BENETEAU 37

About the BENETEAU 37

Deep Keel draft: 6.25' Ballast 3,902 lbs. Also called OCEANIS 37. Another version sold as MOORINGS 37.2.

The Beneteau 37 is a fractional sloop designed by Finot / Conq Assoc. and built by Beneteau in 2006, with an unknown total hull count. It features a displacement of 14008.0 lb and a beam of 12.83 ft, offering a balance of performance and comfort typical of mid-2000s European production cruisers.

Best for:

This vessel suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and modern amenities, as evidenced by the high prevalence of bow thruster (64 mentions) and solar panel (37 mentions) installations. Its fractional rig and moderate displacement make it manageable for couples or small families seeking a comfortable liveaboard or coastal passage maker.

Bluewater capability:

With a capsize ratio of 2.13 and a D/L ratio of 157.99, the Beneteau 37 is designed primarily for coastal and inshore cruising rather than heavy offshore passage making. Its fin keel and moderate displacement suggest it is best suited for protected waters and shorter passages rather than extended bluewater expeditions.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include the Beneteau 36 and 38 from the same era, which share similar fractional rigging and interior layouts. The Beneteau 37 also competes with the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 34.2 and Dufour 345, offering similar beam and displacement characteristics for coastal cruising.