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Bluewater Sailboat – Valiant Esprit 37

Also called: esprit 37, nordic esprit 37, valiant 37, line drawing of the valiant esprit 37 sailboat.

The Valiant Esprit 37 is a yacht with a lot of names. Some referred to her as the Nordic Esprit 37 because Nordic built her when Valiant Yachts first announced her as the “Esprit 37” in 1977.

Later, when Valiant was owned by Uniflite, she was renamed the “Valiant 37,” and after further time passed and Valiant changed hands once more, the boat eventually became the Valiant 39 after being given a bowsprit that added two extra feet to its length. Despite the different names, the boat takes inspiration from its larger stablemate, the now quite legendary Valiant 40.

Owners of Valiant Esprit 37s have reported the boat’s quick and nimble go-anywhere performance, a sea-friendly ride, and a well-designed interior.

• LOA: 37′ 0″
• LWL: 31′ 7″
• Beam: 11′ 5″
• Draft Std: 5′ 9″
• Draft Shoal: 4′ 9″
• Displacement: 17,000 lbs
• Ballast: 6,600 lbs
• Sail Area: 667 sqft
• Water: 90 US. Gal. (340 l.)
• Fuel: 44 US. Gal. (166 l.)
• Engine: Westerbeke 30 hp diesel
• Designer: Robert H. Perry
• Year Introduced: 1977
• Builder: Nordic Yachts –  Uniflite – Valiant Yachts

1976, need of smaller boat

Valiant Yachts was searching for two smaller yachts in 1976, three years after the Valiant 40’s phenomenally successful launch, in order to expand their product line. One of these boats was to be the Valiant Esprit 37. The business once more tapped into the brilliance of Bob Perry, who applied the same magical Valiant 40 recipe to a 37-foot hull with a slimmer cabin trunk and a lighter interior.

Valiant chose a new manufacturer with significant ties to Uniflite, a business called Nordic Yachts, to build the boat instead of going with Uniflite, which was at the time making the Valiant 40. It was managed by Steve Nordvelt, who was also the son of Uniflite’s original founder and had previously worked in the company’s contracts division.

1977, the launch of Espirit 37

Valiant Yachts introduced and sold the vessel in 1977 under the name “Esprit 37,” however occasionally you can see yachts inadvertently listed in used boat listings as “Nordic Esprit” 37s.

1980, Uniflite era

After Uniflite bought Valiant in the early 1980s, manufacturing of the Esprit 37 was transferred to the Uniflite facility, and the boat was given the new name “Valiant 37.” The Valiant 40s suffered from non-osmotic blistering problems, including above- and below-waterline blistering that was typically cosmetic in nature, which also affected the Valiant 37s produced during the Uniflite era. Hetron, a fire retardant resin, interacted with the glass fibre layup and resulted in blistering.

1982-84, the evolution

It wasn’t until 1982–1984 that the usage of isophthalic resin provided a long-lasting solution to this issue. By this point, Valiant had changed hands once more, and Texas had replaced Seattle, Washington, as the location of production. The streamlined cabin trunk of the Valiant 37 gradually gave place to a boxy one that better matched the Valiant 40/42, and the internal layout was changed. Eventually, the Valiant 37 evolved into the Valiant 39. However most notably, the 39’s rig was modified to include a 2 foot bowsprit, giving the boat a 2 foot increase in LOA.

A total of 50 Valiant 37s were produced; as of 2000, five Valiant 39s were listed by the registrant at valiant-owners.org.

The 37 is a sturdy boat, just like all of the Valiant models. The hull is constructed by hand using the same 1.5-ounce fiberglass matt between layers of 24-ounce weave as the Valiant 40. A half-inch layer of closed-cell foam lining the interior of the hull above the waterline provides acoustic and thermal insulation; this thermal barrier has the benefit of lowering moisture buildup inside the hull.

With a through-bolt join, the fiberglass deck with balsa coring is firmly attached to the hull. All through-deck fittings were fastened to backing plates made of aluminum.

Owners claim that little differences exist between each Nordic-built boat, such as where the bulkhead is located in the V-berth.

Stainless wire rigging was used in older boats, although high-performance rod rigging was an option on newer boats.

 Above Deck

The beautiful sheer and canoe stern, in addition to potentially a more powerful tumblehome, are shared by the smaller Valiant Esprit 37 and its larger Valiant 40 stablemate. LWL has a respectable speed advantage thanks to the small overhangs. A cruising fin keel and skeg-hung rudder are found below the waterline. The 37 is more agile through the tacks than the Valiant 40 because the underside of the hull is a little flatter.

On the deck, the Valiant 40’s traditional boxy appearance is replaced by a sleek, sloped cabin design. The mast is rather tall, and it has a cutter rig with a mainsail with a high aspect on a short boom that was significantly inspired by IOR ocean racers of the day. Unfortunately, the shrouds extend really far aft, preventing the boom from efficiently swinging wide to catch downwind air. Back to the cockpit’s safety and comfort, all control wires are connected.

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Below Deck 

The layout below the deck is best defined as well-designed and functional. Stowage space is more than sufficient for prolonged cruising. As you descend the companionway, you will see a highly practical U-shaped galley to the port and a seaworthy quarter berth with a generously sized navigation station to the starboard. A single berth sofa is located across from an L-shaped couch that may be converted into a double berth further forward to the port. The cabin table, which can comfortably accommodate six people, folds up against a bulkhead to create more space, but the keel-stepped mast does slightly obstruct this space.

The head compartment is located in the port and is located between the main saloon and the V-berth. It features a separate shower cubicle with pressurized hot and cold water. Even in this location, there are smart storage spaces, such as an additional room beneath the shower bench covered by a watertight access cover. The master cabin is formed by the reasonably expansive V-berth, which has many drawers and a sizable hanging locker.

Accessible Engine

Under the companionway stairs, the engine is extremely easily accessible. The newer 39 has a 35hp Westerbeke diesel as standard, compared to the 37’s 30hp. The 30hp Weterbekes, according to owner Steve Long, only produce 30hp at 3000 RPM for the first hour of operation before being limited to 2500 RPM, which produces 25hp. With Beta 37.5 hp engines, which offer more practical power, many owners have repowered their boats.

 Performance

The 37, like its larger Valiant 40 stablemate, is incredibly quick for a boat of its size. They are well-balanced, quick to tack, and all-around highly nimble boats. The cockpit of the boat is extremely dry, and it is simple to single-hand.

The Valiant Esprit 37 is extremely close-winded in the weather, helped by its high aspect rig and mainsail’s high lift capacity. Due to the position of the shrouds, some owners complain that the boat is a touch slow downwind because the mainsail does not swing out very widely. Other spinnaker pilots claim outstanding performance.

In addition to being successful upwind, sailors also perform well in light air. The 37 may move more quickly than a Valiant 40 in fair conditions, according to Perry. One owner reported travelling 115 miles per day over the course of a 22-day voyage in primarily modest trade winds of 12 knots; their boat arrived 7 days sooner than another 42-foot medium displacement cruiser.

The boat keeps its cool and provides a smooth motion for its crew as the surface is rough, which is one of Valiants’ prominent features.

  Quick Notes

The “Valiant 37,” which Uniflite produced, has the same non-osmotic blister issues as the Valiant 40. Uniflite boats from the 1980s to 1982 are thought to have the affected hulls. Later boats converted to isophthalic resin, which is resistant to non-osmotic blistering, perhaps between 1982 and 1984. The early Nordic boats are thus unaffected.

Preventions

• Check for leaks and evidence of delamination around the chainplates on older boats.
• The aluminium gasoline tanks have not held up well over time, and they need to be examined for leaks. Aluminum water tanks are also found on some yachts; pay particular attention to these as well.
• Some boats use rod rigging, in which case having a rigger check for stress cracks may be beneficial.

Engine Installation

Examine the engine installation; some boats have replaced smaller, less effective engines with larger, more effective ones, but in certain cases, the companionway has been pulled forward, resulting in less cabin space.

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VALIANT 37 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of VALIANT 37. Built by Uniflite Inc. (USA) and designed by Robert Perry, the boat was first built in 1977. It has a hull type of Fin with rudder on skeg and LOA is 11.28. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.20. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Westerbeke, runs on Diesel.

VALIANT 37 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about VALIANT 37 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, contributions, who designed the valiant 37.

VALIANT 37 was designed by Robert Perry.

Who builds VALIANT 37?

VALIANT 37 is built by Uniflite Inc. (USA).

When was VALIANT 37 first built?

VALIANT 37 was first built in 1977.

How long is VALIANT 37?

VALIANT 37 is 9.63 m in length.

What is mast height on VALIANT 37?

VALIANT 37 has a mast height of 13.41 m.

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37' rybovich | 1964 | $300,000.

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Last updated Nov 28, 2023

Valiant Boat | 37' Rybovich 1964

Valiant, is piece of sportfishing history that has been refit like new!

New main engines and genset in 2015, both with low hours currently. New electronics in 2020, new glass and canvas enclosure by P&R canvas in 2020, and new paint in 2021. Just to name a few. The boat has had an open checkbook maintenance budget. She is a very clean and super fishy rig!

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Atlantic Yacht & Ship, Inc..

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Valiant HIGHLIGHTS

• Yacht Details: 37' Rybovich 1964
• Location: Dania, FL
• Engines: Cummins
• Last Updated: Nov 28, 2023
• Asking Price: $300,000

Valiant additional information

• Beam: 11' 4''
• Hull Material: Wood
• New Paint 2021 Luu Marine LMC yard
• New Canvas and glass by P and R
• Running Gear –  Shafts replaced ,new bearings ,couplers, props serviced
• Air Cond. –  2 Cruisair  24,000 btu DX  units main salon , lower cabin
• Boat was hauled and bottom done in 04/2021
• New hatch - VBerth
• Teak stained mahogany toe rail and transom
• Snow white paint
• 2- Garmin 8616 MFD’s 2020
• Garmin 72mile radar  2020
• Garmin  GSD26 Black box sounder
• Simrad AP44 autopilot
• Icom m506 ,Icom m45, Icom command mic II vhf
• AIS Garmin 800
• Weather Garmin GXM53
• SAT Phone KVH Tracphone Fleet one 2020
• Airmar R509lwh chip transducer
• Fusion stereo system, JL audio amp and speakers
• Battery Charger –  Mastervolt  1 -12volt 35 amp  , 2- 24 volt 40 amp
• Shore Power –  50 amp 240 50 amp
• Glenndenning controls
• Seastar hydraulic steering
• Racor primary Fuel Filters
• Fireboy 16.2 fixed agent fire suppression
• Two tanks with crossover 340 gal total capacity
• Generator type – Northern lights 6 kw, 1921 hours
• Battery selector switches –  House ,engines ,generator  (3)
• Batteries age–  2 years
• Battery Charger – 3 years
• Rupp outriggers
• Live wells –  Free flow thru hull
• Cockpit starboard helm station
• Fresh/saltwater washdown
• Lazarette Access
• Drop down glass panels and center roll up panel
• Wing curtains
• Kite reel outlets
• Glendinning lever controls
• Softtop aluminum frame
• Enclosure redone in 2020 by P and R canvas
• 6 tower rocket launcher

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One important thing to know about the Esprit/Valiant 37 is that Bob Perry “drew the boat for myself. It’s the boat I wanted.” He owned hull number 1,  Ricky Nelson , for three years on Puget Sound. On the heels of the Valiant 40, the Esprit quickly established a reputation as a good all-around performer and a seaworthy passagemaker.

Thistle , hull number 136, is proof of that offshore capability. The owners have sailed it from the Pacific Northwest to New Zealand and back, plus two round trip circumnavigations of Moresby Island in the Queen Charlottes (Haida Gwaii) combined with three full circumnavigations of Vancouver Island.  Thistle  is equipped for offshore with self-steering gear, solar panel, and an intermediate stay with runners, among a full complement of cruising gear.

The boat spent its early life in Maine. When the current owners bought it in 1993, they shipped it to the Valiant factory in Texas, where builder and Valiant Yachts  owner Rich Worstell oversaw a refit, bringing it up to the current standards. It was then shipped to the Pacific Northwest.

Thistle ’s proven its voyaging capability, is well maintained, and is equipped to do it again.

Interior Accommodations

Because Bob Perry designed it for himself, two of the interior highlights are 6’7” headroom and a spacious galley. The quality interior joinery provides a warm and comfortable feel. Lockers and floorboards are all securely fastened for comfort at sea.

Starting forward, the V-berth features 6’8” berths with a seat between that serves as a good step-up point. The hull sides throughout the boat are lined with teak. Shelves are to port and starboard with removable rails. There is a locker with shelves to starboard and a hanging locker just aft of it. To port there are four drawers, providing plenty of storage for personal gear.

Moving aft to port, the head has a separate shower stall with a seat, rare for a boat of this size and vintage. The keel-stepped mast nestles unobtrusively next to the fold-down table.

The main salon features and L-shaped dinette to port, plus cabinetry and a settee to starboard. For extra accessible storage space during passagemaking,  Thistle  has a divider that holds gear inside the “L.” There are hinged leeboards both to port and starboard, laying flat under the cushions when not being used.  Lockers line both hull sides.

The U-shaped galley is to port, with generous storage in lockers for dishes and dry goods. An approximately 10 cubic foot icebox is on the aft side of the galley, while the sink and dry goods lockers are on the forward side. Every inch of spaced is used, including three drawers facing inboard and a small locker tucked in the aft outboard corner of the galley. The navigation station is to starboard along with the 6’5” quarter berth

Wallas 30 Dt diesel heater, forced airducts in V-berth and main salon

Gas Systems Regal 2 4-burner gimbaled propane stove with oven

(13) Marinebeam LED interior red/white dome lights

PYI floor anchors for 6 cabin sole bilge-access boards

Hinged teak leeboards in settee berths and quarter berth, canvas lee cloths in V-berth-port, starboard, and centerline

Salt water foot pump in galley

Fresh water foot pumps in galley and head

Icebox (10 cu. ft.) drains to bilge

(12) teak retaining fiddles for shelves and other storage

130 gallons fresh water in 2 stainless tanks, 65-gallons each, with removable inspection ports.

Double galley sinks

Seagull IV fresh water filter in galley

Pressure water to head, shower, and galley with accumulator tank

Raritan PHII head with 20-gallon holding tank and Y-valve

6-gallon hot water heater (engine or shore power)

Separate shower stall in head

Shower sump pump discharge over board with strainer

Salt water washdown pump with deck hose access

50-foot fresh water hose

20-lb propane tank in cockpit lazarette with overboard drain

Xintex S2-A propane detector/solenoid access panel in galley

(3) Fixed mount bilge pumps(3), all with separate through hull discharges (no T- junctions)

Rule 2000 electric bilge pump with float switch

One manual bilge pump in cabin

Electronics and Navigation

Autohelm ST5000 autopilot integrated with Sea-Talk navigation instruments

Raynav 300 GPS master unit at chart table

Raynav ST 60 multi-data, wind, depth and speed

Raynav ST 60 autopilot control mounted in pedestal pod

Standard Horizon GX-2100 VHF fixed mount with AIS at navigation station

West Marine submersible handheld VHF radio

Electrical Systems

Two 60-amp Volvo alternators

(4) Odyssey12-volt AGM batteries, Group 31(100AH each) in two banks, with meters

Original Sam Dick Industries electrical panel with 18 DC circuits and 7 AC circuits

Cole-Hersee battery bank selector switch

Protech 1240i Plus AC battery charger

120-watt solar panel welded to dodger top, with charging voltage regulator 200-watt Whisper inverter

Cigarette lighter DC plugs in cockpit and navigationstation

Guest model 260 12-volt searchlight

30-amp SmartPlug AC inlet in cockpit with galvanic isolator

50’ shore power cord

Extension cord and shore power adapters

Mechanical Systems

Volvo MD 2040 D 40hp diesel with 1347 hours (repowered 2005)

Volvo 130-S-A saildrive, 2.47:1 reduction Maxprop18″ 3-blade MaxProp feathering prop(18x11L) (2005)

(2) Racor 500 FGSS primary fuel filters in parallel

Vetus water lift muffler

H2 Out fuel tank vent line filter

Engine compartment blower

Engine spares including filters, belts, impeller et. al.

Spare hull, shaft, and prop zincs

36-gallon aluminum fuel tank with 6″ removable access port and companionway gauge

Enclosed storage space for 16 5-gallon jerry jugs secured below decks

Deck and Hull

The hull is solid, hand-laid glass and the deck is balsa-cored for lightness and strength. While osmotic blistering has been a problem in some of these boats,  Thistle ’s hull was refurbished at the Texas factory in 1993 and then peeled and re-glassed at Northwest Marine Center in 2020.

The deck was fitted with Vetus “Happy Elephant” nonskid in 2016.The side decks are wide and easy to move around on. There are genoa tracks on the side decks and on the cabintop for smaller headsails. The cockpit is comfortable and secure for offshore passages.

CapeHorn wind vane self-steering system with spares

Edson pedestal chain/cable quadrant steering

Yacht Specialties 36” wheel

Emergency tiller with pedestal clearanceRitchieGlobemaster5″binnaclecompass

(2) Lewmar Ocean Series hatches

(6) Hood custom opening ports

(4) Diamond Sea Glaze cabin windows

(4) Dorade deck vents and caps

Original teak companionway boards

Heavy ¾” plexiglass offshore companionway boards

(9) mosquito screens

Vetus “Happy Elephant” nonskid tread on deck

Artful Dodger frame and Sunbrella dodger, canvas replaced

Detachable cockpit awning, zips to aft edge of dodger

Sunbrella mainsail cover and staysail bag

Manual bilge pump in cockpit

Simpson Lawrence 555 Seatiger two-speed manual windlass

CQR 45-lb plow anchor with swivel

275 feet 5/16″ HT G4 chain in forepeak locker beneath windlass

Nylon three-strand snubber

300 feet 5/8″braided nylon rode

150 feet ½” nylon three strand with 20 feet ¼” chain Fortress FX-16 anchor and swivel

Spare anchor shackles and swivels

Sails and Rigging

The single spreader Spartech mast is extremely well stayed, and has an intermediate forestay and runners for utilizing a double headstay rig or small storm sail when conditions demand. The Tides mainsail track combined with Harken Battcars slide make hoisting and dropping the mainsail a smooth operation. The Haase sails remain in good condition.

Spartech mast & boom

Navtec rod rigging, except 1×19 wire headstay

Harken mechanical backstay adjuster (winch handle fitting)

Mast has separate trysail track to starboard

Inner forestay with pelican hook and tension adjuster

Running backstays with 2 padeye positions on each side deck

Telescoping whisker pole mounted on mast track

Steaming light

Masthead tricolor light

Anchor light

Tides Marine mainsail track system with Harken Battcars

Mid-deck Lewmar traveler with mainsheet and control lines to cockpit

Mainsail reefing lines and winch at the mast

(4) Preventers, two mid-boom to rail and two boom end to stem

Yacht Tech solid boom vang

(2) Andersen 52ST primary winches,

Lewmar 40ST on mast

Lewmar 40 on mast

(2) Barient 21 on cabintop

Barient 23 on cabintop

Lewmar 14 ST for furling line.

(5) winch handles

(4) Harken and Schaeffer snatchblocks

Rigging spares including sail repair kit and replacement stay

Hasse (Port Townsend Sails) fully battened main

Hasse 120% jib

Schaeffer 2100 roller furler

Hasse asymmetric spinnaker with ATN “Snuffer” sleeve (not currently aboard)

Schattauer storm trysail (not currently aboard) with wire tack pennant sheeting to quarters with boom and dodger clearance, on separate mast track

Mariner staysail ,pistonhanks, sheeted to cockpit (currently not aboard)

Lazy jacks on mainsail

Miscellaneous and Safety

Flares and emergency smoke signals

LifeSling Horseshoe buoy

(4) adult life vests

Folding stainless boarding ladder (mountseitherside)

Emergency rope ladder, rail mount

Davis radar reflector on spreader halyard

Halon fire extinguisher in engine compartment

(3) Conventional fire extinguishers

Carbon monoxide alarm

Smoke alarm

(2) handheld bilge pumps

Dyer dinghy 7’11” “Midget” with 2 pairs of oars and sailing rig

Folding grapnel anchor for dinghy

(2) Necky Manitou11-foot kayaks and paddles (not currently on board)

(8) fenders

(8) docklines

West Marine Bosun’s chair

(8) 5-gallon fuel jerry cans, fitted to specific storage areas

West Marine fuel funnel filter

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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A Valiant Spirit: Esprit 37 Review

• By Richard Smith
• Updated: May 17, 2013

Robert H. Perry designed the Esprit 37 for Valiant Yachts , for whom his Valiant 40 was so successful. He gave it a relatively low amount of wetted surface, a low displacement-to-length ratio (for the time), a moderate cruising fin keel, and a skeg-hung rudder. This is a boat intended to be driven hard and fast across open water in any weather in safety and in reasonable comfort.

From any angle, the Esprit 37, with its sharply raked stem, handsome sheer, and well-resolved canoe stern looks purposefully seaworthy, as is expected of a Valiant.

The Esprit 37 has a hand-laminated solid-fiberglass hull to which the 6,300-pound keel is attached with 3/4-inch stainless-steel hook bolts that are cast into the lead. The deck is hand laminated with a balsa core, which delivers strength and light weight as well as good sound and thermal properties; however, at this age, it might’ve become soft where water has reached the core around hardware and fastenings.

Early boats, built by Nordic Yachts from 1977 to 1980, have been relatively free of blisters. Some Esprit hulls built by Uniflite between 1980 and 1982 suffered from blistering, both above and below the waterline. Later boats were built with an isophthalic resin that was immune to blistering.

The mast is keel stepped and masthead rigged. Earlier boats had wire rigging, but in 1979, boats built by Nordic Yachts were fitted with Navtec rod rigging, and some still have it. Although the chainplates are inboard of the toerail, they don’t seriously obstruct the side decks.

In the cockpit, it’s a bit of a tight squeeze getting past the wheel to the helmsman’s seat tucked well aft. The seats are nicely angled, deep, and a comfortable height above the sole. Cockpit lockers provide plenty of room for fenders and mooring lines, a vented gas-bottle compartment, and much more. A deck plate over the head of the rudderstock can be removed if the emergency tiller needs to be attached.

Belowdecks, the forward cabin contains a good-size V-berth with considerable storage space beneath it. Aft of it is the head, with a sink and a shower compartment with a seat. A large hanging locker is opposite the head.

In the saloon, a sleeping-length settee to starboard faces an ample L-shaped settee and table to port that converts to a generous double berth. Beneath each settee is a 60-gallon water tank. Headroom is about 6 feet 6 inches throughout.

A chart table is fitted aft of the starboard settee; the forward end of a quarter berth is the navigator’s seat. The compact but entirely sufficient U-shaped galley is on the port side, its deep double sink near enough to the boat’s centerline to drain on either tack. An abundance of lockers will hold enough stores to provision four crew for at least three weeks at sea.

The original engine was a Westerbeke diesel. It’s behind the companionway steps, which can be removed to provide access. Under sail, the Esprit 37 is beautifully balanced, light on the helm, and accelerates nicely even in just 5 or 6 knots of wind. It’s easily sailed by a singlehander and has fine seakeeping qualities.

The Esprit 37 is a solid, no-nonsense boat that provides good accommodation for a crew of four or five on extended voyages in any waters. Asking prices range from $50,000 to $60,000.

Richard Smith and his wife, Beth, sail their Ericson Cruising 31, Kuma , in the Pacific Northwest.

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The Valiant 32 is a 32.0ft cutter designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Uniflite Inc. (USA) since 1976.

65 units have been built..

The Valiant 32 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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