J34
8 / 42 - score 62%
The J34 is a 34.0ft masthead sloop designed by Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats between 1985 and 1987.
25 units have been built.
The J34 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
J34 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 90%
Model | J34 | ||
Length | 34 ft (90%) | the closest to 33.67 ft | |
Beam | 11.20 ft (89%) | the closest to 11.08 ft | |
Draft | 6.20 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 52%
Sail area / displ. | 20.10 (42%) | the closest to 19.02 | |
Ballast / displ. | 41.98 % | ||
Displ. / length | 205.74 | ||
Comfort ratio | 17.65 (63%) | the closest to 17.02 | |
Capsize | 2.23 |
Hull 27%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 26 ft (27%) | the closest to 28 ft | |
Maximum draft | 6.20 ft | ||
Displacement | 8100 lbs | ||
Ballast | 3400 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.83 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 505 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 277.20 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 228 sq.ft | ||
I | 44 ft | ||
J | 12.60 ft | ||
P | 38 ft | ||
E | 12 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 18 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | J Boats | ||
Designer | Johnstone | ||
First built | 1985 | ||
Last built | 1987 | ||
Number built | 25 |