Fishermen want a boat with stamina and power to hunt far offshore, with performance to match the movements of elusive fish and design features to hook and fight them.
They may look back to the 1960's as their sport's Golden Age, when high-utility day-fishermen worked the canyons for marlin and tuna, or even the bays for stripers and blues. For all who dream of owning one of those vintage boats, we dedicate the 37 Billfish - the premiere model in an entirely new class of Ocean sportfishermen.
To have simply replicated a classic gamefishing design would have denied owners of the extraordinary engineering and manufacturing innovations Ocean has during the last 30 years helped to advance. The 37 Billfish exploits the sophisticated hull geometries now standard on every Ocean Yacht. Twin 480 MHP Yanmar 6LY3-ETP diesels produce a wide-open throttle speed of 35 knots and a cruise speed of over 30 knots.
Like other Ocean Yachts, the 37 BF has a flybridge laid out for efficient command and convenient maneuvering. But she also incorporates a fully instrumented lower helm for the hands-on captain who wants quick access to the cockpit. She is an "all-weather" boat and with propeller pockets that reduce draft to just 2' 6" she's an all-waters boat, too.
The 37 Billfish has been designed with a quick-to-the-rod dynamic and a bridgeboat's high visibility and comfort. From stem to stern, she is a boat destined to win tournaments and the respect of sportfishermen. From the satin-cherry interior to the private stateroom and head, she is a boat that indulges an angler's desire for comfort and luxury.
The 37 Billfish by Ocean is the first model in an entirely new boat line whose heritage includes many of the most competitive sportfishermen built during the last 30 years. It is a boat worthy to be called by the sport's most coveted prize billfish!
Draft: 2 ft. 6 in.
Beam: 13 ft. 10 in.
Displacement: 23500
Fuel tank capacity: 400
Water tank capacity: 75
Standard features:
SPECIFICATIONS
Length 37' 8"
Beam 13' 10"
Draft 2' 6"
Freeboard, Bow 5' 6"
Freeboard, Stern 2' 11"
Fuel Capacity 400 gal
Water Capacity 75 gal
Displacement 23,500 lb
Deadrise, Forward 32.5 degrees
Deadrise, Transom 12.8 degrees
Headroom (most areas) 6' 5"
Sleeping Capacity 2-3
HULL, DECK, STRINGERS
Hull – molded fiberglass construction with white exterior gelcoat finish and premium vinyl-ester resin barrier coats, biaxial stitched fiberglass fabrics, solid fiberglass bottom, cored
construction from chine to sheer
Deck – molded fiberglass construction with white exterior gelcoat finish and premium vinyl-ester resin barrier coats, biaxial stitched fiberglass fabrics, cored construction
Stringers – one piece molded stringers with white gel-coat finish and premium vinyl-ester resin barrier coats and biaxial fiberglass
fabrics, structurally bonded to hull
ENGINE ROOM AND PROPULSION
Sound and heat insulated engine room
Gel-coated engine room, lazarette, and bilges
Twin diesel, water cooled engines with lubricating oil, synchronizers, hour meters, alternators, coolant recovery bottles, and transmissions
Fuel tanks (2), forward and aft, welded aluminum with white epoxy paint, gauges on helm
Fuel filters with water separators – main engines and generator
All fuel lines chafe protected and pressure tested
Propellers (2) – 4-blade Nibral
Shafts (2) – Aquamet 22, double taper, with engine couplings
Bronze rudders and struts, high strength
Dripless rudder ports and shaft logs
Trim tabs, hydraulic, with position indicator on helm
Water intake scoops, bronze, high-speed, with removable mesh sea strainers
Internal sea strainers, basket type – generator & air conditioning
Double lift fiberglass mufflers with surge protection
Electric oil exchange system, 3 port – engines and generator
Engine room cross ventilation fans
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Generator (7.5 kW) – water cooled with heat recovery system, water separator exhaust, remote start, digital panel, and safety shutdown
50' Shore cord – 50A/240V
Cable TV connection in cockpit
Batteries (4) – heavy duty, deep cycle/cranking battery (two banks)
Battery on-off switches, vapor-proof
Battery parallel system, automatic
Automatic digital battery charger with thermal cut-out, 60 amp
Internal bonding system with dyna-plate ground system, galvanic isolator, and transom zinc
AC/DC electrical distribution panel with circuit breakers, AC voltage and load meters, DC battery voltage and load meters, and reverse polarity indicator
AC Duplex outlets / GFI protected, throughout
LIGHTING SYSTEM
Navigation lights, LED molded in hard top
Cockpit courtesy lighting under gunwales
Chart lights and overhead lights on helm deck, tri-color LED
Spreader lights molded in hard top, 12V LED
Engine room lighting – 12V / 120V combination
12V and 120V LED lighting throughout interior
Back lighting on electrical panels
WATER SYSTEM
Water tank, 75 gallon, gauge in galley
Dockside water connection with pressure reduction valve
Water pressure system and manifold
Hot water heater – 12 gallon, AC, stainless steel
Faucets, galley and head
Enclosed automatic shower sump with pump – 12V
Electric freshwater head with macerator
Holding tank, integral fiberglass -35 gallon², dockside pumpout, and overboard discharge
OUTFITTING
Anti-fouling bottom paint, 2 coats ablative over epoxy barrier coat, (blue, black, or green)
Boot stripe, choice of color
Anchor locker with freshwater washdown and overboard drain
Anchor – Fortress danforth, with 15' chain and 250' 9/16" nylon rope
Forward deck hatch with screen and shade
Aluminum bow rail, brushed finish
Stainless steel rub rail mounted to high density pvc guard
Stainless steel cleats (10") – 2 bow, 4 spring, 2 stern
Stainless steel hawse pipes (2)
Docklines (6)
Fenders (2)
NAVIGATION
VHF radio on bridge with antenna and command mic on helm deck
Furuno RD-33 system for water depth and temperature (flybridge
and helm deck)
Compass - 4" flush mount with back light (flybridge and helm deck)
Hydraulic steering
Electronic controls with Palm Beach style handles on flybridge, top mount controls on helm deck
SAFETY
Life jackets – Type 1 (6) and 20" ring buoy (1)
Combination carbon monoxide and smoke detector
Automatic/manual fire extinguisher system with safety shutdown
Fire extinguishers – 2 1/2 lb portable (3)
Seacocks on all through-hull fittings below waterline
Fuel shutoff valves
Audible engine alarm system
High bilge water alarms
Bilge pumps (3) – automatic/manual, with indicator light
Fog bell
Air horn, dual trumpet
First aid kit
Flare kit
COCKPIT
Molded fiberglass, self-bailing
Molded-in rolled fiberglass coamings
Molded live baitwell in transom (30 gallon)
Rod holders (4)
Seawater and freshwater washdowns with quick disconnect fittings
Hose and nozzle with quick disconnect adapter
Insulated fishboxes (2), drains with grates and electric pump-out
Bait prep center, fitted with gasketed lid and gas shock, with cutting board, sink, freshwater faucet, and full length piano hinge
Tackle drawers with gasketed flush door and slam latch
Freezer, fitted with gasketed lid and gas shock, and full-length piano hinge
Hatches, fish boxes and lazarette, heavy-duty, with gutters, drains, gaskets, full-length piano hinge,and twist-locking latches
Under-hatch dunnage bin
Transom door with full length piano hinge, gasket, heavy-duty door latch, and locking door stop
Boarding step box
Bolstered seat cushions and backrests (2)
Aluminum backing plate imbedded in fiberglass for fighting chair
HELM DECK
Fully molded fiberglass enclosure with front and side windows
Molded fiberglass helm station with stainless steel steering wheel
Electronics console, integrally molded, access from reverse side
Electrical sub-panel in locker
Molded fiberglass engine room access hatch, electrically actuated, with molded gutters and drains, heavy-duty gasket, heavyduty hinges, and imbedded insulation
Engine room day hatch in helm deck floor
Aluminum cabin door, bi-fold top panel, glass window in main door panel, with lock
Built in helm seating with backrest and bolstered cushions
Large bench seating to starboad with tackle storage and bolstered cushions
Dinette to port with bolstered cushions and fiberglass hi-lo table that converts to bed
Refrigerator drawer under port side seating
VHF command mic
Accessory outlet (12V)
(4) stereo speakers, (2) in helm deck, (2) in overhang
Fuel gauges
FLYING BRIDGE
Fully instrumented, molded fiberglass open flying bridge
Hard top with aluminum frame, molded-in spreader lights, welded rod holders, and 3-sided Costa Clear enclosure
Pompanette Elite Series helm chair (1)
Aluminum bridge ladder
Overhead lighting
Electrical sub-panel
Electrical outlet (120V)
Fuel gauges
Lounge seating with bolstered cushions and storage
Overhead radio mount
Jump seats (2)
Accessory outlet (12V)
DESIGNER INTERIOR
Satin finished cherry cabinetry throughout
Push locks on cabinets and drawers throughout
Fabrics and wall coverings throughout
Amtico flooring throughout
Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat – 10,000 BTU
Entertainment: 20" flat screen TV with remote, CD/DVD player with AM/FM stereo and auxiliary input, (2) interior speakers
Hinged steps for pump access
GALLEY
Corian countertop, backsplash, & stainless steel sink
Convection/microwave oven – stainless
Recessed 2-burner cook top
Under counter drawer combination refrigerator/freezer with icemaker
Spacious drawers and cabinets
Under cabinet lighting, LED
Water tank gauge
STATEROOM
Lower double berth with 5" mattress and zippered cover
Upper single berth with 5" mattress and zippered cover
Pillows (3) and shams (3)
Fitted sheet set
Nightstand with lid
Hanging lockers (2), cedar lined
Drawers below berth
Upper cabinets to starboard
20" flat screen TV with DVD player & remote
CD player with AM/FM stereo and speakers
Rod storage shelf
HEAD
Private shower with overhead lighting and automatic sump pump
Vanity with Corian countertop, backsplash, & sink
Mirrored medicine cabinet with positive latch
Electric freshwater head with macerator
Holding tank indicator
Towel bar
Exhaust blower
Air conditioning vent
