Designed by J. Taylor and built by Graves Yacht Yard starting in 1980, this 37-footer represents a well-balanced approach to coastal cruising and club racing. The masthead sloop rig configuration provides straightforward sail handling, while the moderate displacement of 16,220 pounds strikes an appealing balance between performance and comfort. The hull features a fin keel with rudder mounted on a skeg, offering good directional stability and protection for the rudder system. With a beam of just over 12 feet and a draft approaching 6 feet, the design emphasizes sailing performance over maximum interior volume. The sail area to displacement ratio of 17.49 indicates respectable light-air performance without being overly aggressive. Safety characteristics look favorable for coastal and offshore sailing, with a capsize screening value of 1.93 well within accepted limits for ocean passages. The comfort ratio of 27.56 suggests this boat will provide a reasonably comfortable motion in seaway conditions, making it suitable for extended cruising. Fiberglass construction ensures durability and relatively low maintenance, while the hull speed of 7.42 knots indicates solid passage-making capability. This design appeals to sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser that can handle occasional offshore work while maintaining good sailing characteristics for weekend racing or spirited day sailing.
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What is the Graves 37's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Graves 37 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.49. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Graves 37's comfort ratio?
The Graves 37 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 27.56. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Graves 37 safe for offshore sailing?
The Graves 37 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.93. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Graves 37?
The theoretical hull speed of the Graves 37 is 7.42 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Graves 37 weigh?
The Graves 37 has a displacement of 16,220.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 37.17 ft.
Who designed the Graves 37?
The Graves 37 was designed by J. Taylor, first built in 1980.