FLYING DUTCHMAN 37
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 37 ft |
| LWL | 29.07 ft |
| Beam | 11.5 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft |
| Displacement | 16,000 lb |
| Ballast | 5,800 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 47.3 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16.3 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 41.6 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.7 ft |
| FLforestay | 16.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 648.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 385.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 655.3 sq ft |
About the FLYING DUTCHMAN 37
Designed by Eva-M. Hollmann and built by Flying Dutchman between 1978 and 1979, this model is an extremely rare vessel with only 5 hulls constructed. Its scarcity and specific design lineage make it a unique entry in the late-1970s cruising market.
- Best for:
- This boat suits owners seeking a rare, heavy-displacement cruiser with a comfortable motion, ideal for those who value exclusivity and a solid, stable platform over high-performance racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 16000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.83, the boat exhibits strong offshore stability and seaworthiness suitable for bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other heavy-displacement, full-keel or fin-keel cruisers from the late 1970s such as the Cal 34 or O'Day 36, due to similar displacement and comfort-oriented design philosophies.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the FLYING DUTCHMAN 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 37ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FLYING DUTCHMAN 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 FLYING DUTCHMAN 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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