Catalina Yachts 34 MK II

Sailboat 34′ 6″ Since 1996

Overview

Builder
Catalina Yachts
Model
34 MK II
Type
Sailboat
Built
1996–1999
Designer
Frank Butler
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
34′ 6″ (10.52 m)
Waterline length
29′ 10″ (9.08 m)
Beam
11′ 10″ (3.60 m)
Displacement
11,950 lb (5,420 kg)
Ballast
5,000 lb (2,268 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
546 sq ft (50.8 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
44′ (13.41 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)
P (mainsail luff)
38′ 6″ (11.73 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ (3.66 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.7

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

Displacement / length
202

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

Ballast ratio
42%

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

Capsize screening
2.06

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

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

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