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Fast 345 T
Designer: Ron Holland  ·  Builder: Fast Yachts  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Fast 345 T

With limited specifications publicly available, the Fast 345 T represents something of an enigma in the sailing world. This relative obscurity often indicates either a specialized design for a niche market or a boat with limited production numbers, making it a potentially unique find for discerning sailors. Given the "Fast" designation in its name, this vessel likely emphasizes performance characteristics that appeal to sailors seeking speed and responsiveness on the water. The nomenclature suggests a focus on sailing dynamics that prioritize efficiency and acceleration, making it potentially well-suited for spirited coastal sailing or club racing scenarios. The scarcity of readily available information about the Fast 345 T means prospective buyers should conduct thorough research and, ideally, arrange for personal inspections or sea trials. This approach becomes particularly important when evaluating any sailboat with limited documentation, as hands-on assessment can reveal the boat's true sailing characteristics and construction quality. For sailors drawn to less common designs, the Fast 345 T might offer the appeal of sailing something distinctive while potentially providing good value in a market where rare boats sometimes fly under the radar of mainstream boat shoppers.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.50 ft / 10.52 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.50 ft / 8.99 m
Beam 11.00 ft / 3.35 m
Max Draft 6.60 ft / 2.01 m
Displacement 11,500.00 lb / 5,216 kg
Ballast 4,400.00 lb / 1,996 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 551.00 ft² / 51.19 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ron Holland
Builder Fast Yachts
First Built 1983
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
138
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
17.36
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
23.52
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
1.95
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. 7.28
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. 1.0
How It Compares

vs. Hunter 34, J/105, Maxi 100, Tanzer 105, Tartan 34 2

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Dimensions
LOA
Fast 345 T ★
34.5 ft
Hunter 34
34.4 ft
J/105
34.5 ft
Maxi 100
34.5 ft
Tanzer 105
34.4 ft
Tartan 34 2
34.4 ft
LWL
Fast 345 T ★
29.5 ft
Hunter 34
28.3 ft
J/105
30.0 ft
Maxi 100
25.6 ft
Tanzer 105
27.5 ft
Tartan 34 2
28.8 ft
Beam
Fast 345 T ★
11.0 ft
Hunter 34
11.6 ft
J/105
11.0 ft
Maxi 100
10.5 ft
Tanzer 105
11.5 ft
Tartan 34 2
11.0 ft
Displacement
Fast 345 T ★
11 lbs
Hunter 34
11 lbs
J/105
7 lbs
Maxi 100
9 lbs
Tanzer 105
13 lbs
Tartan 34 2
11 lbs
Ballast
Fast 345 T ★
4 lbs
Hunter 34
5 lbs
J/105
3 lbs
Maxi 100
3 lbs
Tanzer 105
5 lbs
Tartan 34 2
4 lbs
Sail Area
Fast 345 T ★
551 sq ft
Hunter 34
567 sq ft
J/105
600 sq ft
Maxi 100
387 sq ft
Tanzer 105
Tartan 34 2
538 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Fast 345 T ★
138 s/nm
Hunter 34
159 s/nm
J/105
90 s/nm
Maxi 100
Tanzer 105
Tartan 34 2
174 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Fast 345 T ★
17.4
Hunter 34
17.5
J/105
24.1
Maxi 100
13.5
Tanzer 105
Tartan 34 2
17.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Fast 345 T ★
Hunter 34
42.3 %
J/105
44.9 %
Maxi 100
Tanzer 105
43.9 %
Tartan 34 2
40.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Fast 345 T ★
23.5
Hunter 34
23.1
J/105
22.3
Maxi 100
23.7
Tanzer 105
Tartan 34 2
23.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Fast 345 T ★
1.95
Hunter 34
2.04
J/105
1.66
Maxi 100
1.96
Tanzer 105
Tartan 34 2
1.97
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Fast 345 T ★
Hunter 34
234
J/105
103
Maxi 100
Tanzer 105
279
Tartan 34 2
204
Hull Speed
Fast 345 T ★
7.3 kts
Hunter 34
7.1 kts
J/105
8.4 kts
Maxi 100
6.8 kts
Tanzer 105
Tartan 34 2
7.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Fast 345 T ★
Hunter 34
J/105
Maxi 100
1.7
Tanzer 105
Tartan 34 2
2.7
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