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Salona 34

Designer: J&J Design  ·  Builder: Ad Boats  ·  First built: 2008
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About the Salona 34

Designed by the respected AD Boats yard in Croatia, the Salona 34 sits comfortably within a lineage of performance-oriented sailboats that have earned a loyal following among European sailors. Built for those who want genuine versatility without sacrificing excitement, this compact racer-cruiser strikes a balance between competitive sailing and comfortable coastal passages. The Salona range has long been celebrated for its responsive handling and sporty character, and the 34 carries those traits faithfully. Sailors can expect a hull that rewards attentive helmsmanship, making it an engaging choice for club racing while remaining manageable enough for short-handed coastal cruising with friends or family aboard. The build quality associated with the Salona brand reflects AD Boats' reputation for producing well-finished, European-market boats that punch above their size class. For prospective buyers, the Salona 34 appeals most to those with an appetite for active sailing rather than leisurely passage-making. It is a boat that encourages skill-building and rewards sailors who enjoy feeling connected to the water. Buyers seeking a lively, well-regarded design from a credible builder will find the Salona 34 a compelling option worth investigating further.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.78 ft / 9.99 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.05 ft / 9.16 m
Beam 10.99 ft / 3.35 m
Max Draft 5.74 ft / 1.75 m
Displacement 10,803.00 lb / 4,900 kg
Ballast 3,086.00 lb / 1,400 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 748.10 ft² / 69.50 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer J&J Design
Builder AD Boats
First Built 2008
Last Built 2011
Related Sailboats Jpk 1010 · Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau · Cc 101 · Ker 33 · X 99
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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
 24.58
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
 22.21
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
 1.99
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. 7.35
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
 3.18
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. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 42.75
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.6
P (Mainsail Luff) 41.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.37
SA Fore 269.33
SA Main 294.59
How It Compares

vs. Cc 101, Jpk 1010, Ker 33, Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau, X 99

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Dimensions
LOA
Salona 34 ★
32.8 ft
Cc 101
32.8 ft
Jpk 1010
32.8 ft
Ker 33
32.8 ft
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
32.8 ft
X 99
32.7 ft
LWL
Salona 34 ★
30.1 ft
Cc 101
29.8 ft
Jpk 1010
28.7 ft
Ker 33
32.8 ft
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
30.5 ft
X 99
27.7 ft
Beam
Salona 34 ★
11.0 ft
Cc 101
11.0 ft
Jpk 1010
11.1 ft
Ker 33
12.0 ft
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
11.2 ft
X 99
9.7 ft
Displacement
Salona 34 ★
10 lbs
Cc 101
8 lbs
Jpk 1010
8 lbs
Ker 33
8 lbs
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
7 lbs
X 99
6 lbs
Ballast
Salona 34 ★
3 lbs
Cc 101
3 lbs
Jpk 1010
3 lbs
Ker 33
3 lbs
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
3 lbs
X 99
2 lbs
Sail Area
Salona 34 ★
748 sq ft
Cc 101
—
Jpk 1010
624 sq ft
Ker 33
521 sq ft
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
570 sq ft
X 99
—
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Salona 34 ★
24.6
Cc 101
—
Jpk 1010
24.3
Ker 33
20.5
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
23.3
X 99
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Salona 34 ★
—
Cc 101
41.4 %
Jpk 1010
43.4 %
Ker 33
—
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
41.4 %
X 99
45.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Salona 34 ★
22.2
Cc 101
—
Jpk 1010
17.5
Ker 33
14.3
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
15.3
X 99
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Salona 34 ★
1.99
Cc 101
—
Jpk 1010
2.19
Ker 33
2.37
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
2.26
X 99
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Salona 34 ★
—
Cc 101
136
Jpk 1010
157
Ker 33
—
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
121
X 99
132
Hull Speed
Salona 34 ★
7.4 kts
Cc 101
—
Jpk 1010
7.2 kts
Ker 33
7.7 kts
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
7.4 kts
X 99
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Salona 34 ★
3.2
Cc 101
—
Jpk 1010
—
Ker 33
4.7
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
—
X 99
—
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