O'day 37
Masthead Sloop · Fin with rudder on skeg · 1977–1985
Many O'Day 37s were originally sold to charter fleets and sailing schools; some boats have iron instead of lead ballast.
Is it for you?
Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
LivelyComfort 26Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 1.88Bluewater
LightD/L 224Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 16.4Powered-up
TenderBallast 43%Stiff
A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.
On the water
The O'day 37 on video
The record
Full specifications
The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.
Dimensions
Weights
The family
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Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.