The Norlin 37 is and respectable in club racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.3 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 29.5′, the Norlin 37 tops out around 7.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √29.5′ LWL = 7.3 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
113s/nm
Cruiser/racer — competitive in club racing, comfortable cruising.
Ballast / Displacement
48.1%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
295
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
7.3kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
8lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Norlin 37 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
J/36
Norlin 37
Cruiser/racer — competitive in club racing, comfortable cruising.
Lancer 36
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Norlin 37.
| Norlin 37 | Contrast 36 | J/36 | Lancer 36 | Peterson 36 | Sweden Yachts 36 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 36.2 | 36.1 | 36.3 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 36.1 |
| LWL | 29.5 | 30.5 | 30.0 | 29.0 | 31.5 | 29.5 |
| Beam | 12.0 | 10.8 | 11.3 | 11.8 | 10.5 | 12.0 |
| Displacement | 16 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 14 |
| Ballast | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Sail Area | — | — | 600 | 558 | — | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 113 | — | 84 | 131 | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | — | 19.5 | 18.7 | — | — |
| Bal/Disp | 48.1 | 44.9 | 38.2 | 38.1 | 37.5 | 41.6 |
| Comfort | — | 22.1 | 29.1 | 19.6 | — | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.95 | 1.65 | 2.15 | — | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 7.4 | 8.6 | 7.2 | — | — |