Hunter 34 vs Tartan 34-2
How do the Hunter 34 and Tartan 34-2 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Hunter 34 
Tartan 34-2 | Hunter 34 | Tartan 34-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 34.4 ft10.49 m | 34.4 ft10.49 m |
| Waterline length | 28.3 ft8.61 m | 28.8 ft8.79 m |
| Beam | 11.6 ft3.53 m | 11.0 ft3.34 m |
| Draft | 5.5 ft1.68 m | 6.3 ft1.91 m |
| Displacement | 11,820 lb5,361 kg | 11,000 lb4,990 kg |
| Ballast | 5,000 lb2,268 kg | 4,400 lb1,996 kg |
| Sail area | 567 ft²52.7 m² | 538 ft²50.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 17.48 | 17.40 |
| Displacement / Length | 234 | 205 |
| Comfort ratio | 23.2 | 23.0 |
| Capsize screening | 2.03 | 1.97 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Hunter 34 vs Tartan 34-2: the short version
- The Hunter 34 and Tartan 34-2 are close in length (34.4 ft10.49 m vs 34.4 ft10.49 m ).
- On sail area/displacement the Hunter 34 carries the more powerful rig (17.5 vs 17.4), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Hunter 34 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Tartan 34-2 rates better for offshore work (1.97 vs 2.03).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.