MASON 37
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.58 ft |
| LWL | 28.12 ft |
| Beam | 12.08 ft |
| Draft | 5.33 ft |
| Displacement | 21,950 lb |
| Ballast | 6,174.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.1 kn |
About the MASON 37
Design #S-91. Winner of the 1975 Cruising World design competition. Designed for wood. It is unknown if any were actually built in wood. Design includes a masthead or gaff-head ketch rig. Pacific Asian Enterprises built a number of Mason designed models. Source for specs: Cruising World, November/December 1975 issue.
The Mason 37 is a heavy-displacement cutter designed by Al Mason and built in 1978, with the builder listed as Unknown, possibly Pacific Asian Enterprises. As the sole model in this specific production run, it represents a unique entry in the Mason lineup, characterized by its substantial displacement of 21950.0 lb and full/long keel design.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for conservative coastal cruisers or those seeking a stable, comfortable passage-making boat, given its high comfort ratio of 40.07 and heavy displacement. Its cutter rig and full keel make it ideal for sailors prioritizing stability and ease of handling over high-speed performance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.73 and a displacement/length ratio of 440.7, the Mason 37 exhibits strong offshore suitability, offering excellent stability and resistance to capsizing in heavy weather. Its full keel design further enhances its tracking ability and safety for bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other heavy-displacement full-keel cutters from the late 1970s, such as the Cal 34 or O'Day 35, which share similar design philosophies focused on safety and comfort. These boats are comparable due to their similar displacement ranges and traditional hull forms that prioritize seakeeping over speed.
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 MASON 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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