Helmsman Yachts, Saxarplast Athena 34

Sailboat 34′ 7″ Since 1980

Overview

Builder
Helmsman Yachts, Saxarplast
Model
Athena 34
Type
Sailboat
Built
1980–1985
Designer
Håkan Södergren
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
34′ 7″ (10.55 m)
Waterline length
27′ 7″ (8.41 m)
Beam
9′ 6″ (2.90 m)
Displacement
10,450 lb (4,740 kg)
Ballast
4,564 lb (2,070 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
562 sq ft (52.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
38′ 7″ (11.75 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 9″ (3.88 m)
P (mainsail luff)
42′ 8″ (13.00 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 9″ (4.20 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.8

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
222

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
44%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.74

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.