Hunter 34
Hunter Marine · designed by Cortland Steck · 1983
fin keelMasthead B&R rigUnited States
The Hunter 34 is a 34-foot masthead b&r rig sailboat designed by Cortland Steck and built by Hunter Marine, first launched in 1983.
General
| Builder | Hunter Marine |
|---|---|
| Designer | Cortland Steck |
| Years built | 1983 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Masthead B&R rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 34.42 ft10.49 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 28.25 ft8.61 m |
| Beam | 11.58 ft3.53 m |
| Draft (max) | 5.50 ft1.68 m |
| Displacement | 11,820 lb5,361 kg |
| Ballast | 5,000 lb2,268 kg |
| Sail Area | 567 ft²52.7 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 17.48 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 42.3 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 234 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 23.2 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 2.03 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 7.1 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$34,000 typical range $27,000 – $41,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
