Built between 1978 and 1983 by Finland's prestigious Baltic Yachts, this 37-footer represents a compelling blend of Scandinavian craftsmanship and North American design philosophy from the C&C Design Group. With only 51 hulls produced during its five-year production run, the Baltic 37 stands as a relatively rare find in today's market. The boat's construction showcases Baltic's renowned attention to detail, featuring a fiberglass hull and deck with balsa core sandwich construction that provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio. The fin keel and spade rudder configuration, combined with a masthead sloop rig carrying 640 square feet of sail area, delivers responsive sailing characteristics well-suited for both coastal cruising and club racing. At 13,600 pounds displacement with 6,120 pounds of ballast, the design strikes a balance between performance and stability. The comfort ratio of 25.45 suggests a boat that prioritizes sailing efficiency over heavy-weather comfort, while the capsize screening formula of 2.01 indicates reasonable offshore capability for experienced sailors. With a hull speed of 7 knots and powered by a reliable 24-horsepower engine, this Baltic combines the builder's legendary quality with practical cruising capabilities for discerning sailors seeking something beyond the ordinary production boat.
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What is the Baltic 37's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Baltic 37 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.04. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Baltic 37's comfort ratio?
The Baltic 37 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 25.45. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Baltic 37 safe for offshore sailing?
The Baltic 37 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.01. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Baltic 37?
The theoretical hull speed of the Baltic 37 is 7.00 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Baltic 37 weigh?
The Baltic 37 has a displacement of 13,600.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 37.00 ft.
Who designed the Baltic 37?
The Baltic 37 was designed by C&C Design Group, first built in 1978.