The Peterson 34 is a 33.92ft masthead sloop designed by Doug Peterson and built in fiberglass by Plastrend / Composite Technologies between 1976 and 1981.
91 units have been built.
The Peterson 34 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Peterson 34 | ||
| Length | 33.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.25 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.57 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 47.22 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 213.86 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 22.19 | ||
| Capsize | 2.04 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 10800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5100 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.12 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 565 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 339.45 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 241.61 sq.ft | ||
| I | 46.50 ft | ||
| J | 14.60 ft | ||
| P | 41.30 ft | ||
| E | 11.70 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 12 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 18 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Plastrend / Composite Technologies | ||
| Designer | Doug Peterson | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 91 |
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