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