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Vineyard Vixen 34
Designer: T. M. Hale & Assoc.  ·  Builder: Martha's Vineyard Shipyard  ·  First built: 1975
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About the Vineyard Vixen 34

Relatively little documentation has surfaced about the Vineyard Vixen 34, making it something of an obscure entry in the sailboat world. With limited specifications available, prospective buyers should approach this vessel with a spirit of curiosity and a willingness to dig deeper through owner communities and regional brokerages where the boat may have a stronger following. Based on its name and size class, the Vineyard Vixen 34 likely falls into the category of coastal cruising, offering a capable platform for daysailing and weekend passages rather than extended bluewater voyaging. A 34-foot hull generally strikes a practical balance between interior comfort and manageable single-handed or shorthanded sailing, making it an appealing option for those exploring sheltered bays and nearshore waters. For anyone seriously considering a purchase, connecting with previous owners or reaching out to regional sailing clubs may be the most reliable way to gather firsthand accounts of the boat's handling characteristics, build quality, and long-term ownership experience. A thorough survey by a qualified marine professional is especially recommended when historical data and published specifications are scarce.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.33 ft / 10.46 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.42 ft / 8.36 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 5.17 ft / 1.58 m
Displacement 12,500.00 lb / 5,670 kg
Ballast 5,200.00 lb / 2,359 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 552.00 ft² / 51.28 m²
Headroom 6.25 ft / 1.91 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer T. M. Hale & Assoc.
Builder Martha's Vineyard Shipyard
First Built 1975
Related Sailboats ["Sabre 34" · "Tartan 34 2" · "Hunter 34" · "Irwin 34 Citation" · "Pearson 34 2"]
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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
 16.46
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
 28.58
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
 1.81
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. 7.02
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
 1.92
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) 40.9
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.8
P (Mainsail Luff) 37.5
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.0
SA Fore 282.21
SA Main 262.5
How It Compares

vs. Hunter 34, Irwin 34 Citation, Tartan 34 2

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
34.3 ft
Hunter 34
34.4 ft
Irwin 34 Citation
34.3 ft
Tartan 34 2
34.4 ft
LWL
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
27.4 ft
Hunter 34
28.3 ft
Irwin 34 Citation
27.3 ft
Tartan 34 2
28.8 ft
Beam
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
10.5 ft
Hunter 34
11.6 ft
Irwin 34 Citation
11.3 ft
Tartan 34 2
11.0 ft
Displacement
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
12 lbs
Hunter 34
11 lbs
Irwin 34 Citation
11 lbs
Tartan 34 2
11 lbs
Ballast
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
5 lbs
Hunter 34
5 lbs
Irwin 34 Citation
4 lbs
Tartan 34 2
4 lbs
Sail Area
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
552 sq ft
Hunter 34
567 sq ft
Irwin 34 Citation
538 sq ft
Tartan 34 2
538 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
—
Hunter 34
159 s/nm
Irwin 34 Citation
168 s/nm
Tartan 34 2
174 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
16.5
Hunter 34
17.5
Irwin 34 Citation
17.0
Tartan 34 2
17.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
—
Hunter 34
42.3 %
Irwin 34 Citation
—
Tartan 34 2
40.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
28.6
Hunter 34
23.1
Irwin 34 Citation
24.1
Tartan 34 2
23.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
1.81
Hunter 34
2.04
Irwin 34 Citation
2.00
Tartan 34 2
1.97
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
—
Hunter 34
234
Irwin 34 Citation
—
Tartan 34 2
204
Hull Speed
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
7.0 kts
Hunter 34
7.1 kts
Irwin 34 Citation
7.0 kts
Tartan 34 2
7.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Vineyard Vixen 34 ★
1.9
Hunter 34
—
Irwin 34 Citation
2.2
Tartan 34 2
2.7
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