Question 1

What are the specs of the YAMAHA 37?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 37 has the following specifications: 37.08ft LOA, 11.83ft beam, 6.58ft draft, 14,330lb displacement, 5,621.7lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the YAMAHA 37 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. (JAP), designed by Yamaha Design team, first built in 1983.

Question 3

Is the YAMAHA 37 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 37 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 26.2, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.95, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the YAMAHA 37?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 37 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 17.83, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 260.14, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a YAMAHA 37?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a YAMAHA 37 is estimated at $2.3K – $6.1K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a YAMAHA 37 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the YAMAHA 37 (37.08ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.3K – $6.1K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 37.08ft boat: Florida: $6,700-$17,800/year. California: $6,200-$15,600/year. Massachusetts: $4,700-$10,400/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,700-$13,000/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,400-$8,000/year. Texas: $2,700-$8,000/year. Washington: $5,300-$11,600/year. Michigan: $2,600-$5,700/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,000-$8,000/year. South Carolina: $5,800-$11,100/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $5K to $30K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a YAMAHA 37?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the YAMAHA 37 (37.08ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,700-$17,800/year. California: $6,200-$15,600/year. Massachusetts: $4,700-$10,400/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,700-$13,000/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,400-$8,000/year. Texas: $2,700-$8,000/year. Washington: $5,300-$11,600/year. Michigan: $2,600-$5,700/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,000-$8,000/year. South Carolina: $5,800-$11,100/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the YAMAHA 37?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the YAMAHA 37 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in engine, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the YAMAHA 37.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a YAMAHA 37?

Accepted Answer

When buying a YAMAHA 37, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across engine. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the YAMAHA 37 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the YAMAHA 37?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 37 has the following rig dimensions: I=49.8ft (foretriangle height), J=15ft (foretriangle base), P=44ft (mainsail luff), E=12.8ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 677.6 sq ft. Jib area: 373.5 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the YAMAHA 37 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 37 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 37.08ft LOA, comfort ratio 26.2, capsize ratio 1.95, SA/disp 17.83. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	37.08 ft
LWL	29.08 ft
Beam	11.83 ft
Draft	6.58 ft
Displacement	14,330 lb
Ballast	5,621.7 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.2 kn

Iforetriangle height	49.8 ft
Jforetriangle base	15 ft
Pmainsail luff	44 ft
Emainsail foot	12.8 ft
FLforestay	15 ft
Mainsail	677.6 sq ft
Jib (100%)	373.5 sq ft
Spinnaker	635 sq ft

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