The Oyster 37 is a 37.0ft masthead sloop designed by Holman & Pye and built in fiberglass by Oyster Marine between 1978 and 1981.
40 units have been built.
The Oyster 37 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Oyster 37 | ||
| Length | 37 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.08 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.16 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.96 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43.98 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 243.68 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.10 | ||
| Capsize | 1.90 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.16 ft | ||
| Displacement | 16530 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7270 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.48 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 645 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 383.63 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 261.48 sq.ft | ||
| I | 49.50 ft | ||
| J | 15.50 ft | ||
| P | 43.58 ft | ||
| E | 12 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 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 | Oyster Marine | ||
| Designer | Holman & Pye | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 40 |