R-37 ‘Lobster Yacht’
Powerful, proven, and practical
Downeast lines with modern refinement
Built to endure, designed to turn heads
Bring Your Custom Yacht to Life
The R-37 is an ideal dayboat with everything you need for simple cruising. Designed and built at Rockport Marine and shaped by the influence of 1950s Newbert and Wallace lobster yachts, the R-37 balances sea kindliness, moderate speed, and efficient handling with just the right amount of deck space.
Modern adjustments include a hull form that combines traditional “built-down” shape for comfort and lower engine position with hard chines for higher speed and spray deflection. She’s quick when she needs to be—cruising comfortably in the high teens, with a top speed of 25 knots—ideal for covering ground in the local archipelago and still making it back in time for supper.
The innovative touches are simple but smart. An open transom with a flip-down bronze swim ladder makes boarding easy and turns any anchorage into a quiet beach. A roller built into the deck helps launch the shellback tender quietly and without fuss. That same tender can be rigged to take advantage of an evening breeze before dinner.
Below, the cabin is trimmed in a clean, understated Herreshoff style. The galley is surprisingly spacious and well-appointed for proper cooking, whether you’re docked for the night or out for a long day. Every fitting and finish—above and below deck—has been chosen for quality, restrained style, and durability.
Whether you’re headed to a dock or dropping anchor for the night, the thoughtful layout and amenities may convince you the best seat in the harbor is already yours.
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The R-37 has proved popular. A larger design, the R-51, is currently being built at Rockport Marine with delivery in early 2027.
You can view and download Study Plans below. Reach out if you have any questions.
