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Baltic 37
Designer: C&C Design Group  ·  Builder: Baltic Yachts (Fin)  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Baltic 37

Built between 1978 and 1983 by Finland's prestigious Baltic Yachts, this 37-footer represents a compelling blend of Scandinavian craftsmanship and North American design philosophy from the C&C Design Group. With only 51 hulls produced during its five-year production run, the Baltic 37 stands as a relatively rare find in today's market. The boat's construction showcases Baltic's renowned attention to detail, featuring a fiberglass hull and deck with balsa core sandwich construction that provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio. The fin keel and spade rudder configuration, combined with a masthead sloop rig carrying 640 square feet of sail area, delivers responsive sailing characteristics well-suited for both coastal cruising and club racing. At 13,600 pounds displacement with 6,120 pounds of ballast, the design strikes a balance between performance and stability. The comfort ratio of 25.45 suggests a boat that prioritizes sailing efficiency over heavy-weather comfort, while the capsize screening formula of 2.01 indicates reasonable offshore capability for experienced sailors. With a hull speed of 7 knots and powered by a reliable 24-horsepower engine, this Baltic combines the builder's legendary quality with practical cruising capabilities for discerning sailors seeking something beyond the ordinary production boat.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.00 ft / 11.28 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.25 ft / 8.31 m
Beam 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
Max Draft 6.67 ft / 2.03 m
Displacement 13,600.00 lb / 6,169 kg
Ballast 6,120.00 lb / 2,776 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 640.00 ft² / 59.46 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG w/balsa core hull & deck
Designer C&C Design Group
Builder Baltic Yachts (FIN)
First Built 1978
Last Built 1983
Number Built 51
Associations Baltic Yachts
Related Sailboats Pearson 37 · X 372 · Swan 371 · J/37 · Peterson 37
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 114
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 18.04
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 45
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 300.05
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 25.45
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.01
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.00 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.82
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,168.41 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 18.02
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 49.12 ft / 14.97 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.56 ft / 4.74 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 43.48 ft / 13.25 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.84 ft / 3.61 m
SA Fore 382.15 ft² / 35.50 m²
SA Main 257.40 ft² / 23.91 m²
SA Total (100%) 639.55 ft² / 59.42 m²
Est. Forestay Length 51.53 ft / 15.71 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo
Engine Model MD11C
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 24
Fuel Capacity 22 gals / 83 L
Water Capacity 42 gals / 159 L
How It Compares

vs. J/37, Pearson 37, Peterson 37, Swan 371, X 372

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Dimensions
LOA
Baltic 37 ★
37.0 ft
J/37
37.0 ft
Pearson 37
36.9 ft
Peterson 37
37.0 ft
Swan 371
37.0 ft
X 372
37.0 ft
LWL
Baltic 37 ★
27.3 ft
J/37
30.8 ft
Pearson 37
30.1 ft
Peterson 37
30.9 ft
Swan 371
29.7 ft
X 372
29.5 ft
Beam
Baltic 37 ★
12.0 ft
J/37
12.1 ft
Pearson 37
11.8 ft
Peterson 37
11.9 ft
Swan 371
11.4 ft
X 372
11.7 ft
Displacement
Baltic 37 ★
13 lbs
J/37
12 lbs
Pearson 37
12 lbs
Peterson 37
12 lbs
Swan 371
16 lbs
X 372
11 lbs
Ballast
Baltic 37 ★
6 lbs
J/37
4 lbs
Pearson 37
5 lbs
Peterson 37
6 lbs
Swan 371
5 lbs
X 372
4 lbs
Sail Area
Baltic 37 ★
640 sq ft
J/37
641 sq ft
Pearson 37
640 sq ft
Peterson 37
—
Swan 371
—
X 372
593 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Baltic 37 ★
114 s/nm
J/37
75 s/nm
Pearson 37
102 s/nm
Peterson 37
93 s/nm
Swan 371
120 s/nm
X 372
95 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Baltic 37 ★
18.0
J/37
19.4
Pearson 37
19.1
Peterson 37
—
Swan 371
—
X 372
19.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Baltic 37 ★
45.0 %
J/37
40.0 %
Pearson 37
—
Peterson 37
50.0 %
Swan 371
35.4 %
X 372
43.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Baltic 37 ★
25.5
J/37
29.0
Pearson 37
22.4
Peterson 37
—
Swan 371
—
X 372
20.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Baltic 37 ★
2.01
J/37
1.67
Pearson 37
2.04
Peterson 37
—
Swan 371
—
X 372
2.10
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Baltic 37 ★
300
J/37
136
Pearson 37
—
Peterson 37
181
Swan 371
273
X 372
195
Hull Speed
Baltic 37 ★
7.0 kts
J/37
8.7 kts
Pearson 37
7.4 kts
Peterson 37
—
Swan 371
—
X 372
7.3 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Baltic 37 ★
1.8
J/37
—
Pearson 37
2.9
Peterson 37
—
Swan 371
—
X 372
3.0
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