Baltic 37
Baltic Yachts · designed by Robert W. Ball · 1978
fin keelBermuda rigFinland
The Baltic 37 is a 37-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by Robert W. Ball and built by Baltic Yachts, first launched in 1978.
General
| Builder | Baltic Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | Robert W. Ball |
| Years built | 1978 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Finland |
Dimensions
| LOA | 37.00 ft11.28 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 27.25 ft8.31 m |
| Beam | 12.00 ft3.66 m |
| Draft (max) | 6.67 ft2.03 m |
| Displacement | 13,600 lb6,169 kg |
| Ballast | 6,120 lb2,776 kg |
| Sail Area | 640 ft²59.5 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 17.97 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 45.0 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 300 Heavy — bluewater displacement
Comfort Ratio 25.4 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 2.01 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 7.0 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$38,000 typical range $30,500 – $45,500
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.