Seller's Description
B&G ELECTRONICS, LOW HRS, FRESH CANVAS, NEW SAILS
UPGRADED ELECTRONICS, FRESH CANVAS, NEW NORTH SAILS, LOW HOURS!!
Step aboard this meticulously maintained 1991 Catalina 34 and immerse yourself in the world of classic sailing craftsmanship. Designed by renowned naval architect Frank Butler, this vessel combines sturdy construction with spacious interiors, offering the perfect balance of comfort and performance for your sailing adventures. As you enter the inviting interior, warm wood finishes greet you, complemented by ample natural light streaming through well-placed portlights and hatches. The layout is thoughtfully designed, with accommodations for up to six guests across two private cabins and the convertible salon. The well-equipped galley ensures culinary delights are always within reach, featuring a stove, oven, refrigerator, and generous storage space for provisions.
Outside, the spacious cockpit beckons, providing the ideal setting for commanding the helm or relaxing with friends and family. With convenient access to sail controls and a sturdy pedestal-mounted steering wheel, you’ll enjoy effortless handling and responsive performance whether cruising along the coast or embarking on a bluewater passage. This Catalina 34 boasts reliable performance under sail, with a robust rigging setup and a sail plan optimized for efficiency and ease of handling.
Maintained to the highest standards by its current owner, this Catalina 34 comes with a host of upgrades and enhancements, including new sails, upgraded electronics, and low hours. From the engine to the rigging, every aspect of the yacht has been carefully tended to, ensuring reliability and performance for years to come. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor seeking a capable passage maker or a novice eager to embark on new maritime adventures, this Catalina 34 sailboat is sure to exceed your expectations.
Equipment: Dimensions: LOA: 34 ft 6 in Beam: 11 ft 9 in Maximum Draft: 5 7 ft Displacement: 11,950 lbs Ballast: 5,000 lbs
Tankage: Fresh Water Tanks: 77g Fuel Tanks: 27g Holding Tank: 25g
Engines: Universal m35 Drive type: shaft Engine Hours: 575 /- HP: 30 Fuel type: Diesel Prop: Gori Folding Prop
Electrical: B&G Chartplotter - 2018 B&G Tri Data B&G VHF Batteries 2 house 27,705 amp - 2023 Starting Battery 1 Group 24, 1000 amp - 2023 ProNautic 1230p Battery Charger - 2023
Equipment: Windlass w/ Foot Controls 300 ft of Chain 15kg Ronca Anchor Fresh Bottom Paint -2024 Wash Down Tank Monitors Head & Freshwater Cockpit Dodger Cockpit Bimini w/ Connector 12v Fridge (2) Lewmar 46 Self Tailing (2) Lewmar 30 Self Tailing Two Burner Cooktop with oven - propane Electric Head Walk Through Transom Teak Folding Cockpit Table Cockpit Audio System - 2020 Winter Cover Water Heater - Pressurized Whisker Pole Magna Propane bbq
Sails: North Sails 135% Furling Genoa Standard Batten MainSail Tall Rig
Specs
- Designer
- Frank V. Butler
- Builder
- Catalina Yachts
- Association
- Catalina 34 International Association
- # Built
- 1438
- Hull
- Monohull
- Keel
- Fin
- Rudder
- Spade
- Construction
- FG
Dimensions
- Length Overall
- 33′ 11″ / 10.4 m
- Waterline Length
- 29′ 9″ / 9.1 m
- Beam
- 10′ 11″ / 3.4 m
- Draft
- 4′ 11″ / 1.5 m
- Displacement
- 11,950 lb / 5,420 kg
- Ballast
- 5,000 lb / 2,268 kg
Rig and Sails
- Type
- Sloop
- Reported Sail Area
- 523′² / 48.6 m²
- Total Sail Area
- 523′² / 48.6 m²
Mainsail
- Sail Area
- 226′² / 21 m²
- P
- 38′ 5″ / 11.7 m
- E
- 11′ 8″ / 3.6 m
- Air Draft
- ?
Foresail
- Sail Area
- 297′² / 27.6 m²
- I
- 43′ 11″ / 13.4 m
- J
- 13′ 5″ / 4.1 m
- Forestay Length
- 46′ 0″ / 14 m
Auxilary Power
- Make
- Universal
- Model
- ?
- HP
- 21
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Fuel Capacity
- ?
- Engine Hours
- ?
Accomodations
- Water Capacity
- ?
- Holding Tank Capacity
- ?
- Headroom
- ?
- Cabins
- ?
Calculations
- Hull Speed
-
8.7 kn
Classic: 7.32 kn
Hull Speed
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Formula
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
- Sail Area/Displacement
-
16.0
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
Formula
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3
- SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D: Displacement in pounds.
- Ballast/Displacement
-
41.9
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Formula
Ballast / Displacement * 100
- Displacement/Length
-
201.1
200-300: moderate
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
Formula
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- Comfort Ratio
-
22.1
20-30: coastal cruiser
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Formula
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- Capsize Screening
-
2.1
>2.0: better suited for coastal cruising
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
Formula
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
Notes
Total Catalina 34’s built: 1,438
Shoal draft: 4.67’.
1985-1986: Deck stepped mast; Universal 25 (21HP) diesel engine.
1987-1990: Changed to keel stepped mast; Universal 25XP (23 HP) engine.
1990-1991: Walk-through transom introduced; Universal M35 (30 HP).
The last Mark I models look very much like Mark IIs. (see CATALINA 34 MKII)
Wing keel: Draft = 3.83’.
Tall Rig:
I: 46.0’
J: 13.5’
P: 40.5’
E: 12.0’
Photo courtesy Adam Hunt.
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