Kaia is a Tartan 37 sloop, designed by Sparkman & Stephens, a classic cruising yacht known for its solid construction, attractive proportions, and good performance, offering a balanced and pleasant sailing experience.
The Tartan 37 is considered one of today's classic cruising yachts. Introduced in 1976. initially conceived as a boat that could be sold as a racer as well as a cruiser, it was the shoal draft centerboard cruiser that took off.
By any standard of performance comparisons, the Tartan 37, for a boat of this class was anything but disappointing. She is quite stable with excellent windward and downwind sailing performance.
The boat became very popular for both club racing as well as coastal cruising, with many ending up in Florida and the Bahamas. Fast and comfortable 24 hour runs were enjoyed by many owners.
Measurements
Speed & Distance
Cruising Speed:7kn
Max Speed:8kn
Dimensions
Nominal Length:37ft
Length Overall:37.23ft
Max Bridge Clearance:52ft
Beam:12ft
Min. draft 4.17'
Max draft 7.67'
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 80 Gallons with 2 × 40 gal
Fuel Tanks:1 × 50 gal
Holding Tanks: Nature’s Head Composting Toilet
Propulsion
Engine Make:Beta Marine 35 HP
Engine Model:BV1305
Beta Marine BV1305 rated at 35HP at 3,600 RPM
Total Power:35hp
Engine Hours:1500
Engine Type:inboard
Fuel Type:diesel
Sail Area: I = 47.00 ft - This is the distance between the top of the forestay and the foredeck
per the manufacturer.
J = 16.00 ft - This is the distance from the forestay chainplate to the mast per the
manufacturer.
P= 41.50 ft - This is the distance from the boom to the top of the mast per the
manufacturer.
E= 12.00 ft - This is the length of the boom per the manufacturer.
Rigging
Anodized extruded aluminum mast and boom
Winches: Lewmar # 16 self-tailing winch on the port side and a Lewmar single speed #8
winch on the starboard side of the cabin trunk.
Two Lewmar #44 self-tailing winches on the port and starboard sides of the
cockpit
Accommodations
Kaia has 7 bunks, including a double forward V-birth, a double settee on port side and two bunks on starboard side and an aft birth that can sleep one or two people.
Mechanical Equipment
This Tartan 37' has a newer Beta Marine 35 HP diesel engine that is in great condition.
D.C. Voltage system: 12 Volt system:
Two new (2024) group 24 lead acid batteries located below the quarter berth and one group 31 lead acid located below the port settee for engine cranking and house power.
Charging system: Alternator, shore power charger, and solar.
30 Amp - 120 Volt system
Two Kidde ABC rated extinguishers
Bilge Pump: One 12v pump installed in the central bilge and one diaphragm manual pump in the
cockpit.
Galley Equipment
Two burner Origo 6000 alcohol 2 burner stove with oven, double sink with pressurized water, electric refrigerator, ample cupboards and storage
Deck and Hull Equipment
Fully equipped for sailing with well serviced Lewmar winches leading all lines aft to cockpit, roller furling jib with lines leading back to cockpit, main sail with all lines leading back to cockpit, forward V-birth hatch on deck and Mid-ship hatch in main cabin, stainless steel dorads, stainless steel windows with screens, aluminum toe rail for safety and ease of maintenance, boarding ladder, etc.
New Maxwell 1500 Windless
One 35lb CQR mounted at the anchor roller on the bow with 150’ of new chain (2024)of chain. A secondary 25 lb CQR located in the Lazarett.
Navigation Systems
> New B&G V-9 Vulcan chart plotter
> New B&G 24 mile radar integrated with chart plotter
> New B&G V-50 marine radio at navigation station
> New B&G HH150 handheld radio
> New B&G Triton 2 Depth sounder and speed indicator mounted at bulkhead
New Dinghy and Motor (2024): West Marine RIB Model MX-260/0 RIB and 3.5 HP Mercury Motor
