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Seller's Description

Classic 1987 Catalina 34 sloop in overall good condition. Introduced in 1985 to fill the gap between the venerable C30 and 36 she went on to sell over 1438 boats in her production run.

Traditional Catalina properties of value, ability, and capacity are all present in the C34. A capable sailing boat she is perhaps more widely regarded by owners for the spacious interior she offers. With a modern layout featuring an aft head and an aft cabin, she offers accommodations for 7.

A large forward cabin with v berth and storage is followed to starboard by a large convertible dinette. Opposite is a full settee with storage outboard and under.

Aft to port is a full navigation station with a desk, settee seat, and storage. The electrical panel is situated outboard and the battery switches are here as well. A hanging closet is an adjacent.

A fully enclosed head is aft to port. The head features a toilet, vanity with mirror, sink, and storage as well as a shower with seat.

There is a good-sized galley opposite in an L shaped arrangement. There are double stainless sinks on the centerline with numerous storage areas above and below the counter areas. There is a large icebox, gimbaled stove/oven, and storage areas.

Behind the galley is the large aft cabin. Additional storage is found here as well as a full-size berth.

Topsides feature a traditional arrangement. A roomy cockpit has wheel steering with instrumentation, engine controls, and a compass mounted by the binnacle. There is cockpit table here as well. Self-tailing winches are provided for the primaries as well as for the cabin mounted aft lead lines for single handed sailing.

Forward is a large anchor locker with anchor and rode. A furling headsail is present for ease of sail handling. Sails are reported to be older but in serviceable condition.

While onboard the boat recently and stand ready to field any questions or to discuss options for moving forward. You will find more boat for the money if you are looking to liveaboard or to head off on new cruising adventures. Call today - you will not be disappointed.

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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

8.67 knots
Classic formula: 7.32 knots
Sail Area/Displacement
16.0
16-20: good performance

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.
16.01
<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
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

41.85
<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
201.1
200-275: 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
201.11
<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
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
22.07
<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
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
2.06
<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

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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