Designed by the Harden/Huntingford team and built by Canadian manufacturer Cooper Enterprises starting in 1973, this traditional cruising sailboat embodies the classic virtues of long-distance passage making. The Sea Bird 37's masthead ketch rig and long keel configuration create a seaworthy platform well-suited for offshore cruising and coastal exploration. With its substantial displacement of 18,000 pounds and generous ballast ratio, this fiberglass yacht offers the stability and carrying capacity serious cruisers demand. The long keel design provides excellent directional stability and tracking ability, making it forgiving in challenging conditions while reducing the workload on self-steering systems during extended passages. The ketch rig configuration allows for versatile sail plan options and better balance in heavy weather. The boat's moderate beam and traditional proportions contribute to comfortable motion at sea, while the hull speed of 7.64 knots provides respectable performance for a cruising design. The comfort ratio of 31.84 indicates this vessel prioritizes seaworthiness over speed, making it an excellent choice for couples or small crews planning extended cruising adventures. The capsize screening formula of 1.76 suggests good stability characteristics for offshore work, reflecting the designer's emphasis on safety and seakeeping ability.
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What is the Sea Bird 37's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Sea Bird 37 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 12.88. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Sea Bird 37's comfort ratio?
The Sea Bird 37 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 31.84. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Sea Bird 37 safe for offshore sailing?
The Sea Bird 37 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.76. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Sea Bird 37?
The theoretical hull speed of the Sea Bird 37 is 7.64 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Sea Bird 37 weigh?
The Sea Bird 37 has a displacement of 18,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 36.75 ft.
Who designed the Sea Bird 37?
The Sea Bird 37 was designed by Harden/Huntingford, first built in 1973.