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Huisman 37
Designer: Jacques De Ridder  ·  Builder: Huisman  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Huisman 37

Built by the renowned Dutch shipyard Huisman, this 37-foot sailing yacht represents the exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail that has made the Huisman name synonymous with luxury yachting worldwide. The yard, famous for constructing some of the world's most prestigious superyachts, brings that same level of quality and engineering excellence to this smaller offering. While detailed specifications remain limited, the Huisman 37 bears the hallmarks of serious offshore capability combined with refined cruising comfort. The design reflects Dutch sailing traditions, emphasizing seaworthiness and practical functionality without sacrificing elegance. Huisman's reputation for robust construction and innovative engineering suggests this yacht would excel in both coastal cruising and extended offshore passages. The build quality typically associated with Huisman vessels means owners can expect premium materials, meticulous attention to joinery and systems integration, and sailing characteristics that balance performance with comfort. For discerning sailors seeking a well-built yacht from one of Europe's most respected yards, the Huisman 37 represents an opportunity to own a piece of Dutch yachting heritage in a more accessible size range than the yard's typical superyacht offerings.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.81 ft / 11.22 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.50 ft / 9.60 m
Beam 11.81 ft / 3.60 m
Max Draft 6.56 ft / 2.00 m
Displacement 16,755.00 lb / 7,600 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 632.00 ft² / 58.71 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction ALU
Designer Jacques de Ridder
Builder Huisman
First Built 1978
Last Built 1981
Related Sailboats ["Baltic 37" · "X 372" · "Swan 371" · "Wasa 37" · "Ovni 35"]
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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
15.5
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
29.2
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
1.85
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. 7.52
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
2.13
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) 48.88
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.58
P (Mainsail Luff) 43.8
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.48
SA Fore 380.78
SA Main 251.41
How It Compares

vs. Swan 371, Wasa 37, X 372

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Dimensions
LOA
Huisman 37 ★
36.8 ft
Swan 371
37.0 ft
Wasa 37
36.7 ft
X 372
37.0 ft
LWL
Huisman 37 ★
31.5 ft
Swan 371
29.7 ft
Wasa 37
28.9 ft
X 372
29.5 ft
Beam
Huisman 37 ★
11.8 ft
Swan 371
11.4 ft
Wasa 37
10.3 ft
X 372
11.7 ft
Displacement
Huisman 37 ★
16 lbs
Swan 371
16 lbs
Wasa 37
11 lbs
X 372
11 lbs
Ballast
Huisman 37 ★
Swan 371
5 lbs
Wasa 37
5 lbs
X 372
4 lbs
Sail Area
Huisman 37 ★
632 sq ft
Swan 371
Wasa 37
603 sq ft
X 372
593 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Huisman 37 ★
Swan 371
120 s/nm
Wasa 37
132 s/nm
X 372
95 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Huisman 37 ★
15.5
Swan 371
Wasa 37
18.7
X 372
19.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Huisman 37 ★
Swan 371
35.4 %
Wasa 37
46.8 %
X 372
43.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Huisman 37 ★
29.2
Swan 371
Wasa 37
26.0
X 372
20.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Huisman 37 ★
1.85
Swan 371
Wasa 37
1.82
X 372
2.10
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Huisman 37 ★
Swan 371
273
Wasa 37
218
X 372
195
Hull Speed
Huisman 37 ★
7.5 kts
Swan 371
Wasa 37
7.2 kts
X 372
7.3 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Huisman 37 ★
2.1
Swan 371
Wasa 37
2.7
X 372
3.0
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