Carter 37 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

37' · 11.28 m

Displ.

15,300 lbs · 6,940 kg

First year

1973

The Carter 37 stands as a hallmark of the IOR (International Offshore Rule) era, representing the design transition where highperformance racing geometries were adapted for more robust offshore cruising. Designed by the innovative American naval architect Dick Carter and primarily constructed by Olympic Marine in Greece, the 37 followed the success of Carter's "Ydra," the prototype that dominated the One Ton Cup. While many vessels of this period were built solely for speed, the Carter 37 was engineered with a level of structural density and internal volume that has allowed it to endure as a soughtafter bluewater cruiser long after its competitive racing days concluded. It remains a notable example of the "flush deck" aesthetic that Carter popularized, offering a sleek profile that belies its substantial interior volume.