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Comfort 34
Designer: Kenneth Albinsson  ·  Builder: Sweden Yachts (Swe)  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Comfort 34

Designed by Kenneth Albinsson and built by Sweden Yachts from 1974 to 1986, this Swedish-built cruiser represents solid Scandinavian boatbuilding craftsmanship from an era when durability took precedence over speed. With 330 hulls launched over its twelve-year production run, the Comfort 34 established itself as a dependable coastal and offshore cruising platform. The boat's moderate displacement of 11,464 pounds and substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio create excellent stability characteristics, while the fin keel with spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling. The masthead sloop rig with 492 square feet of sail area provides adequate power for most conditions, though performance sailors may find the sail area-to-displacement ratio of 15.54 somewhat conservative by modern standards. True to its name, this yacht prioritizes seaworthiness over speed, with a comfort ratio of 22.94 indicating a motion that's gentle in seaways. The capsize screening formula of 2.03 suggests good stability for offshore work, making it suitable for extended coastal cruising and light ocean passages. While hull speed tops out around 7.18 knots, owners appreciate the predictable handling and sturdy fiberglass construction that has proven its worth over decades of service.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.46 ft / 10.20 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.71 ft / 8.75 m
Beam 11.42 ft / 3.48 m
Max Draft 5.97 ft / 1.82 m
Displacement 11,464.00 lb / 5,200 kg
Ballast 4,850.00 lb / 2,200 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 492.00 ft² / 45.71 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Kenneth Albinsson
Builder Sweden Yachts (SWE)
First Built 1974
Last Built 1986
Number Built 330
Related Sailboats ["Cc 34" · "Ericson 33" · "Mistral 33" · "Yamaha 33" · "Viking 34"]
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 15.54
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 42.31
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 216.27
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 22.94
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.03
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.18 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.35
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,171.51 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 15.53
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 41.23 ft / 12.57 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.52 ft / 4.12 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 39.37 ft / 12.00 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.83 ft / 3.30 m
SA Fore 278.71 ft² / 25.89 m²
SA Main 213.19 ft² / 19.81 m²
SA Total (100%) 491.90 ft² / 45.70 m²
Est. Forestay Length 43.39 ft / 13.23 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model MD11
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 23
How It Compares

vs. Ericson 33, Mistral 33, Yamaha 33

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Dimensions
LOA
Comfort 34 ★
33.5 ft
Ericson 33
33.5 ft
Mistral 33
33.4 ft
Yamaha 33
33.4 ft
LWL
Comfort 34 ★
28.7 ft
Ericson 33
26.8 ft
Mistral 33
25.8 ft
Yamaha 33
26.9 ft
Beam
Comfort 34 ★
11.4 ft
Ericson 33
11.2 ft
Mistral 33
10.1 ft
Yamaha 33
11.0 ft
Displacement
Comfort 34 ★
11 lbs
Ericson 33
9 lbs
Mistral 33
12 lbs
Yamaha 33
9 lbs
Ballast
Comfort 34 ★
4 lbs
Ericson 33
3 lbs
Mistral 33
5 lbs
Yamaha 33
4 lbs
Sail Area
Comfort 34 ★
492 sq ft
Ericson 33
573 sq ft
Mistral 33
484 sq ft
Yamaha 33
492 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Comfort 34 ★
—
Ericson 33
134 s/nm
Mistral 33
189 s/nm
Yamaha 33
144 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Comfort 34 ★
15.5
Ericson 33
20.5
Mistral 33
14.2
Yamaha 33
17.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Comfort 34 ★
42.3 %
Ericson 33
41.6 %
Mistral 33
41.5 %
Yamaha 33
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Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Comfort 34 ★
22.9
Ericson 33
20.5
Mistral 33
32.4
Yamaha 33
21.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Comfort 34 ★
2.03
Ericson 33
2.11
Mistral 33
1.73
Yamaha 33
2.07
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Comfort 34 ★
216
Ericson 33
219
Mistral 33
333
Yamaha 33
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Hull Speed
Comfort 34 ★
7.2 kts
Ericson 33
6.9 kts
Mistral 33
6.8 kts
Yamaha 33
7.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Comfort 34 ★
2.4
Ericson 33
2.8
Mistral 33
1.3
Yamaha 33
2.5
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