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Contour 34
Designer: Cole Beadon  ·  Builder: Contour Yachts (Can)  ·  First built: 1992
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About the Contour 34

Designed by Cole Beadon and built by Canadian manufacturer Contour Yachts starting in 1992, this distinctive trimaran represents an innovative approach to multihull sailing. At 34 feet overall with a 32-foot waterline, the boat showcases the classic trimaran configuration with demountable outriggers, offering sailors the unique advantage of trailering the vessel by removing the outer hulls. The Contour 34's fractional sloop rig and fiberglass construction reflect modern sailboat engineering principles, while its relatively light 6,000-pound displacement provides the speed potential that multihull enthusiasts seek. The substantial 24.17-foot beam when assembled delivers impressive stability and interior volume, creating a platform well-suited for coastal cruising and day sailing adventures. This trimaran design excels in conditions where performance and shoal draft capabilities matter most. The 5.75-foot draft allows access to shallow anchorages often unavailable to deeper monohulls, while the multihull configuration provides reduced heeling and increased speed in moderate conditions. The demountable feature makes the Contour 34 particularly appealing to sailors seeking a high-performance boat that can be easily transported and stored, opening up cruising possibilities across different sailing venues without the complexity of permanent marina arrangements.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.00 ft / 10.36 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.00 ft / 9.75 m
Beam 24.17 ft / 7.37 m
Max Draft 5.75 ft / 1.75 m
Min Draft 1.33 ft / 0.41 m
Displacement 6,000.00 lb / 2,722 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Trimaran Dbrd.
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Cole Beadon
Builder Contour Yachts (CAN)
First Built 1992
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Performance Ratios
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
4.06
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
5.33
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. 7.58 kn
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. 16.57 pounds/inch
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