Seafarer 37 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Seafarer 37 means considering the last design Seafarer Yachts put into production before the company closed in 1985. These McCurdy & Rhodes–drawn masthead sloops were built starting in 1980 and remain a domestic fiberglass cruiser for buyers wanting a stable, beamy boat without chasing modern race-derived layouts.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common configuration seen among brokerage boats, though two-cabin versions are also available. Ex-charter examples turn up commonly, a point worth weighing for any buyer who cares about cumulative wear from fractional-use fleets. The 36-foot-8-inch hull carries a slightly reverse transom and an 11-foot-9-inch beam, giving the interior the roomy feel typical of a cruising boat this size, while the 200-gallon water capacity reflects the original cruising intent.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, a symmetrical spinnaker and an asymmetric spinnaker are commonly fitted, meaning downwind capability is frequently already in place. A cockpit shower is another commonly fitted item, speaking to the boat's role as a warm-weather cruiser. Buyers should confirm which sail inventory and deck-comfort items are present on any specific listing rather than assuming a uniform standard across the class.
What to Inspect
The Seafarer 37 was built predominantly of fiberglass with wood trim, and the wood interior and deck accents deserve close attention for teak degradation or soft spots where moisture has intruded. The skeg-mounted rudder and its attachment should be checked for play or previous repair, since the skeg-hung configuration is load-bearing in a seaway. The inboard engine installed for docking and maneuvering should be surveyed for hours and service history, as the builder's closure in 1985 limits straightforward dealer support. The fixed fin keel or optional shoal-draft keel warrants inspection for grounding damage consistent with the boat's prior use.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Seafarer 37 is typically found in the United States. For a shopper, the practical checklist is straightforward: confirm whether the boat is an owner or ex-charter example, verify the cabin layout matches your plans, check the spinnaker and cockpit-shower equipment, survey the wood trim and skeg rudder, and review the inboard engine records. As the final Seafarer design, she offers a self-contained slice of American cruiser history without the complexity of later production yachts.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Seafarer 37. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | 1 | $37,750 | — |
Where they're listed
Seafarer 37 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $37,750 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
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