A legendary Banjer 37 Ocean-Going Motorsailer Ketch built by Stangate Marine/Halmatic in Holland. Designed by Dick Lefeber, these vessels are renowned worldwide for their heavy North Sea pedigree, double-ended safety, and heavy-duty, over-engineered fiberglass construction.
This particular Banjer 37 is in above-average cosmetic condition and excellent mechanical health, making it an incredible platform for extending the Northeast cruising season late into the chilly autumn months. The true crown jewel of this vessel is its powertrain: it features a highly reliable, 2004 Cummins 76hp diesel engine with only 2,300 total hours. For a buyer seeking blue-water capability without the massive financial risk of an old engine refit, this vessel is uniquely positioned to deliver.
Vessel Specifications
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Builder: Stangate Marine/Halmatic (Holland)
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Designer: Dick Lefeber
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Year / Model Year: 1969 / 1970
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Length Overall (LOA): 37′ 0″
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Beam: 11′ 5″
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Draft: 4′ 7″
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Displacement: 26,400 lbs
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Ballast: 8,800 lbs (Fully Encapsulated)
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Fuel Capacity: 270 Gallons (Molded FRP Tanks + Day Tank)
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Water Capacity: 150 Gallons
Mechanical & Propulsion
Unlike most classic motorsailers burdened with obsolete engines, this vessel offers unparalleled mechanical peace of mind.
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Engine: 2004 Cummins 4B76-2500 naturally aspirated diesel (76 hp).
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Engine Hours: 2,300 original metered hours.
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Transmission: Borg Warner Velvet Drive marine reduction gear (2.91:1).
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Running Gear: 2-inch stainless steel propshaft turning a 26×17 four-blade bronze propeller. A spare 3-blade propeller is also included.
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Bow Thruster: Vetus 12V joystick-controlled thruster for effortless docking.
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Fuel System: Dual Racor primary filters feeding a gravity-fed day tank system with a secondary 24V fuel transfer pump.
Sails, Rigging & Deck Hardware
This vessel features an easily managed, highly versatile ketch rig with premium sailcloth.
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Sails: A full complement of premium Quantum Dacron sails (Mainsail, Mizzen, and 120% roller-furling Genoa with padded foam luff). All sails were rated “like new” at survey and have been carefully stored.
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Rigging: Extruded aluminum spars with heavy-duty 1×19 stainless steel standing rigging utilizing Stalok mechanical terminations. Features a smooth-running Profurl headsail roller furling system.
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Ground Tackle: Massive Lofrans Falkon 24V electric windlass equipped with a chain gypsy and capstan. Primary anchor is a 45 lb Manta spade with approximately 225 feet of 3/8-inch high-tensile galvanized chain. Secondary Fortress FX-23 stern anchor and a 100 lb Luke storm anchor are included.
Electrical & Off-Grid Systems
The vessel’s robust electrical system is heavily optimized for long-term off-grid cruising and safety.
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Solar Power: 3 flexible solar panels routed through a MidNite Sun charge controller.
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Charging & Inverter: Sterling-Pro Ultra multi-step 24V charger, ProMariner 70-amp 12V charger, and a 2.0 kW inverter.
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Batteries: Solid 24V starting bank paired with a deep-cycle Trojan 105 6V series-parallel house battery bank.
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Shore Power: SmartPlug 30-amp shore cord system for optimal safety and thermal protection at the dock.
Navigation & Electronics
A highly functional, comprehensive bluewater electronics package:
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Radar: Furuno 1715 LCD 24-mile radar.
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AIS: Vesper Marine WatchMate AIS system.
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Radios: Icom IC-M710 SSB transceiver with AT-130 tuner, paired with dual Icom VHF radios (M412 and M4240).
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Navigation: Garmin GPS/sounder unit integrated for iPad display, plus a Lowrance HDS7m GPS plotter.
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Autopilot: Simrad AP35 12V autopilot system.
Interior Accommodations & Domestic Systems
The traditional, warmth-filled interior showcases beautiful European shipyard teak joinery and a functional layout designed for safety at sea.
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Galley: Features durable Corian countertops, an Eno two-burner propane stove with oven, and a deeply insulated top-loading refrigeration box powered by an Isotherm 12V system.
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Climate & Comfort: Engine-driven heat exchange cabin heating system with a 3-speed fan to keep the pilothouse warm on frosty mornings. Atwood 10.5-gallon water heater runs off both 120V and engine heat.
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Head: Upgraded with a modern, low-maintenance molded plastic composting toilet with a 12V exhaust fan, completely eliminating black-water holding tank hassles.
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Watermaker: Spectra Santa Cruz watermaker onboard.
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