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Chance 37 Wauquiez
Designer: Britton Chance  ·  Builder: Henri Wauquiez  ·  First built: 1971
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About the Chance 37 Wauquiez

With limited documentation available, this French-built sailboat represents an intriguing collaboration between two respected names in yacht design and construction. Wauquiez, the renowned French shipyard known for quality cruising yachts, partnered with Chance Marine to produce this 37-foot vessel during an era when Franco-American boatbuilding ventures were exploring new market opportunities. The boat likely incorporates Wauquiez's traditional emphasis on solid construction and European styling, combined with design elements suited for both coastal cruising and moderate offshore passages. French builders have long prioritized seaworthiness and comfort over pure racing performance, suggesting this vessel would appeal to sailors seeking a capable cruiser with good sailing characteristics. Given Wauquiez's reputation for building boats with substantial construction and thoughtful layouts, the Chance 37 probably features a well-appointed interior suitable for extended cruising. The scarcity of available specifications and limited production numbers suggest this model had a relatively short manufacturing run, making it an uncommon find in today's used boat market. Prospective buyers should expect typical French attention to detail in joinery and systems, though parts availability might require some detective work due to the boat's limited documentation.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.92 ft / 11.25 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
Beam 10.42 ft / 3.18 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 15,150.00 lb / 6,872 kg
Ballast 7,000.00 lb / 3,175 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 608.00 ft² / 56.49 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Britton Chance
Builder Henri Wauquiez
First Built 1971
Last Built 1977
Related Sailboats Swan 371 · Baltic 37 · Valiant 37 · Soverel 37 · Esprit 37
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Performance Ratios
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
 15.95
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
 32.18
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
 1.69
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. 7.34
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
 2.07
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. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 48.08
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.08
P (Mainsail Luff) 42.96
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.42
SA Fore 362.52
SA Main 245.3
How It Compares

vs. Baltic 37, Esprit 37, Soverel 37, Swan 371, Valiant 37

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Dimensions
LOA
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
36.9 ft
Baltic 37
37.0 ft
Esprit 37
37.0 ft
Soverel 37
37.0 ft
Swan 371
37.0 ft
Valiant 37
37.0 ft
LWL
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
30.0 ft
Baltic 37
27.3 ft
Esprit 37
31.6 ft
Soverel 37
31.0 ft
Swan 371
29.7 ft
Valiant 37
31.6 ft
Beam
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
10.4 ft
Baltic 37
12.0 ft
Esprit 37
11.5 ft
Soverel 37
9.3 ft
Swan 371
11.4 ft
Valiant 37
11.5 ft
Displacement
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
15 lbs
Baltic 37
13 lbs
Esprit 37
17 lbs
Soverel 37
12 lbs
Swan 371
16 lbs
Valiant 37
17 lbs
Ballast
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
7 lbs
Baltic 37
6 lbs
Esprit 37
6 lbs
Soverel 37
4 lbs
Swan 371
5 lbs
Valiant 37
6 lbs
Sail Area
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
608 sq ft
Baltic 37
640 sq ft
Esprit 37
667 sq ft
Soverel 37
—
Swan 371
—
Valiant 37
667 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
—
Baltic 37
114 s/nm
Esprit 37
150 s/nm
Soverel 37
168 s/nm
Swan 371
120 s/nm
Valiant 37
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
16.0
Baltic 37
18.0
Esprit 37
16.2
Soverel 37
—
Swan 371
—
Valiant 37
16.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
—
Baltic 37
45.0 %
Esprit 37
—
Soverel 37
33.3 %
Swan 371
35.4 %
Valiant 37
39.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
32.2
Baltic 37
25.5
Esprit 37
30.6
Soverel 37
—
Swan 371
—
Valiant 37
30.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
1.69
Baltic 37
2.01
Esprit 37
1.79
Soverel 37
—
Swan 371
—
Valiant 37
1.79
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
—
Baltic 37
300
Esprit 37
—
Soverel 37
179
Swan 371
273
Valiant 37
240
Hull Speed
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
7.3 kts
Baltic 37
7.0 kts
Esprit 37
7.5 kts
Soverel 37
—
Swan 371
—
Valiant 37
7.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Chance 37 Wauquiez ★
2.1
Baltic 37
1.8
Esprit 37
2.2
Soverel 37
—
Swan 371
—
Valiant 37
2.2
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