Built from 1981 by Dockrell in both the UK and USA, this 37-footer represents a thoughtfully designed cruising sailboat that balances performance with comfort for extended passages. The fiberglass construction features a substantial displacement of 11,500 pounds with nearly half that weight in ballast, creating exceptional stability and sea-kindly motion in challenging conditions. The cutter rig configuration provides versatility for varying wind conditions, allowing sailors to reduce sail area progressively while maintaining balance. With a waterline length of 30 feet and moderate beam, the hull achieves a respectable hull speed of 7.34 knots while offering comfortable interior volume for cruising. Design characteristics lean heavily toward offshore capability, evidenced by the deep 8.33-foot draft and impressive comfort ratio of 25.21, indicating gentle motion in seaways. The capsize screening formula of 1.81 falls well within accepted limits for ocean passages, making this boat suitable for serious coastal and offshore cruising. The sail area to displacement ratio of 18.91 suggests moderate performance in light to medium conditions, prioritizing stability and comfort over pure speed. This makes the Dockrell 37 an excellent choice for cruising couples or small families planning extended coastal voyages or occasional offshore passages where safety and comfort take precedence over racing performance.
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What is the Dockrell 37's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Dockrell 37 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.91. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Dockrell 37's comfort ratio?
The Dockrell 37 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 25.21. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Dockrell 37 safe for offshore sailing?
The Dockrell 37 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.81. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Dockrell 37?
The theoretical hull speed of the Dockrell 37 is 7.34 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Dockrell 37 weigh?
The Dockrell 37 has a displacement of 11,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 37.00 ft.