70 percent. This is the proportion of the waterline in the hull length, which is measured above deck. With modern ships this is often 95 percent or more. I mean, the Eagle has overhangs. And while this is sometimes a problem with mandates in the Bundestag, it is by no means with the beautiful Friesian woman. On the contrary: your overhangs are extremely handsome. A beautiful, round bow, a fine little stern, the structure flat and angular and skilfully fitted into the lines. An important prerequisite for a successful daysailer: The Eagles are real eye-catchers, as is the new 37.
Classic above, modern below: overhangs, L-keel and spade rudder of the Eagle 37
No wonder: Dwar André Hoek at work. He is a designer from the Netherlands and can also make J-Class yachts beautiful and fast, as he has already proven several times. While he has to adhere to long keels and requirements for authenticity, with Eagle he can do what makes quick under the short waterline. Narrow appendages, an L-keel with a bomb and - completely adapted to the local waters - nevertheless with a moderate draft of 1.25 or 1.65 meters. A rather complex construction with a foam core and vinyl ester resins ensures low weight: the little eagle weighs 3.3 tons. 1.3 tons of it hang in the water as ballast.
Flush is the magic word, nothing protrudes beyond the deck, everything is tidy. It looks light and elegant
These values give hope for agile sailing characteristics, as well as a sail load number on the wind of 5.2. A typical daysailer: Pretty, probably very easy to sail, with a small cabin that offers the bare minimum and, above all, a comparatively large cockpit. Below deck, a small pantry, toilet room and sleeping accommodation ensure carefree day sailing.
Options below deck provide the essentials. And if you want, you can also stay overnight
The Eagle 37 enriches the large daysailer market. It was only recently shaken up by the Saffier Se 37. With its unusual layout, it offers an alternative to the Eagle. One is more modern, the other classic. In terms of price, the Eagle is around 45,000 euros below the Saffier with a starting price of 202,600 euros including NL VAT.