⛵ Sailboat DB

J/34

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1985–1987

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Dimensions

LOA
34 ft
LWL
26 ft
Beam
11.2 ft
Max Draft
6.2 ft
Displacement
8,100 lbs
Ballast
3,400 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.23 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
20.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
206
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
42.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
505 sq ft
I
44 ft
J
12.6 ft
P
38 ft
E
12 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1985
Last Built
1987
Number Built
25

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo
Power
18 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Notes: Designed as IOR 3/4 ton level racer.

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