Masthead Sloop · Fin with rudder on skeg · 1977–1985
Specifications
Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
42.9%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
16.4
Displacement / length
224.0
Comfort ratio
26.4
Capsize screening
1.88
Hull speed
7.4 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1228
Hull
Hull type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1977–1985
Units built
219
Designer
C. Raymond Hunt Associates, John Deknatel
Builder
O'Day Corp., Bangor Punta Corp.
Design & history
Many O'Day 37s were originally sold to charter fleets and sailing schools; some boats have iron instead of lead ballast. It was also built and sold in Brazil as the TRINIDAD 37.