Meticulously refitted and comprehensively equipped, PALA 3 is a 1978 Oyster 37 that offers an outstanding balance of offshore performance, comfort, and classic style. She is a proven cruiser-racer, registered in London, and carries IRC Certificate No. 4476. Owned by Anthony Gott & Stafford Hunt, PALA 3 is ready to sail away.
Electrics3 Batteries (2019)Engine alternator & shore trickle chargerShore power fitted
TankageFuel Tank: 1 x 90LWater Tank: 1 x 1270LWater Heater: Engine calorifier + 0.8kW immersion heater
AccommodationBerths: 6 total (1 double, 4 singles)Heads: 1 x Jabsco Electric Toilet with sink & shower headGalley: Plastimo butane cooker with 2 burners, oven, grill; 12V fridgeInterior Finish: Teak construction throughout
General EquipmentAutomatic electric bilge pumpManual bilge pump8 x Warps8 x FendersMasthead, pulpit & pushpit-mounted tricolour1 x BoathookAnchor ball and lightEnsign staffEmergency tillerBoarding ladderSeago 2.3m dinghy (2010) with Honda 2.2hp outboard (2013)Sea-Air liferaft (2016)Danbuoy2 x LifebuoysFire blanket1 x Manual fire extinguisher4 x LifejacketsFog hornBosun’s chair
Winches2 x Genoa (Harken 48, ST, 2-speed)2 x Spinnaker sheet (Lewmar 40)2 x Halyard (Lewmar 40, ST, 2-speed)2 x Reefing (Lewmar 16)1 x Spinnaker downhaul (Lewmar 16)Easymatic 6x1 mainsheet system4x1 mainsheet traveller systemP&S genoa car system
Sail Inventory2 x Main (6oz Hood full batten, 6oz Hood)2 x Genoa No.1 (Hood, Kemp)2 x Genoa No.2 (Hood, Kemp)1 x Genoa No.3 (Hood)1 x Working jib (Hood)1 x Trysail (East Coast Sails)1 x Storm jib (Hood)2 x Heavy spinnaker (Hood, UK Sails)1 x Light spinnaker1 x Cruising chute (North)1 x Small heavy (Horizon Sails)
Significant Maintenance & Upgrades (2022 Refit)Boat was ashore for a full year for major refit including:
Full hull survey, preparation, and repaint to ICOMIA Superyacht standard
Oyster coachlines appliedFull engine serviceNew rudder fittedHydraulic backstay servicedNew full Flexiteek deck fittedNew anchor locker lidNew Tidemarine mast trackNew masthead sheavesNew masthead electrics incl. mast cable, connector, deck gaiter, stainless antennaNew Navipro tri-colour LED nav lightFurlex genoa furling gear servicedNew toggles for forestay and vangAll winches (genoa, halyard, spinnaker) servicedNew deck clutches fittedNew Torlon balls in genoa carsNew electric windlassNew stanchion-mounted cockpit throttle controls4 coats of Coppercoat antifouling appliedNew boom mainsail coverFeathering propeller serviced|Keel dropped for full mountings and structure inspectionNew fuel tank and cockpit electronic gauge fittedNew automatic bilge pumpNew electric flush toiletNew interior upholstery
Additional NotesKept ashore over winter with new anode and prop antifoul applied annuallyMost recent full engine check completed: June 2025
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly turnkey Oyster 37, immaculately upgraded and ready for serious cruising or club racing. PALA 3 combines classic British yacht design with modern equipment, ensuring safe and comfortable passagemaking for her next discerning owner.
Viewings by appointment. Full documentation available on request.
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.
Details
ManufacturerOyster Yachts
Model37
Year (Build / Refit)1978
Length11.3m
Capacity max6
Beam3.7m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length11.3m
Beam3.7m
Hull
MaterialGRP
Accommodation
Guest Cabins1
Bathrooms1
Max Passengers6
Features
AIS
Compass
Depth Instrument
GPS
Plotter
VHF
Radio
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeYanmar
Engine Model3GM3F
Drive TypeInboard Direct-Drive
Fuel TypeDiesel
Year2001
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