Prior 37
4 / 19 - score 64%
The Prior 37 is a 37.01ft masthead sloop designed by Alan Buchanan and built in wood teak by R.J. Prior and son Ltd since 1963.
6 units have been built.
It accomodates 6 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Prior 37 is a heavy sailboat which is a high performer. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 99%
| Model | Prior 37 | ||
| Length | 37.01 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.07 ft (99%) | the closest to 10.08 ft | |
| Draft | 6.59 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 61000 |
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Ratios 34%
| Sail area / displ. | 20.40 (0%) | the closest to 18.60 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 359.22 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 36.04 (67%) | the closest to 37.20 | |
| Capsize | 1.63 |
Hull 89%
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Wood teak | ||
| Waterline length | 26.51 ft (89%) | the closest to 26.25 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.59 ft | ||
| Displacement | 14991.42 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.90 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 775 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 452.08 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 322.92 sq.ft | ||
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 32 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 15.85 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 39.63 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
| Nb of berths | 6 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | R.J. Prior and son Ltd | ||
| Designer | Alan Buchanan | ||
| First built | 1963 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 6 |