The Lello 34 is a traditional long-keel South African cruising sloop designed by Bryan Lello around 1966 and built by Henry Vink Boat Builders at Walkerville on the Vaal Dam from roughly 1975 to 1985. Characterized by a narrow beam, heavy-displacement hull, and very solid GRP construction, the Lello 34 earned a reputation as one of South Africa's most seaworthy offshore cruisers. Mark Sinclair sailed his Lello 34 "Coconut" in the 2018 Golden Globe Race and returned to complete the course in the 2022 GGR, finishing as the last completer after a 174-day solo passage from Australia — a fitting testament to the design's endurance-first character.
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What is the Lello 34's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Lello 34 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.05. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Lello 34's comfort ratio?
The Lello 34 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 36.25. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Lello 34 safe for offshore sailing?
The Lello 34 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.58. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Lello 34?
The theoretical hull speed of the Lello 34 is 6.83 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Lello 34 weigh?
The Lello 34 has a displacement of 13,000 and a length overall (LOA) of 33.58.
Who designed the Lello 34?
The Lello 34 was designed by Bryan Lello, first built in 1975.