Seidelmann 37 Buyer's Guide
The Seidelmann 37 is an American racer-cruiser designed by Bob Seidelmann and built by Seidelmann Yachts from 1980, now out of production. On the used market it presents as a solid-fiberglass monohull with a tall masthead rig and a teak-lined interior, offered in several keel and rig combinations that a shopper should identify before committing.
Layouts on the Used Market
Used Seidelmann 37s typically show the standard six-berth arrangement: a bow V-berth, two main-cabin settees, an aft quarter berth, and an optional pilot berth above the settees. The galley sits aft to starboard with an alcohol stove and oven, opposite a port-side nav station that can be leveled for counter use, and the head is just aft of the V-berth on the port side. Ventilation is through dorade vents, hatches, and opening ports, with an anchor well forward. Because the boat was produced with different keel and rig combinations, the belowdeck footprint stays constant while the sailing profile varies by hull.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Solar is commonly fitted on used examples, usually as a deck or arch-mounted charging addition that supports the original 18-gallon diesel and modest house loads. Beyond that, the inventory tends to be period-correct rather than heavily modified, so a buyer should verify the mast-mounted halyard winches and inboard genoa tracks are intact and that the internal halyard routing has not been compromised by later rig changes.
What to Inspect
The Seidelmann 37 has solid fiberglass hull and deck built predominantly of fiberglass with teak trim, so check the hull for softening or prior repair inconsistent with age and confirm the teak joints are sound. Verify the internally mounted spade rudder and wheel steer freely with no play, and confirm which keel and rig configuration is fitted against the deep-keel, tall-rig baseline that earned the 120 PHRF average. Inspect the internal halyard, topping lift, and reefing line paths for chafe or water ingress at deck exits.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in the United States. A short viewing checklist:
- Confirm keel and rig combination against deep-keel tall-rig spec
- Test spade rudder and wheel for free movement
- Inspect teak woodwork for joint rot
- Verify internal halyard routes are dry
- Check solar charging if fitted
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Seidelmann 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 | 1 | $11,500 | — |
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