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Flying Dutchman 37
Designer: Eva-M. Hollmann  ·  Builder: Flying Dutchman  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Flying Dutchman 37

Designed by Eva-M. Hollmann and produced for just two years in the late 1970s, this rare 37-footer represents a brief but notable entry in the cruising sailboat market. With only five hulls ever completed by Flying Dutchman, the Flying Dutchman 37 stands as something of a collector's curiosity among sailing enthusiasts. The boat's proportions suggest a design focused on comfortable coastal cruising and light offshore work. Her moderate displacement of 16,000 pounds, combined with substantial ballast providing good stability, creates a platform well-suited for extended passages. The fin keel configuration offers responsive handling while maintaining the draft needed for windward performance. With a comfort ratio of 30.4, this design falls into the range preferred by cruisers seeking a balance between motion comfort and sailing performance. The capsize screening value of 1.83 indicates reasonable offshore capabilities, though coastal and near-shore cruising would be her primary forte. Her masthead sloop rig provides straightforward sail handling, making her appealing to couples or small crews. Given the extremely limited production run, finding one of these boats today would be exceptional. For collectors or sailors seeking something truly unique, a well-maintained Flying Dutchman 37 would represent both sailing capability and maritime rarity.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.00 ft / 11.28 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.07 ft / 8.86 m
Beam 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 16,000.00 lb / 7,257 kg
Ballast 5,800.00 lb / 2,631 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 629.00 ft² / 58.44 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Eva-M. Hollmann
Builder Flying Dutchman
First Built 1978
Last Built 1979
Number Built 5
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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
 15.91
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
 36.25
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
 290.76
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
 30.4
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. 7.22 kn
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
 1.73
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. 1,194.51 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 15.9
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 47.30 ft / 14.42 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.30 ft / 4.97 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 41.60 ft / 12.68 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.70 ft / 3.57 m
SA Fore 385.50 ft² / 35.81 m²
SA Main 243.36 ft² / 22.61 m²
SA Total (100%) 628.86 ft² / 58.42 m²
Est. Forestay Length 50.03 ft / 15.25 m
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 35 gals / 132 L
Water Capacity 75 gals / 284 L
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