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Typhoon 37 Westerly

Designer: Ed Dubois  ·  Builder: Westerly Marine Contruction Ltd.  ·  First built: 1990
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About the Typhoon 37 Westerly

A well-regarded name in British cruising circles, the Typhoon 37 from Westerly Marine Construction represents the kind of capable, sea-kindly cruiser that the British yard became celebrated for throughout its long production history. Westerly built a reputation for producing solidly constructed GRP cruising yachts aimed squarely at the family coastal and offshore cruising market, and the Typhoon 37 sits comfortably within that tradition. Designed with practical bluewater passage-making in mind, this vessel would appeal to sailors seeking a dependable offshore companion rather than a racing machine. Westerly yachts of this era were known for their robust build quality, sensible layouts, and the kind of seakeeping ability that inspires confidence when conditions deteriorate. The Typhoon 37 carries that lineage, offering a capable platform for extended coastal passages or longer offshore adventures. Prospective buyers researching this model will find a boat with a loyal following among experienced cruising sailors who value reliability and practicality over flashy performance figures. As with many classic Westerly designs, examples tend to be well-maintained by devoted owners, making the used market worth exploring carefully.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.33 ft / 11.38 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.92 ft / 9.73 m
Beam 12.33 ft / 3.76 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 16,470.00 lb / 7,471 kg
Ballast 6,050.00 lb / 2,744 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 860.00 ft² / 79.90 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ed Dubois
Builder Westerly Marine Contruction Ltd.
First Built 1990
Last Built 1993
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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
21.34
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
26.74
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
1.94
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. 7.57
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
How It Compares

vs. Ericson 381, Fantasia 37 Jeanneau, Pearson 37 2, Selection 37 Jeanneau, Tartan 372

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Dimensions
LOA
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
37.3 ft
Ericson 381
37.5 ft
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
37.4 ft
Pearson 37 2
37.4 ft
Selection 37 Jeanneau
37.2 ft
Tartan 372
37.2 ft
LWL
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
31.9 ft
Ericson 381
30.5 ft
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
32.5 ft
Pearson 37 2
29.6 ft
Selection 37 Jeanneau
29.3 ft
Tartan 372
30.8 ft
Beam
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
12.3 ft
Ericson 381
12.0 ft
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
12.5 ft
Pearson 37 2
12.3 ft
Selection 37 Jeanneau
10.7 ft
Tartan 372
12.3 ft
Displacement
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
16 lbs
Ericson 381
14 lbs
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
15 lbs
Pearson 37 2
16 lbs
Selection 37 Jeanneau
9 lbs
Tartan 372
15 lbs
Ballast
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
6 lbs
Ericson 381
6 lbs
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
5 lbs
Pearson 37 2
6 lbs
Selection 37 Jeanneau
2 lbs
Tartan 372
6 lbs
Sail Area
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
860 sq ft
Ericson 381
678 sq ft
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
699 sq ft
Pearson 37 2
661 sq ft
Selection 37 Jeanneau
592 sq ft
Tartan 372
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
Ericson 381
114 s/nm
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
Pearson 37 2
102 s/nm
Selection 37 Jeanneau
Tartan 372
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
21.3
Ericson 381
18.4
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
18.0
Pearson 37 2
16.7
Selection 37 Jeanneau
20.5
Tartan 372
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
Ericson 381
43.8 %
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
35.7 %
Pearson 37 2
37.5 %
Selection 37 Jeanneau
24.3 %
Tartan 372
42.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
26.7
Ericson 381
24.9
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
Pearson 37 2
27.3
Selection 37 Jeanneau
20.8
Tartan 372
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
1.94
Ericson 381
1.98
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
Pearson 37 2
1.96
Selection 37 Jeanneau
1.99
Tartan 372
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
Ericson 381
226
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
201
Pearson 37 2
275
Selection 37 Jeanneau
176
Tartan 372
231
Hull Speed
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
7.6 kts
Ericson 381
7.4 kts
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
Pearson 37 2
7.3 kts
Selection 37 Jeanneau
7.3 kts
Tartan 372
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Typhoon 37 Westerly ★
Ericson 381
2.6
Fantasia 37 Jeanneau
Pearson 37 2
1.9
Selection 37 Jeanneau
3.4
Tartan 372
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