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Dickerson 37 Cc
Designer: George Hazen  ·  Builder: Dickerson Boat Builders  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Dickerson 37 Cc

Built during the late 1970s and early 1980s, this center cockpit cruising sailboat emerged from Dickerson Boatbuilders' Maryland facility during the company's prime years. The CC designation reflects its center cockpit configuration, which provides enhanced comfort for extended cruising by separating the helm area from guest accommodations. Dickerson boats earned recognition for their solid construction methods and traditional styling, appealing to sailors seeking reliable passage-makers rather than racing machines. The company's reputation centered on building sturdy, seaworthy vessels capable of handling serious coastal and offshore sailing conditions. The center cockpit layout offers distinct advantages for couples and small crews undertaking longer voyages. This design typically provides an aft master stateroom with improved privacy, while the protected helm position enhances comfort during extended passages. The configuration also allows for a more spacious main salon forward. Like other Dickerson models from this era, the 37 CC likely features the builder's characteristic attention to structural integrity and traditional aesthetics. These boats generally appeal to cruising sailors who prioritize comfort, safety, and proven seaworthiness over racing performance, making them suitable candidates for coastal exploration and offshore passages.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.00 ft / 11.28 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.25 ft / 8.61 m
Beam 11.33 ft / 3.45 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 15,350.00 lb / 6,963 kg
Ballast 5,850.00 lb / 2,654 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 675.00 ft² / 62.71 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer George Hazen
Builder Dickerson Boat Builders
First Built 1981
Related Sailboats ["Dickerson 37 Ac" · "Pacific Seacraft 37" · "Valiant 37" · "Passport 37" · "Endeavour 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
 17.55
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
 30.3
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
 1.83
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. 7.12
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
 1.52
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) 43.42
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.75
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.0
SA Fore 303.94
SA Main 251.88
How It Compares

vs. Pacific Seacraft 37, Passport 37, Valiant 37

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Dimensions
LOA
Dickerson 37 Cc ★
37.0 ft
Pacific Seacraft 37
36.9 ft
Passport 37
37.0 ft
Valiant 37
37.0 ft
LWL
Dickerson 37 Cc ★
28.3 ft
Pacific Seacraft 37
27.8 ft
Passport 37
29.6 ft
Valiant 37
31.6 ft
Beam
Dickerson 37 Cc ★
11.3 ft
Pacific Seacraft 37
10.8 ft
Passport 37
11.9 ft
Valiant 37
11.5 ft
Displacement
Dickerson 37 Cc ★
15 lbs
Pacific Seacraft 37
16 lbs
Passport 37
17 lbs
Valiant 37
17 lbs
Ballast
Dickerson 37 Cc ★
5 lbs
Pacific Seacraft 37
6 lbs
Passport 37
6 lbs
Valiant 37
6 lbs
Sail Area
Dickerson 37 Cc ★
675 sq ft
Pacific Seacraft 37
618 sq ft
Passport 37
673 sq ft
Valiant 37
667 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Dickerson 37 Cc ★
—
Pacific Seacraft 37
189 s/nm
Passport 37
138 s/nm
Valiant 37
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Dickerson 37 Cc ★
17.6
Pacific Seacraft 37
15.6
Passport 37
16.1
Valiant 37
16.2
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Dickerson 37 Cc ★
30.3
Pacific Seacraft 37
34.0
Passport 37
31.1
Valiant 37
30.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Dickerson 37 Cc ★
1.83
Pacific Seacraft 37
1.72
Passport 37
1.84
Valiant 37
1.79
Hull Speed
Dickerson 37 Cc ★
7.1 kts
Pacific Seacraft 37
7.1 kts
Passport 37
7.3 kts
Valiant 37
7.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Dickerson 37 Cc ★
1.5
Pacific Seacraft 37
1.4
Passport 37
1.7
Valiant 37
2.2
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