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Csy 37
Designer: Peter Schmitt  ·  Builder: Caribbean Sailing Yachts  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Csy 37

With limited specifications available for detailed analysis, the CSY 37 represents part of the Caribbean Sailing Yachts lineage that emerged during the 1970s production sailing boom. Caribbean Sailing Yachts, based in Tampa, Florida, developed a reputation for building solid fiberglass cruising boats designed to handle both coastal and offshore passages. This 37-foot vessel likely embodies the typical CSY design philosophy of prioritizing seaworthiness and interior volume over pure sailing performance. The CSY brand became known for creating boats that appealed to serious cruising sailors who valued reliability and comfort during extended voyages. These yachts typically featured robust construction methods and practical layouts that maximized living space below decks. Given the CSY heritage, the 37-footer would be well-suited for coastal cruising and potentially longer offshore passages, depending on the specific model variant and individual boat condition. The design likely emphasizes stability and load-carrying capacity rather than racing-oriented performance characteristics. Prospective buyers researching this model should focus on individual boat condition and maintenance history, as the limited available specifications make thorough inspection particularly important when evaluating any CSY 37 for purchase.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.25 ft / 11.35 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.17 ft / 8.89 m
Beam 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
Max Draft 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
Displacement 22,000.00 lb / 9,979 kg
Ballast 8,500.00 lb / 3,856 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 610.00 ft² / 56.67 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Peter Schmitt
Builder Caribbean Sailing Yachts
First Built 1978
Last Built 1981
Related Sailboats ["Island Trader 38" · "Tartan 38" · "Alberg 37" · "Ct 38" · "Hunter 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
 186
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
 12.48
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
 39.32
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
 1.72
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. 7.24
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
 0.9
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) 46.5
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.8
P (Mainsail Luff) 40.6
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.1
SA Fore 344.1
SA Main 265.93
How It Compares

vs. Alberg 37, Ct 38, Tartan 38

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Csy 37 ★
37.3 ft
Alberg 37
37.2 ft
Ct 38
37.3 ft
Tartan 38
37.3 ft
LWL
Csy 37 ★
29.2 ft
Alberg 37
26.5 ft
Ct 38
32.5 ft
Tartan 38
28.5 ft
Beam
Csy 37 ★
12.0 ft
Alberg 37
10.2 ft
Ct 38
11.8 ft
Tartan 38
11.8 ft
Displacement
Csy 37 ★
22 lbs
Alberg 37
16 lbs
Ct 38
29 lbs
Tartan 38
15 lbs
Ballast
Csy 37 ★
8 lbs
Alberg 37
6 lbs
Ct 38
9 lbs
Tartan 38
7 lbs
Sail Area
Csy 37 ★
610 sq ft
Alberg 37
—
Ct 38
—
Tartan 38
667 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Csy 37 ★
186 s/nm
Alberg 37
162 s/nm
Ct 38
162 s/nm
Tartan 38
114 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Csy 37 ★
12.5
Alberg 37
—
Ct 38
—
Tartan 38
17.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Csy 37 ★
—
Alberg 37
38.7 %
Ct 38
31.3 %
Tartan 38
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Csy 37 ★
39.3
Alberg 37
—
Ct 38
—
Tartan 38
28.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Csy 37 ★
1.72
Alberg 37
—
Ct 38
—
Tartan 38
1.90
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Csy 37 ★
—
Alberg 37
403
Ct 38
382
Tartan 38
—
Hull Speed
Csy 37 ★
7.2 kts
Alberg 37
—
Ct 38
—
Tartan 38
7.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Csy 37 ★
0.9
Alberg 37
—
Ct 38
—
Tartan 38
1.8
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