The Tayana 37 is designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.5 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 31.0′, the Tayana 37 tops out around 7.5 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √31.0′ LWL = 7.5 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
189s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Ballast / Displacement
35.6%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
337
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
7.5kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
8lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Tayana 37 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Cs 36
Pearson 36
Pearson 36 2
Union 36
Tayana 37
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Ct 37
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Tayana 37.
| Tayana 37 | Cs 36 | Ct 37 | Pearson 36 | Pearson 36 2 | Union 36 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 36.7 | 36.5 | 36.7 | 36.6 | 36.5 | 36.7 |
| LWL | 31.0 | 29.3 | 31.8 | 29.2 | 29.6 | 32.0 |
| Beam | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.1 | 12.3 | 11.3 |
| Displacement | 22 | 15 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 22 |
| Ballast | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| Sail Area | — | 822 | 832 | 601 | — | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 189 | 126 | 192 | 138 | 138 | 180 |
| SA/Disp | — | 21.2 | 16.1 | 17.0 | — | — |
| Bal/Disp | 35.6 | 41.9 | 30.8 | — | 38.7 | 35.5 |
| Comfort | — | 29.5 | 42.9 | 27.0 | — | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.85 | 1.60 | 1.86 | — | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.2 | — | — |