Endeavour 37 Ketch
Description
The Endeavour 37 Ketch is a ketch-rigged variant of the Endeavour 37, designed by Dennis Robbins as an evolution of the Creekmore 34 hull, built by Endeavour Yacht Corp. in Largo, Florida, from 1977 to 1983, with approximately 100–150 ketches among the ~476 total E37s produced. Featuring a modified long keel with cut-away forefoot, keel-mounted rudder, raked stem, and raised counter transom, it prioritizes blue water cruising and liveaboard comfort over racing agility. Powered by a 50 hp Perkins 4-108 diesel (some later Yanmar conversions), it includes wheel steering and an optional bowsprit for enhanced sail plans. The ketch rig, with its divided sail area (main + mizzen), offers easier sail handling in heavy weather, making it ideal for long passages or couples cruising,
Construction Details
| Designer | Dennis Robbins |
|---|---|
| Builder | Endeavour Yacht Corp. |
| Length | 37.000 ft |
| LOA | 37.000 ft |
| LWL | 30.000 ft |
| Beam | 11.580 ft |
| Displacement | 20000 lb |
| Ballast | 8000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 43 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15 ft |
| p | 36 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | 25 ft |
| e2 | 8 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 ft | 15 ft | 36 ft | 12 ft | 25 ft | 8 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.31 ft - (11372 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.55 ft - (11445 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 222.72 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.43 ft - (11104 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.17 ft - (6148 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.18 ft - (9504 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 314.18 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.26 ft - (13186 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.49 ft - (7465 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.43 ft - (12323 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 486.68 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.26 ft - (13186 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.54 ft - (7785 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.45 ft - (11720 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9 ° |
| Area | * 486.71 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.26 ft - (13186 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.8 ft - (12131 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 803 ft² |
| Sail Type | MIZZEN |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Foot | * 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 25.74 ft - (7846 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 87.99 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 25.98 ft - (7919 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area (no Roach) | * 102.08 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.05 ft - (7635 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.46 ft - (3493 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.85 ft - (5745 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 54.33 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.15 ft - (2484 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 25.42 ° |
| Area | * 102.11 ft² |
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