7 m
- Forestay Length
- 47′ 6″ / 14.5 m
Auxilary Power
- Make
- Gray Marine
- Model
- ?
- HP
- ?
- Fuel Type
- Gas
- Fuel Capacity
- ?
- Engine Hours
- ?
Accomodations
- Water Capacity
- ?
- Holding Tank Capacity
- ?
- Headroom
- ?
- Cabins
- ?
Calculations
- Hull Speed
-
7.4 kn
Classic: 6.98 kn
Hull Speed
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Formula
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
- Sail Area/Displacement
-
18.3
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
Formula
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3
- SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D: Displacement in pounds.
- Ballast/Displacement
-
46.1
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Formula
Ballast / Displacement * 100
- Displacement/Length
-
285.1
200-300: moderate
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
Formula
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- Comfort Ratio
-
31.4
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Formula
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- Capsize Screening
-
1.7
<2.0: better suited for ocean passages
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
Formula
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
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