1981 Endeavour 37 Plan A (Chesapeake Bay)

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$37,500 (USD) Norfolk, Virginia (Chesapeake Bay)

S/V Seagull is a Norfolk, Virginia based 1981 Endeavour 37 Plan A For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.

Seagull is a 1981 Endeavor 37′ in above-average condition. Endeavors are widely regarded as “built like a tank” cruisers that prioritize interior living space and solid construction over speed.

The current owner bought her new and has sailed her to the Bahamas and Caribbean. At 45 years old, she is mature but has years of life left for her next owner.

She is rigged for single-handed sailing. Seagull is a Plan A model, which has an open interior concept that enhances socializing and long-term cruising, with a private master stateroom aft to starboard. She has a shallow enough draft to cruise in the Bahamas.

Features

  • Water maker
  • Jib furler
  • Airies self-steering
  • Hyde rolller-furling mainsail
  • Wind generator

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Specifications

NameS/V Seagull
MakeEndeavour
Model37 Plan A
Year1981
TypeMonohull Sailboat
BuilderEndeavour
ConstructionFiberglass
Cabins2
Heads1
GalleyStarboard midships (down)

Dimensions

Loa37ft / 11.28m
Beam15ft 0in / 4.57m
Headroom6 ft 6 in
Draft5ft 0in / 1.52m
Mast Height46ft 0in

Tankage

Fuel Tanks50 gallons
Water Tanks100 gallons

Performance

Engines50HP Perkins 4-108 1981
Engine Hours500
Displacement22000
Sails2 mainsails, 2 jibs, asymmetric spinnaker; Hyde mainsail roller furling; Harken jib roller furling

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Endeavour 37, sailboat for sale

Inventory

Vessel Overview

  • Seagull, 1981 Endeavour 37 Plan A, above average condition
  • Owner bought new; sailed to the Bahamas and Caribbean
  • Rigged for single-handed sailing
  • Shallow enough draft for Bahamas cruising
  • Emphasis on solid construction and interior living space

Walkthrough

  • Boarding from port or starboard midships
  • Walk aft to cockpit and helm with U-shaped seating
  • Enter salon via large hatchway and sturdy moderate-angle wooden stairs
  • Aft section: private stateroom (aft, port), navigation station and quarter berth to starboard
  • Midships: enclosed head with shower (port) and U-shaped galley (starboard)
  • Forward section: large dining table seating eight that converts to a near-queen double bed
  • Headroom in main salon: 6 ft 6 in

Accommodations

  • Private aft cabin (port) accommodating two
  • Quarter berth aft starboard
  • Forward dining table converts to near-queen bed
  • Head midship port with access from private cabin and salon

Salon

  • Very spacious, open layout
  • Navigation table and chartplotter
  • U-shaped galley to starboard
  • Electrical panel and engine access under stairs to topside deck
  • Folding table/bed forward with bench seating for eight
  • Wooden sole
  • Five portlights to starboard, three to port
  • Propane heater
  • Floor hatch access to water and fuel tanks

Galley

  • U-shaped galley to starboard
  • Twin stainless steel sinks with sprayer hose
  • Hand-operated sea water pump and fresh water foot pump
  • Post
  • Safety belt for cook
  • Large Formica counter surfaces
  • Two in-counter storage cellars
  • Teak spice rack
  • Teak coffee cup holders
  • Gimbaled Gas Systems propane stove, 3-burner with oven (twin 5 lb cylinders stored on deck in gunnel)
  • Microwave Samsung Junior 500W
  • Four drawers below counter
  • Cabinets above counter with sliding accordion doors
  • Toaster
  • Cutting boards
  • Small inverter for single-appliance use (in addition to house converter)

Dining Forward

  • Large dining table seating eight (Plan A layout)
  • Table converts to near-queen double bed
  • Bow louvered doors provide access to sail storage area
  • Original wall panels replaced with starboard-like material with insulation between hull and panels
  • Shelving with storage lip added to each side

Electrical and Electronics

  • 30-amp shore power with 50 ft cord
  • Balmar high-output alternator
  • Solar panels on deck: 2 × 65 watt
  • House inverter: 1000-watt
  • Two independent smaller inverters for single-appliance use
  • Refrigerator: NORCO DE-704
  • Chartplotter: Garmin GPSmap 176C
  • Forward sonar: Interphase probe
  • Vertical-axis wind generator
  • Tow-behind hydro water generator
  • Batteries: 3 × Group 27 Interstate wet cell (installed 2024)
  • New LED light fixtures throughout interior
  • Optronics handheld spotlight, 300k candle power
  • EPIRB
  • SSB Radio: ICOM IC-735
  • AM/FM/CD player HD5110
  • Television: NAXA 14" flatscreen

Engine and Mechanical Equipment

  • Engine: Perkins 50 hp 4-108, approx. 400 hours since rebuilt out of boat by Transatlantic Diesel (Whitemarsh, VA)
  • New transmission installed at time of engine rebuild
  • Fuel tank: 50 gal, original aluminum replaced with fiberglass
  • Water tank: 100 gal, original aluminum replaced with plastic
  • Supplemental water bladder: 20 gal
  • Lavac marine head
  • PSS dripless prop shaft seal
  • Watermaker: PUR 80 GPD
  • Water heater: electric and engine heat exchanger
  • Spare parts: spare prop, alternator, starter, injectors, sea water pump impellers

Deck and Equipment

  • Cockpit with U-shaped seating
  • Non-skid decks with toe rail
  • Spacious storage under cockpit seating
  • Dodger with frame
  • Bimini frame and canvas (needs repair)
  • Removable helm seat
  • Avon 4-man life raft in canister on deck
  • Manual anchor windlass
  • Stainless steel 35 lb plow anchor
  • Anchor washdown in anchor locker
  • Danforth high-tensile 30 lb anchor, chain and rode
  • Sea anchor
  • Lifelines on stanchions with access port and starboard midships
  • Propane BBQ grill mounted aft starboard
  • Swim ladder
  • Man-overboard mast buoy
  • Firdell Bucker radar reflector
  • Propane cylinders: two in port and starboard gunnel storage with solenoid switch/valve
  • Vertical wind generator
  • Boat hooks

Sails and Rigging

  • Set up for single-handed sailing
  • 2 × Lewmar 48 primary self-tailing winches
  • 2 × Harken 40 secondary self-tailing winches
  • Increased standing rigging to 5/16"
  • Mainsails: 2
  • Jibs: 2
  • Asymmetric spinnaker
  • Hyde mainsail roller furling
  • Harken jib roller furling
  • Foretriangle moved 3 ft forward and keel extended 18 in aft to improve weather helm

Safety and Emergency Equipment

  • Avon 4-man life raft in canister on deck
  • EPIRB
  • Man-overboard mast buoy
  • Lifelines and stanchions with midship access
  • Firdell radar reflector
  • Optronics handheld spotlight
  • Sea anchor
  • Fire suppression and propane solenoid valve (propane storage and control)

Spare Parts and Consumables

  • Spare propeller
  • Spare alternator
  • Spare starter
  • Spare injectors
  • Spare sea water pump impellers
  • Twin 5 lb propane cylinders (for stove) stored in gunnel

Disclaimers

  • Engine and generator hours are based on owner/broker representation; purchaser should verify hours and condition
  • Broker offers vessel details in good faith but does not guarantee accuracy or condition
  • Buyer should instruct agents or surveyors to validate desired details
  • Vessel offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice

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Interior Photos

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Lin Earley

By Lin Earley

Lin Earley was born and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia. At age 12 while fishing the tidal waters of Elizabeth River in a 14 ft. skiff, he fell in love with boating. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Lin’s first career was in finance and banking. His last position was regional president for Bank of America in the Hampton Roads Virginia market. Upon retirement from banking Lin managed a public, Venture Capital Company.Purchasing or selling a yacht is a major investment / financial decision and Lin’s years of financial experience and negotiation skills are a natural for professional brokerage. Combined with extensive knowledge of boating, boat maintenance and a dedication to customer service, Lin is a perfect choice to assist you in buying or selling your dream.Lin and his wife Susan live in Virginia Beach and currently own a 42 ft. Treworgy Yachts steel trawler they enjoy cruising the Chesapeake Bay and ICW, having logged over 12,000 miles.Lin is passionate about delivering successful results. Lin can be reached at lin@curtisstokes.net or on his cell phone at 757-672-2778.

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