How much does a Ct 34 weigh?

The Ct 34 has a displacement of 16,100.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 33.25 ft.

Who designed the Ct 34?

The Ct 34 was designed by C. S. Chen, first built in 1970.

Ct 34 Performance — PHRF, SA/D, Hull Speed & Sailing Characteristics

Hull Speed

The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.

7.0 kts

A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length. With a waterline of 27.7′, the Ct 34 tops out around 7.0 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.

1.34 × √27.7′ LWL = 7.0 kts

Performance Ratios

Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.

Ballast / Displacement

32.9%

Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.

Displacement / Length

339

Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.

Hull Speed

7.0kts

Pounds/Inch Immersion

6lbs

Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.

PHRF Fleet Position

Where the Ct 34 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.

Cruiser/Racer 90–150

Cruiser 150–210

Heavy Cruiser 210–300

Ranger 33 156s/nm

Cal 34 174s/nm

Morgan 33 174s/nm

Westerly 33 210s/nm

How It Compares

Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Ct 34.

	Ct 34	Cal 34	Morgan 33	Nauticat 33	Ranger 33	Westerly 33
Dimensions
LOA	33.3	33.2	33.3	33.2	33.2	33.3
LWL	27.7	26.0	24.3	28.2	26.3	28.5
Beam	10.3	10.0	9.3	10.7	9.6	11.2
Displacement	16	9	11	17	10	14
Ballast	5	3	5	5	4	6
Sail Area	—	503	502	475	529	526
Performance
PHRF	—	174	174	—	156	210
SA/Disp	—	18.0	16.3	11.4	17.7	14.3
Bal/Disp	32.9	39.5	45.5	—	42.9	—
Comfort	—	24.3	32.2	38.4	28.2	29.8
Capsize	—	1.89	1.68	1.65	1.75	1.84
Hull Speed	—	6.8	6.6	7.1	6.9	7.2