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Melody 34 Jeanneau
Designer: Michel Dufour  ·  Builder: Jeanneau (Fra)  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Melody 34 Jeanneau

French boat builder Jeanneau introduced the Melody 34 as part of their cruising sailboat lineup, targeting sailors seeking a comfortable coastal cruiser with reasonable performance capabilities. This mid-sized yacht reflects Jeanneau's design philosophy of balancing livability with sailing characteristics, making it well-suited for weekend getaways and extended coastal passages. Built with Jeanneau's characteristic attention to interior space optimization, the Melody 34 likely features a practical layout designed to maximize accommodation within its modest length. The boat represents the builder's approach to creating accessible cruising sailboats that appeal to couples and small families looking to explore coastal waters with confidence. While detailed specifications remain limited, the Melody 34's design suggests it would perform well in typical coastal sailing conditions, offering a blend of comfort and capability. Jeanneau's reputation for building solid, well-finished boats indicates this model would have incorporated quality construction methods and materials typical of the era. For sailors considering this vessel, the Melody 34 represents an opportunity to own a French-built cruiser designed for practical sailing adventures, though potential buyers should thoroughly inspect individual boats given the limited available documentation about this particular model.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.14 ft / 10.10 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.87 ft / 8.80 m
Beam 11.48 ft / 3.50 m
Max Draft 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
Displacement 11,023 lb / 5,000 kg
Ballast 3,748 lb / 1,700 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Sail Area (Reported) 538 ft² / 49.98 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Michel Dufour
Builder Jeanneau (FRA)
First Built 1980
Last Built 1986
Number Built 600
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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
17.35
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
34.0
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
204.51
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. 7.1 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 17.02
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.80 ft / 4.51 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 596.00 ft² / 55.37 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Diesel
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 27
Fuel Capacity 24 gals / 91 L
Water Capacity 48 gals / 182 L
How It Compares

vs. Cape Dory 33, Dehler 34, Discus 33 Westerly, Pearson 10M, Westerly 33

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Dimensions
LOA
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
33.1 ft
Cape Dory 33
33.0 ft
Dehler 34
33.1 ft
Discus 33 Westerly
33.3 ft
Pearson 10M
33.0 ft
Westerly 33
33.3 ft
LWL
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
28.9 ft
Cape Dory 33
24.5 ft
Dehler 34
27.2 ft
Discus 33 Westerly
28.5 ft
Pearson 10M
28.3 ft
Westerly 33
28.5 ft
Beam
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
11.5 ft
Cape Dory 33
10.3 ft
Dehler 34
11.2 ft
Discus 33 Westerly
11.2 ft
Pearson 10M
11.0 ft
Westerly 33
11.2 ft
Displacement
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
11 lbs
Cape Dory 33
13 lbs
Dehler 34
8 lbs
Discus 33 Westerly
15 lbs
Pearson 10M
12 lbs
Westerly 33
14 lbs
Ballast
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
3 lbs
Cape Dory 33
5 lbs
Dehler 34
3 lbs
Discus 33 Westerly
6 lbs
Pearson 10M
5 lbs
Westerly 33
6 lbs
Sail Area
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
538 sq ft
Cape Dory 33
546 sq ft
Dehler 34
492 sq ft
Discus 33 Westerly
526 sq ft
Pearson 10M
524 sq ft
Westerly 33
526 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
Cape Dory 33
174 s/nm
Dehler 34
132 s/nm
Discus 33 Westerly
Pearson 10M
147 s/nm
Westerly 33
210 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
17.4
Cape Dory 33
15.6
Dehler 34
18.5
Discus 33 Westerly
13.8
Pearson 10M
15.7
Westerly 33
14.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
34.0 %
Cape Dory 33
Dehler 34
45.0 %
Discus 33 Westerly
Pearson 10M
43.8 %
Westerly 33
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
Cape Dory 33
34.2
Dehler 34
18.9
Discus 33 Westerly
31.4
Pearson 10M
26.5
Westerly 33
29.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
Cape Dory 33
1.73
Dehler 34
2.16
Discus 33 Westerly
1.81
Pearson 10M
1.90
Westerly 33
1.84
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
204
Cape Dory 33
Dehler 34
194
Discus 33 Westerly
Pearson 10M
244
Westerly 33
Hull Speed
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
Cape Dory 33
6.6 kts
Dehler 34
7.0 kts
Discus 33 Westerly
7.2 kts
Pearson 10M
7.1 kts
Westerly 33
7.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Melody 34 Jeanneau ★
Cape Dory 33
1.0
Dehler 34
2.9
Discus 33 Westerly
Pearson 10M
2.1
Westerly 33
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