J37
6 / 70 - score 71%
The J37 is a 37.42ft masthead sloop designed by Rodney S. Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats between 1987 and 1991.
52 units have been built.
The J37 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
J37 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 81%
| Model | J37 | ||
| Length | 37.42 ft (87%) | the closest to 36.94 ft | |
| Beam | 12.33 ft (75%) | the closest to 12.63 ft | |
| Draft | 7.25 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 62%
| Sail area / displ. | 21.24 (31%) | the closest to 22.81 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 42.22 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 176.87 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.68 (93%) | the closest to 21.84 | |
| Capsize | 2.08 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.42 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 13500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5700 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.63 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 750 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 378.53 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 371.25 sq.ft | ||
| I | 51.50 ft | ||
| J | 14.70 ft | ||
| P | 45 ft | ||
| E | 16.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 28 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 30 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 50 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | J Boats | ||
| Designer | Rodney S. Johnstone | ||
| First built | 1987 | ||
| Last built | 1991 | ||
| Number built | 52 |
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