SeaFinn 37

£57,995

Located at Penarth Marina

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Year: 1988

LOA: 11.65m

Berths: 9

Draft: 1.45m

Details

Make: SeaFinn
Model: 37
Engine Make & Model: Volvo Penta 2003T
Fuel Type: Diesel
Price: £57,995
Location: In Penarth Marina
Keel: Bilge Keel
Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
Drive Type: Shaft

Dimensions

Beam: 3.35m
Draft: 1.45m
LOA: 11.65m
Displacement: 6300kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 500l
Water Tank Capacity: 350l
Builder: Kaarina Yachts
Designer: Timo Valteanen
Hull Type: Monohull

Summary

A rare opportunity to own a classic bluewater cruising yacht designed by renowned Finnish naval architect Timo Valteanen, also known for his work on the legendary Nauticat range. Built in 1988, Benbow is hull number 4 of the respected Seafinn 37 series, a capable and beautifully balanced offshore cruiser with timeless lines, reassuring handling, and the solid feel of a yacht built for serious sailing. Her long fin keel and balanced hull shape provide excellent sea manners and confidence in challenging conditions, while the warm timber interior creates a welcoming atmosphere below deck. The generous fuel and water capacity, upgraded charging systems, solar capability, and remote-operated deck equipment make her particularly well suited to extended cruising and comfortable short-handed sailing. With spacious accommodation, cutter rig, and a host of thoughtful upgrades — including modern charging systems, AIS, and a recently fitted liferaft — she is equally suited to family cruising, liveaboard life, or adventurous sailing further afield. This is a yacht with genuine pedigree and character — a proper cruising boat from an era when yachts were built for capability, endurance, and comfort at sea. Ready for her next adventure. Viewings and serious enquiries welcome.

Mechanical

Volvo Penta 2003T diesel.
42hp.
Bow Thruster with remote control.
Both fuel tanks professionally cleaned 2023.
New fuel lines fitted.
Propeller: 3-blade propeller fitted with rope cutter.
500 litre fuel capacity in two tanks.

Electrical

12v / 240v system.
2 X 12v domestic batteries.
1 X engine start battery.
1 X bow thruster battery.
Charging from both engine alternator and 240v charger 240v Battery charger.
Victron battery charger fitted 2025.
Shore power and cable.
250w solar panel fitted with Victron charger/controller (2024).

Rigging

Rigging:
Cutter rigged.
Stainless steel standing rigging.
New running rigging (2021).
Selden aluminium mast and spars.
In-mast reefing main.
Roller furling genoa & staysail.

Sails:
Slab reefed Mainsail (2021)
Furline Genoa
Staysail (2021)

Winches:
2 x Lewmar ST40 self tailing genoa winches
1 x Lewmar ST30 self tailing halyard winch on coachroof
1 xLewmar ST30 self tailing halyard winch in cockpit

Navigation

Raymarine C90W chart plotter and digital radar scanner (2011)
Two Suunto steering compass's
Icom VHF IC-M323 GDSC
Stowe Navsounder depth
Raymarine ST60 speed/log
Raymarine ST60 Multi insturment display
Garmin GPSmap 182c colour chartplotter
Cetrek 737 autopilot with internal and external controls
AIS Transponder.

Deck

CQR 35lb anchor with 45m chain.
Electric windlass with remote control.
Davits.
Boarding ladder.
Warps and fenders.
Guard Rails (2011).

Safety

Seago ISO Type-2 4 person liferaft fitted 2024
Gas detector
Horn
1 x manual bilge pump
3 x automatic bilge pumps
3 x manual fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
2 x lifebuoys

Canvas

Sprayhood (2021)
Dodgers (2021)

Accommodation

Sleeps 7 in 3 double and 1 single berth (pilot berth in forepeak) in 3 cabins including dinette conversion
Solid wood interior
Teak and holly flooring
Blue velour upholstery
Webasto cabin Heating

Pilot House:
C shaped seating (to port)
Table
Internal helm
Storage cupboards
Access to engine and batteries

Dinette:
Steps down from Pilot house to:
Dining/ lounge area
C shaped seating (to port), converts to double berth

Galley (to starboard):
Linear
2- burner gas cooker with oven (2015)
Stainless steel sink
12/240v Refrigerator

Master Cabin (aft):
Steps down from wheelhouse
Large double berth
Ensuite heads with marine toilet and handbasin

Guest Cabin (foreward):
Double V berth with infill (mattresses replaced 2016)
Pilot berth

Day Heads:
Marine toilet.

Construction

Built in 1987 by Kaarina Yachts in Finland to a design by Timo Valteanen
Hull #4
Hand laid GRP hull and superstructure
Teak Decks
Inner and outer helm positions
3kw bow thruster
Rope cutter
Dual wheel steering

Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.