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1981 Endeavour 37

Portland, Connecticut

Make Endeavour

Category Sloop

Posted 3 Weeks Ago

Aside from the issues mentioned below, the owner confirms the boat is in overall good condition, though there is some wear and tear and the boat could use a cleaning. Yet to be completed is the replacement of the V-berth thruhull and seacock (handle didn't turn easily enough). The major issue the seller reports is that a rebuild of the rudder is needed, which accounts for the reduction in price. Upon completion of the above, the only thing from a safety standpoint he suggests to a new owner is to replace the lifelines with dyneema. Then go sailing. Stock #328971 Solid, heavy build, coastal and bluewater cruiser! Located in Portland, CT, this 1981 Endeavour is a Plan B with the V-berth forward. She is a seaworthy vessel capable of transatlantic crossings and cruising the coasts. The Schmoo II is a built like a tank and makes a comfortable liveaboard with her shoal draft. The captain and crew will sail in comfort in the large and roomy cockpit with a removable table. Downwind handling is aided by a boom brake. The interior cabin features a V-berth forward (Plan B) with filler, ventilators, and a hanging locker. The salon sleeps 3 with port and starboard settees, with the starboard settee converting to a double bed. She includes cushions and storage drawers beneath and above the settees, bookshelves, a bulkhead-mounted folding dinette table, 110 shore power, 12V plugs, and a hot water heater that runs off the engine or 110V shore power. Additional sleeping quarters include an aft quarter berth cabin which can also be used for storage when not used for passengers. Her galley includes a gimbaled stove/oven, an icebox (not to be confused with a refrigerator), and a double stainless-steel sink. The Endeavour is a solid, heavy, sturdy boat with a fiberglass hull and deck. The engine is a Perkins 4-108 diesel. She is far younger than her age by virtue of having her home port in the Northeast for the last 25 years where the sailing season is less than five months long and she was properly stored on the hard the remaining months of the year. Included in the sale is a 8'6" dinghy (no motor). She's ready for her next adventure. What are you waiting for? Reason for selling is downsizing to a trailerable boat.

1977 Endeavour 37

Moore Haven, Florida

Category Cruiser

The bottom paint was done in 2018, with new zincs. No osmosis or electrolysis or blisters was seen during visual inspection. She completed the Eastern Leg of the Great Loop before being placed on the hard. She will be ready to go after a recommissioning. Per the Seller: All gear and systems are in working order. Stock #298819 Living on the water in style, roomy & spacious. Ready to sail or live aboard!! This is a classic 1977 Endeavour 37 (plan-A) sloop. Her classic lines and beautiful wood make her one not to pass up. She has been on the hard for 3 years. This boat had always been in fresh water and was stored inside during the winter prior to 2017, at which time she was sailed down the eastern track of the Great Loop. She is complete with extra sails, generator, heater, and many extras, even the dodger has an enclosure. The cockpit is aft and she is rigged for single-handed sailing. There is storage under all the benches and a folding table in front of the helm. All instruments are easily accessible and readable. The B&G Vulcan 5-inch Sailing Chart plotter is easy to use and is suitable for every sailor, featuring dedicated sailing features such as Sail Steer, Lay lines, Forward Scan and instrument displays. She also has radar and autopilot. As you go below, next to the companionway stairs on the starboard side is the chart table with more navigation instruments. The Plan-A has a very distinctive layout with a convertible salon in the forepeak, and two queen-size port and starboard aft cabins. She was equipped with a full electric head with a hot shower and mid-ship she has a full galley with a stove, oven, and a fridge/freezer box. Safety equipment includes Lazy Jacks, Safety harnesses, bosun chair, extra canvas to go onto lifelines for heavy weather protection when offshore. Fore spar davits system to lower your outboard engine and raise it onto the boat or bring supplies onboard. 6-person offshore rated life raft 2 Gumby suits for hypothermia protection Spot EPIRB You'll find the Perkins diesel auxiliary in the engine room behind the stairs, with the dual batteries, electrical panels, and instruments. She has served as a fine live-aboard, and you can sail her any where you want to go! Reason for selling is moved.

1980 Endeavour 37

Bristol, Rhode Island

Category Cruiser Boats

Posted Over 1 Month

1980 Endeavour 37 After thirty years of ownership this 1980 Endeavour 37 is being placed on the market by her very knowledgeable owners. This Endeavour 37 is the “Plan B” layout, considered to be the more traditional layout offering more galley storage space, a large main cabin and a feeling of warmth throughout the boat. This vessel will accommodate up to seven people. The original Perkins diesel is estimated to have between 1,000 to 1,200 hours of use. It will dependably motor along at 6.5 knots consuming approximately one gallon of fuel per hour. The 50 gallon fuel tank was installed new in 2015. This vessel has been meticulously maintained under the stewardship of the sellers. For example, in addition to the new fuel tank in 2015, a new 100 gallon water tank was installed in 2015. The electronics are up to date. An Autohelm Autopilot and Ritchie compass were added in 2010. A Dodger and Bimini were also added in 2010. Extensive repair and maintenance records are available. Included with the sailboat is an 8’ AB hard bottom inflatable with an 8 HP Mercury outboard that is professionally serviced each season. An extensive inventory of spare parts and tools is also included. This is a wonderful sailboat that has served the sellers well over the past three decades. As they move into the next phase of their lives, it is time for new ownership of their beloved Endeavour. The boat is not being launched this season, and is available to be seen in Falmouth, MA.

Gordonville, Texas

Category Sailboats

1977 Endeavour 37 This 1977 Endevour 37 A-Plan is in good condition. Pictures and more details coming soon.

Somerset, Kentucky

1980 Endeavour 37 Just listed, ready for a winter cruise to the islands - Luana isa nicely maintained example of this very popular classic cruiser. "A" layout, ketch. Sleeps six.  Perkins diesel, auto pilot, wind generator, solar panels.

1980 Endeavour 37 Sloop

Fairgrove, Michigan

Model 37 Sloop

1980 Endeavour 37 Sloop 1980 Endeavour 37 Sloop (Plan B) "Wonderful Freshwater Yacht Ready to Cruise Your World" This Endeavour 37 has been beautifully maintained and updated by her long time owners.  Raku is a freshwater boat that is ready to cruise wherever her new owners wish to venture.  She is built to sail well in all conditions.  With full cockpit enclosures, a proper sail inventory, and a well planned deck layout, Raku is truly an excellent bluewater cruiser.  This yacht is turnkey ready, and properly priced at a fraction of her replacement value.  If you are ready to cruise safely, in style and comfort, call today for your personal inspection of this wonderful freshwater yacht. This Freshwater boat is located in Michigan. File# 15201506D

1982 Endeavour 37 B Plan

Key West, Florida

Model 37 B Plan

1982 Endeavour 37 B Plan, S/V Laho is Caribbean ready and excellent for long term live aboard. $42500

1977 Endeavour 37 A plan

Muskegon, Michigan

Model 37 A Plan

1977 Endeavour 37 A plan The excellent example of the Endeavor 37 is now available and in great condition. She has all new port lights, deck hatch, autopilot, tankage, and well maintained bright work. Come see this beauty, you won't be disappointed.

1979 Endeavour 37 Plan A Layout

Clearwater, Florida

Model 37 Plan A Layout

Category Cruisers

1979 Endeavour 37 Plan A Layout This classic is in stellar shape! Owned by very loving owners who cruised her on Lake Champlain (freshwater kept!) before adventuring to Florida and the Bahamas. PERKINS JUST UNDERWENT FULL $10,000 REBUILD! 1 HOUR ON HER SINCE REBUILD! Well-equipped and ready to go. This is a turn-key cruising vessel with a unique layout that was way ahead of its time. The Plan A featured a large private aft cabin, large head, large quarterberth, midships galley, and dinette forward.   There are no blisters. She's a solid little ship with many many more miles left on her! Come see her today! PERKINS 2019 FULL REBUILD PLUS: New Starter, 2016 Prop: 15 inch, 3 blades Classic, MAX PROP New Engine hour meter (2009) New timing Cover 2018 New salt water pump 2016 New heat exchanger 2013 New griffin fuel water New Airsep engine air filter 2014 Shaft: 1.25 Stuffing box: 3/16 Transmission: Borg-Warner Velvet drive 72 series New high temp sender and alarm switch on engine New Neutral Safety Switch on Velvet Drive 2018 New Emergency push button starting switch ELECTRIC (2 starting batteries, 800 Amps) 2013 (4 deep cycle 6v Trojan (2015) Alternator BALMAR 75 amp with regulator Battery Charger Power charger 12/40-3, (2016) Trimetric Battery Monitor (2017) 110 V with outlets in the galley, the salon and the head Marine AC extension 110 v 30 amps (2011) Inverter AC / DC 450W (

1978 Endeavour 37.5

Claremore, Oklahoma

1978 Endeavour 37.5 This boat is a must see. Easy to sail. We are setting her up for blue water. New Main, New roller furling 150% Genoa, New AC, New front load Refrig, New cold plate in the 14cubic ft Ice box. Knot, depth, Wind, and Chart plotter New in 2009. .1978 Endeavour 37. New Sails, Motor runs great, Includes years slip rental in its curent location. As Seen in the movie Rudderless. That is right folks. The star of the William H Macy movie Rudderless shot right here in Oklahoma is up for sale. She Can be yours. Own a piece of movie history. Endeavour 37.5 with 51hp Perkins 4108 Knot/depht, wind mach., Raymarine 435 Chart plotter, New cusions in sept 2012, New main 2011, new 150% Roller furling jib 2013,, New cushions 2012, new under counter Fridge 2010, top loading ice box w/cold plate, 3 burner stove w/oven, New head & lines 2013, JVC cd/am/fm/stero new in 2009, lazy jacks, new running rigging 2014. This boat is in Good shape and ready to cruise or a Great live aboard. Sail this boat around the world!!! She is in the water now and ready to sail. New Deck Hatches and a new cabin sole. You have to see this boat 7 ft head room. Perfect ICW Boat 48 ft mast height. New thru hulls. New wood work inside. New blue led underwater lights and new bottom job in 2014. Very easy to single hand.. - New everything full keel. Complete refit new sails cabin cushions, AC & Refrig.

1981 Endeavour A - Plan

New Bern, North Carolina

Model A - Plan

Category Racer Boats

1981 Endeavour A - Plan This well maintained and equiped, highly sought after Endeavour 37 has a great reputation for cruising the Florida Keys and Bahamas with her shoal draft, spacious interior, wide side decks and large cockpit. She makes a great liveaboard and a comfortable cruiser. Click on "Full Specs" to see details and pictures.

1977 Endeavour Sloop

Lake City, South Carolina

1977 Endeavour Sloop The Endeavour 37 was produced from 1977 thru 1983. QUIET ENDEAVOR is a plan B model with a modified custom interior. She has a "GAME TABLE" that seats two to starboard in the main salon. The galley has also been modified to receive a front load refrigerator. The interior includes teak parquet cabin sole throughout with varnished teak bulkheads and trim. QUIET ENDEAVOR will serve well as a cruiser and a comfortable live aboard. SELLERS ARE READY TO SELL !! OFFERS ARE ENCOURAGED !! OWNER'S HAVE COMPLETED THERE CRUISE AND ARE OPEN TO ANY REASONABLE OFFERS !!! VESSEL IS NOT AT OUR DOCKS ... PLEASE CALL TO ARRANGE A SHOWING ...

Endeavour 37 plan A very roomy liveaboard cruiser

Camden, Maine

1979 Endeavour 37A in good shape. We sail her every month in Penobscot Bay. Could deliver the boat in the water anywhere in Maine. Reserve is far below market value. (And approx value) 2011 survey states: Approximate Value: $27,000 Replacement Value: $249,000 Lots of teak throughout cabin. Displacement is 20,000 lbs. This is a serious coastal cruiser with very high freeboard to keep you safe and dry. 2 interior lights replaced with LED fixtures. Most other cabin lightbulbs were switched to LED bulbs for reduced power draw summer - 2014 Jib sheets, main sheet, and main halyard all replaced last two seasons. Perkins 4.108 totally rebuilt 2011 Hurth velvet drive transmission Main and genoa - ok genoa just had $500 of work at north sails for 2013 season New water tank - 2012 New freshwater supply pump - 2012 Fuel tank removed and inspected -2012 New batteries - 2011 1 dual purpose, 2 deep cycle New shore power inlet and cord Smartplug 30A - 2012 New dodger, bimini, and mainsail cover, navy blue - 2013 New quarterberth cushion coverings navy blue - 2014 New promariner battery charger - 2013 New deck paint - 2013 New raw water sea strainer - 2013 New head, holding tank, and hoses - 2013 New engine exhaust mixing elbow - 2014 New engine thermostat - 2014 Emergency tiller, masthead VHF, Depthsounder, and GPS(think it needs updated, not operating properly) Fenders, dock lines, etc included

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Endeavour 37

She's comfortable and heavily built, but her performance leaves a lot to be desired..

Tampa Bay, in some respects, is the new Taiwan of American boatbuilding. Lost in the miles of nondescript tin warehouses, surrounded by chain link fences, where hundreds of virtually anonymous businesses come and go like the rain, it is easy to become disillusioned: My yacht was built here ?

Relic molds lie about the dirty industrial zones like whitewashed bones. Riggers become salesmen. Salesmen become builders. Builders never become businessmen, which is about the only difference between Taiwan and Tampa. An eager, low-paid workforce (read Cuban), favorable business climate (low taxes), and sunny weather (considered 50% of an employee’s compensation here) combine to make the environs of Florida’s largest west coast city a logical place to rent a shed, buy some used tooling, hire a couple of glass men and a carpenter (there’s a sort of floating labor pool in the Tampa area), and hang your shingle—I.M. Starstruck Yacht Co.

In the 1970s, Southern California—Costa Mesa more than any other city—was a major boatbuilding center. It was much the same as South Florida is today, until Orange County got tough on environmental emissions, and for the sake of a few parts per million of styrene fumes, essentially drove the boatbuilders out. Two early giants, Columbia Yachts and Jensen Marine (Cal boats) fled. Islander stuck it out until succumbing to bankruptcy just a few years ago.

Endeavour Yacht Corporation traces its lineage to those good ol’ days in Costa Mesa. Co-founder Rob Valdez began his career at Columbia, managed, incidentally, by brother Dick Valdez, who later founded Lancer Yachts. Rob followed Vince Lazzara to Florida to work for Gulfstar. The other co-founder, John Brooks, had worked for Charley Morgan and then Gulfstar and Irwin. “It’s so incestuous,” he once said, “it’s pathetic.”

In any case, Rob Valdez and John Brooks founded Endeavour in 1974 using the molds from Ted Irwin’s 32-footer to launch the business. The company built about 600 32s in all. Spurred by this success, Valdez and Brooks began looking around for a larger sistership to expand the line. Just how they “developed” the 37 is a tale best left untold until the principals pass away or become too senile to read the yachting periodicals. Brooks calls the 37 a “house design,” and that is generous. The total number of Endeavour 37s built is 476—a lot for a boat that size.

In 1986 Brooks sold the company to Coastal Financial Corporation of Denver, Colorado. Despite upgrading the pedigree of its model line with designs by Johan Valentijn, Endeavour’s position was plagued by declining sales and competition with its own products on the used boat market.

Brooks said, “When boats started to blister, I said, ‘God’s on our side! Maybe they’ll disappear and go away. Everything else becomes obsolete—your car, your clothes. We’re the only ones building a product that won’t go away!’ ”

The Endeavour 37 represents a decent value for the cruising family more interested in comfort and safety than breathtaking performance. Let’s take a closer look.

Sailing Performance

Most Endeavour 37s are sloop rigged, though the company did offer the ketch as an option—an extra $1,800 in 1977. The sloop is somewhat underpowered, so the ketch would appear to give the boat some much needed sail area. With either rig, it is not a fast boat, nor was it intended to be.

A bowsprit was added at one point to increase the foretriangle area and to facilitate handling ground tackle, though some photographs show the forestay still located at the stem despite the presence of an anchor platform, which was an earlier option. Also, a tall mast option was offered. Many readers complain of heavy weather helm in higher wind velocities, and moving the center of effort forward by means of enlarging the foretriangle would be one solution.

PHRF ratings range from a high of 198 for the standard rig in the Gulf of Mexico area, to 177 for a tall rig with bowsprit racing in Florida. PHRF ratings, of course, are adjusted according to local fleet performance, so variances between regions are to be expected. Most 37′ club racers rate 10 to 40 seconds per mile faster, and a high-performance boat such as the Elite 37 or J/37 will clean its clock by 80 seconds per mile and more. Make no mistake, the Endeavour is a cruising boat.

Some of the boat’s other troubles are presumably attributable to hull design, something most of us can do little about. The boat points no better, despite a fairly fine entry. One reader says he tacks through 115°, a number competitive only with schooners. Another notes excessive leeway.

Such performance may be expected from a boat with a long, shoal-draft keel, though it is cut away at the forefoot and terminates well forward of the spade rudder. Many owners report satisfactory balance as long as they pay attention to trim, reefing, and sail combinations. And it deserves mentioning that the Endeavour 37 has been happily employed as a charter boat by several companies, including Bahamas Yachting Services, which moves its fleet between the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands each season. It has and can make safe ocean passages.

The standard engine was the freshwater-cooled, 50-hp Perkins 4-108 with 2.5 to 1 reduction gear, a real workhorse that is something of a stick against which all others are measured. It rated tops among mechanics in Practical Sailor ’s 1989 diesel engine survey. The company began phasing it out that year in favor of a new line. The Perkins 4-108 is a good engine for this boat, adequately sized for the waterline and displacement.

Access to the engine compartment is reasonable; the companionway steps are removable and there are sound insulating materials glued to the inside of the box.

Fuel capacity is about 65 gallons in a baffled tank.

A two-blade, bronze propeller was standard, though many respondents in our owner’s survey stated they had switched to a three-blade to improve control backing down. This, of course, is a problem with many boats. A three-blade, automatically feathering prop would improve performance under power and minimize drag under sail. It seems a shame to further destroy the performance of this boat by turning a three-blade, fixed prop, just for control in reverse; at that point one must ask himself just how much time he intends to spend going backwards.

Construction

The Endeavour 37 is a good example of low-tech construction—nothing fancy—no exotic fibers, core materials or unusual tooling. The hull is a singleskin, solid fiberglass laminate. No owners reported structural problems with oilcanning panels or moving bulkheads. Numerous owners, however, complained of gelcoat crazing, a condition also cited of the Endeavour 32. Gelcoat repair kits seldom match old and faded gelcoat colors, so owners are faced with an expensive re-gelcoat job or painting with an epoxy or polyurethane paint system. Since most older fiberglass boats inevitably suffer gelcoat crazing in areas of stress or impact (a dropped winch handle will do it), we’d be more concerned with the condition of gelcoat below the waterline. The results of Practical Sailor ’s 1989 Boat Owner’s Questionnaire showed 8 of 19 Endeavours had blistered; 42% is high.

The interior is built up of plywood with teak trim. Workmanship is generally good. In fact, one owner who said his hobby is woodworking, said, “The trim joints are excellent.” In general, owners liked the boat because it feels solid, “built like a tank.”

Problem areas included gate valves on throughhulls, which some owners have correctly replaced with sea cocks; side-loading refrigerators on some boats that were replaced with top-loading ice boxes; pumping of the Isomat spar; inaccessible electrical wiring; V-berths too short for people over 6′; listing due to water and holding tank placement; and plastic Vetus hatches crazing and dripping. Ventilation seems to be a concern of many owners, though with 10 opening portlights and three hatches, there’s not much more to be done except add cabin fans and rig wind scoops.

An Endeavour trademark is the teak parquet cabin sole, which makes you feel like you’re dribbling down center court at the Boston Garden. Some like it, some don’t, but at least it’s different.

The keel is part of the hull mold, with internal lead ballast dropped in and glassed over. There are no keel bolts to worry about, but in the event of a grounding one should look to see if the skin has been punctured and water entered the cavity. The laminate must be thoroughly dried before repairs are made, and this can mean a fairly long waiting period. The shape of the keel is what is sometimes called a “cruising fin,” shallow and long with a straight run. The boat should take the bottom well, whether it is an accidental grounding or intentional careening for bottom work on some distant island.

Two arrangement plans were offered—“A” and “B.” The first is a bit unusual in that the forward V-berths are dispensed with in favor of an enormous Ushaped dinette; owners of this plan like it. In its lowered position, the table converts to a huge, sumptuous double berth.

And there is a handy shelf forward for books, television and knick-knacks. The hull sides are decorated with thin teak slats that are widely spaced and fastened flat against the liner. This plan has a large forepeak, divided into two compartments, one for chain and the after one for sails, accessible from the deck.

The galley is a sideboard affair located to starboard and the head is opposite to port, just about midships. Hot and cold pressure water and a shower are standard equipment. The sink is porcelain and there is a full-length mirror. Plumbing has copper tubing and there is an automatic shower sump pump. Aft in Plan “A” are two large double quarter berths.

Plan “B” is the more conventional, with V-berths forward (no sail stowage in the forepeak), the toilet compartment just abaft the head of the bunk, settees in the saloon with an offset dropleaf table, pilot berth outboard above the starboard settee, aft galley and a port quarter cabin.

There is a privacy door to this stateroom (not shown in the layout illustration), which is no doubt what the public demands; however, some owners complain that it is stuffy and cramped. That, of course, is what you get with a small, enclosed cabin aft in the boat; despite overhead hatches, vents, and portlight opening into the cockpit footwell, ventilation is bound to suffer.

There seem to be pros and cons to both plans. “A” is certainly more open, which will suit a couple with few overnight guests. Ventilation is better as air coming in through the forward deck hatch freely circulates in the main cabin; the main bulkhead in “B,” as in most boats with this type of layout, obstructs air flow, and nowhere is this problem more acute than in the tropics, where every breath of ocean breeze feels like the difference between life and death.

Both plans offer sleeping accommodations for at least six, including decent sea berths. Plan “B” has a pilot berth that ups the count to seven, but most owners of this layout had converted it to stowage space.

The deep, double sinks in both “A” and “B” are reasonably close to the centerline of the boat, and should drain on either tack.

In the late 70s, a three-burner alcohol stove and oven was standard. On the boat we chartered for a week in the Bahama Islands, the stove was LPG and there was a nifty tank locker in the cockpit coaming, well hidden yet easily accessed. The garbage container and insulated beverage container in the cockpit are nice features.

Both plans also have chart tables, which of course is appreciated. The longer you study the arrangement plans, the more you realize just how much has been fitted into the available space. If any corners have been cut to make this happen it’s probably the length of some berths, which a few owners criticized (presumably the endomorphs and Ichabod Cranes among us).

A high percentage of the owners surveyed are liveaboards and almost without exception they consider the boat ideal for their purposes. And it’s not difficult to see why. During our week of chartering, there was plenty of space for two couples to move about without knocking elbows at every turn.

The aft cabin is, however, cramped, and getting into the high berth would be easier with a step; one is leery of jumping in, especially given the low overheads of boats. Also, one has to get his bottom on the berth first, then swivel around to get the feet aimed in the right direction. If your mate is already in bed, this can be a maneuver almost impossible to perform politely! The V-berths are preferred for ventilation and ease of getting in and out.

The Endeavour 37 is easily appreciated on deck. The side decks are wide and uncluttered. The foredeck, though narrow at the bow, is adequate for sail handling, and the high cockpit coaming makes for a good backrest and a sense of protection. The toerail rises forward so that there is a sort of mini-bulwark for security when changing sails or handling ground tackle.

In profile, the coaming seems too high, especially on top of the high freeboard; one owner said he’d have liked to see an Endeavour 37 without this great, wraparound coaming.

From the helm it’s a different story. The varnished cap board on the coaming defines the attractive curve, and does impart a feeling of safety and well being.

Coamings such as this, which extend over the sea hood (a good safety feature), make installation of a waterproof dodger much easier, though the dodger will be large and extend athwartship nearly the full beam of the boat at that station.

The large size of the cockpit is worth noting. In fact, it probably borders on being too large for offshore sailing. A pooping may temporarily affect handling, but given the considerable volume of the hull, the presence of a good bridgedeck, and assuming that weather boards are in place, water shouldn’t get below or unduly sink the stern. Still, it is a boat we’d like to see with large diameter scuppers for safety’s sake. One owner said he thought it was possible to run two large scupper hoses aft through the transom, which is a sensible idea. Another said the cockpit was too wide and that it was difficult to brace his feet when heeled.

The Endeavour 37 is a Florida boat. Windward sailing performance was purposely sacrificed for shoal draft, which is a requirement of cruising the Florida Keys and Bahama Islands. The cockpit is large and the deck area spacious.

Either you like the Endeavour 37’s distinctive cockpit coaming or you don’t; we found the cabintop area just abaft the coaming useful for stowing suntan lotion, hats and the usual cockpit clutter; in calm conditions, it even makes a fairly decent, elevated seat when you want to pontificate to the rest of the crew.

Sailing performance is marginal, especially upwind. The rig, however, is very simple and will seldom get the beginner in trouble, which explains the boat’s appeal to charter companies. A light, nylon multi-purpose sail will be essential to light air performance, but it is probable that many owners turn on the engine when the wind drops below about 10 knots, and when going to windward to get that extra few degrees.

Our most serious concerns with the boat are, unfortunately, those that are uncorrectable. You can replace the gate valves with sea cocks, rewire the electrical system, even install flexible water and holding tanks to correct minor listing tendencies, but there’s nothing practical that can be done about poor hull design.

One reader suggested fitting a hollow keel shoe to improve the boat’s windward performance…hollow, he said, because the boat is heavy enough as it is. The boat also appears not to balance well, and though this tendency can be mitigated to some extent by mast rake and sail trim, it may well extend to the shape of the ends of the hull’s waterline plane when heeled.

In all fairness, however, the Endeavour 37 is heavily built, reasonably well finished, comfortable to cruise and live aboard, and it sells for an attractive price.

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37' endeavour 37 sail plan-c tall rig sloop.

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Stock #180684 - This vessel was SOLD on July 23. 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. 60-day Sea Tow Membership comes standard with any boat purchase from POP Yachts! Sea Tow Membership includes FREE boat towing, fuel drops, jump starts, prop disentanglements, covered un-groundings, and more. 60-day membership is only valid for boats in good working order at the time of purchase and only for the boat purchased. Already a member? We'll extend your membership by 60 days. Other restrictions apply - ask a POP Yachts associate for details. 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. Take a look at ALL ***ORIGINAL PICTURES*** of this vessel 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!

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Condition Current owner (3rd Owner) say's his 1981 ENDEAVOUR 37 SAIL PLAN-C TALL RIG is in "Very Good Overall Condition" As received from the current owner; Her hull is solid Sailed in fresh water since 2011 Was completely overhauled in 2004 Sailed east coast New Jersey to Key West ***I have not visited this vessel in person. Pictures and details have been provided by the owner, please do not hesitate to contact me with any specific questions, to submit an offer, or schedule a showing*** Navigational Equipment - Autopilot - Compass - Depth Gauge In Dash - GPS - Radar - Running Lights Mechanical - Bilge Pumps - Rudder Electrical Systems - Alternator - Battery Switch - Circuit Breaker Panel - Cockpit Lighting - Deck Lighting - Engine Kill Switch - Horn - Inverter - Number Of Batteries (3) - Shore Power - Shore Power Cord Accommodations - Cabinets - V Berth - Shower Construction - Bottom Paint Antifouling (2019) Deck Gear - Anchor (2) - BBQ Grill - Bimini - Swim Ladder - Washdown - Bow Pulpit Sails - Covers - Sail - Genoa - Headsail - Main Sail - Reefing Mainsail - Spinnaker Rigging - Boom Vang - Lazy Jacks - Mast (Alum) - Roller Furling System - Winches (Self Tailing)

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Catalina 36 MKI

•   Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

39' Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht

• 115,000 USD
•   Puerto Escondido, BCS, Mexico

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• 139,000 USD
•   La Paz, BCS, Mexico

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• 145,000 USD

37' Endeavour 37A

40' caliber 40lrc.

• 150,000 USD
•   San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico

46' CAL 2-46

Welcome to la paz yachts.

Meet the dynamic duo, Cindy Espinoza and Tom Murray, at the helm of our dedicated salesforce with over 18 years of experience navigating with cruisers  through the process of yacht ownership in Mexico. 

Our love for the sea now stretches across the enchanting anchorages of the Sea of Cortez, casting a net of broker representation in San Carlos-Guaymas, Puerto Escondido, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, Los Cabos, and La Paz.

As the premier yacht brokerage firm in the region, we specialize in the art of matching discerning buyers with high-quality pre-owned power boats and sailboats. 

We stay up to date in the latest regulatory documentation procedures for you to set sail on your yachting adventure with unwavering confidence and the ease of knowing that every detail is meticulously handled.

At La Paz Yachts, our commitment to your yachting journey goes beyond just matching you with the perfect vessel. We understand that yacht ownership involves a multitude of logistics and considerations. That’s why we offer a comprehensive suite of advisory services to assist you every step of the way. Need specialized workmanship or maintenance? We can connect you with skilled craftsmen who share our passion for perfection. Looking for a reliable haul-out facility or marine surveyor or boat delivery crew? Consider it done. With La Paz Yachts, you’re not just buying a boat; you’re gaining a dedicated partner to navigate the intricacies of yacht ownership.

So, whether you’re a seasoned sailor or dipping your toes into the world of yachting for the first time, we invite you to explore our listings, get in touch with us for personalized guidance, or subscribe to our newsletters for updates and inspiration. Your dream yacht and a thrilling maritime journey await with La Paz Yachts. Welcome aboard!

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• La Paz, BCS, MX 23000

La Paz, BCS, Mexico

39 listings, san carlos, sonora, mexico, 21 listings, puerto vallarta, jalisco, mexico, mazatlán, sinaloa, mexico, puerto escondido, bcs, mexico, san josé del cabo, bcs, mexico, have a question, where is your mexican office located.

What are the benefits of buying a boat in Mexico?

There are many reasons to buy your boat in paradise!

Boats in Mexico are better equipped and are proven cruising vessels. They have much more gear than many of their counterparts in the US that are outfitted only for day sailing. Compare the equipment lists of our boats with those of many of our US or Canadian equivalents and see that we bring you better value.

Purchasing a vessel in Mexico is an offshore purchase and may yield tax advantages. We are not in the tax business so we suggest you contact professionals in that area to ensure that you understand your obligations which can vary by state and country.

Our crew is made up of boat owners who have cruised the US, Canada and the west coast of Mexico. We have lived the cruising dream and have chosen to stay in our adopted country. We have gained first-hand knowledge of what it takes to outfit and maintain a boat for living aboard, coastal cruising, offshore sailing, day sailing, or fishing.

Can I get a survey done in Mexico?

YES! We work with several surveyors in each area, many of whom are also US or Canadian nationals. We work with people that have done surveys for clients before, so we know the quality of their work. If you are buying a vessel, the surveyor you choose will be working for you, ensuring that you get a vessel that has been properly inspected from bow to stern. Our certified surveyors work with US, Canadian and European insurance carriers on a regular basis. Current survey rates range from $10 to $14 per foot.  E-mail us for more details.

How does the boat-buying process work in Mexico?

If you see a boat that interests you,  contact us and let us know! Each boat has an ‘Inquire About This Boat’ button that will connect you directly with us so that you may ask questions about each boat. We will respond quickly to your inquiries and provide you with detailed information and assessments of the boats we have in inventory. Once you are ready to make an offer, we will work with you to draw up an “Offer to Purchase & Sales Agreement” which details the conditions and any contingencies of the purchase. Our brokers will work with you and the seller to come to a mutually acceptable price and terms. Upon the offer being accepted by the seller, the 10% deposit must be submitted to the title company noted below in Washington State. This amount is held in your name in a trust account.

My offer was accepted! What's next?

Once your offer is accepted, you will have a set period of time to complete the purchase transaction, normally 10 to 30 days. This period is used to satisfy any contingencies such as your personal inspection, the survey and the sea trial. Once all the contingencies have been satisfied, closing and documentation instructions are sent to Pacific Maritime Title (PMT) or Marine Documentation Service, Inc (MDSI). You will receive your new documentation from the US Coast Guard or Canada Ships Registry. Proper papers will be provided if registering under another flag. In the unlikely event that the contingencies are not met, the deposit in trust is returned to you.

Okay, I'm ready to come to Mexico. Where do I stay?

We are always happy to help with your accommodations and can provide you recommendations and directions on getting here by either air, land or sea. Let us know your preferences and we will make arrangements with our local contacts. We can even give you information on other “must see and do” activities in our home cities.

Can I get work done on my boat in Mexico?

Absolutely! La Paz, Mazatlán, San Carlos and Puerto Vallarta are very large cruising communities with multiple yards and marinas. Each city has virtually all the marine-related services and supplies that a boater would want – boat yards, marinas, chandleries and a wide range of marine professionals such as sailmakers, riggers, refrigeration and diesel mechanics, canvas & upholstery, boat maintenance workers. etc. Send us an e-mail at  [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide more information on the services that we recommend to our clients.

What do I need to know about boat insurance?

You must carry liability insurance on your vessel while you are in Mexican waters. All marinas will ask for proof of coverage, and some port captains may also require it. We work with reputable insurance brokers who can provide the coverage you need within Mexican, US or other international waters. Send us an email and we will give you recommendations for insurance companies that can assist you with your needs.

How do you handle titling and documentation service?

We use the services of Anacortes Marine Documentation (Anacortes, WA). They are the nation’s foremost providers of vessel documentation, preferred mortgage, state titling, and closing services for owners, buyers, brokers, dealers, lenders and attorneys. They also work with clients to prepare documents for registration outside of the US and Canada. They have provided our clients with excellent service for years.

We use the services of Pacific Maritime Title (Seattle, WA) or Marine Documentation Service, Inc (Anacortes, WA). They are the nation’s foremost providers of vessel documentation, preferred mortgage, state titling, and closing services for owners, buyers, brokers, dealers, lenders and attorneys. They also work with clients to prepare documents for registration outside of the US and Canada. They have provided our clients with excellent service for years.

How hard is it to find a slip for my boat?

There are slips readily available in all of our locations. Unlike many parts of the U.S. or Canada where slips are in short supply, there is availability throughout most of the year. During peak season when there are multiple events at the same time, such as regattas, fishing tournaments, or the seasonal launch and haul-out in the fall and spring, there may be a wait of a few days before you get the slip of your choice. In addition, storage of your boat “on the hard” can also be arranged. Send us an e-mail at  [email protected]  or give us a call. If you need more details and we can put you in touch with our local marina managers.

I have more questions. Can you help?

We respond quickly and courteously to all inquiries. Please  give us a call  or  email us  and we’ll be happy to help you out.