Seller's Description
The 1988 Catalina 34 sailboat is a classic style that has stood the test of time. Measuring 34’ 6”, this sailboat offers ample space for a comfortable and enjoyable sailing experience.
The cockpit is roomy and well laid out, with all the necessary controls easily accessible to the helmsman. The steering wheels folds for extra room.
The sailboat has a sleek design with a light tan hull, a blue stripe, and a tan-colored non-slip deck! The sails are covered in royal blue canvas. The rear bimini is also royal blue and adequately covers the captain and guests! The dodger is great with a clear view of the bow!
The boat’s interior is spacious, well-lit cabin that accommodates up to six people. The cabin is well-appointed, with a fully equipped galley, stove, ice box, sink, and storage cabinets.
There is a comfortable settee, a dinette, a forward double berth, and an aft double berth that is comfortable and has an opening portlight to the cockpit.
There is a private head compartment with a shower, sink, and a head. Lots of room to shower and clean up after a day on the water.
The Catalina 34 sailboat is equipped with a Universal M25 engine.
Overall, the 1988 Catalina 34 sailboat is a perfect choice for a classic, well-built sailboat that offers comfort, style, and performance.
The seller will finance with a minimum of 5k down at $500 a month at 5% interest and 36 months
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
- 34′ 6″ / 10.5 m
- Waterline Length
- 29′ 9″ / 9.1 m
- Beam
- 11′ 8″ / 3.6 m
- Draft
- 5′ 6″ / 1.7 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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