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Finngulf Cruiser-racer

Finngulf 37

In production 2004–2011 Designed by Karl-Johan Stråhlmann

The Finngulf 37 (2004-2011) is an 11.25 m fractional-rigged performance cruiser by Karl-Johan Stråhlmann, CE category A, with a bulb keel and a Selden rig. An earlier Södergren-designed Finngulf 37/38 was built from 1987 to 1995.

The name covers two boats. Håkan Södergren's 37 (also listed as the 38 and built as the Inferno 37) was an 11.30 m fast cruiser of 1987-1995, 23 boats. The Finngulf 37 described here is Karl-Johan Stråhlmann's design, new for 2004 and built until the yard closed in 2011.

The factory specification gives 11.25 m length, 10 m waterline, 3.5 m beam, 2.0 m draft (1.75 m shallow keel), 6,000 kg displacement and a 2,250 kg keel (2,480 kg for the shallow version). The Selden 19/20 fractional rig carries a 40.9 m2 mainsail and a 44 m2 genoa. Construction uses chainplates tied to glass keel beams, bulkheads laminated on both sides and a glued and through-bolted deck; the interior is teak. Tanks are 135 l of fuel, 140 + 90 l of water and 75 l holding. It is certified to CE category A. Layouts with one or two aft cabins were offered.

The brochure engine is a 29 hp Volvo Penta D1-30 on a saildrive; the 2004 website listed the MD2030, and the boat Vene tested in 2010 had a Yanmar 3YM30C. Practical Sailor found it walked a fine line between racing and cruising, with a fine entry and tall rig, though it criticised the low lifelines and small anchor locker. Vene's 2010 comparison against the SwedeStar 370 found the two evenly matched.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length
11.25 m
Beam
3.5 m
Draft
2 m

Capacities

Weight
6000 kg
Fuel capacity
135 L
Water capacity
230 L
Cabins
2–3
Ballast
2250 kg

Power

Max power
29 hp

Rig

Sail area
65.6 m²

Construction

Hull material
GRP (fibreglass)

Rating

CE design category
A

Engine options

Reviews

Sources

  1. 1. Finngulf 37 brochure — Finngulf Yachts
  2. 2. FG 37 — Club Finngulf
  3. 3. FG 37/38 HS — Club Finngulf
  4. 4. https://thebuildersreport.com/sailboat/finngulf-37 — The Builders Report
  5. 5. Finngulf 37 (2006) — Blue Ocean

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Specifications compiled from manufacturer sources.