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Passport 37
Designer: Robert Perry  ·  Builder: Passport Yachts Inc./King Dragon Ltd.  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Passport 37

Designed during the late 1970s by Bob Perry, this 37-foot sailboat represents a thoughtful approach to bluewater cruising that helped establish Passport Yachts' reputation for building serious offshore vessels. Perry's design philosophy emphasized seaworthiness over speed, creating a boat that prioritizes safety and comfort during extended ocean passages. The hull features Perry's characteristic moderate displacement design with a full keel configuration, providing excellent directional stability and predictable handling in challenging conditions. This design approach makes the boat particularly well-suited for coastal cruising and offshore passages, where steady progress and crew comfort matter more than racing performance. Built with solid fiberglass construction and quality hardware throughout, these boats developed a strong following among cruising sailors who valued reliability over flashy performance. The cockpit layout emphasizes safety with high coamings and secure seating, while the cabin provides comfortable accommodations for extended voyaging. While not particularly fast by modern standards, the Passport 37 excels at maintaining steady progress in various wind and sea conditions. Its forgiving nature and robust construction made it popular among couples and small crews planning serious cruising adventures, particularly those venturing beyond coastal waters into blue water territory.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.00 ft / 11.28 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.62 ft / 9.03 m
Beam 11.92 ft / 3.63 m
Max Draft 5.80 ft / 1.77 m
Displacement 17,360.00 lb / 7,874 kg
Ballast 6,500.00 lb / 2,948 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 673.00 ft² / 62.52 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Passport Yachts Inc./King Dragon Ltd.
First Built 1984
Last Built 1988
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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
138
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
16.12
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
31.07
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
1.84
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. 7.29
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
1.69
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) 48.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 43.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.42
SA Fore 384.0
SA Main 288.53
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Passport 37 ★
37.0 ft
Oyster 37 Heritage
37.0 ft
Valiant 37
37.0 ft
X 372
37.0 ft
LWL
Passport 37 ★
29.6 ft
Oyster 37 Heritage
31.3 ft
Valiant 37
31.6 ft
X 372
29.5 ft
Beam
Passport 37 ★
11.9 ft
Oyster 37 Heritage
12.0 ft
Valiant 37
11.5 ft
X 372
11.7 ft
Displacement
Passport 37 ★
17 lbs
Oyster 37 Heritage
14 lbs
Valiant 37
17 lbs
X 372
11 lbs
Ballast
Passport 37 ★
6 lbs
Oyster 37 Heritage
6 lbs
Valiant 37
6 lbs
X 372
4 lbs
Sail Area
Passport 37 ★
673 sq ft
Oyster 37 Heritage
610 sq ft
Valiant 37
667 sq ft
X 372
593 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Passport 37 ★
138 s/nm
Oyster 37 Heritage
Valiant 37
X 372
95 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Passport 37 ★
16.1
Oyster 37 Heritage
16.5
Valiant 37
16.2
X 372
19.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Passport 37 ★
Oyster 37 Heritage
Valiant 37
39.4 %
X 372
43.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Passport 37 ★
31.1
Oyster 37 Heritage
24.9
Valiant 37
30.6
X 372
20.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Passport 37 ★
1.84
Oyster 37 Heritage
1.97
Valiant 37
1.79
X 372
2.10
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Passport 37 ★
Oyster 37 Heritage
Valiant 37
240
X 372
195
Hull Speed
Passport 37 ★
7.3 kts
Oyster 37 Heritage
7.5 kts
Valiant 37
7.5 kts
X 372
7.3 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Passport 37 ★
1.7
Oyster 37 Heritage
Valiant 37
2.2
X 372
3.0
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