1998 Pacific Seacraft 37

ENCORE1998 Pacific Seacraft 37A Legendary Bluewater Cruiser Designed by W.I.B. CrealockENCORE represents a rare opportunity to own one of the most respected offshore cruising sailboats ever built. Designed by legendary naval architect W.I.B. Crealock and inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame, the Pacific Seacraft 37 has earned an international reputation for safety, seaworthiness, comfort, and enduring value.Few production cruising yachts have inspired the loyalty enjoyed by the Pacific Seacraft 37. Reviewers consistently praise her as a boat "created expressly to go to sea and bring the crew back safely," with a remarkably seakindly motion and exceptional offshore capability.As Sailing Magazine observed:"Traditional and good-looking, this cruiser's uncompromising seakindliness is made for bluewater cruising."And Wave Train summarized the design simply:"An extraordinarily strong, well-built ocean boat... an ideal bluewater cruiser for a couple."The Crealock 37 strikes a remarkable balance between offshore capability and cruising comfort. Her moderate displacement, skeg-hung rudder, powerful sail plan, and renowned hull form deliver a comfortable motion at sea while maintaining impressive passagemaking ability. Owners routinely report 150-mile-plus days offshore, while the boat's forgiving manners reduce crew fatigue during extended passages.ENCORE has been thoughtfully equipped for serious cruising, featuring air conditioning, refrigeration, inverter power, modern electronics, a Max-Prop, upgraded AGM battery bank, quality ground tackle, and numerous custom features that enhance both safety and comfort underway.Whether your dream is the Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Great Loop, or crossing oceans beyond the horizon, ENCORE is the type of yacht that inspires confidence every time the dock lines are cast off.HighlightsLegendary W.I.B. Crealock bluewater designAmerican Sailboat Hall of Fame inducteeProven offshore passagemakerYanmar 50 HP dieselMax-Prop feathering propellerCruisair reverse-cycle heat and air conditioningGarmin chartplotter and Furuno radarAGM battery bank with inverter/chargerCustom dodger and biminiExtended bow platform with dual anchor rollersInflatable tender with outboardNumerous custom cruising upgradesVessel SpecificationsBuilderPacific SeacraftModelPacific Seacraft 37Year1998DesignerW.I.B. CrealockLength Overall37'Hull MaterialFiberglassKeelFin Keel with Skeg-Hung RudderEngineYanmar 4JH2E DieselHorsepower50 HPEngine HoursApprox. 2,150Accommodations & InteriorThe Pacific Seacraft 37 is renowned for providing offshore practicality without sacrificing comfort. Thoughtful handholds, excellent ventilation, secure sea berths, and abundant storage make her equally suited for passagemaking or extended cruising.Interior FeaturesCustom V-berth with marine mattressUltrasuede upholsteryCruisair 16,000 BTU reverse-cycle heat and air conditioningAlder-Barbour refrigeration systemForce 10 two-burner LPG stoveDeep double stainless sinksScanvik faucetsPressurized hot and cold waterHot water heaterExcellent ventilation throughoutAbundant storage for cruising gearEngine & MechanicalPropulsionYanmar 4JH2E 50 HP diesel engineApprox. 2,150 engine hoursMax-Prop three-blade feathering propellerPSS dripless shaft sealTankageFuel35-gallon fuel tankFresh Water75-gallon water capacityElectrical SystemsDC / AC SystemsAGM battery bankInverter/chargerBattery monitoring systemShore power systemLightingMasthead tri-color navigation lightMasthead strobe lightNavigation & ElectronicsHelm ElectronicsGarmin chartplotterFuruno radarAutohelm 5000+ autopilotRaymarine depth instrumentRaymarine wind speed instrumentRaymarine wind direction instrumentSails & RiggingSail InventoryOmar fully-battened mainsailOmar 115% genoaOmar sail packRigging & Sail HandlingHarken roller furling systemsDual roller furlers for headsails and stormsailHarken #46 BST primary winchesHarken #16 halyard/reefing winchesHarken #22 mainsheet winchSolid boom vangForespar LC13-24 aluminum whisker pole (2023)Deck & Hull EquipmentGround Tackle35 lb Delta anchor with chain rodeStern anchor with rodeExtended bow platformDual anchor rollersCanvas & Weather ProtectionCustom dodgerCustom biminiCustom winter coverDeck HardwareStainless steel bow pulpitStainless steel stern pulpitCustom radar mountPadeyes for jacklinesRaw-water deck washdownSwim ladderCustom hinged companionway doorsVentilationTwo Dorade vents with cowlsTen bronze opening portsTender & AccessoriesInflatable tenderOutboard engineWhy the Pacific Seacraft 37?For sailors seeking a genuine offshore cruising yacht, the Pacific Seacraft 37 remains one of the benchmarks against which bluewater cruisers are measured. Reviewers have praised her "seakindly motion," "good turn of speed," and exceptional offshore comfort. (Practical Sailor)The Pacific Seacraft 37 is not merely a sailboat—it is a passagemaker with a decades-long reputation for taking sailors safely and comfortably wherever their ambitions lead. ENCORE is a superb example of this enduring classic.Why make the water wait? ENCORE is ready for her next adventure.This version is formatted in a YachtWorld style and should perform well online because it emphasizes the three factors Pacific Seacraft buyers care about most: Crealock pedigree, offshore capability, and cruising readiness.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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