Cavalier 37 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

36.91' · 11.25 m

Disp.

15,205 lbs · 6,897 kg

First year

1985

Designed by the esteemed naval architect Laurie Davidson, the Cavalier 37 represents a pivotal era in Australasian boatbuilding, merging the performanceoriented DNA of IORera racing with the robust requirements of bluewater cruising. Launched in the late 1970s and produced through the 1980s, the 37 was positioned as a sophisticated stepup for owners graduating from the legendary Cavalier 32. While the 32 was a Bob Salthouse design, the 37 utilized Davidson’s expertise in hull efficiency, resulting in a yacht that was significantly faster and more weatherly. Built primarily by Cavalier Yachts in New Zealand and later under license in Australia, the vessel features a handlaid fiberglass hull and a deck typically cored with balsa or foam for weight optimization. It remains a staple of the transTasman cruising fleet, often cited as one of the most balanced midsized yachts of its generation.