Aquafibre Ocean 37A classic 1973 Aquafibre Ocean 37, offering generous accommodation, twin helm positions and the traditional character of a British motor cruiser.This well-established Ocean 37 provides a spacious and practical cruising platform, with accommodation arranged over two cabins, a generous saloon and two heads, both incorporating showers. With four single berths plus a double berth, she offers comfortable accommodation for family cruising and extended stays a board.The vessel retains her original twin Perkins HT6354 diesel engines, which have been annually serviced and maintained throughout their life. Engine hours are not recorded. The twin shaft-drive installation provides excellent manoeuvrability and is particularly useful when handling the vessel in confined waters.The Ocean 37 benefits from twin helm positions, allowing the skipper to choose between the sheltered lower helm and the upper helm when conditions and cruising dictate.More recently, the vessel has benefited from useful upgrades, including solar panels fitted in 2022 and four new batteries fitted in 2026, enhancing her suitability for extended periods away from shore power.AccommodationThe Ocean 37 offers particularly generous accommodation for a vessel of her age, comprising:
Two cabins
Two en-suite cabins
Four single berths
One double berth
Spacious saloon
Two heads, both with showers
Twin helm positions
Good natural living and storage space throughout
Machinery & Electrical
Twin Perkins HT6354 diesel engines
Original engine installation
Shaft drive
Engines annually serviced
Engine hours unrecorded
Solar panels fitted 2022
Four new batteries fitted 2026
Summary
A genuine classic motor cruiser with an impressive amount of accommodation and the practical benefits of twin engines and twin helms. Her original Perkins installation, combined with a history of annual servicing and recent investment in her electrical systems, makes this an interesting opportunity for someone looking for a traditional British cruiser with plenty of space for extended cruising.
The Ocean 37's generous accommodation, two en-suite cabins and separate saloon make her particularly well suited to family cruising and longer stays a board, while the twin helm arrangement offers flexibility for both inland and coastal cruising.
An attractive classic cruiser with considerable accommodation and scope to provide many more years of enjoyable cruising.