Roberts 370

Description

The Bruce Roberts 370, part of the renowned Spray series designed in the 1970s by Australian naval architect Bruce Roberts for ambitious owner-builders, is a robust bluewater cruising sloop or cutter renowned for its multi-chine steel, aluminum, or fiberglass hulls and expedition-ready versatility, with dozens constructed worldwide for global voyages emphasizing durability and self-sufficiency. Measuring 37 feet 4 inches LOA (up to 39 feet for the S370A variant) with a 31-foot-8-inch LWL, 12-foot-4-inch beam, draft options of 4 feet 9 inches (shoal) or 6 feet 6 inches (deep fin keel), and a displacement of approximately 18,760 pounds including 7,000-8,000 pounds of ballast, this masthead-rigged vessel features a sail area of around 650-700 square feet across mainsail (P=40 ft, E=14 ft), genoa, and staysail for efficient performance in 15-35 knot winds, achieving 7-8.5 knot hull speeds with a stable, sea-kindly motion and options for pilothouse or center-cockpit layouts. Powered by a 30- to 50-horsepower diesel auxiliary like the Yanmar 4JH, its classic lines include a clipper bow, canoe stern, and moderate sheer on a heavy-duty welded or hand-laid hull with foam core decks, providing 6-foot-6-inch headroom in a voluminous interior for 6-8 berths across V-berth forward, U-shaped saloon, double aft cabin, L-galley, dual heads with showers, and generous tankage of 100-150 gallons fuel and 150-200 gallons water for extended autonomy. Proven in Pacific crossings and Antarctic expeditions—as in aluminum 370E builds like Soteria and steel S370B circumnavigators—the Roberts 370 delivers timeless seaworthiness and liveaboard comfort, making it a perennial choice for couples or small crews seeking adventure without compromise.