Doug, you got me thinking about the
Capri 37 in comparison to other boats.
I wanted to compare it to the Olson 40
but could not find the specs on that
boat.

It is amazing that the J-109 can do
what the Capri 37 can, with respect to
performance, while bringing along a
cruising interior.

The Mumm 36 is a very fast boat with
probably more space on the inside,
blistering speed, and twice the cost.
It is also a boat with substantially
more resale value than the Capri 37.

These numbers below show the comparison
between the older heavier designed
Capri 37 vs. a more modern racing boat,
the Mumm 36, and a modern racer/cruiser,
the J-109.

I think the Capri 37, built with modern
SCRIMP technology and with a lighter keel
could shave off 3000 lbs, and increase
it's performance substantially.

Other boats rating around 72 are the
Express 37 (75), J-37, J-41, J-35 (75),
C&C 4, Baltic 42 DP, Baltic 46, and
BENETEAU 473 SD.

Capri 37 Mumm 36 J-109
Price range $40k ~$80k $220k (new)
Length: 37'4" 35'10" 35'3"
LWL: 30'6" 31'9" 30'6"
Beam: 12'0" 11'10" 11'6"
Draft: 7'0" 7'4" 7'0"
Dis.(lbs.): 11,000 8,150 10,900
Ballast: 4,700 3,500 3,900
PHRF" 72-75 42-45 72

So the Capri 37, a nice design has been
overcome by newer technology, but while
not the ideal choice for racing or
cruising still has can give it's crew
a huge amount of fun with spartan
accomodations.

Bart Senior