The Slocum 37 was conceived as a capable bluewater cruising sailboat designed for the realities of offshore sailing rather than the constraints of racing rules. The inspiration for the design comes from the legendary Norwegian double-ended vessels developed by renowned naval architect Colin Archer, whose boats were built to endure the demanding conditions of the North Sea. These traditional working craft represented the pinnacle of practical seagoing design—strong, weatherly, and able to continue operating in the most challenging environments. While boatbuilding has evolved over time, the character of the open ocean remains unchanged, and the Slocum 37 reflects this timeless approach to offshore capability.

Designed with both strength and practicality in mind, the Slocum 37 measures 37 feet overall with a generous 11’8” beam and a 6-foot draft. The hull features heavy displacement and a refined “S”-shaped section, providing a comfortable motion at sea and excellent directional stability. The hull form incorporates an easy turn of the bilge and relatively full garboards, allowing for substantial fuel and water tankage beneath the cabin sole while also accommodating a properly aligned engine installation. The result is a vessel well suited for extended cruising with the storage capacity and structural integrity demanded by offshore sailors.

Although designed with serious passagemaking in mind, the Slocum 37 was never intended to be a purely utilitarian offshore machine. Instead, she balances bluewater capability with cruising comfort, making her equally suitable for relaxed coastal sailing or a quiet weekend cruise. The sail plan incorporates modern sheet winches, slab reefing, and a boomed staysail, allowing the vessel to be handled confidently by a short-handed crew. All primary sail controls and sheet winches are arranged for efficient operation from the cockpit.

Under sail, the Slocum 37 benefits from a fine forward entry and clean underwater profile, free of unnecessary appendages that could create drag. This efficient hull form allows the boat to move well even in lighter air while maintaining the stability and tracking expected of a traditional offshore cruiser.

It is reported that there were (9) Slocum 37(s) built at Hai-O Yacht Building Corp in Tawain with the last hull being built in 1990. The Slocum 37 is a refined version of Stan Huntingford's Rafiki 37.

“Hiraeth” is currently located in New Orleans at the Municipal Yacht Harbor, just a short drive from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). From Lake Pontchartrain, both the Mississippi Sound and the Mississippi River are easily accessible, providing convenient access to outstanding cruising grounds along the Gulf Coast.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

• One Cabin / One Head Layout, see attached drawing
• 16,000 BTUs air conditioning with digital controls (2022)
• Stainless steel opening ports, (2) bronze opening ports
• Opening Hatches
• Carpet
• Nav station is to port
• Bulkhead-mounted dinette table
• Port & starboard settees
• Cushions (2022)
• Master cabin is forward with pullman berth
• Guest cabin is aft with a quarter berth
• Headroom is 6’3”
• Marine composting head with sink & shower

GALLEY

• 12v refrgerator, top & front Loading
• Large Sink
• Hot & cold pressure water
• Cabinets
• Stove & oven were removed, no longer in the inventory

ELECTRONICS & NAVAGATION

Navigation electronics include:

• Garmin plotter/mfd (2022)
• CPT wheel pilot
• Garmin speed & depth (2022)
• Garmin wind (2022)
• Garmin repeater, at nav station, (2022)
• ICOM M402 vhf, at nav station
• Bose Audio Systems (2022)
• Compass
• Clock & Barometer

ELECTRICAL

The vessel is equipped with both 12V DC and 115V AC systems, including:

• Magnum Inverter/Charger
• Batteries (6/2022)
• 30 amp shore power service with cord, with 50amp to (2) 30 amp splitter
• (2) Solar panels mounted on the hardtop
• Interior Lights
• Nav Lights
• 12v Outlet

SAILS & RIGGING

Sailing equipment includes:

• Main Dacron
• Mainsail cover (2022)
• Genoa Dacron
• Cutter rig, double spreaders with Harken Batt Cars
• Harken genoa roller furling
• (2) Lewmar self-tailing primary winches
• (2) Barient self-tailing secondary winches
• (3) Barient mast winches
• Clutches
• Backstay
• Traveler
• Whisker Pole
• Mast height is 54’

DECK & HULL

Deck features include:

• Hardtop (2022)
• Teak: Cockpit sole, cockpit seats, rub rail, cap rail, and stern seat
• Rocna 15 anchor with rode & chain
• Electric Windlass
• Rubrail
• Lockers
• Custom stainless steel davits, seat, platform & arch
• Stainless steel outboard crane, no tackle or line

Hull details:

• White hull with blue stripe below caprail
• Two sand & white deck
• Draft: Full Keel, 6’
• Construction: Hand-laid up fiberglass, the deck has a balsa core, and the hull has an Airex Foam Core. "We feel there is no place on an ocean ship to subsidize quality and safety for inferior products and building methods." Slocum 37 brochure
• The bottom was painted (8/2022)

MECHANICAL

Mechanical systems include:

• Perkins 4-108 35 hp with 2000+ hrs
• Engine Panel with rpm, volt, pol & temp, replaced
• Fireboy fire suppression
• Webasto 16,000 BTUs reverse cycle air conditioning with digital control (2022)
• 3-blade fixed prop
• Wheel steering
• Traditional stuffing box
• 12v bilge pump with float switch
• Fuel Tank cleaned (2022)
• Water separator filter
• Oil & filter (1/2023)
• Transmission fluid (1/2023)
• Impeller (8/2022)
• Composting head

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.