Buchan 37
4 / 28 - score 64%
The Buchan 37 is a 37.0ft masthead sloop designed by Bill Buchan Sr. & John Buchan and built in fiberglass by Buchan Boat Co. since 1965.
50 units have been built.
The Buchan 37 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 70%
| Model | Buchan 37 | ||
| Length | 37 ft (71%) | the closest to 36 ft | |
| Beam | 9.75 ft (70%) | the closest to 9.50 ft | |
| Draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 62%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.38 (72%) | the closest to 17.89 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 46.09 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 284.59 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 31.62 (52%) | the closest to 30.18 | |
| Capsize | 1.67 |
Hull 57%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 27.18 ft (57%) | the closest to 28.33 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 12800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5900 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.99 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 626 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 343.13 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 283.10 sq.ft | ||
| I | 45 ft | ||
| J | 15.25 ft | ||
| P | 38 ft | ||
| E | 14.90 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 | Buchan Boat Co. | ||
| Designer | Bill Buchan Sr. & John Buchan | ||
| First built | 1965 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 50 |