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J/34 C

Masthead Sloop • Wing Keel • Built 1986–1990

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Dimensions

LOA
34.5 ft
LWL
30 ft
Beam
11.1 ft
Max Draft
4.9 ft
Displacement
12,000 lbs
Ballast
4,500 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.94 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
198
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
37.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
612 sq ft
I
45.7 ft
J
13.5 ft
P
40.5 ft
E
15 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Wing Keel
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1986
Last Built
1990
Number Built
36

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo
Power
28 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Notes: Features 'UFO' keel, which, according to the builder is 'part wing and part bulb'. Displacement was originally listed as 10,000 lb/ 4,536 kg.

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