Designed by Gary Mull and built by W. D. Schock Corp from 1969 to 1972, this 37-footer represents an early example of modern racing yacht design during sailing's transition to lighter, faster hulls. With only 21 boats produced during its short production run, the Santana 37 has become a relatively rare find on today's market. The boat's fin keel and spade rudder configuration was progressive for its era, offering responsive handling and good pointing ability. At 15,000 pounds displacement with 6,600 pounds of ballast, she strikes a balance between performance and stability that made her suitable for both competitive racing and spirited coastal cruising. The masthead sloop rig with 678 square feet of sail area provides adequate power, while the hull speed of 7.34 knots reflects respectable performance potential. Gary Mull's design philosophy emphasized clean lines and efficient underwater profiles, characteristics evident in this model's low comfort ratio of 27.21 and favorable capsize screening value of 1.9. These numbers suggest a boat built more for performance than extended cruising comfort, making her ideal for weekend sailing, club racing, and coastal adventures where speed and handling take priority over spacious accommodations.
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What is the Santana 37's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Santana 37 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.9. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Santana 37's comfort ratio?
The Santana 37 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 27.21. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Santana 37 safe for offshore sailing?
The Santana 37 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.9. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Santana 37?
The theoretical hull speed of the Santana 37 is 7.34 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Santana 37 weigh?
The Santana 37 has a displacement of 15,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 37.67 ft.
Who designed the Santana 37?
The Santana 37 was designed by Gary Mull, first built in 1969.