Designed by the renowned French duo Joubert & Nivelt, this 37-foot cruiser represents Jeanneau's commitment to creating accessible yet capable offshore sailboats. Built from 1984 to 1991 with 251 hulls produced, the Selection 37 established itself as a popular choice among cruising sailors seeking a balance of performance and comfort. The fractional sloop rig and fin keel configuration with spade rudder provide responsive handling and solid upwind performance, while the generous sail area of 592 square feet ensures adequate power in light conditions. With a displacement of 9,980 pounds and ballast of 2,422 pounds, she offers the stability needed for coastal and offshore passages without feeling overly heavy in variable conditions. The boat's moderate comfort ratio of 20.78 suggests a design optimized more for sailing performance than maximum interior volume, while the capsize screening formula of 1.99 indicates good offshore capability. Her hull speed of 7.26 knots and SA/Displacement ratio of 20.5 point to a well-balanced design that won't disappoint performance-minded cruisers. This Jeanneau appeals particularly to sailors planning extended coastal cruising or light offshore work, offering French build quality in a size that remains manageable for couples or small crews.
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What is the Selection 37 Jeanneau's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Selection 37 Jeanneau has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.5. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Selection 37 Jeanneau's comfort ratio?
The Selection 37 Jeanneau has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 20.78. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Selection 37 Jeanneau safe for offshore sailing?
The Selection 37 Jeanneau has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.99. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Selection 37 Jeanneau?
The theoretical hull speed of the Selection 37 Jeanneau is 7.26 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Selection 37 Jeanneau weigh?
The Selection 37 Jeanneau has a displacement of 9,980.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 37.24 ft.
Who designed the Selection 37 Jeanneau?
The Selection 37 Jeanneau was designed by Joubert & Nivelt, first built in 1984.