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Panda 34
Designer: Grant/Perry  ·  Builder: Tashing  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Panda 34

Built by Tashing starting in 1983, this Grant/Perry-designed cruiser earned recognition as a capable offshore sailboat during the height of Taiwan's fiberglass boatbuilding era. The Panda 34's traditional long keel configuration and cutter rig reflect classic blue-water cruising priorities, emphasizing seaworthiness over pure performance. With a displacement of 16,900 pounds and 5,800 pounds of ballast, this solidly-built cruiser offers the stability and motion comfort that serious cruising sailors appreciate. The generous beam of 11 feet provides ample interior volume, while the 5.5-foot draft strikes a reasonable balance between stability and harbor accessibility. Her comfort ratio of 35.63 indicates excellent motion characteristics in seaway conditions. The cutter rig configuration gives sailors versatile sail handling options, particularly valuable when conditions deteriorate offshore. Combined with the long keel's directional stability and forgiving handling characteristics, the Panda 34 rewards careful seamanship rather than demanding athletic crew work. Her capsize screening value of 1.72 falls well within accepted offshore sailing parameters. This design appeals most to cruising sailors who prioritize comfort, safety, and traditional sailing qualities over racing performance, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and extended offshore passages.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.92 ft / 10.34 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.42 ft / 8.66 m
Beam 11.00 ft / 3.35 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 16,900.00 lb / 7,666 kg
Ballast 5,800.00 lb / 2,631 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 630.00 ft² / 58.53 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Grant/Perry
Builder Tashing
First Built 1983
Related Sailboats ["Hans Christian 34" · "Rival 34" · "Formosa 34" · "Aloha 34" · "Contest 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
 15.36
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
 34.32
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
 328.67
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
 35.63
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
 1.72
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. 7.14 kn
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. 1,117.03 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 70 gals / 265 L
Water Capacity 120 gals / 454 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Panda 34 ★
33.9 ft
Aloha 34
34.0 ft
Formosa 34
34.0 ft
Rival 34
34.0 ft
LWL
Panda 34 ★
28.4 ft
Aloha 34
28.7 ft
Formosa 34
29.5 ft
Rival 34
24.8 ft
Beam
Panda 34 ★
11.0 ft
Aloha 34
11.2 ft
Formosa 34
11.8 ft
Rival 34
9.7 ft
Displacement
Panda 34 ★
16 lbs
Aloha 34
13 lbs
Formosa 34
13 lbs
Rival 34
11 lbs
Ballast
Panda 34 ★
5 lbs
Aloha 34
4 lbs
Formosa 34
4 lbs
Rival 34
4 lbs
Sail Area
Panda 34 ★
630 sq ft
Aloha 34
531 sq ft
Formosa 34
—
Rival 34
—
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Panda 34 ★
15.4
Aloha 34
15.0
Formosa 34
—
Rival 34
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Panda 34 ★
34.3 %
Aloha 34
34.6 %
Formosa 34
30.9 %
Rival 34
39.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Panda 34 ★
35.6
Aloha 34
27.9
Formosa 34
25.4
Rival 34
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Panda 34 ★
1.72
Aloha 34
1.88
Formosa 34
1.99
Rival 34
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Panda 34 ★
328
Aloha 34
257
Formosa 34
236
Rival 34
347
Hull Speed
Panda 34 ★
7.1 kts
Aloha 34
7.2 kts
Formosa 34
7.3 kts
Rival 34
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