Elite 37 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

37.08' · 11.3 m

Disp.

12,787 lbs · 5,800 kg

First year

1981

The Elite 37, produced by the Kirié shipyard during the mid1980s, represents a pivotal era in French yacht design where the boundaries between competitive racing and offshore cruising began to blur. Designed by the acclaimed naval architect Philippe Briand, the Elite 37 was the flagship of the "Elite" range—a precursor and parallel to the legendary Feeling series. This model was specifically engineered to capitalize on the growing demand for "fast cruisers," offering a hull form capable of high speeds under sail without sacrificing the volume required for extended liveaboard comfort. The Elite 37 is historically significant as the direct progenitor of the Feeling 1100, sharing the same hull lines and structural philosophy that would eventually earn Kirié international accolades.