The O'day 37 is a 37.0ft masthead sloop designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates and built in fiberglass by O'Day Corp. between 1977 and 1985.
219 units have been built.
The O'day 37 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | O'day 37 | ||
| Length | 37 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.42 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.86 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 224.01 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.39 | ||
| Capsize | 1.88 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.33 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 14000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.38 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 594 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 47 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 329.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 264.63 sq.ft | ||
| I | 42.50 ft | ||
| J | 15.50 ft | ||
| P | 36.50 ft | ||
| E | 14.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 32 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 40 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 140 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | O'Day Corp. | ||
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt Associates | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 219 |