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SWAN 37

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1970–1974

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
36.5 ft
LWL
27.25 ft
Beam
10.67 ft
Max Draft
6.1 ft
Displacement
15,400 lbs
Ballast
7,300 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.72 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.5
D/L Ratio ⓘ
340
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
47.4%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
598 sq ft
I
46.25 ft
J
15.6 ft
P
40.5 ft
E
11.7 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1970
Last Built
1974
Number Built
59

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
MD2B
Power
25 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
48 gal
Fuel
26 gal
Notes: S&S #2035.\nSold also as PALMER JOHNSON 37 (S&S #2035.1). Intended for racing at the IOR 1 ton level at the time. \nA number of other custom boats (from other builders) were built to this same design.\nSome delivered with a taller rig.\n\nTall Rig:\nI: 49.0'\nJ: 15.8'\nP: 43.0'\nE: 12.0'

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