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Omega 34
Designer: Ron Holland  ·  Builder: Vindö  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Omega 34

Designed as a capable and versatile cruising sailboat, the Omega 34 occupies a practical place in the mid-size sailboat market, appealing to sailors who value a well-rounded vessel for coastal and near-offshore adventures. Built with an emphasis on comfortable cruising rather than outright racing performance, this design suits couples or small crews looking for a manageable yet capable boat that can handle a range of conditions with confidence. While detailed specifications for the Omega 34 remain limited, the boat carries a reputation among its owners for solid construction and dependable sea manners. Its size places it in a sweet spot for weekend cruising and extended coastal passages, offering enough interior space for comfortable liveaboard stays without becoming unwieldy to handle shorthanded. Prospective buyers researching the Omega 34 will find a loyal, if modest, owner community, which can be a valuable resource for understanding the boat's quirks and maintenance considerations. As with many production cruisers of its era, the Omega 34 rewards careful inspection and is best appreciated by sailors prioritizing reliability and comfort over speed.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.67 ft / 10.26 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.75 ft / 8.46 m
Beam 9.67 ft / 2.95 m
Max Draft 5.17 ft / 1.58 m
Displacement 10,141.00 lb / 4,600 kg
Ballast 4,409.00 lb / 2,000 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 581.00 ft² / 53.98 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Ron Holland
Builder Vindö
First Built 1981
Related Sailboats ["Tartan 33" · "S2 103" · "Farr 33" · "Pearson 34" · "Wylie 34"]
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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
 19.91
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
 25.84
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
 1.79
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. 7.06
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.79
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. 958.82
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 38.71
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.16
P (Mainsail Luff) 42.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.27
SA Fore 254.71
SA Main 299.67
How It Compares

vs. Farr 33, Pearson 34, S2 103

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Omega 34 ★
33.7 ft
Farr 33
33.8 ft
Pearson 34
33.8 ft
S2 103
33.8 ft
LWL
Omega 34 ★
27.8 ft
Farr 33
26.7 ft
Pearson 34
28.1 ft
S2 103
28.0 ft
Beam
Omega 34 ★
9.7 ft
Farr 33
11.6 ft
Pearson 34
11.2 ft
S2 103
11.3 ft
Displacement
Omega 34 ★
10 lbs
Farr 33
9 lbs
Pearson 34
11 lbs
S2 103
10 lbs
Ballast
Omega 34 ★
4 lbs
Farr 33
2 lbs
Pearson 34
4 lbs
S2 103
4 lbs
Sail Area
Omega 34 ★
581 sq ft
Farr 33
—
Pearson 34
550 sq ft
S2 103
564 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Omega 34 ★
—
Farr 33
108 s/nm
Pearson 34
144 s/nm
S2 103
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Omega 34 ★
19.9
Farr 33
—
Pearson 34
17.6
S2 103
18.9
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Omega 34 ★
25.8
Farr 33
—
Pearson 34
23.4
S2 103
21.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Omega 34 ★
1.79
Farr 33
—
Pearson 34
2.00
S2 103
2.07
Hull Speed
Omega 34 ★
7.1 kts
Farr 33
—
Pearson 34
7.1 kts
S2 103
7.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Omega 34 ★
2.8
Farr 33
—
Pearson 34
2.5
S2 103
2.8
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