Mike’s vision to build a new classic styled model started to become more than just an idea back in early April 2020 when discussions and sketches between Mike and Arthur ( Nelson designer) soon resulted in drawings flying back and for in earnest. Those early days in lockdown provided a window of space and an uninterrupted time to reflect on what Mike really wanted to achieve from this latest design. Mike had already received unprecedented interest in both our Classic 35 and Classic 45 and there was an appetite out in the market for a beautifully built boat with classic styling but of a more manageable size than our iconic 45 and more accommodation than our 35. In reality, the 37 provides the 45 accommodation and wheelhouse, in a smaller boat, with the same acclaimed underwater semi displacement hull shape used on our DALE 40.

All in all, a lot of boat with classic styling and pedigree for cruising with confidence, reassurance and security.

A NICE PLACE TO BE

A large forward cabin, generous toilet and shower, hand-crafted galley open to spacious wheelhouse. The full width forward deck design provides for exceptional space within the accommodation allowing for a substantial double berth (nigh on a queen size double) and a high degree of customisation available with regard to locker and hanging locker space for those that like cruising further afield or stay on board for extended periods in comfort. For that essential feel of luxury and comfort when longer-term cruising, the toilet and shower has ample space and finished with solid timber detailing.

The galley is beautifully appointed to reflect the personal taste and requirements of the owner, fitted with corian worktop with high timber fiddles, large hob, sink, ample lower locker space and fridge at aft end set back beneath the wheelhouse sole for maximum use of space. The stowage is extensive with made to measure crockery stowage machined and hand detailed out of solid timber.

For those requiring a second cabin for family or guests, an alternative arrangement is available with galley to wheelhouse and a second cabin partially tucked beneath the wheelhouse sole to provide 4 berths and in addition to this the wheelhouse seating with the sliding seat arrangement can be converted to add a further small double berth.

The wheelhouse has ample space for a fully enclosed social dining area. Our moveable helm seat slides forward at the touch of a button to provide comfortable seating for five with an optional additional internal table for a further three persons if required. Fully opening timber wheelhouse doors integrate the wheelhouse with the spacious cockpit seating for open air socialising and dining whilst the mid transom door provides easy access onto a full width boarding platform for boarding and stepping ashore.

For setting off to sea, the fully contoured leather helm and pilot seats are perfect for comfort at sea with the helm seat adjustable at the touch of a button. The underwater hull design with long keel provides for absolute re-assurance, ease of handling and manoeuvring.

MAKE IT YOUR OWN

We pride ourselves on our custom builds and attention to detail, working closely with clients to interpret their thoughts and requirements right down to the last detail. Every build offers the unique opportunity for owners to engage as little or as much as they wish, and a range of additional options are available. We as builders enjoy every minute of the experience of forming that relationship with our clients and likewise our owners tell us that they enjoy the build process almost as much as owning their new boat.

• 2 x 320hp shaft drive: max est. speed // 23 knots

• 2 x 440hp shaft drive: max est. speed // 30 knots

All maximum estimated speeds are dependent upon fit out.

INSTRUMENTATION AND NAVIGATION

• Engine instrumentation at helm station as supplied by manufacturer.

• Magnetic compass.

• DSC VHF with antenna, depth sounder, speed log.

• Combined display for engines / chart plotter

• Further instrumentation/electronics to owner’s specification and subject to additional cost.

• LED navigation lights.

CONSTRUCTION AND FINISHES

• Semi displacement hull Designed by TT Boat Designs – the originators of the Nelson design. Hull design to Cat A

• Hull – colour to owner’s choice

• Superstructure – colour to owner’s choice.

• Boot topping: white or colour to owner’s choice.

• Antifouling with epoxy priming: red or colour to owner’s choice.

• Flexiteek to boarding platform and cockpit sole and cockpit steps.

• Flexiteek to side and fore decks.

EXTERIOR FIT OUT

• Anchor chain locker with overboard drain and deck hatch. Stainless steel bow roller. on retrievable pivot system to retain classic styling and assist in clearance for when mooring.

• Anchor, 50m chain, electric windlass with plug-in remote control.

• Stainless steel bow rail, rails to side decks, grab rails to aft end of wheelhouse wings. All stainless welds ground and polished to DALE standard.

• Stainless steel / timber mast to wheelhouse, navigation lights and VHF aerial. Fold down mast optional.

• Cockpit drained direct overboard.

• Large access hatches in cockpit sole.

• Flagpole – mounted on cockpit aft coaming.

• Full width opening aft wheelhouse bulkhead doors in teak.

• Transom door.

• Three pairs of mooring cleats.

• Upholstered seating in cockpit.

• 4 x mooring lines.

• Adjustable aluminium boat hook stowed in locker.

• Four fenders.

INTERIOR FIT OUT

• Forward cabin with extra-large double berth (1660mm x 2000mm).

• Shelves with lockers forward.

• Toilet / shower – lower unit with electric freshwater toilet, timber detailing, lockers

• Galley with open fronted upper storage unit, spacious storage lockers, lower unit with stainless steel sink, fridge, two burner diesel hob.

• Microwave/electric hob and oven / gas hob and oven optional.

• Wheelhouse with leather upholstered helm and pilot seats and lockers beneath.

• Leather upholstered u-shaped seating to port.

• Leather upholstered seat to starboard.

• Open companionway to lower galley

• Navigator area forward of pilot seat

• White laminate bulkheads. Soft vinyl lining to side and overhead panels. Wheelhouse-overhead panels with timber inserts, timber pelmets and timber detailing to forward screen panels

• Overhead lighting

• Carpet to sole in wheelhouse, galley and cabins.

• Timber steps into lower accommodation.

• Oak hardwood timber and timber veneer panels with semi-gloss finish to furniture. Timber to owner’s choice optional.

INSTALLATION

• Twin engines with shaft drives, secondary cooled with flexible water intake hose and sea water strainer near inlet.

• Sound proofing to engine compartment.

• Integral fuel tanks (commercial integral hull / keel design for added stability) with primary fuel filter system, flexible piping to supply, return, venting and filler.

• Fire extinguishers and fire blanket. Auto fire extinguisher in engine space.

• Black waste tank with deck outlet and overboard discharge.

• Freshwater system with storage tank, hot water tank, pipework and deck filler.

• Hydraulic steering.

• Single station engine controls.

• 12V electrics. 2 x engine batteries 113Ah. 2 x domestic batteries 113Ah.

• Battery combiner switch. Split charge relay.

• Electric bilge pumps to forward accommodation and engine space.

• Manual bilge pump to engine space.

Two cabin layout available with either galley to forward accommodation or galley to wheelhouse to provide 4 berths and in addition to this the wheelhouse seating with the sliding seat arrangement can be converted to add a further double berth (2000mm x 1300mm)

DALE specialise in custom boat building, so please ask about any build or fit out options to create a boat that is ‘perfectly you’.

DALE Motor Yachts reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.

https://www.dalenelson.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DALE-Classic-37-Standard-Specification-May-2024.pdf

https://www.dalenelson.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DALE-Classic-37-MBY-Test-Report-Jan23.pdf