70 per cent. This is the proportion of the waterline to the hull length that is measured above deck. On modern ships, this is often 95 per cent or more. In other words, the Eagle has overhangs. And while this can sometimes be a problem in the Bundestag, it is by no means a problem for the beautiful Friesian. On the contrary: her overhangs are extremely attractive. A beautiful, round bow, a fine small stern, the superstructure flat and angular and skilfully fitted into the lines. Important prerequisites for a successful daysailer: The Eagles are real eye-catchers, as is the new 37.
No wonder: André Hoek was at work here. He is a designer from the Netherlands and can also make J-Class yachts beautiful and fast, as he has already proven several times. However, while he has to adhere to long keels and authenticity requirements, he can do whatever he wants with Eagle under the short waterline. Narrow appendages, an L-keel with a bomb and - completely adapted to local waters - nevertheless with a moderate draught of 1.25 or 1.65 metres. A rather elaborate construction with foam core and vinyl ester resins ensures low weight: the little Adler weighs in at 3.3 tonnes. 1.3 tonnes of this is suspended in the water as ballast.
These values give reason to hope for agile sailing characteristics, as well as a sail carrying capacity on the wind of 5.2. A typical daysailer: pretty, probably very easy to sail, with a small cabin that offers the essentials and, above all, a comparatively large cockpit. Below deck, a small galley, toilet room and sleeping accommodation ensure carefree day sailing.
The Eagle 37 enriches the market for large daysailers. The market was recently shaken up by the Saffier Se 37. With its unusual layout, it offers an alternative to the Eagle. The former is more modern, the latter more classic. With a starting price of 202,600 euros including VAT, the Eagle is around 45,000 euros less than the Saffier.
