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Baltic Yachts 37

Masthead Sloop · Fin keel, spade rudder · 1978–1983

A stiff, performance-oriented masthead sloop from C&C Design, built by Baltic Yachts for competitive offshore sailing

Designed by C&C Design Group.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/spade Rudder

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The Baltic Yachts 37, on the water

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Character

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LivelyComfort 25Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 2.01Bluewater
LightD/L 300Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 18.0Powered-up
TenderBallast 45%Stiff

A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.

  • Draws more than ~80% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2964 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

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Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
45.0%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
18.0
Displacement / length
300.1
Comfort ratio
25.4
Capsize screening
2.01
Hull speed
7.0 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1168
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1978–1983
Units built
51
Designer
C&C Design Group
Builder
Baltic Yachts

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Pearson Yachts 3611.14 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA William H. Shaw-designed masthead sloop built for the IOR One Ton rule, featuring a fin keel and skeg-mounted rudder
Swan 3711.13 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthAn IOR 1-ton racer also marketed as the Palmer Johnson 37, featuring a masthead rig and a skeg-mounted rudder
Jeanneau Fantasia 3711.15 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA Philippe H. Harle-designed masthead sloop with a high ballast ratio for stability and comfortable offshore cruising
Pacific Seacraft 3711.25 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthOriginally launched as the Crealock 37, this cutter features a 38% ballast ratio and a hull speed of 7.06 knots
Irwin Yachts 37-111.28 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA masthead sloop designed by Ted Irwin as a no-compromise cruiser, featuring a fin keel and skeg-mounted rudder
Hunter Marine 3711.28 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA John E. Cherubini-designed cutter featuring a fin keel and spade rudder, built for stable cruising since 1978

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