BOSTROM 37
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.25 ft |
| LWL | 30.02 ft |
| Beam | 12.83 ft |
| Draft | 6.4 ft |
| Displacement | 17,637 lb |
| Ballast | 7,716.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 53.02 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.09 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 47.24 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.48 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.1 ft |
| Mainsail | 692.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 400 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 680.1 sq ft |
About the BOSTROM 37
The Bostrom 37 is a classic Swedish cruiser designed by Bruno Boström and built by Porali Marin AB in Sweden. With a production run of 300 hulls completed in 1974, this vessel represents a specific snapshot of mid-70s Scandinavian boatbuilding.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and relaxed day sailing, appealing to owners who value the classic Scandinavian aesthetic and moderate performance. Its dimensions and ratios suggest it is ideal for couples or small families seeking a manageable, comfortable dayboat or short-range cruiser.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 17637.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.98, the Bostrom 37 offers reasonable stability for coastal passages, though its single-year production and specific design focus suggest it is primarily a coastal cruiser rather than a dedicated bluewater passagemaker.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other mid-1970s European fin-keel sloops of similar length, such as the Hallberg-Rassy 37 or the Nauticat 37, which share similar displacement and beam characteristics. These boats are comparable due to their shared era, construction methods, and role as comfortable coastal cruisers.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BOSTROM 37 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 36.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BOSTROM 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.
Own a BOSTROM 37? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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