Malo Classic 37

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Built in Sweden by traditional craftsmen, the Malö Classic 37 sailing yacht is a design suitable for a cruising couple -

The west coast of Sweden is home to several of the world’s premier builders of custom, semi-custom and production cruising boats.The names Hallberg-Rassy, Najad and Farr may be familiar to many North American sailors, but Malö Yachts are one of Scandinavia's oldest, most experienced yacht builders. They may not be might not be the biggest yard, but have always maintained a team of excellent boat builders who have a fundamental understanding of sailing.

This Malö 37 Classic "Mirliflore" was a rare offering when she was purchased by her current owner in 2011. She had only 165 hours on the engine and was used as a show boat (Cruising World Import Boat of the Year 2009, this is the boat). Nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2009. In 2011 she had some nice cruising gear added like watermaker, solar panels, SSB, high output altenator, larger battery banks and inverter. Since then she has only been used for 3 winter seasons in the Islands and is in excellent condtion.

The Malo 37, small by modern cruising boat standards, packs a huge amount of tradition, quality and expertise in a boat that is truly a blue water cruiser. For those who want their cruising simple, elegant and manageable, the 37 would make a very handsome choice.

The Classic design offers a reverse sheer transom which gives you an extended aft deck. The huge aft deck locker keeps the area clutter free. This locker gives you great space for fenders, lines, buckets, an outboard and fuel containers, all out of sight and easily accessed.

Some comments from Bluewater Sailing magazine-

"There were five adults aboard that afternoon, but we did not feel crowded in the cockpit as we tacked and jibed. The winches are well placed for crew and the helmsman to trim and ease sheets. The mainsheet traveler, which runs on the Targa-type cockpit arch common to all of the modern Malös, is out of the way yet the control lines and the mainsheet are readily at hand. The 37 handled well and was a pleasure to sail.

The boat was nimble and fast enough to be fun to tack and jibe yet had a big-boat feel and big-boat manners that will give her crew real confidence when heading off on a long coastal run or offshore. The fin keel, which is a low aspect cruising NACA foil, has a swept aft ballast bulb that lowers the boat’s overall center of gravity. The concept is to make the boat fairly light for all around sailing performance but stiff enough and stable enough to be comfortable and capable when the wind pipes up to reefing strength. The spade rudder, which is quite deep, has a high aspect tear drop foil shape that is designed to reduce wetted surface and resistance while still offering the helmsman plenty of bite on the water even when the boat is heeled over.

In tight quarters, the boat backed straight, stopped surely, turned in its own length and then motored seaward at the predicted 7.6 knots. The helm under power was sure, light and we always felt in complete control. With breezes blowing at 10 to 15 knots, with gusts above that in the puffs, we did not need to reef the main or roll up some of the genoa. The boat stood up nicely and converted wind pressure into boat speed. Tacking to windward, we found the 37 would settle down into the  groove at close to 42-degrees true and tacked easily in less than 90º. This gave us confidence as we navigated close to rocky islands and through some narrows. Off the wind, the 37 hit hull speed without breaking a sweat and would surge to 8 knots when the gusts hit. The high aspect rudder held the course with authority. We did not fly a cruising chute that afternoon but the boat was so solid underfoot and at the helm, that we would have been happy to hoist one for a spirited sleigh ride." 

The 37’s layout offers a lot of living space for a boat of this size, plus enough storage for all the gear a cruising couple could need. 

The forward cabin has a comfortable V-berth with ample stowage in cabinets outboard of the berth, in storage compartments beneath it and in the large hanging and storage lockers just aft of the berth. There is locker space enough for a comfortable extended cruise. For a couple living in the aft cabin, the forward locker space provides extra room for linens, towels and spare clothing.

The aft cabin has a large double berth in the aft quarter of the interior. The double berth is tucked neatly under the cockpit but does not feel claustrophobic in the least. Lockers have been built in above the berth that are large enough for personal stowage and the hanging locker is ample for a cruising wardrobe.

The main salon has a settee to starboard with a large U shaped settee and dining table to Port. Nav station and galley are aft of the saloon. Well-lit interior with up graded reading lights in main saloon and at all berths. The chart table and settee berth to starboard. Four adults can live in this space easily and comfortably while six or even eight can find space enough to enjoy a social evening together.The interior will be great for living aboard at anchor or in the marina. It is bright and airy although not at the expense of the traditional woody feel. Plenty of ventilation has been provided through opening ports and deck hatches. 

The head compartment is to starboard of the companionway and is finished in white laminate with mahogany trim. Again, plenty of locker space has been provided for toiletries, a medical kit, cleaning supplies and much more. The head is fitted with a hand-held shower. 

• Interior in selected mahogany, varnished and hand finished
• Teak and holly cabin soles
• Fitted carpets (blue)
• Screens for all ports
• Ocean Air screens and sun blinds for over head hatches
• Custom wood trim on over head hatches
• Up graded upholstery from AB Ludvig Swensson Co.
• Cushions in 120mm polyester-foam
• 35kg/m³
• Custom mattress topper for V berth
• V berth is 82" long by 89" wide
• Port settee is 82" long and expands for sleeping
• Starboard is 81" long and expands for sleeping
• Raritan Elegance Electric toilet with fresh or saltwater operation new 2013

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