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Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall
Designer: Endeavour/Creekmore  ·  Builder: Endeavour Yacht Corp.  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall

Sailors seeking a traditional cutter-rigged cruising vessel will find the Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall represents a thoughtful approach to bluewater sailing design. This model builds upon Endeavour's reputation for producing seaworthy cruising boats that prioritize comfort and reliability over racing performance. The cutter rig configuration provides exceptional versatility in varying wind conditions, allowing sailors to balance sail area effectively through the use of multiple headsails. This rig setup makes the boat particularly well-suited for offshore passages and extended coastal cruising, where changing weather conditions demand flexible sail handling options. Built during an era when fiberglass construction techniques were maturing, the Endeavour 37 reflects solid engineering principles focused on creating a stable, capable cruising platform. The design emphasizes the qualities that serious cruising sailors value: predictable handling characteristics, robust construction, and the ability to carry cruising loads without compromising performance. While not designed as a racing yacht, this model offers the kind of steady, comfortable sailing experience that makes long passages enjoyable rather than enduring. The boat's reputation centers on its ability to handle offshore conditions with confidence, making it an appealing choice for sailors planning extended voyages or those who simply appreciate traditional sailing characteristics.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.00 ft / 11.28 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
Beam 11.58 ft / 3.53 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 20,000.00 lb / 9,072 kg
Ballast 8,000.00 lb / 3,629 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 726.00 ft² / 67.45 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Endeavour/Creekmore
Builder Endeavour Yacht Corp.
First Built 1977
Related Sailboats Endeavour 37 · Valiant 37 · Esprit 37 · Gulfstar 37 · Irwin 37 4
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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
15.83
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
36.89
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
1.71
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
1.45
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) 46.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 18.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 39.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.0
SA Fore 414.0
SA Main 312.0
How It Compares

vs. Endeavour 37, Esprit 37, Gulfstar 37, Irwin 37 4, Valiant 37

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Dimensions
LOA
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
37.0 ft
Endeavour 37
37.0 ft
Esprit 37
37.0 ft
Gulfstar 37
37.0 ft
Irwin 37 4
37.0 ft
Valiant 37
37.0 ft
LWL
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
30.0 ft
Endeavour 37
30.0 ft
Esprit 37
31.6 ft
Gulfstar 37
32.0 ft
Irwin 37 4
30.0 ft
Valiant 37
31.6 ft
Beam
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
11.6 ft
Endeavour 37
11.6 ft
Esprit 37
11.5 ft
Gulfstar 37
11.8 ft
Irwin 37 4
11.5 ft
Valiant 37
11.5 ft
Displacement
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
20 lbs
Endeavour 37
20 lbs
Esprit 37
17 lbs
Gulfstar 37
19 lbs
Irwin 37 4
20 lbs
Valiant 37
17 lbs
Ballast
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
8 lbs
Endeavour 37
8 lbs
Esprit 37
6 lbs
Gulfstar 37
8 lbs
Irwin 37 4
6 lbs
Valiant 37
6 lbs
Sail Area
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
726 sq ft
Endeavour 37
Esprit 37
667 sq ft
Gulfstar 37
614 sq ft
Irwin 37 4
627 sq ft
Valiant 37
667 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
Endeavour 37
174 s/nm
Esprit 37
150 s/nm
Gulfstar 37
153 s/nm
Irwin 37 4
Valiant 37
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
15.8
Endeavour 37
Esprit 37
16.2
Gulfstar 37
13.6
Irwin 37 4
13.7
Valiant 37
16.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
Endeavour 37
40.0 %
Esprit 37
Gulfstar 37
Irwin 37 4
Valiant 37
39.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
36.9
Endeavour 37
Esprit 37
30.6
Gulfstar 37
33.5
Irwin 37 4
37.2
Valiant 37
30.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
1.71
Endeavour 37
Esprit 37
1.79
Gulfstar 37
1.76
Irwin 37 4
1.70
Valiant 37
1.79
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
Endeavour 37
330
Esprit 37
Gulfstar 37
Irwin 37 4
Valiant 37
240
Hull Speed
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
7.3 kts
Endeavour 37
Esprit 37
7.5 kts
Gulfstar 37
7.6 kts
Irwin 37 4
7.3 kts
Valiant 37
7.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Endeavour 37 Cutter Tall ★
1.5
Endeavour 37
Esprit 37
2.2
Gulfstar 37
1.8
Irwin 37 4
1.3
Valiant 37
2.2
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