Nelson 37
5 / 214 - score 80%
The Nelson 37 is a 37.4ft masthead ketch designed by Nelson and built in fiberglass since 1970.
The Nelson 37 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
Nelson 37 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 80%
| Model | Nelson 37 | ||
| Length | 37.40 ft (69%) | the closest to 38.58 ft | |
| Beam | 11.15 ft (91%) | the closest to 11.25 ft | |
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Login or register to personnalize this screen.
You will be able to pin external links of your choice.
See how Sailboatlab works in video
Ratios 99%
| Sail area / displ. | 13.11 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.25 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 281.64 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.82 (99%) | the closest to 33.85 | |
| Capsize | 1.72 |
Hull 62%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.35 ft (62%) | the closest to 31.50 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 17637 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6393 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.38 knots |
We help you build your own hydraulic steering system - Lecomble & Schmitt
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 553 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 72 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | ?? | ||
| Designer | Nelson | ||
| First built | 1970 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |