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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