Rafiki 37 – Bluewater Classic, Ocean-Ready & Loaded with Upgrades!

Offered for sale is a one-of-a-kind 1978 Rafiki 37, a heavy-displacement, full-keel cutter by renowned designer Stan Huntingford. Built for serious blue water sailing and proven on an ocean crossing, this is a boat with pedigree, presence, and the gear to go anywhere.

The current owners sailed her from California with circumnavigation plans, but baby number two has called them back to land life—so this incredible cruiser is now available.

? Why This Rafiki 37 Stands Out

• True Bluewater Design
Elegant canoe stern, full keel stability, and a sea-kindly motion. She sits in the 98th percentile for displacementamong 37-footers and still clocks effortless 150nm days on passage.

• Warm, Timeless Interior
Solid teak throughout, 6’5” headroom, generous forward berth with proper storage, a cozy saloon with heater and lanterns, and a practical galley.
Feels like a 40-footer… because the storage rivals one.

• Exceptional Condition + Major Upgrades
Meticulously maintained liveaboard with all the big, expensive jobs done:

New chainplates & standing rigging (2021)
Rebuilt Aries windvane (2022)
400Ah lithium + 400W solar (2023)
New mainsail & genoa with custom logo (2023)
Fully rebuilt Yanmar 3JH + controls, mounts & hoses (2025)
Fresh bottom paint (July 2025)

This is a rare opportunity to own a true offshore cruiser that’s already proven, already upgraded, and already feels like home.
Step aboard and go anywhere.

Call Alistair Newbold at Vining Gulf Group on 021 406 446 for more information.

Victoria is available for viewing in Whangerei.