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1966 William Gardner 37 Ketch

CAD59,900

1966 William Gardner 37 Ketch boat for sale

Make:

William Gardner

Model:

37 Ketch

Model Length:

37 ft

Price:

CAD $59,900

Year:

1966

Location:

North Cowichan, BC

Boat Name:

Storm Bird

Hull Material:

Wood

Number of Engines:

Fuel Type:

Diesel

Listing Broker

Will Atkins

Yacht Broker - Maple Bay, BC

Cell:250-710-9010

will@calibreyachts.com

Storm Bird

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

LOA:

37 ft

Length:

37 ft

Beam Measure:

12 ft

Draft:

5 ft (Max)

Number of Heads:

Number of Cabins:

Fuel Tanks Capacity:

100 Gallons

Fresh Water Tanks Capacity:

100 Gallons

Holding Tanks Capacity:

65 Gallons

propulsion

Engine #1

Make:

Perkins

Model:

4 cyl

Type:

45hp Inboard

Fuel Type:

Diesel

Year:

1966

Hours:

3000

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.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.