Designed by Bruce King and built by Islander Yachts from 1966 to 1972, this classic 36.5-foot sloop represents the transitional era when sailboat design was moving toward more modern underbody configurations. The Islander 37 features a fin keel with spade rudder arrangement that was progressive for its time, offering better performance than traditional full-keel designs while maintaining respectable seakeeping qualities. With a displacement of 14,000 pounds and 5,000 pounds of ballast, this masthead sloop strikes a balance between cruising comfort and sailing ability. The moderate sail area of 605 square feet and reasonable beam of 10.83 feet create a boat that's manageable for couples while providing enough power for satisfying performance. The 5.42-foot draft allows access to most harbors while ensuring good windward ability. The Islander 37's comfort ratio of 29.44 indicates a relatively stiff, quick motion that favors performance over ultimate comfort, while the capsize screening value of 1.8 suggests reasonable offshore capability. This makes it well-suited for coastal cruising and club racing, appealing to sailors who want a classic boat with more modern sailing characteristics than typical heavy displacement cruisers of the era.
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What is the Islander 37's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Islander 37 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.72. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Islander 37's comfort ratio?
The Islander 37 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 29.44. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Islander 37 safe for offshore sailing?
The Islander 37 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.8. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Islander 37?
The theoretical hull speed of the Islander 37 is 7.13 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Islander 37 weigh?
The Islander 37 has a displacement of 14,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 36.50 ft.
How much does a used Islander 37 cost?
Based on 1 recent market listings, used Islander 37 sailboats typically sell for between $6,400 and $6,400, with a median asking price of $6,400. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Islander 37?
The Islander 37 was designed by Bruce King, first built in 1966.