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Yamaha 37
Designer: Yamaha Design Team  ·  Builder: Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. (Jap)  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Yamaha 37

Produced by Yamaha Motor Co., the Yamaha 37 is a Japanese-built cruising sailboat that reflects the manufacturer's reputation for quality engineering and reliable construction. Designed with comfortable offshore and coastal cruising in mind, this vessel appeals to sailors seeking a capable bluewater passage-maker with a well-finished interior and solid build quality. Yamaha's sailboat lineup, produced primarily during the 1970s through the 1990s, earned a following in Japan and among international buyers who valued the brand's attention to detail and manufacturing consistency. The Yamaha 37 carries that same pedigree, offering a design oriented toward stability and sea-keeping rather than outright racing performance. Sailors tend to praise these boats for their sturdy construction and comfortable accommodations, making them a practical choice for extended coastal voyages or offshore adventures. For buyers researching this model, the relative scarcity of detailed specification data can make evaluation challenging, and seeking out owner communities or original documentation is recommended to get a fuller picture of her performance characteristics. Overall, the Yamaha 37 represents a dependable cruising platform with a loyal following among those familiar with Japanese-built sailboats.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.08 ft / 11.30 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.08 ft / 8.86 m
Beam 11.83 ft / 3.61 m
Max Draft 6.58 ft / 2.01 m
Displacement 14,330.00 lb / 6,500 kg
Ballast 5,622.00 lb / 2,550 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Yamaha Design team
Builder Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. (JAP)
First Built 1983
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Performance Ratios
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
39.23
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
260.14
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. 7.37 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 17.83
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.00 ft / 4.57 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 655.00 ft² / 60.85 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 20
Fuel Capacity 40 gals / 151 L
Water Capacity 66 gals / 250 L
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