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Black Watch 37
Designer: Ted Hood  ·  Builder: Douglass & Mcleod (Usa)  ·  First built: 1965
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About the Black Watch 37

Information about the Black Watch 37 remains somewhat elusive in sailing circles, making this design an intriguing entry in the cruising sailboat category. Despite limited available specifications, this 37-footer appears to have been positioned as a mid-sized cruising yacht designed for sailors seeking a balance of comfort and performance. Based on the naming convention and era of similar designs, the Black Watch 37 likely featured traditional cruising yacht characteristics common to boats of this size range. These typically include a moderate displacement hull designed for stability and seaworthiness, making them suitable for coastal cruising and potentially longer offshore passages with experienced crews. The relative obscurity of detailed specifications suggests this may have been either a limited production model or part of a smaller builder's lineup that didn't achieve widespread market penetration. For prospective buyers researching this model, the scarcity of information underscores the importance of thorough surveys and sea trials, as individual boats may vary significantly in condition and configuration. Sailors considering a Black Watch 37 should focus on the specific boat's maintenance history and overall condition rather than relying solely on model reputation, given the limited documented performance data available.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.00 ft / 11.28 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.00 ft / 7.62 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 5.08 ft / 1.55 m
Displacement 15,500.00 lb / 7,031 kg
Ballast 4,200.00 lb / 1,905 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Modified Full Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Yawl
Construction FG
Designer Ted Hood
Builder Douglass & McLeod (USA)
First Built 1965
Last Built 1970
Number Built 32
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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
177
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
27.1
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
442.86
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. 5.62 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.42
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 597.00 ft² / 55.46 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Gray
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 31
Fuel Capacity 35 gals / 132 L
Water Capacity 95 gals / 360 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Black Watch 37 ★
37.0 ft
Apache 37 Chris Craft
37.0 ft
Little Harbor 37
37.0 ft
Prior 37
37.0 ft
LWL
Black Watch 37 ★
25.0 ft
Apache 37 Chris Craft
26.3 ft
Little Harbor 37
25.6 ft
Prior 37
26.5 ft
Beam
Black Watch 37 ★
10.5 ft
Apache 37 Chris Craft
10.2 ft
Little Harbor 37
10.5 ft
Prior 37
10.1 ft
Displacement
Black Watch 37 ★
15 lbs
Apache 37 Chris Craft
13 lbs
Little Harbor 37
19 lbs
Prior 37
15 lbs
Ballast
Black Watch 37 ★
4 lbs
Apache 37 Chris Craft
5 lbs
Little Harbor 37
4 lbs
Prior 37
Sail Area
Black Watch 37 ★
Apache 37 Chris Craft
594 sq ft
Little Harbor 37
618 sq ft
Prior 37
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Black Watch 37 ★
177 s/nm
Apache 37 Chris Craft
Little Harbor 37
171 s/nm
Prior 37
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Black Watch 37 ★
Apache 37 Chris Craft
17.2
Little Harbor 37
13.9
Prior 37
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Black Watch 37 ★
27.1 %
Apache 37 Chris Craft
40.7 %
Little Harbor 37
Prior 37
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Black Watch 37 ★
Apache 37 Chris Craft
31.0
Little Harbor 37
44.3
Prior 37
36.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Black Watch 37 ★
Apache 37 Chris Craft
1.74
Little Harbor 37
1.58
Prior 37
1.64
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Black Watch 37 ★
442
Apache 37 Chris Craft
321
Little Harbor 37
Prior 37
359
Hull Speed
Black Watch 37 ★
Apache 37 Chris Craft
6.9 kts
Little Harbor 37
6.8 kts
Prior 37
6.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Black Watch 37 ★
Apache 37 Chris Craft
1.6
Little Harbor 37
0.6
Prior 37
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