Shannon 37 Cutter
Description
The Shannon 37 is a renowned bluewater cutter-rigged sailboat designed by Walter Schultz, first built in 1977 by Shannon Boat Company in Bristol, Rhode Island. Approximately 100 hulls were produced through the mid-1990s, featuring premium hand-laid solid fiberglass construction (no core), modified full keel with skeg-hung rudder, heavy displacement, and extensive teak joinery—celebrated for multiple circumnavigations and exceptional build quality. Key features: protected center cockpit, large engine room, cutter rig for short-handed ocean passages, and luxurious interior for 4-6 with V-berth, saloon, and nav station.
Construction Details
| Designer | Walter Schultz |
|---|---|
| Builder | Shannon Boat Company in Bristol, Rhode Island |
| Length | 37.083 ft |
| LOA | 37.083 ft |
| LWL | 30.500 ft |
| Beam | 12.167 ft |
| Displacement | 21500 lb |
| Ballast | 9200 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.583 ft |
| Year Built | 1977 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 45.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17.25 ft |
| p | 40 ft |
| e | 16 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.75 ft | 17.25 ft | 40 ft | 16 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Shannon 37 Cutter - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.36 ft - (12911 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.96 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.55 ft - (12969 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 319.63 ft² |
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Shannon 37 Cutter - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 39.12 ft - (11924 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.56 ft - (7181 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.03 ft - (10068 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.84 ft - (6047 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 388.02 ft² |
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Shannon 37 Cutter - GENOA
| Luff | * 46.45 ft - (14158 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 28.47 ft - (8678 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.18 ft - (13161 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.88 ft - (7888 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 600.9 ft² |
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Shannon 37 Cutter - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 46.45 ft - (14158 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 31.05 ft - (9464 mm) |
| Foot | * 31.05 ft - (9464 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1225.93 ft² |
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