CLASSIC 37 (GRAMPIAN)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 37.33 ft |
| LWL | 26.27 ft |
| Beam | 10.16 ft |
| Draft | 5.83 ft |
| Displacement | 16,400 lb |
| Ballast | 7,399.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
About the CLASSIC 37 (GRAMPIAN)
S&S design #1718. A yawl rig was also offered. SA: 670 sq.ft. See GRAMPIAN CLASSIC 37. Also sold as the WALTON 37.
The Classic 37 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Grampian Marine Ltd. in Canada. With only 30 hulls built in 1964, this vessel represents a specific era of Canadian boatbuilding characterized by robust construction and traditional lines.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for protected waters, given its high comfort ratio and significant displacement.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 16400.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.6, the Classic 37 possesses the inherent stability and mass required for offshore passage making, though its age demands rigorous structural verification.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other Sparkman & Stephens designs from the 1960s such as the Cal 3-36 or Pearson 36, which share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and traditional cruising layouts.
Direct variants of the CLASSIC 37 (GRAMPIAN)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 37.33ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
15 reported issues across 9 systems for the CLASSIC 37 (GRAMPIAN), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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