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1966 William Gardner 37 Ketch boat for sale
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1966 William Gardner 37 Cutter – Classic Bluewater Cruiser
This 1966 William Gardner 37 is a true offshore cruising yacht, fully built in teak, in the tradition of heavy-displacement passagemakers. Designed by renowned naval architect William Gardner, this vessel combines timeless lines, exceptional seaworthiness, and classic craftsmanship.
With her long keel, cutter rig, and robust wooden construction, she is ideally suited for serious cruising, liveaboard life, or wood boating enthusiasts seeking a capable bluewater platform.
Key Specifications:
- LOA: 37 ft 4 in
- LWL: 32 ft 3 in
- Beam: 11 ft 9 in
- Draft: 6 ft
- Displacement: Approx. 32,000 lbs
- Ballast: Approx. 10,500 lbs
- Hull Material: Teak Wood
- Keel Type: Full keel
- Steering: Tiller / Wheel (varies by vessel)
Specifications
propulsion
Engine #1
Tankage
- Fuel: Deisel
- Fresh Water: 200 gallons
- Holding: 50-75 Gallons
Engine
- Make/Model: Perkins
- Type: Inboard Diesel
- Horsepower: 45
- Hours: Aprox 3000
- Drive Type: Direct
Rigging & Sails
- Cutter rig with staysail and headsail configuration
- Mainsail in good condition with an extra on board
- Genoa in very good condition with an extra on board
- Staysail in good condition
- Traditional rigging suited for offshore versatility
Electronics
- GPS / Chartplotter
- VHF Radio
- Autopilot
- Depth Sounder
- Pioneer sound system
Deck & Hull Equipment
- Long keel with keel-hung rudder
- Windlass
- Anchors & rode
- Classic sheerline and secure side decks
Interior Accommodations
- Warm, traditional teak wood interior
- Fridge, propane stove, freezer
- Forward V-berth
- Main salon with settees and dining table
- Functional galley with storage
- Enclosed head
Upgrades and New Additions
- Portable Generator
- New House batterys, fuses, bilge pumps
- New AC adapter and solar converter
- Refurbished teak flooring, restored teak decking
- New bottom paint and zincs (2026)
- New leather upholstery
Additional Features
- Heavy-displacement hull for comfortable offshore motion
- Excellent load-carrying capacity for long passages
- Proven William Gardner design pedigree
- Ideal for cruising, liveaboard, or refit project
- Comes with crab traps, fishing rods, reels, deck chairs, BBQ
- Come with safety equipment, fire extinguishers, life jackets etc.
- Includes all mops, brooms, power washer, spare parts, spare filters and tools
The William Gardner 37 is widely respected as a capable, ocean-going cruising vessel, designed for sailors who value strength, safety, and traditional aesthetics over modern production shortcuts.
This 1966 example offers a rare opportunity to own a true classic cutter with the bones for serious voyaging.
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