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Overview
This Alan Buchanan Prior 37 is presented in turnkey condition with continuous maintenance and upgrades: new Vetus M4.15 engine (2022), standing and running rigging (2017), sails (main/Genoa 2017, asymmetric 2017, staysail (2023), digital AIS (2023), and diesel-fired warm air cabin heating (2022). She is a complete, ready-to-sail package, offering both classic regatta performance and comfortable cruising, and has been consistently praised as one of the best-maintained wooden yachts of her era.
Purchased by the current owner in 2002, she underwent a comprehensive rebuild (2002–2005) including hull, decks, coachroof, cockpit, interior joinery, and rig, relaunching as a fast, seaworthy classic yacht. Since then, she has been extensively cruised around the Channel, France, and the West Country, while remaining actively raced at classic regattas, proving her speed and versatility in all conditions. 2025 survey is available – please call us.
Price: £ 65,000
Year Built: 1964
Boat Model / Make: Prior 37
Boat Builders: R.J. Prior & Son
Boat Designer: Alan H. Buchanan
LOA (metres): 36’9
LWL (Length Water Line): 26’6
Beam: 10'
Displacement: 12TM
Draft: 6'
Hull Material: wood
Engine/Fuel Type: Vetus M4.15
Engine HP: 33
Fuel Capacity: 88l
Water Capacity: 160l
Holding Tank: 35l
Construction
Hull:
Teak planking for first 6 planks, mahogany above, fastened with copper rivets to steam-bent CRE & oak frames (35mm x 50mm @ 150mm centres)
Lead keel, 3.5 tons
Bronze strap floors and bronze floor bolts
Rudder hung on stern post, tiller steering, recently refurbished bottom pintle and bearing (2024)
Hull splined and long-boarded, with replacement planking as needed during rebuilds
Decks & Cockpit:
Epoxy-sheathed plywood decks, cream deck paint
Varnished teak covering boards, margin boards, and toe rails
Stainless steel stanchions and guard wires
Self-draining cockpit with scrubbed teak thwarts, redesigned in rebuild
New cockpit structure, thwart lids angled for drainage
Superstructure:
Coachroof with small raised doghouse aft
Varnished teak coamings, chromed bronze portlights
Epoxy-sheathed plywood coachroof deck
Forehatch with double water seal
Varnished teak grab rails
Teak planking for first 6 planks, mahogany above, fastened with copper rivets to steam-bent CRE & oak frames (35mm x 50mm @ 150mm centres)
Lead keel, 3.5 tons
Bronze strap floors and bronze floor bolts
Rudder hung on stern post, tiller steering, recently refurbished bottom pintle and bearing (2024)
Hull splined and long-boarded, with replacement planking as needed during rebuilds
Decks & Cockpit:
Epoxy-sheathed plywood decks, cream deck paint
Varnished teak covering boards, margin boards, and toe rails
Stainless steel stanchions and guard wires
Self-draining cockpit with scrubbed teak thwarts, redesigned in rebuild
New cockpit structure, thwart lids angled for drainage
Superstructure:
Coachroof with small raised doghouse aft
Varnished teak coamings, chromed bronze portlights
Epoxy-sheathed plywood coachroof deck
Forehatch with double water seal
Varnished teak grab rails
Rig & Sails
Masthead Bermudan sloop, keel-stepped alloy mast (Z-Spars, 2005)
Alloy slab reefing boom with stack pack & lazyjacks
Spinnaker pole and alloy jockey pole
Standing & Running Rigging:
Stainless steel standing rigging (2017) with bronze rigging screws
Removable inner forestay, running backstays for cutter or storm jib setup
ProFurl headsail furling
Sails:
Mainsail: Kemp 30.7 m² (2017, excellent)
Genoa 140%: Kemp 37.94 m² (2017, excellent)
Asymmetric: Kemp 70 m² (2017, excellent)
Staysail: SKB Sails (2023, as new)
Winches:
Andersen 28ST mast winch
Andersen 40ST mast winch
Andersen 28ST mast reefing winch
2 x Andersen 46ST primary cockpit sheet winches
2 x Andersen 28ST secondary cockpit sheet winches
2 x Andersen 28ST cockpit mainsheet winches
Alloy slab reefing boom with stack pack & lazyjacks
Spinnaker pole and alloy jockey pole
Standing & Running Rigging:
Stainless steel standing rigging (2017) with bronze rigging screws
Removable inner forestay, running backstays for cutter or storm jib setup
ProFurl headsail furling
Sails:
Mainsail: Kemp 30.7 m² (2017, excellent)
Genoa 140%: Kemp 37.94 m² (2017, excellent)
Asymmetric: Kemp 70 m² (2017, excellent)
Staysail: SKB Sails (2023, as new)
Winches:
Andersen 28ST mast winch
Andersen 40ST mast winch
Andersen 28ST mast reefing winch
2 x Andersen 46ST primary cockpit sheet winches
2 x Andersen 28ST secondary cockpit sheet winches
2 x Andersen 28ST cockpit mainsheet winches
Machinery
Engine: Vetus M4.15 33 hp 4-cylinder diesel (2022, approx. 400 hrs)
TwinDisc gearbox to centreline feathering propeller
Stern tube, shaft, stern gland, and cutlass bearing new 2022
Engine beds shot-blasted, zinc-sprayed, powder-coated
Impeller pump and filters mounted forward for easy access
Cruising speed 5.5 knots @ 1.5 L/h, top speed 6.5 knots
TwinDisc gearbox to centreline feathering propeller
Stern tube, shaft, stern gland, and cutlass bearing new 2022
Engine beds shot-blasted, zinc-sprayed, powder-coated
Impeller pump and filters mounted forward for easy access
Cruising speed 5.5 knots @ 1.5 L/h, top speed 6.5 knots
Tankage
Fuel: 88L TekTank under cockpit sole (2022)
Fresh Water: 160L stainless steel tank under cabin sole
Waste: 35L TekTank under forecabin berth
New pipework, Racor fuel filter
Fresh Water: 160L stainless steel tank under cabin sole
Waste: 35L TekTank under forecabin berth
New pipework, Racor fuel filter
Electrics & Systems
3 x 100 Ah Rolls deep cycle house batteries
1 x engine start battery
110A engine alternator with Sterling smart regulator
100W solar via 3 x Sunware panels, Victron MPPT 75/15
Switchboard rewired & new loom (2022)
1 x engine start battery
110A engine alternator with Sterling smart regulator
100W solar via 3 x Sunware panels, Victron MPPT 75/15
Switchboard rewired & new loom (2022)
Accommodation
Berths: 5 single berths, all 6’3”
Headroom: 6’3” midships & forward
Interior: Complete new joinery post-rebuild, varnished teak
Companionway over engine box, galley to port
Chart desk and quarter berth to starboard
Port & starboard saloon settee berths with storage beneath
Dropleaf varnished teak saloon table on stainless steel legs
Forecabin with 2 single V-berths, forehatch, and anchor locker
Galley: Origo 2-burner gimbaled stove with oven, twin stainless sinks, pressurised hot/cold water, Waeco 12V fridge
Heads: Jabsco manual sea toilet, 35L waste tank, stainless basin with hot/cold water
Heating: Mikuni diesel-fired warm air cabin heating (2022)
Headroom: 6’3” midships & forward
Interior: Complete new joinery post-rebuild, varnished teak
Companionway over engine box, galley to port
Chart desk and quarter berth to starboard
Port & starboard saloon settee berths with storage beneath
Dropleaf varnished teak saloon table on stainless steel legs
Forecabin with 2 single V-berths, forehatch, and anchor locker
Galley: Origo 2-burner gimbaled stove with oven, twin stainless sinks, pressurised hot/cold water, Waeco 12V fridge
Heads: Jabsco manual sea toilet, 35L waste tank, stainless basin with hot/cold water
Heating: Mikuni diesel-fired warm air cabin heating (2022)
Navigation & Electronics
2 x Plastimo compasses
Raymarine ST60 wind, depth, log (2017)
Standard Horizon Matrix DSC VHF with AIS (2022/2023)
Furuno GPS35, Sailproof tablet with charts
Raymarine Evolution EVI autopilot (2025)
Windpilot Pacific wind vane steering system
Clipper Navtex
Clock and barometer
Raymarine ST60 wind, depth, log (2017)
Standard Horizon Matrix DSC VHF with AIS (2022/2023)
Furuno GPS35, Sailproof tablet with charts
Raymarine Evolution EVI autopilot (2025)
Windpilot Pacific wind vane steering system
Clipper Navtex
Clock and barometer
Ground Tackle & Deck Equipment
35 lb CQR anchor with 55m x 10mm chain + 50m x 16mm warp (new 2025)
20 lb Danforth kedge anchor with 12m x 10mm chain + 50m x 16mm warp
Simpson Lawrence Hi-Speed manual windlass (2017)
New sprayhood & sail cover (2025)
Teak boarding ladder
Avon inflatable tender with oars & Mariner 2.5hp outboard
Fitted cockpit cushions, sun covers (2023), cockpit cover (2023)
Mainsail StackPack & lazyjacks, mainsail cover (2025)
20 lb Danforth kedge anchor with 12m x 10mm chain + 50m x 16mm warp
Simpson Lawrence Hi-Speed manual windlass (2017)
New sprayhood & sail cover (2025)
Teak boarding ladder
Avon inflatable tender with oars & Mariner 2.5hp outboard
Fitted cockpit cushions, sun covers (2023), cockpit cover (2023)
Mainsail StackPack & lazyjacks, mainsail cover (2025)
Safety Equipment
4-person Ocean Safety liferaft (service due 2027)
Horseshoe lifebuoy, flare pack, MOB rescue sling
Auto electric bilge pump & manual bilge pump
Fire blanket & 2 fire extinguishers
Horseshoe lifebuoy, flare pack, MOB rescue sling
Auto electric bilge pump & manual bilge pump
Fire blanket & 2 fire extinguishers
Key Highlights
Fully restored and continuously upgraded, turnkey classic yacht
Raced & cruised extensively, competitive in classic regattas
Extensive refit 2002–2005; continuous maintenance & upgrades
New Vetus engine (2022) and smart-charged batteries
Recent rigging & sails: mainsail/Genoa/asymmetric (2017), staysail (2023)
Digital Yacht AIS (2023), Raymarine EVI autopilot (2025)
Diesel cabin heating (2022)
Complete inventory for both racing or cruising
Exceptional brightwork, hull, and deck finish
Raced & cruised extensively, competitive in classic regattas
Extensive refit 2002–2005; continuous maintenance & upgrades
New Vetus engine (2022) and smart-charged batteries
Recent rigging & sails: mainsail/Genoa/asymmetric (2017), staysail (2023)
Digital Yacht AIS (2023), Raymarine EVI autopilot (2025)
Diesel cabin heating (2022)
Complete inventory for both racing or cruising
Exceptional brightwork, hull, and deck finish
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.
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