1990 J Boats 37c J/37c

The J/37c is a great all-around boat that is as comfortable on the racecourse as it is cruising the islands. Zephyr is an excellent, and unique example of this model, and she features some noteworthy customizations and updates that make her one of a kind. These include the addition of a custom sugar-scoop swim platform, the relocation of the main traveler out of the cockpit, the addition of a removable inner forestay with storm jib, shoal draft keel, and several updates including a recent Yanmar diesel, electronics, new bottom job, and plumbing and electrical system improvements to name a few. She is well maintained, exceptionally clean and ready to go. If you are looking for a performance cruiser that can also hold her own on the racecourse, Zephyr should be on your list.

Accommodations

Zephyr features a clean, bright, roomy interior with accommodations for 6 (2 in forward stateroom, 2 in main salon, and 2 in aft stateroom). The teak & holly cabin sole was recently stripped and refinished and the upholstery is in excellent condition. Bilge compartments are clean and freshly painted.

The Forward Stateroom has a 6'9" V-berth with insert, hinged berth boards for easy access to storage below, teak overhead shelving port & starboard, a full-length mirror, two opening ports, a large overhead hatch, 2 dorade vents, 2 12v fans, a hanging locker, 4 large drawers and 2 cabinets. There is private access to the Head just aft to port.

The Head is to port just aft of the Forward Stateroom, with dual access from the Main Salon and the Forward Stateroom. The toilet was rebuilt in 2020 hoses replaced. Mecerator pump for overboard discharge. Vanity with pressure water and hand-held shower with dedicated sump. Abundant light and ventilation via two opening ports and an overhead hatch. Several storage compartments.

The Main Salon features large port and starboard settee berths with backrest storage compartments, along with cabinet and shelf storage outboard of each. The teak centerline dropleaf table includes a center storage compartment and seats six comfortably. Abundant light and ventilation via six opening ports and an overhead hatch. A clock and barometer are mounted to the port forward bulkhead.

The Galley is located aft to port. Features include:

• 2-burner LPG stove & oven
• SeaFrost refrigeration rebuilt and converted to 12v in 2020
• Large wet/dry locker can be used for draining wet dishes or for dry storage
• Large single-bay stainless steel sink w/ hot/cold pressure water
• Twin foot pumps
• SeaGull filtered water system
• Multiple storage drawers and lockers 
• Opening port facing the cockpit for passing food to the on-watch crew.

The Nav Station is across the galley to starboard. Features include a large 24'X33" chart table, several storage drawers and lockers, and access to AC & DC switch panels and instruments.

The Aft Stateroom is aft to starboard and sleeps two comfortably in a 6'9" berth with a filler cushion. There are two opening ports and a 12v fan for ventilation. Storage is available in a forward locker and an aft shelf. Engine access is available just forward of the berth.

Electrical Equipment

• 30-amp shore power system with cord
• Xantrex 1800w inverter (2018)
• Additional battery compartment added 2020 to expand house bank
• 3 Group 27 AGM house batteries (with room for 4)
• 1 Group 27 starter battery
• Xantrex battery monitor
• Two 50w solar panels mounted on the Dodger, with a Renogy charge controller
• SeaFlo dry bilge system, 2022
• Auto/Manual bilge pump control

Electronics & Navigation

• Raymarine ST60 displays for Wind, Depth & Speed mounted over the companionway
• Raymarine ST6000 below decks autopilot
• Raymarine HybridTouch chartplotter mounted at the helm, 2018
• Standard Horizon Intrepid VHF radio
• Binnacle compass and a bulkhead compass mounted below the companionway

Hull & Deck

Hull

• 5' shoal draft wing keel and spade rudder
• bottom recently stripped and barrier coated, 2024
• Hull finished in light grey gelcoat
• Custom sugar scoop style swim platform

Deck

• Bruce anchor with chain/nylon rode (no windlass)
• Spare danforth anchor
• stainless steel bow roller/stemhead fitting
• (4) opening hatches
• (12) opening ports
• (2) dorade vents with lines guards
• Mid-ship starboard locker for housing the danforth anchor
• Teak handrails on cabin top
• Teak toerails finished in Cetol
• Swim ladder

Cockpit

• Wheel steering with canvas helm cover
• Large, clean, freshly painted lazarette to port
• Cockpit cushions
• Cockpit shower
• Dodger 2008 (with newer lenses)
• Bimini 2020
• The main sheeting was moved out of the cockpit to a custom stainless arch that doubles as a frame for the dodger. 
• Manual bilge pump
• Stern pulpit modified for easy access to the swim platform

Sails & Rigging

• Keel-stepped masthead sloop rig
• Removable inner forestay for storm jib
• Mast and boom recently painted
• Boom Vang
• Rod rigging
• Tides Marine main slide system for easy hoist and drop
• Harken Jib Furler
• All lines lead aft to the cockpit
• New mainsail stack pack system with lazy jacks, 2022
• North premium NORDAC full-batten mainsail
• Furling genoa 120%
• Furling jib 100% (2022)
• Asymmetric spinnaker
• Cruising spinnaker
• Storm Jib for removable inner forestay

Additional

• 3-blade max-prop
• ePirb
• Adequate fenders and dock lines
• Lifesling with canvas cover
• Fire extinguishers

Manufacturer's Description

From the J/37c brochure:

Four design features allow the J/37c to achieve a unique blend of performance and livability:

1. The dual entry head, accessible from the Main Cabin and the Forward Stateroom, allows a private entrance forward and a direct entrance for guests through the main bulkhead. This maximizes head access and stateroom privacy

2. The spacious ''J-shaped'' galley has large dry goods storage shelves, drawers, cabinets, a unique molded dish storage locker, a large 6.0 cu. ft. ice box, and plenty of ventilation all of which make meal preparation a breezed and clean up a snap.

3 . A private aft stateroom with plenty of standing/changing room at its forward end features two opening ports a vanity table, drawers, cabinet, and storage above the engine compartment. A reading seat is also included and provides a comfortable and quiet area to read a favorite book or make the daily log entries. the stateroom is far enough forward and enclosed to obtain proper dry storage for duffels and standing headroom under the cabin trunk.

4. A deluxe owner's stateroom located forward of the main structural bulkhead features a private entrance to the head, a huge V-berth with filler for sleeping comfort, a large vanity table with multiple drawers and cabinets, full length shelves, teak ceilings, superb ventilation from three opening ports and two skylight hatches. The structural bulkhead also isolates the owner from noisy night owls in the cockpit, or late night rafting parties.

HULL AND DECK SPECIFICATIONS

• Lloyd's approved Baltek Contourkore end grained balsa laminate construction using biaxial and unidirectional glass roving with interpIastic vinylester resin on the outer hull layer for optimum blistering resistance. • 10 year warranty against hull blistering. • ABS(American Bureau of Shipping) Maltese A-I Offshore hull certification. • Lead & antimony fixed 5700 Lb. fin keel bolted and bonded to a deep molded stub...

Disclaimer

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