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1977 Rafiki 37

Listing ID3050521
Sale Price$42,222 USD [ Convert To CAD ]
Seller POP Yachts
StatusAvailable
ConditionUsed
Category Cutter Sailboats
Year1977
Make Rafiki
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Model37
Located Essexville, Michigan, US
Stock Number245704
Length37ft / 11.28 m
Beam12ft / 3.66 m
Engine MakeYanmar
Engine Model4jh3e
Engine TypeInboard
Engine HP56
FuelDiesel
HullFiberglass
Weight26500
Accommodates6

- Stock #245704 -

Beautiful sailing vessel in very good condition, much loved and well maintained!

This gently used 1977 Rafiki 37 designed by Stan Huntingford is a solidly built bluewater boat that will take you around the world and back, currently located in Bay City Michigan.

THE HULL IS A ONE-PIECE FULL AIREX CORED WITH ALTERNATE LAYERS OF 24 OZ. WOVEN ROVING AND 1.5 OZ. MAT 12 LAYERS TOTAL, FORWARD SCROLLWORK, COVE STRIPE, BOOT TOP, SIMULATED PLANKING.


THE DECKS ARE TEAK DECK OVERLAY, 5/8", BEDDED IN THIOKOL, FASTENED WITH PAN HEAD SELF-TAPPING S.S. SCREWS. THE DECKS, CABIN TRUNK, AND COCKPIT ARE INTEGRALLY MOULDED (ONE PIECE) USING VERTICAL GRAIN CORING (3/4"). THE HULL-DECK MOULDINGS OVERLAP FOR THE FULL HEIGHT OF THE BULWARKS AND ARE PERMANENTLY BONDED TOGETHER.

BALLAST IS 11,500 LBS., CAST IRON, ENCAPSULATED, AND FIBERGLASS LAMINATED TO THE HULL WITH TOP SEALED.

SPARS AND RIGGING ARE 6061 T 6 TYPE ALUMINUM ALLOY MAST WITH DOUBLE SPREADERS; MAIN BOOM AND STAYSAIL BOOM. ALL SPARS ARE PAINTED WITH WHITE LINEAR POLYURETHANE. MAST HAS A SEPARATE STORM TRYSAIL TRACK. DOUBLE BALE AT MASTHEAD. FOUR 8" CLEATS AND THREE 6" CLEATS. THE MAIN BOOM HAS AN INTERNAL OUTHAUL, JIFFY REEFING WINCH, SHEET STOPPER, 2 REEFING CLEATS. STAYSAIL BOOM IS MOUNTED ON A STAINLESS STEEL PEDESTAL AND HAS AN ADJUSTABLE CLEW OUTHAUL. U.S. STAINLESS STEEL 1 X 19 SHROUDS AND STAYS, NAVTEC STAINLESS STEEL NON GALLING TURNBUCKLES. ALL STANDING RIGGING IS TOGGLED.

RUNNING RIGGING: JIB HALYARD, MAIN HALYARD, STAYSAIL HALYARD, 2 BOOM TOPPING
LIFTS, BOOM VANG, RUNNING BACKSTAYS, MAIN, STAYSAIL, AND HEADSAIL
SHEETS, 2 SETS JIFFY REEFING.

SAILING WINCHES: MAIN HALYARD WINCH, JIB HALYARD WINCH, STAYSAIL HALYARD WINCH,
STAYSAIL SHEET WINCH, MAIN SHEET WINCH, BOOM-MOUNTED #10
REEFING WINCH. 2-2 SPEED #25 PRIMARY WINCHES, WINCH HANDLES.

VENTILATION: 15 OPENING PORTS IN CABIN AND HULL. ALL FORWARD PORTS HAVE DEADLIGHTS. ALL PORTS ARE DOUBLE-DOGGED AND SCREENED. TWO TRANSLUCENT, TEAK FRAMED HATCHES IN CABIN ROOF, SCREENED. SLIDING TEAK MAIN COMPANIONWAY HATCH, MUSHROOM VENTILATORS (2) IN STERN.

RUDDER IS MOULDED, CORED, FIBERGLASS BLADE. 3" MAXIMUM SECTION. 1 TEAK CHEEKS, S.S.. BOLTED WITH CAP NUTS, 3 CAST BRONZE GUDGEONS, AND S.S. PINTLES. STAINLESS STEEL TILLER HEAD WITH SOLID TEAK TILLER ARM. PINRAIL FOR TILLER PLACEMENT.

There is too much to list so if creating fantastic future memories sounds good to you, then don't miss out on this Rare Rafiki!

We are looking for people all over the country who share our love for boats. If you have a passion for our product and like the idea of working from home, please visit SellBoatsAndRVs [dot] com to learn more.

Please submit any and ALL offers - your offer may be accepted! Submit your offer today!

Reason for selling is aging out.

At Pop Yachts, we will always provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market. We encourage all buyers to schedule a survey for an independent analysis. Any offer to purchase is ALWAYS subject to satisfactory survey results.

You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (213) 984-2628 to discuss this boat.

Selling your boat has never been easier. At Pop Yachts, we literally sell thousands of units every year all over the country. Call (855) 218-2805 and we'll get started selling your boat today.

Take a look at ALL ***101 PICTURES*** of this vessel, AND A VIDEO, on our main website at POPYACHTS DOT COM. We appreciate that you took your time to look at our advertisement and we look forward to speaking with you!

ConditionThe condition of this 1977 Rafiki 37 is commensurate with the age. The seller has stated she is in water-worthy condition with all systems operational. The seller will leave her on the hard for hull inspections and ready to put her in the water for any potential buyer!

Navigational Equipment - Autopilot
- Compass
- GPS / Plotter (Garmin 440)
- VHF
- VHF Antenna
- VHF Speaker

Mechanical - Holding Tanks (1)
- Macerator
- Rudder
- Water Tanks
- Bilge Pump
- Throttle/shift: Mech

Electrical Systems - 110v AC Outlets
- AC Electric Panel
- Battery Switch
- Battery Tender
- Circuit Breaker Panel
- Docking Lights
- Fuel Gauge
- Fuse Panel
- Hour Meter
- Inverter
- Shore Power Cord
- Tachometer
- Water Heater (6gal)
- Water Temp Gauge
- Oil Pressure Gauge

Accommodations - Cabin Lighting
- Cabinets
- Dinette
- Freezer
- Ice Box
- Port Holes (15)
- Porta-potty
- Pressurized Water System
- Shower
- Sink - Galley
- Stateroom - Forward
- Stove
- Stove / Oven
- Window Treatments

Construction - Bottom Paint Antifouling

Deck Gear - Anchor
- Anchor Locker
- Anchor Rode
- Bench Seat
- Beverage Holders
- Bimini
- Bow Pulpit
- Bow Rail
- City Water Hookup
- Cleats - Fixed
- Cockpit Seating
- Rub Rails
- Sea Cocks
- Windlass
- Windlass Locker

Safety Equipment - Emergency Tiller
- Engine Kill Switch
- Owner's Manual

Sails - Genoa
- Main Sail (1)
- Reefing Mainsail (2)
- Staysail

Rigging - Backstay
- Boom Vang
- Chain Plates
- Winches - Manual
- Boom
- Lifelines
- Mast
- Running Rigging