Aegean Marine 234

Sailboat 21′ 8″ Since 1980

Overview

Builder
Aegean Marine
Model
234
Type
Sailboat
Built
1980 on
Designer
Ed Dubois
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
21′ 8″ (6.61 m)
Waterline length
19′ 2″ (5.85 m)
Beam
8′ 2″ (2.50 m)
Displacement
2,685 lb (1,218 kg)
Ballast
896 lb (406 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
253 sq ft (23.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
25′ 2″ (7.68 m)
J (foretriangle base)
7′ 11″ (2.41 m)
P (mainsail luff)
29′ (8.84 m)
E (mainsail foot)
9′ 10″ (2.99 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
21.0

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

Displacement / length
169

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

Ballast ratio
33%

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

Capsize screening
2.36

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.