Gaviidae is the latin name for the loon family – we will take a little bit of Minnesota with us wherever we travel. For Dan’s more in-depth explanation of how we picked the name – What’s in a name?
She is a 1999 Gozzard G37 (hull #3), equipped for serious cruising and comfort.
Specifications for Gozzard 37 Gaviidae:
- Length Overall 42′ – 3″
- Length On Deck 37′ – 0″
- Length At Waterline 31′ – 6″
- Beam 12′ – 0″
- Draft 5′ – 0″
- Displacement 19,000 Pounds (Half Load)
- Ballast 6,800 Pounds (External Lead)
- Mast Height Above Water (Extrusion) 53′ – 6″
- Sail Area Mainsail 330 Square Feet
- Sail Area Topsail 514 Square Feet
- Sail Area Staysail 227 Square Feet
- Sail Area Total 100% Fore Triangle 818 Square Feet (Fore Triangle = 448 Square Feet)
- Sail Area Total 1,071 Square Feet
- Fuel Capacity (Main) 52.5 Gallons
- Fuel Capacity (Reserve) 14.5 Gallons
- Range At Cruise 550 Nautical Miles
- Water Capacity 117 Gallons
- Waste Capacity 26 Gallons
- Battery Capacity 612 Amp Hours
- Engine 55 HP Diesel
- Bow Thruster 4 HP – 12 Volt