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 |
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 |
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 |