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Hunter 37
Designer: Hunter Design Team  ·  Builder: Hunter Marine (Usa)  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Hunter 37

Hunter Marine's 37-footer represents the builder's commitment to creating affordable family cruising sailboats that prioritize comfort and ease of handling over racing performance. This mid-sized cruiser emerged during Hunter's prolific production years when the manufacturer was establishing its reputation for delivering good value in the recreational sailing market. Built with Hunter's characteristic focus on spacious interiors and user-friendly sailing characteristics, this model appeals primarily to coastal cruisers and weekend sailors seeking a boat that can accommodate family adventures without requiring advanced sailing skills. The design emphasizes stability and predictable handling rather than speed, making it well-suited for relaxed day sailing and short-term cruising. Like other Hunter models from this era, the 37 features a relatively wide beam that maximizes interior volume while maintaining reasonable sailing performance. The boat's moderate sail plan and balanced helm characteristics make it manageable for couples or small crews, even in challenging conditions. While not intended for serious offshore passages or competitive racing, this Hunter excels in its intended role as a comfortable, affordable cruising platform for sailors who value practicality and livability over cutting-edge performance.

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$6,500 – $53,999
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.17 ft / 11.33 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.92 ft / 9.42 m
Beam 12.50 ft / 3.81 m
Max Draft 5.83 ft / 1.78 m
Displacement 14,500 lb / 6,577 kg
Ballast 5,800 lb / 2,631 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 641 ft² / 59.55 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Hunter Design Team
Builder Hunter Marine (USA)
First Built 1980
Last Built 1988
Number Built 400
Related Sailboats Tartan 372 · Tartan 38 · First 375 Beneteau · J/37 · Irwin 37 3
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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
117
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
17.22
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
40.0
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
218.98
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. 8.28 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 16.73
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.00 ft / 5.18 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 710.00 ft² / 65.96 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 60 gals / 227 L
Water Capacity 100 gals / 379 L
How It Compares

vs. First 375 Beneteau, Irwin 37 3, J/37, Tartan 372, Tartan 38

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Hunter 37 ★
37.2 ft
First 375 Beneteau
37.1 ft
Irwin 37 3
37.0 ft
J/37
37.0 ft
Tartan 372
37.2 ft
Tartan 38
37.3 ft
LWL
Hunter 37 ★
30.9 ft
First 375 Beneteau
33.2 ft
Irwin 37 3
30.0 ft
J/37
30.8 ft
Tartan 372
30.8 ft
Tartan 38
28.5 ft
Beam
Hunter 37 ★
12.5 ft
First 375 Beneteau
12.3 ft
Irwin 37 3
11.5 ft
J/37
12.1 ft
Tartan 372
12.3 ft
Tartan 38
11.8 ft
Displacement
Hunter 37 ★
14 lbs
First 375 Beneteau
15 lbs
Irwin 37 3
20 lbs
J/37
12 lbs
Tartan 372
15 lbs
Tartan 38
15 lbs
Ballast
Hunter 37 ★
5 lbs
First 375 Beneteau
5 lbs
Irwin 37 3
7 lbs
J/37
4 lbs
Tartan 372
6 lbs
Tartan 38
7 lbs
Sail Area
Hunter 37 ★
641 sq ft
First 375 Beneteau
648 sq ft
Irwin 37 3
630 sq ft
J/37
641 sq ft
Tartan 372
Tartan 38
667 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Hunter 37 ★
117 s/nm
First 375 Beneteau
Irwin 37 3
J/37
75 s/nm
Tartan 372
Tartan 38
114 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Hunter 37 ★
17.2
First 375 Beneteau
16.8
Irwin 37 3
13.7
J/37
19.4
Tartan 372
Tartan 38
17.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Hunter 37 ★
40.0 %
First 375 Beneteau
34.3 %
Irwin 37 3
39.0 %
J/37
40.0 %
Tartan 372
42.8 %
Tartan 38
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Hunter 37 ★
First 375 Beneteau
24.5
Irwin 37 3
37.2
J/37
29.0
Tartan 372
Tartan 38
28.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Hunter 37 ★
First 375 Beneteau
1.98
Irwin 37 3
1.70
J/37
1.67
Tartan 372
Tartan 38
1.90
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Hunter 37 ★
218
First 375 Beneteau
188
Irwin 37 3
330
J/37
136
Tartan 372
231
Tartan 38
Hull Speed
Hunter 37 ★
First 375 Beneteau
7.7 kts
Irwin 37 3
7.3 kts
J/37
8.7 kts
Tartan 372
Tartan 38
7.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Hunter 37 ★
First 375 Beneteau
2.8
Irwin 37 3
1.3
J/37
Tartan 372
Tartan 38
1.8
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