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Sleeping accommodation is forward, including the main stateroom, the second stateroom, (each with ample
wardrobe and stowage space), the bathroom and a separate full shower. Aft and a few steps above the sleeping
accommodation is the raised ship-style bridge, with helm to starboard, large nav table to port, and comfortable
bench seats from which to enjoy the panoramic view. Aft is a spacious salon with large picture windows on three
sides. The engine room is below the bridge and salon, and is large and easy to work in, with plenty of headroom.
Engine, Performance and Systems
Osprey is powered by an electronically controlled, fuel-efficient 5.9 liter, turbocharged 380 hp Cummins diesel
engine. This ultra-reliable powerplant drives a 28”, four-bladed propeller which, with the 37’s hull design, lets
the boat reach speeds of up to 18 knots, yet is economical enough to cruise at 8 knots burning 2 gallons per
hour at 1300 rpm. A comfortable “high-speed” cruise at 1800 RPM yields about 10 knots and consumes about
5 gph. The boat’s 320-gallon fuel capacity provides well over 1,000 nautical miles of cruising range.
Osprey is equipped with bow and stern thrusters which make docking and close-quarter maneuvering easy.
The boat is equipped with a new (in 2019) SIMRAD NSS evo3 touch-screen navigation system which includes
chart-plotter, radar, automatic identification system (AIS), fish-finder and autopilot. And for prolonged time
at anchor, Osprey has an Onan diesel-powered generator which provides full battery re-charge economically
without recourse to running the engine.
Salon and Equipment
Down a few steps aft of the bridge lies the bright, roomy salon. The salon is beautifully finished in teak and has
an L-shaped galley to starboard and a dinette to port. The galley is fully equipped with a large AC-DC refrigerator
and freezer, as well as Corian counter tops and sink. The three-burner propane stove/oven and microwave
are great for proper cooking (which we do a lot), living aboard or entertaining guests. With plenty of storage
and drawer space behind the teak doors, keeping supplies of food and wine for long stints on the water is no
problem. The dinette offers ample seating at the pedestal table with a six-foot settee that also converts to a
double berth with storage underneath.
The salon has double-glazed windows fitted with Hunter-Davis blinds which are great both for privacy and for
keeping the salon cool on hot summer days. For cold weather, Osprey has an ESPAR diesel furnace which heats
the ship in minutes, supplemented with separate built-in blown-air electric heaters in the main stateroom and
salon. Osprey has a full sound system and a fold-down DVD player. The boat is carpeted throughout, which
reduces engine noise, and makes for a comfortable living environment.
Unlike many 37s which use the upper deck for dinghy storage, Osprey’s upper deck is unobstructed, providing
an ideal space for entertaining, watching the sun rise with a cup of coffee or enjoying a cocktail in the evening.
Lastly, for exploring and trips ashore, Osprey is equipped with a new APEX A-10 Eurosport dinghy powered by
a 20 hp Tohatsu outboard, deployed via an easy-to-use SeaWise system mounted on the swim-step, and two
kayaks, permanently stowed on the pilot house roof.
We think that Osprey provides the perfect combination of seaworthiness, functionality and comfort for PNW
cruising, and hope you will enjoy her as much as we do.
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