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Larsen 34
Designer: Hans Åge Larsen  ·  First built: 1982
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About the Larsen 34

Despite limited available specifications, the Larsen 34 represents an intriguing entry in the 34-foot sailboat category that warrants consideration from serious sailors. This vessel appears to have been designed with coastal cruising and club racing in mind, offering the versatility that many sailors seek in a mid-sized yacht. From what can be gathered about this design, the Larsen 34 likely features proportions and characteristics typical of boats from its era, emphasizing a balance between performance and comfort. The 34-foot length suggests sufficient interior volume for extended cruising while maintaining manageable size for single-handed or short-handed sailing. Given the limited documentation available, prospective buyers should approach this boat with both curiosity and caution. The scarcity of readily available specifications may indicate either a limited production run or a design that didn't achieve widespread market penetration. However, this shouldn't necessarily deter interested sailors, as some lesser-known designs offer excellent value and performance. For those considering a Larsen 34, thorough inspection and research into the specific vessel's history, construction quality, and maintenance records becomes even more critical given the limited published information about the design's overall characteristics and reputation.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.12 ft / 10.40 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.02 ft / 9.15 m
Beam 8.63 ft / 2.63 m
Max Draft 5.35 ft / 1.63 m
Displacement 8,818.00 lb / 4,000 kg
Ballast 3,417.00 lb / 1,550 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 365.00 ft² / 33.91 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Hans Åge Larsen
First Built 1982
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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
13.73
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
24.7
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
1.67
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. 7.34
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. 925.69
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