BoatsCavalier 37

Cavalier 37

Masthead Sloop · Fin keel, spade rudder · 1985–1990

A Laurie Davidson-penned fin-keeler with a spade rudder, built for performance between 1985 and 1990

Designed by Laurie Davidson.

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

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a moderate beam gives 28 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 28
CoastalBluewater

1.86 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.

Capsize screening 1.86
LightHeavy

222 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 222
TenderStiff

36% of her weight is ballast — moderately stiff, a middle-of-the-road stability.

Ballast 36%

A capable cruiser that sits just inside the offshore line — coastal work with real passages in her.

  • Draws more than ~79% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2955 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
36.5%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
Displacement / length
222.0
Comfort ratio
27.6
Capsize screening
1.86
Hull speed
7.5 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1283
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1985–1990
Designer
Laurie Davidson
Builder
Cavalier Yachts (AUSTRALIA)

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Tartan Marine 37211.34 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 1988-1993 masthead sloop featuring a deep 2.08-meter fin keel and a spade rudder for performance-oriented cruising
Hunter Marine 38011.35 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthOffered with a deep 1.98m keel option, this high-volume cruiser features a spade rudder and a B&R rig
Oyster Marine 37 Heritage11.28 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA Holman & Pye designed masthead sloop built for offshore stability with a skeg-mounted rudder and conservative sail plan
Hunter Marine 37611.35 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA spacious cruiser featuring a B&R rig and wing keel, sharing a proven hull design with the later 380 and 386 models
Pearson Yachts 36-211.13 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 1980s production masthead sloop with a high-aspect fin keel and spade rudder, optimized for performance cruising
Hallberg-Rassy 3711.32 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA German Frers-designed masthead sloop built for offshore comfort with a stiff, stable hull and balanced performance

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