MRCB 37
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 37 ft |
| LWL | 32.83 ft |
| Beam | 12.08 ft |
| Draft | 7.08 ft/ 1.58 ft min |
| Displacement | 9,408 lb |
| Ballast | 2,240 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 33.3 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.9 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 35 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.7 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 419.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 198.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 336.8 sq ft |
About the MRCB 37
MRCB = Multi Role Cruising Boat. Hybrid sail/power yacht. Powered by a 165hp Volvo Duo Prop drive system (counter rotating props). The unit can be raised or lowered with an electronically controlled hydraulic pump. Capable of 20 kts under power. Owners report the sailing performance was acceptable.
The MRCB 37 is a rare, custom-built fractional sloop designed by I. Anderson & Chris Baker and constructed between 1983 and 1984, with only 4 hulls built. Its extremely limited production run and specific design pedigree make it a unique vessel with scarce comparative data.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced sailors seeking a unique, low-production custom build with a fractional sloop rig, likely appealing to those who value individuality over mainstream resale liquidity.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 9408.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.29, the MRCB 37 exhibits moderate stability characteristics suitable for coastal cruising, though its limited fleet size prevents a robust assessment of offshore durability.
- Comparables:
- Due to the minuscule build count of 4, there are no direct mass-market comparables; however, its 37-foot LOA and fractional sloop configuration place it in the same general category as other 1980s performance cruisers like the Tartan 37 or O'Day 38.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the MRCB 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.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MRCB 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 MRCB 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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