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Gambling 34
Designer: Jan H. Linge  ·  Builder: Kristtiansands Mek. Verksted (Nor)  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Gambling 34

With limited specifications available, the Gambling 34 represents an intriguing chapter in sailing history that merits deeper investigation by prospective buyers. This 34-foot sailboat emerged during an era when boat designers were experimenting with various hull forms and rigging configurations to optimize performance across different sailing conditions. Based on its name and vintage, this vessel likely falls into the performance cruising category, designed to balance comfortable coastal cruising with respectable sailing ability. The Gambling 34 would appeal to sailors seeking a boat capable of weekend getaways and extended coastal passages, though without detailed specifications, potential buyers should conduct thorough inspections to assess construction quality and overall condition. Given the limited documentation available, researching this model requires connecting with previous owners, sailing communities, and marine surveyors familiar with boats from this period. The relative obscurity of detailed specifications often reflects smaller production runs or regional builders, which can make parts and service considerations important factors in the purchasing decision. Prospective buyers should focus on evaluating the individual boat's maintenance history, structural integrity, and equipment condition rather than relying solely on model reputation.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.00 ft / 10.36 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.17 ft / 7.37 m
Beam 10.17 ft / 3.10 m
Max Draft 5.91 ft / 1.80 m
Displacement 10,733.00 lb / 4,868 kg
Ballast 4,800.00 lb / 2,177 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Jan H. Linge
Builder Kristtiansands Mek. Verksted (NOR)
First Built 1970
Number Built 50
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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
129
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
44.72
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
339.35
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. 5.27 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.28
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.12 ft / 4.00 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 463.00 ft² / 43.01 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 339.35
How It Compares

vs. Aloha 34, Offshore 34 Anderson, Rival 34

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Dimensions
LOA
Gambling 34 ★
34.0 ft
Aloha 34
34.0 ft
Offshore 34 Anderson
34.0 ft
Rival 34
34.0 ft
LWL
Gambling 34 ★
24.2 ft
Aloha 34
28.7 ft
Offshore 34 Anderson
27.3 ft
Rival 34
24.8 ft
Beam
Gambling 34 ★
10.2 ft
Aloha 34
11.2 ft
Offshore 34 Anderson
11.0 ft
Rival 34
9.7 ft
Displacement
Gambling 34 ★
10 lbs
Aloha 34
13 lbs
Offshore 34 Anderson
16 lbs
Rival 34
11 lbs
Ballast
Gambling 34 ★
4 lbs
Aloha 34
4 lbs
Offshore 34 Anderson
6 lbs
Rival 34
4 lbs
Sail Area
Gambling 34 ★
Aloha 34
531 sq ft
Offshore 34 Anderson
500 sq ft
Rival 34
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Gambling 34 ★
Aloha 34
15.0
Offshore 34 Anderson
12.6
Rival 34
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Gambling 34 ★
44.7 %
Aloha 34
34.6 %
Offshore 34 Anderson
Rival 34
39.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Gambling 34 ★
Aloha 34
27.9
Offshore 34 Anderson
34.9
Rival 34
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Gambling 34 ★
Aloha 34
1.88
Offshore 34 Anderson
1.74
Rival 34
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Gambling 34 ★
339
Aloha 34
257
Offshore 34 Anderson
Rival 34
347
Hull Speed
Gambling 34 ★
Aloha 34
7.2 kts
Offshore 34 Anderson
7.0 kts
Rival 34
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