Express 37
Description
The Express 37 is a high-performance racer-cruiser sloop designed by Carl Schumacher in 1984 and built by Alsberg Brothers Boatworks (Santa Cruz, CA) from 1984 to 1988. This 37 ft fractional sloop was engineered for speed and agility, debuting with a podium sweep (1st, 2nd, 3rd in class) at the 1985 Transpacific Yacht Race. With its lightweight displacement, powerful sail plan, and stiff ballast ratio, the Express 37 excels in PHRF racing and coastal/offshore passages, offering exhilarating planning performance while providing surprising interior comfort. Approximately 65 hulls were produced, making it a rare and collectible classic. A Mk II version (after hull #58) added a more cruising-oriented interior (10 built). It's a West Coast legend, thriving in California and Pacific Northwest fleets, often called "the boat that sails like a dinghy."
Construction Details
| Designer | Carl Schumacher |
|---|---|
| Builder | Alsberg Brothers Yachts |
| Length | 37.000 ft |
| LOA | 37.080 ft |
| LWL | 30.830 ft |
| Beam | 11.500 ft |
| Displacement | 9800 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.250 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 48.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.33 ft |
| p | 42 ft |
| e | 13.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.75 ft | 14.33 ft | 42 ft | 13.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.75 ft - (4191 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.47 ft - (13250 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 43.74 ft - (13332 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 297.76 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.65 ft - (12390 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.73 ft - (5709 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.77 ft - (10903 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.48 ft - (5023 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 334.94 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 48.27 ft - (14713 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.93 ft - (6989 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.65 ft - (13914 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.49 ft - (6550 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 518.68 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 48.27 ft - (14713 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 25.79 ft - (7861 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.79 ft - (7861 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1058 ft² |
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