Prior 37


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.

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Main features


Model Prior 37
Length 37.01 ft
Beam 10.07 ft
Draft 6.59 ft
Country United Kingdom (Europe)
Estimated price $ 61000

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Ratios


Sail area / displ. 20.40
Ballast / displ. 0 %
Displ. / length 359.22
Comfort ratio 36.04
Capsize 1.63

Hull


Hull type Monohull long keel
Construction Wood teak
Waterline length 26.51 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