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C&C 37

Petronella (1984)

C&C 37 — Petronella (1984)

Classic C&C lines with a modern, livable interior, a sweet spot the 38/41 IOR-era designs often missed. Petronella is set up for comfortable cruising with newer UK sails, radar, wind generator, forced-air diesel heat, and a newer propane stove/oven.

Introducing the Petronella Sailing Boat

Our C&C sailing boat combines elegance with precision engineering, offering a unique sailing experience backed by expert craftsmanship. Owner Wim Adriaan Bakker pictured.

Overview

The C&C 37 blends proven offshore sailing manners with a comfortable interior layout and excellent headroom (approx. 6’3”). Petronella is equipped for extended coastal cruising with a strong sail inventory, substantial winch package, roller furling, autopilot, radar, inverter/charger, shore power, refrigeration, and a roomy L-shaped galley. She’s been in the Pacific Northwest since new and is coming to market after long-term ownership.

Measurements

  • LOA: 37 ft

  • LWL: 31 ft 10 in

  • Beam: 11 ft 7 in

  • Max Draft: 6 ft 8 in

  • Ballast: 6,000 lbs

  • Displacement: 14,300 lbs

  • Fuel: 60 gal total (3 tanks)

  • Fresh Water: 40 gal total (2 tanks)

  • Holding: 1 tank

Propulsion

Yanmar YM30 (2014)

  • Power: 30 hp

  • Drive: Direct drive (inboard)

  • Prop: 3-blade

  • Hours: unknown

Technical Specifications

Detailed specs include a 37-foot hull length, 11.8-foot beam, 6-foot draft, robust 16,000 lbs displacement, 750 sq ft sail plan, and a reliable Yanmar 35 HP engine.

Quick Highlights

LOA: 37 ft | LWL: 31 ft 10 in | Beam: 11 ft 7 in | Draft: 6 ft 8 in

Displacement: 14,300 lbs | Ballast: 6,000 lbs

Engine: 2014 Yanmar YM30, 30 hp (inboard, direct drive), 3-blade prop

Fuel: 60 gal (3 tanks) | Water: 40 gal (2 tanks) | Holding: 1 tank

Interior & Accommodation

Forward, the forepeak features a large main berth with a custom 6” marine mattress, shelving along both sides, and storage below. A swinging door provides privacy and space to dress comfortably.

To port is a spacious molded head with Vacu-Flush toilet (fresh-water flush), sink storage, pull-out shower, and a Bosch/propane Insta-Hot mounted to the wall. The head has a full door and room to stand and move around.

Moving aft, the salon offers two straight settees with storage, a centerline drop-leaf table (seats 4 comfortably), and forced-air diesel heat to keep the boat warm year-round. The nav station includes a forward-facing chart table with storage and easy access to panels and comms. Aft of nav is a generous quarter berth with custom mattress and batteries below.

To starboard, the large L-shaped galley includes a Princess 3-burner gimbaled propane stove/oven (approx. 1 year old), deep top-loading fridge, double stainless sink, microwave, and excellent storage — capable for liveaboard or family cruising.

Sails & Rigging

  • UK Dacron cruising main (good condition)

  • UK Dacron roller-furling genoa (good condition)

  • 3/4 oz spinnaker

  • Two (2) 1.5 oz spinnakers

  • Cruising spinnaker w/ sock

  • Navtec hydraulic backstay

  • Rod rigging

  • Harken MKIII roller furling

  • Harken main luff track w/ ball bearing cars

  • Cabin top mainsail traveler

  • Lazy jacks + stack bag

  • Halyards led aft

  • Baby stay on track

  • Spinnaker pole

Winches

  • 2 × Barient 28 self-tailing cockpit winches

  • 2 × Barient 32 cockpit winches

  • 2 × Barient 17 self-tailing cabin top winches

  • 2 × Barient 21 cabin top winches

  • 2 × Barient 21 winches near mast

Galley

  • Adler Barbour refrigeration pump + large top-loading fridge

  • Emerson microwave

  • Intex propane monitor/controller

  • Princess 3-burner gimbaled stove/oven

  • Double basin stainless sink

  • Excellent storage throughout

Deck, Cockpit & Ground Tackle

  • Oversized wheel steering

  • Binnacle mounted compass

  • Lifeline gates (port & starboard), coated lifelines

  • Adjustable jib leads

  • Dodger with window covers

  • Rear helm seat, removable

  • Propane locker aft

  • Shallow lazarette to port / deep lazarette to starboard

  • 22 lb Bruce anchor on roller

  • Chain to rope

  • Mast-back boat cover

  • Magma rail-mount BBQ

  • Sheet bags and covers throughout

  • Horseshoe + Life Sling

Plumbing & Head

  • Vacu-Flush toilet

  • Molded shower pan, shower, shower sump

  • Holding tank alert system

  • Single basin sink

  • Bosch/propane InstaHot

Electronics & Navigation

  • Autohelm radar

  • Autohelm Autopilot 4000

  • Autohelm Seatalk binnacle display

  • Raytheon speed/wind/depth displays

  • Standard VHF + cockpit VHF remote mic

  • Wind generator

Tankage & Extras

  • 1 aluminum fuel tank aft on center

  • 2 plastic fuel tanks below cockpit

  • Plastic water tank under port settee

  • Plastic water tank under starboard settee

  • Plastic black water tank under forepeak (available with good offer)

  • 10’ Achilles RIB

  • 8 hp Mariner short-shaft outboard

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