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Yachtcraft 34
 ·  Builder: Wayfarer Yacht Corp.  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Yachtcraft 34

A capable and practical coastal cruiser, the Yachtcraft 34 represents the kind of mid-sized sailboat that appeals to sailors looking for a comfortable and manageable platform for weekend passages and extended coastal voyaging. Built to offer a balance between interior livability and solid sailing performance, boats of this size and type typically reward their owners with enough deck space and cabin volume to make extended trips genuinely enjoyable without becoming overwhelming to short-handed crews. While detailed specifications for the Yachtcraft 34 remain limited in available records, the model sits within a category of production cruisers that prioritized accessible handling and dependable construction. Sailors researching this boat would be well advised to seek out existing owners and inspect any available examples closely, paying particular attention to hull condition, rigging, and below-deck systems, as documentation for lesser-known production models can be sparse. For those who find a well-maintained example, the Yachtcraft 34 likely offers a rewarding entry point into comfortable coastal sailing with room to grow.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.58 ft / 10.24 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.00 ft / 7.62 m
Beam 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 10,400.00 lb / 4,717 kg
Ballast 3,300.00 lb / 1,497 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 471.00 ft² / 43.76 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Builder Wayfarer Yacht Corp.
First Built 1970
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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
15.87
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
27.14
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
1.84
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. 6.7
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
1.68
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. 893.28
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 38.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.6
P (Mainsail Luff) 31.5
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.5
SA Fore 258.4
SA Main 212.63
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