BANNER 37
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.58 ft |
| LWL | 28.75 ft |
| Beam | 12 ft |
| Draft | 5.82 ft |
| Displacement | 13,500 lb |
| Ballast | 5,499.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 47.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 42 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13 ft |
| FLforestay | 16 ft |
| Mainsail | 674.8 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 380 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 646 sq ft |
About the BANNER 37
The Banner 37 is a classic cruising sloop designed by Stan Huntingford and built by Cooper Yachts, with production records indicating a single build year of 1982. As a mid-1980s design, it represents a specific era of American boatbuilding, though the exact total hull count remains unverified in available data.
- Best for:
- This vessel is well-suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable ride over high-performance racing capabilities. Its moderate displacement and fin keel configuration make it manageable for couples or small families seeking a reliable, traditional sailing experience.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 13500.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.02, the Banner 37 offers reasonable stability for coastal passages, though its relatively low D/L ratio of 253.61 suggests it may be less suited for heavy-weather bluewater voyaging compared to heavier displacement designs.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels from this era include the Cal 34 and O'Day 35, which share similar beam widths and displacement ranges. These boats are comparable because they all feature fin keels and masthead sloop rigs designed for comfortable, easy-to-handle cruising rather than competitive racing.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 36.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BANNER 37yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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