Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsThe 37 SportfishbyRYBOVICHis a compactmotor yachtwith awooden hull, purpose-built for sportfishing and day cruising. Presented by Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales.
Selecting a 37 Sportfish
Choose the 37 Sportfishif you value the simplicity and reliability of twin CAT inboard diesels, the traditional feel of awooden hull, and the maneuverability of a 37-footmotor yacht. It’s a focused platform for anglers and enthusiasts who appreciate classic construction and straightforward systems.
Features of the Model
- Propulsion: 2 x CAT inboard diesel engines for direct, reliable thrust.
- Construction: wooden hullwith a wood deck for a traditional aesthetic and feel.
- Dimensions: LOA 37 ft (11.28 m); Beam 11 ft (3.45 m); Draft 9.843 ft (3 m).
- Capacities: Fuel 365 gal; Water 30 gal.
- Accommodations: Accommodation count 2; Sleeps 1; Heads 1 for compact overnighting.
- Design credits: Hull designer Rybovich; Interior designer Rybovich.
Technical Specifications
- Builder: RYBOVICH
- Model: 37 Sportfish
- Type: motor yacht
- Hull: wooden
- Deck material: Wood
- LOA: 37 ft (11.28 m)
- Beam: 11 ft (3.45 m)
- Draft (min): 9.843 ft (3 m)
- Engines: 2 x CAT
- Engine type: Inboard
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Fuel capacity: 365 gal
- Water capacity: 30 gal
- Accommodation count: 2
- Sleeps: 1
- Heads: 1
- Hull designer: Rybovich
- Interior designer: Rybovich
Pricing and Ordering
Pricing and availability are provided on request. Contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales to discuss current opportunities for the 37 SportfishbyRYBOVICH, arrange inspections, and receive guidance through survey and closing.
Questions and Answers
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Q: Who is the builderof the37 Sportfish? A: The37 Sportfishis built byRYBOVICH.
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Q: What is the typeof this yacht and what is thehullmade of? A: It is amotor yachtwith awooden hull.
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Q: What enginespower the boat and whatfueldoes it use? A: It has 2 x CATinboardengines, running ondiesel.
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Q: What are the key dimensionsanddraft? A: LOA is 37 ft (11.28 m), beam is 11 ft (3.45 m), and draft (min) is 9.843 ft (3 m).
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Q: What are the onboard capacitiesand how many can itsleep? A: Fuel capacity is 365 gal; water capacity is 30 gal; Accommodation count is 2; it sleeps 1 and has 1head.
Owner Experience Review
Owners and brokers consistently position the 37 SportfishfromRYBOVICHas an offshore dayboat and serious sportfisher, often run by an owner-operator for tournament billfishing and regular Gulfstream/Bahamas runs. Surviving examples trace back as early as 1949, with many boats documented from the mid‑1960s, and they still split time between fishing and family weekend cruising.
On the water, the design has a reputation for being seaworthy in rough conditions, with one owner/operator recalling the boat would "chug through some uncharacteristically rough water." Ride and speed depend heavily on power: original vintage diesels tend to cruise in the mid‑teens, while repowered boats are listed with maximums from the mid‑20s to around 30+ knots. The working cockpit remains a strong point—spacious, with a tuna door, fighting‑chair layout, mezzanine seating and a chest freezer—while below a large V‑berth, a head with stand‑up shower, and a compact galley to port (top‑load refrigerator and microwave) suit day and overnight use amid classic wood trim.
Ownership typically centers on careful stewardship: examples show major restorations and refits, including documented hull glassing in 1989–1990 on some boats, and repowers are common. Owners frequently cite fuel—and even insurance—costs as pain points for classic 37‑foot sportfishermen, and many rely on specialist yards such as RYBOVICH, Merritt, and other classic‑boat yards for ongoing service of wood hulls and engine rooms.
Pros and Cons
- Seaworthy offshore behavior reported in rough water.
- Purpose-built fishing cockpit with tuna door, fighting-chair layout, mezzanine seating, and a chest freezer.
- Repowered examples are listed with max speeds from the mid-20s to ~30+ knots.
- Original vintage diesels typically cruise in the mid-teens, reducing pace compared with repowered boats.
- Classic interior and systems offer limited modern cruising comforts unless refitted.
- Ongoing ownership can be costly due to fuel, insurance, periodic refits, and reliance on specialist yards.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
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| CUSTOM | 75' 0" (22.86 m) | 18' 0" (5.61 m) | 18' 1" (5.50 m) | 20 kn / 23.5 kn | - |
| 55 Convertible Sportfish | 55' 0" (16.76 m) | 17' 0" (5.18 m) | 15' 10" (4.83 m) | 27 kn / 30 kn | - |
| Convertible | 63' 0" (19.20 m) | 17' 0" (5.33 m) | 15' 10" (4.83 m) | 32 kn / 39 kn | - |
| 37 Sportfish | 37' 0" (11.28 m) | 11' 0" (3.45 m) | 9' 10" (3 m) | - | - |
| Express Walkaround | 34' 0" (10.36 m) | 11' 0" (3.53 m) | 9' 4" (2.83 m) | - | - |
| 54 | 54' 0" (16.48 m) | 15' 0" (4.72 m) | 10' 11" (3.33 m) | 28 kn / 31 kn | - |
| Express, 2008 repower | 36' 0" (10.97 m) | 12' 0" (3.66 m) | 11' 3" (3.42 m) | 27 kn / 33 kn | - |
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