peterson 34 sailboat

Peterson 34

This fast, tough racer-cruiser is well suited for offshore racing.

American yacht designer Doug Peterson gained the attention of the world’s most competitive sailors when he unveiled the one tonner Ganbare in 1973. The 35-foot sloop was innovative below the waterline, and it was praised for its looks and sailing capability. It went on to win the SORC. By 1976, Peterson had designed the Peterson 34, an offshore racer-cruiser.

The Peterson 34 went into production at Texas-based Island Yachts/Composite Technologies, and 92 were built until production ceased in 1981. Composite Technologies, established by boatbuilder Andy Green in Corpus Christi, Texas, was acquired sometime around 1976 by boatbuilder and rigger Marion Hayes. Hayes renamed the company Island Yacht Corp. and relocated production to League City, Texas. 

It was during this era that Peterson’s designs dominated offshore racing, with winning IOR boats Gumboots , Eclipse , and Ragamuffin . He also designed several stock racers such as the Contessa 35 and the New York 40.

The majority of Peterson’s performance cruisers were considered rugged enough for ocean racing. Peterson once said the 34 “was built to deliver about eight people quickly and safely from point A to point B.” 

First impressions

The Peterson 34 is as fast as it looks, and this quality solidified Peterson’s reputation as a designer. The sloop’s profile from abeam is sleek, the sharp cut bow and reverse transom give the boat a sense of forward motion. 

The dimensions are well proportioned—the 11-foot 2-inch beam is just about one-third of the boat’s 33-foot 11-inch overall length. The smooth, rounded deck contour is clearly designed to shed seawater. The compact cockpit, with its oceangoing bridgedeck, allows room for a tiller but little else. The traveler is mounted across the bridgedeck. Trimmers can easily reach the primary and secondary winches, none of which were originally self-tailing.

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LOA ..................... 34' 5" Beam .................... 11' 3" LWL .................... 28' 0" Draft ...................... 6' 3" Displacement ... 10,900 lbs. approx. Ballast ...............           lbs. approx.

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Peterson 34

The peterson 34 is a 33.92ft masthead sloop designed by doug peterson and built in fiberglass by plastrend / composite technologies between 1976 and 1981., 91 units have been built..

The Peterson 34 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.

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PETERSON 34 Sailboat Data

Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 33.92 ft / 10.34 m LWL: 28.25 ft / 8.61 m S.A. (reported): 565.00 ft² / 52.49 m² Beam: 11.25 ft / 3.43 m Displacement: 10,800.00 lb / 4,899 kg Ballast: 5,100.00 lb / 2,313 kg Max Draft: 6.25 ft / 1.91 m Construction: FG Ballast Type: Lead First Built: 1976 Last Built: 1981 # Built: 91 Builder: Island Yachts /Composite Technologies (USA) Designer: Doug Peterson

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Type Engine: Diesel Fuel: 12 gals / 45 L Water: 18 gals / 68 L Hull Speed: 7.12 kn

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Thunder | peterson 34 | 34ft, manitowoc, wi, us.

Price Just Reduced in time for Spring Launch!

Very clean and well built boat. Professionally maintained and cared for by current owner, and stored indoors for the past 4 years. Excellent racing background, especially in single handed and shorthanded racing. Many upgrades and repairs have been made included but not limited to rudder bearings being replaced, new window ports, new tiller, non-skid repainted, new instruments, engine replaced, keel removed and re-bedded and templated, sails, and all standing and running rigging.

The Peterson 34 went into production at Texas-based Island Yachts/Composite Technologies, and 92 were built until production ceased in 1981. Composite Technologies, established by boat builder Andy Green in Corpus Christi, Texas, was acquired sometime around 1976 by boat builder and rigger Marion Hayes. Hayes renamed the company Island Yacht Corp. and relocated production to League City, Texas. 

It was during this era that Peterson’s designs dominated offshore racing, with winning IOR boats Gumboots, Eclipse, and Ragamuffin. He also designed several stock racers such as the Contessa 35 and the New York 40.

The majority of Peterson’s performance cruisers were considered rugged enough for ocean racing. Peterson once said the 34 “was built to deliver about eight people quickly and safely from point A to point B.” 

Propeller: Folding  2 Blade Martec

Electronics:

Three 2019 B&G Triton 2 Displays, with B&G WS310 Wind Sensor, and DST800 Triducer

2011 Raymarine X10 Autopilot, with Type 1 Below Deck Linear Drive Unit

2012 ST1000 Autopilot Remote

2015 Standard Horizon GX2000 DSC Capable VHF radio

Refrigerator

All Standing Rigging Replaced since 2017: Upper and Lower Shrouds and Babystay 2017. Forestay, backstay, and Intermediates replaced 2019

2018 Harken -10 Hydraulic Backstay Adjustor

All Running Rigging and control lines replaced at various times since 2016

Spinnaker Pole and Reaching Strut

2019 Doyle Stratis 150% Medium/Heavy #1

2019 Doyle Stratis 135% #2 with Reef

2017 Quantum Carbon Tri-Radial Light #1

2017 Quantum Tri-Radial #3

2018 Evolution Dacron Cruising Main

2015 Doyle Carbon Membrane Racing Main

2015 Doyle Dacron Racing Main

2015 Doyle S-2 Spinnaker

Various older spinnakers and headsails still in usable condition

 Currently setup as a tiller, however owner is willing to convert back to a wheel at additional fee.

Specifications

• Length: 34ft
• Builder: Island Yacht Corporation
• Beam: 11' 0"
• Displacement: 10800.00 lbs
• Hull: Fiberglass
• Engine: (1) Beta/Kubota, 20 hp

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MEASUREMENTS

• Length Overall: 33.83 ft
• Length Waterline: 28.25 ft
• Displacement: 10800.00 lb
• Beam Measure: 11' 0"
• Engine Brand: Beta/Kubota
• Engine Model: BD722
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Power: 20 hp
• Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (10 Gallons)
• Fuel Tanks: 1 (13 Gallons)

Accommodations

• Number of double berths: 1
• Number of heads: 1

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PETERSON 34 – “Salty”

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“The Peterson 34 is a thoroughbred vessel with comfort and turn of speed that can only be found in designs by Doug Peterson.” – Sailing Magazine

Whether you are new to town, just visiting, or a Chicago native, please join us on “Salty”, the classic Peterson 34 built by renowned American Yacht builder Doug Peterson.  Salty is a vintage performance cruising yacht, with the speed, power and grace to slice through any sea with comfort, making it a joy to sail in all wind and sea conditions.

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Reprinted from Sailing Magazine, June 2015: Peterson 34, This Fast, Tough Racer I Well Suited for Offshore Racing Doug Peterson – Legendary IOR Design Pioneer | Sailboat Data ScuttleButt News: Salty’s designer, Doug Peterson (1945-2017) New York Times on Doug Peterson Reprinted from Cruising World Magazine: Peterson 34, Refit for Offshore Voyaging

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We are currently looking at a Peterson 34. I''ve never heard of this boat before and have only stumbled across it as we were looking at another boat. It appear to be a well kept version, although a survey should tell us more about the actual condition of the boat if choose to. Are there any inherent flaws with this boat? Or for that matter any info on these boats would be helpful. I can''t seem to find much on them. Thanks Dirt  

I also looked carefully at a Peterson 34 a while back, and was quite impressed. It seemed like a pretty, fast, and sensibly laid out (nothing out of the ordinary) boat with decent headroom. I.E.- a boat that performs well and also has enough creature comforts to keep mutiny at bay. If I remember correctly, they don''t have the tiny mains their IOR-rule contemporaries may sport. They were apparently built by a number of different outfits, so build quality may vary. They also did things like winning Block Island Race Week, the SORC (or similar- can''t remember exactly what, but that''s the idea) and so may have been raced hard. I believe they''re masthead rigged, so hard racing means pumping up the backstay. This can put major stresses on the stem & bow fittings, tangs at the transom, the maststep, and shrouds. ALL these areas should be examined carefully, along with the fin keel''s attachment points. Stress crazing should be expected in these areas in a boat of this age (1970''s). An attentive surveyor can help determine if this is surface (gelcoat) crazing or more substantial (and expensive) fracturing. He or she could also help determine if it''s something that needs immediate work, or if it can hold on -- perhaps for quite a while -- before it needs to be fixed. PHRF seems to think they''re pretty quick, as I recall, and should be fun to sail.  

I sailed (Raced) one of the Peterson 34 in the late 70''s early 80''s. The design was based on Doug Peterson''s winning "Ganbere" (Don''t know if I''m spelling that right) which did indeed win the SORC. Another one, "Not by Bread Alone" won BI Week and much of the silverware in her class on Long Islan Sound. When you are talking about a "Production" Peterson 34, they were built in Texas and were one of the first boats to use composites like kevlar in their hull and stress areas. You can tell the difference between on that was campaigned and one that was ocasionally raced by the fact that the serious races all had tillers, the casual racers had wheels. In addition, the production version from Texas also had a pretty nice interior for a racing design. Hot and cold pressure water, nice wood trim, etc. Look around at the pics in yachtworld, the majority you see are the production boats. You can tell by the similarity of the interiors. Any major deviation from that would make the boat one of the one-off''s and not something I would be interested in. They are a heavily IOR influenced design and do have the high aspect mains and huge foretriangle that is common in that era. When raced, they are remarkably influenced by very small rig and sail adjustments. The mast is one of the bendy types that uses the baby stay to affect mainsail shape. Runners were needed in slop to stop mast pumping. They were pretty rugged little boats though. We were comming into the harbor with just the main up at night, when we were caught in a squall that pegged the anamometer at over 60 kts (NOAA later reported micro bursts in excess of 100 kts) we were blown flat, mast to the water and held there for about 5 minutes. Wind died down, boat popped back up, nothing broken, we motored the rest of the way in to our slip. This is one of my favorite racer/cruisers from the late 70''s. I think that with the advanced (for its day) construction techniques used in the production models, they have held up very well. With a fresh set of rags, and a competent crew, they are still quite competitive at the club level today. Just remember that they are dip-pole jibes, large foretriangle boats that need some muscle to get the most out of them. They would also make an excellent "Express" cruiser, leaving many of the modern floating condos in her wake.  

I just purchased one of the "one-offs" and so far am very pleased with it! It was by far the most boat I could get my hands on for my dollar and it is equipped very well and sails very well. It has auxiliary power by a well maintained Atomic 4 and a full compliment of 11 sails or various vintage and material but for our purposes work great. It does need a little spit and polish but mostly from sitting for so long.  

Hi Group I am currently looking at a 1976 Tartan 36C My intended use is cruising the Great Lakes and coastal cruising. I have no info or experience with this boat. Any feedback on build quality and sailing characteristics would be appreciated. Thanks  

Not much info likely to be available - as I don''t believe Tartan ever made a 36 footer - I''ll bet you have in mind the aged (venerable?) 34C, about which there are numerous threads discussing the pros and cons. Good luck.  

Working on getting to my 10 post mark and then I will put up some photos of her, would love to get some input. I have studied the photos of Ganbare, and specs and photos of the production Peterson 34's.  

Are you certain that is the one tonner and not the 3/4 tonner? I used to race on a Peterson 3/4 tonner that looked quite similar to that. Regardless it sure is a pretty boat and should be a delight to sail. If you had the rig dimensions I could quickly tell if it was the one tonner.  

It is a 34' and it was built in 1977 and for whatever reason it was for sale for a long time. We took her out last weekend and she sails wonderfully, is equipped very well and for our needs has a great compliment of sails. Her interior over the next several months will be fitted with some new creature comforts. She has a very tall, very high aspect ratio, fractional rig.  

Congrats - I'll bet she goes to windward like a witch and slips right along in very light wind as well.  

720: I think that one is a keeper. The frac rig alone puts it a whole design jump ahead of the Ganbare era boats.  

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Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.

The Peterson 34 has been built with different keel alternatives.

Unknown keel type

The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 2.13 - 2.23 meter (6.99 - 7.29 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

The Peterson 34 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 1.91 - 2.01 meter (6.27 - 6.57 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Peterson 34 is typically equipped with an inboard Yanmar 2QM15G diesel engine

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.1 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Peterson 34 is about 198 kg/cm, alternatively 1113 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 198 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1113 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

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This magnificent yacht is for sale - - $29,900

Magewind has a wonderful past, from being a first place race yacht to completing many passages up and down the coast and several trips to Mexico.

1977, Peterson 34 sailing yacht MAGEWIND

Peterson 34

This fast, tough racer-cruiser is well suited for offshore racing

American yacht designer Doug Peterson gained the attention of the world’s most competitive sailors when he unveiled the one tonner Ganbare in 1973. The 35-foot sloop was innovative below the waterline, and it was praised for its looks and sailing capability. It went on to win the SORC. By 1976, Peterson had designed the Peterson 34, an offshore racer-cruiser.

The Peterson 34 went into production at Texas-based Island Yachts/Composite Technologies, and 92 were built until production ceased in 1981. Composite Technologies, established by boatbuilder Andy Green in Corpus Christi, Texas, was acquired sometime around 1976 by boatbuilder and rigger Marion Hayes. Hayes renamed the company Island Yacht Corp. and relocated production to League City, Texas. 

It was during this era that Peterson’s designs dominated offshore racing, with winning IOR boats Gumboots, Eclipse, and Ragamuffin. He also designed several stock racers such as the Contessa 35 and the New York 40.

The majority of Peterson’s performance cruisers were considered rugged enough for ocean racing. Peterson once said the 34 “was built to deliver about eight people quickly and safely from point A to point B.” 

First impressions:

The Peterson 34 is as fast as it looks, and this quality solidified Peterson’s reputation as a designer. The sloop’s profile from abeam is sleek, the sharp cut bow and reverse transom give the boat a sense of forward motion. 

The dimensions are well proportioned—the 11-foot 2-inch beam is just about one-third of the boat’s 33-foot 11-inch overall length. The smooth, rounded deck contour is clearly designed to shed seawater. The compact cockpit, with its oceangoing bridgedeck, allows room for a tiller but little else. The traveler is mounted across the bridgedeck. Trimmers can easily reach the primary and secondary winches, none of which were originally self-tailing.

Construction:

The hulls are hand-laid fiberglass mat and unidirectional roving with polyester resin. Although the hulls might be considered thick by today’s standards, the materials were both lightweight and strong for the late 1970s. Early reviews of the Peterson 34 referred to the use of Kevlar, particularly at the maststep and other stress points, but there is no indication that the then-new synthetic was added.

As one owner put it, the Peterson 34 has an extremely strong build and no emergent structural problems, “but they are no Swans cosmetically.” Owners have commented about its shortcomings related mostly to the interior joinery and cabin finish. 

What to look for:

As the number of Peterson 34s grew on the water, races revealed skippers could get more out of the boat by welding an extension to lengthen the boom. The original boom was just over 11 feet long and some were modified until they nearly touched the backstay. 

Potential buyers might also encounter a steering wheel instead of a tiller, a replacement that has caused plenty of debate. A destroyer wheel could make the cockpit more cramped and difficult for crew to work the winches. Owners have also questioned how big a wheel would be needed to deliver the same amount of leverage provided by a tiller. Those who swear by a tiller celebrate its minimum of moving parts compared to a more complex wheel. Concern has also been expressed that any cockpit reinforcement required before installing a wheel, added to the weight of a pedestal and helmsman aft, could upset the boat’s fine balance. Advocates of replacement, which costs about $3,000, say it makes it easier to steer and to connect an autopilot. As a general rule, a Peterson 34 with a wheel probably was not campaigned as a race boat. 

At nearly 40 years old, any original standing rigging, turnbuckles or lifelines are likely rusted or weakened. These should be replaced. Check the rudder post for wear. Examine portals and chainplates for leakage.

The Peterson 34’s double-spreader mast is stepped on the keel. The sailplan features a high-aspect main and massive foretriangle, both common design features in the 1970s. These characteristics were often influenced by IOR rules and can take a bit of muscle to control.

Four winches flank the cockpit to control the sheets. The winches are bolted to the coamings. Additional winches are located atop the coachroof. 

The small cockpit has two drains. The toerail track provides plenty of locations to attach sheet blocks for efficient sail trim. Potential buyers should check for soft spots on deck and stress at the stanchions.

Down below:

Below deck the Peterson 34 is comfortable but certainly not luxurious or spacious. Once down the companionway there’s a compact galley with sink, stove and icebox to port. An efficient navigation station with seat is located to starboard. The saloon is essentially a settee and pilotberth on either side and a teak dining table. The enclosed head with a sink is to port and does not have a wastewater tank unless one was later installed. A stowage cubby and hanging locker to starboard is directly across from the head. The V-berth sleeps two but is often used for sail stowage when only four sailors are aboard. The engine box is beneath the companionway. The boat carries 18 gallons of water.

The Peterson 34 has auxiliary power supplied by a 15-horsepower, raw-water-cooled Yanmar 2QM15G diesel engine. Examine the belts and hoses for wear. Check fluid levels and filters. If possible, shine a light on the engine mounts to look for cracking or loose bolts. The boat has a 12-gallon fuel tank.

Ask pretty much any owner and you’ll hear the Peterson 34 is one sweet boat under sail. 

“It sails like a dinghy,” said owner John Mills of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. “The tiller makes it very responsive.”

Certainly the combination of spade rudder, fin keel and substantial ballast give the boat both speed and handling ability. Owners have noted the design had less of a pintail than the pure IOR designs of the day, making it “less squirrely” when running downwind in a breeze. 

The Peterson 34 is known for its upwind sailing ability. It can point high in light and heavy air, but sail changes will be necessary as wind speed increases due to the relatively large foresails that were typical of that era. 

“It has a reputation as a boat that’s good in light air,” said yacht broker John Proctor at Lawson Yachts. “It’s attractive, well designed and can keep a crew of  five comfortable.”

Owners report the boat does not pound because the fine bow shape slices through the waves, yet can be troublesome to handle under spinnaker in heavy weather should the bow dig and cause the boat to broach.

Conclusion:

Fast, tough and well built, the Peterson 34 is an affordable performance cruiser capable of safely passaging whether on a weeklong cruise or as a contender in an offshore race.

LOA  33’11”

Beam  11’2”

Draft   6’4”

Displ. 10,800 lbs.

Ballast  5,100 lbs.

Sail Area 339 sq. ft.

General Market Price Data:

1978 Massachusetts

1978 Wisconsin

1979 Montana

Vessel particulars

Name: MAGEWIND

Home Port:   Sausalito, CA

HIN:   CTE340241177

Builder:   Island Yacht Corp. P.O. Box 891, League City, TX 77573.  Year Built:  1977

Length:   33 feet 11 inches

Beam:   11 feet 2 inches

Draft:   6 feet 3 inches

Displacement:   10,800 lbs.

Construction:   Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP)

Propulsion:   Yanmar  Model 3GM30F Serial Numbers 16576

Fuel:   Diesel

Horsepower:   30 hp. / 20.1 kW.

Construction Details

Hull and Deck:   The hull was constructed of cored FRP with internal FRP framing bonded to the hull.  .  The ballast is exterior bolted to the FRP hull. The hull was a fin keel, spade rudder design.  The hull to deck joint was an inward turned flange with through bolted toe rail.  The main deck was cored FRP construction with tread master nonskid. 

Hatches and Doors:   There was an aluminum and Plexiglas hatch on the forward end of the deck house providing access to the forward vee berth space.  There was a small ventilation hatch aft of the mast of similar construction.  The companionway hatch was located amidships on a bridge deck.  There were drop boards and a sliding cover to close this hatch.  The cockpit contained hatches in the cockpit seats port and aft giving access into the steering compartment and a large locker. 

Windows:  There were four opening port lights in the cabin house.  They were upgrades from the original plastic port lights.  There were four fixed windows in the cabin house.

Through Hull Fittings:   There were six through hull fittings below the waterline.  Each had a proper bronze valve which operated satisfactorily.  Below the galley sink there were three ball valves; one for galley sink drain, one for engine cooling water intake and one which combined salt water for the sink, cooling water for the refrigerator compressor and salt water for the water maker.  There was a single gate valve under the port settee berth for salt water wash down.  There were two valves just forward of the head to port for flushing water intake (gate valve) and MSD discharge (ball valve).  There were four through hull fittings in the topsides above the waterline.  The two cockpit drains port and starboard exited under the transom with solid FRP pipes attaching the cockpit to the hull; There was the main engine exhaust under the counter of the transom and the manual bilge pump discharge.  The speed log was of the paddle wheel type installed on center forward of the keel.  There were three depth sounder transducers in the forward portion of the hull.

Fire Fighting Equipment

Fixed systems:   Portable Extinguishers:  There were two portable size B-I fire extinguishers on board in proper mounting brackets.  They were of the pressure type and showed proper charge and were in good, serviceable condition.  The equipment on board met the minimum number to comply with the federal and state standards. 

Bilge pumping systems

There was one manual bilge pump installed on board with the suction in the bilge sump. 

Propulsion systems

General:   The auxiliary engine was replaced in 1996 with a Yanmar model 3GM30F, Serial Numbers 16676.  The engine warning lights were located in the starboard aft side of the cockpit.  There was an engine hour meter which showed 1509 hours on the new engine.  Oil change has an installed hose and pump. 

The main engine was fresh water cooled via a sea water heat exchanger.  

The exhaust system was a wet exhaust with a water lift muffler. 

PSS (Packless Sealing System) Shaft Seals

Three blade prop 

35 gallon capacity aluminum fuel tank located under the port settee berth.  The fuel fill for the tanks was located on the port side main deck amidships with proper deck fitting. A vent line to the exterior of the vessel through the port life line station through a Racor Lifeguard 3-Stage Fuel / Air Separator.

There is Racor fuel filter plumbed in the fuel line, from the tank to the engine.

Steering Systems

Main steering system:   The vessel was steered with a chain and cable wheel pedestal steering system.   The top of the rudder post extends into the cockpit for installation of an emergency tiller.  The emergency tiller is in the starboard forward hanging locker opposite the head. There was also an Autohelm 7000 underdeck mounted autopilot installed attached to the radial quadrant.  This system is oversized and well installed.  The large steering wheel had a leather cover with crown knot.

The vessel had a spade rudder.

Electrical Systems

Primary power and lighting systems:   The primary power and lighting system was a 12 volt DC system supplied by one battery for engine start and household services.  The vessel's secondary electrical system was a 120 volt AC system powered by shore power.

Distribution switchboards & panel boards; over current protection:  The AC and DC electrical systems were in excellent condition.  The distribution panel was located outboard of the chart table.   

Wiring, receptacles, outlets and accessories:  The 120 VAC outlets were  on GFI circuits.

Shore power connection:   The vessel had a proper 30 amp. marine shore power hook-up located in the cockpit coaming to starboard. 

Main engine powered generators:  The main engine has a 30 amp alternator installed for charging the 12 volt batteries and supplying 12 volt house services.

Inverter:   N/A

Batteries:   The batteries were located in designated lockers outboard of the port and starboard settees in the main saloon.  The lockers were isolated from the bilge creating proper battery boxes.  There is one,12 volt battery in each locker.  The batteries are secured in place to prevent lateral and vertical movement. 

Mooring Equipment

Ground Tackle:   The vessel has a anchor stowed in the cockpit locker.  It is 25 lb. Danforth Anchor with chain and line anchor rode.

There is one large cleat forward and two cleats on the stern of the vessel for mooring. 

Sails and Rigging

Rigging:   The vessel is a sloop rig with masthead forestay.  The main mast is stepped on the keel.  The partners at the cabin top are sound.  The mast and boom are constructed of aluminum.    The boom was replaced in 1997 and the mast repainted at that time.  The mast is a double spreader rig.  There were upper shrouds, intermediate shrouds and two lower shrouds fore and aft.  There was a single backstay with Harken mechanical adjustment gear.  All standing rigging wire end fittings were swaged fittings.  The standing rigging turnbuckles had proper cotter pins installed.  All chainplates and attachment bolts appeared sound.  The standing rigging was replaced in 1994 and again in 2010.  The traveler for the main sheet is mounted on the bridge deck.  There is a solid vang for the main boom.  There are Barient #28 primary winches port and starboard in the cockpit for the jib.  There are Barient #26 secondary winches port and starboard in the cockpit for the spinnaker.  There are three Barient #20 secondary winches on the cabin top for main sail control lines.  There are three Barient #21 and one Barient # 20 winches on the cabin house adjacent to the mast for halyards.  The vessel has a spinnaker pole, and a reaching strut.  The 135% jib is mounted on a Harken roller furler.   

Sails:    The mainsail is a Dacron sail with full battens and Harken Battcars and two full reef points and a flattening reef sown into the sail.  The mainsail is covered on the boom with a sail cover.  The jib on the roller furler is a 135% jib with proper UV cloths on the leech and foot.  There were two additional jibs, a 110% and a a 150%, stowed in the forward vee berth.  There are also .75oz spinnaker, 75oz blooper and two more 150% jibs.

Navigation & Communication Equipment

Compass:   There was one Ritchie binnacle compass mounted on the steering pedestal.  There is an electronic compass installed in the vessel in the main saloon, by the foot of the port settee berth, for operation of the autopilot.

Electronic Equipment:   The vessel has a Horizon Eclipse Plus VHF radio.  The VHF antenna is mounted on the mast head.  There is  an Autohelm GPS electronic navigation instrument display on board mounted at the navigation table.  There is an electronic radar detector and two radar reflectors on board.  There is a Trimble TNL7001 INMARSAT system on board.  There is a hand held Garmin Model GPS12XL GPS on board.  The navigation instruments were tied together to enable all of the data to be relayed to a laptop computer for navigation.  There is an Autohelm knot meter and log and depth sounder mounted at the navigation station.  There is a relative wind indicator mounted at the masthead.  Navigation lights & shapes:  The vessel has properly installed navigation lights. 

Marine Sanitation Devices:   There is an installed toilet in the head. . 

Accommodations Spaces

General:   There is a forward vee berth.  The head with only a toilet was located to port aft of the vee berth.  Aft of the head was the main saloon, with two sea berths to port and to starboard.  The galley is located aft to port in the main saloon area.  There is a chart table and navigation center on the starboard side at the head of the quarter berth.  Access to the main engine is good by removal of the companionway ladder and cabinet enclosure.  The aft cockpit has a locker in the port seat.  This locker contains  the kerosene tank for the stove and various gear.  There is access to the steering system from the aft locker.  There are double life lines around the periphery of the deck.  These terminate at a bow pulpit and stern pulpit.  The stanchions supporting the life lines are sound with proper backing plates and through bolts.  There is a canvas dodger installed over the companionway that was replaced in 2010 and 2019 with exterior grab rails at the upper edges. 

Heating systems:   N/A

Cooking systems:   The galley had a Taylor's Model 030 pressurized kerosene two burner stove and oven.  The stove is gimbaled .  The kerosene tank is a stainless steel tank converted from use as a soda fountain tank to use on the vessel uses a bicycle pump to pressurize.

Refrigeration:   N/A

Fresh Water Systems:   There is cold fresh water system for the sink in the galley.  There is a cold fresh water foot pump at the galley sink.  The is one fresh water tank located under the main saloon settee berth to starboard.  It is a 35 gallon bladder tank.   There is a salt water faucet at the galley sink with a foot pump which also acts as a pump out for the ice box.

The vessel is structurally sound and well built, suitable for coastal cruising.  The vessel is in satisfactory condition to be considered a good risk for insurance.  The vessel is in excellent condition overall. 

Passages out of the US:

1996 - 1997  Mexico

1999 - 2000  Mexico

2001 - 2002  Mexico

Peterson 34 18634

• RSAT-694sq. ft.

• LOA 33'11"

• LOW 28'3"

• Beam 11'2"

• Draft 6'3"

• Displacement 10,800lbs.

• Ballast 5,100lbs.

• main = 285 sqft

• P = 41.5’

• jib = 337 sqft

• I = 46.5' 

• J = 14.5'

• spinnaker = 1213.65 sqft

• ISP = 41'

• JSP = 16'

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Equipment & Dinghy Anchoring & Mooring Photo Categories Member Galleries Life Onboard Sailing in the Wind Power Boats Cruising Destinations Maint. & Boat Building Marine Life Scuba Diving & Divers General Photos Recent Photos Listing Categories African Cats view more » Crew Wanted Crew Available Enhance Your Account Meet the Mods Meet the Advisors Signup for The Daily Cruiser Email   > > Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. 02-12-2012, 11:21   lessons, some squadron courses, and have my PCOC. I've got lots more still to learn obviously but I feel like I've gotten knowledgable enough to where I can make the plunge and really start this new hobby of mine...but still with some help and input from of all you of course!!! I'm going to put in an offer for a 1979 34' and wondered if some of you could help me with a few things. Moorage is transferable. I will have a sea trial and done as subjects of . The is clean with a few projects to do which are listed below - I'm hoping that you all could help me put together a just so that I have a pretty good feel for how much (as an order of magnitude) I should expect to be spending after I it, at least from what I know so far. List of things to do (please put a realistic against the item): 1. , clean, strip? and - time (how much, and cost of labour), materials, and facility rental 2. deisel 3.0 - 3 years old and only 31 hours. The owners said they start it up once a month or so. Is there anything I need to do to ensure it is running in top form after sitting so much? 3. lines around may need replacing 4. - serviceable but starting to age. How much to replace 5. Mast/boom/spreaders - . May need painting. 6. Some of the lines need replacing. How much for a spool of line that I can cut to size? 7. Exterior will need to be replaced. 8. for sleeping berths (v berth/settees/single aft berth) could use updating 9. There is a slow leak in one of the windows - it may only need sealing? Am I correct to assume this or should I budget for something a little more extensive and invasive? 10. There had been a leak in the book which the owner says he repaired (I believe him). However, there is some that has started to accumulate in the bottom of the lockers, the compartment and . It may have come from there (or maybe somewhere else). The is not sailed very much. Its not a massive pool of and the should flesh this out. However, could this be coming from the original leak in the boot, and if so is this an easy or costly? 11. The does not have a . How difficult (and how much) would it cost to put in one on this type of boat? 12. I would like at some point to increase the tankage of the (currently only 12 gallons) and water (currently only 18 gallons). There doesn't appear to be many places to add additional (maybe a water bladder under the rear aft berth?). Can anyone suggest how I might be able to do this and how much it may cost? 13. There is no hot water. What is an appropriate, good, yet economical system to do this upgrade, and how much to budget? 14. How much should I budget for a survey, and how much is too much? What specifics should I be requesting for this? Also, there is no in the . How much do you people miss showing on a boat once you pull out of the marina - do you all actually use your onboard showers a lot, or is it a pain in the ass to use it, clean and maintain it and you avoid using it onboard and seek other methods of showering anyways? Thanks in advance for any input you all might be able to share! Rob (hopefully Rob soon!) 02-12-2012, 11:40                 02-12-2012, 11:46                 02-12-2012, 13:52   Boat: VandeStadt IOR 40' - Insatiable designs. , clean, strip? and hull - time (how much, and cost of labour), materials, and facility rental Painting the hull can be quite a big and expensive job... potentially thousands of bucks. To start off with, at least, Unless the paint is in really terrible condition I'd suggest giving it a thorough clean, then a cut and polish and a wax. Below the waterline, a full repaint is also a big and expensive job. Again, I'd be getting a haul out and inspecting before launching into anything too major. It may be sufficient to just give the existing anti-foul a sand a nd a re-coat (ask the owner what anti-foul paint he used, so you can use the same or compatible). deisel 3.0 - 3 years old and only 31 hours. The owners said they start it up once a month or so. Is there anything I need to do to ensure it is running in top form after sitting so much? diesels are pretty robust. With low hours and occasional start up, chances are you don't need to do much. For peace of mind, however, you could get a marine to the and run his professional eye over the . That shouldn't cost much.. he will probably replace the filters and change the . It might be worth asking him to check the engine mounts and the alignement with the shaft. lines around hull may need replacing. Insepct the safety lines. Any broken strands or rust, its probably worth replacing them. This shouldn't be an expensive job, and any mast rigger will be able to give you a quote. Specifiy 1x19 wire, AISI 316 grade, uncoated. - serviceable but starting to age. How much to replace. Most people would plan on replacing standing rigging every 8-10 years, I guess, others are happy to go to 15 years . Some companies will insist on replacement at 10 years, if you want your mast to be covered by your policy. I don't know how prices are where you are, but I'd guess it will cost around $2500-$3000 to replace all standing rigging on a boat your size. Again, I inspect carefully (or pay a rigger to inspect and go with their recommendation. In fact, if you are planning to repaint the mast, it is cheaper and easier to repace the rigging while the mast is out. Don't forget - it is just as important to replace the turnbuckles / rigging screws as it is to replace the wire. . May need painting. Because aluminium self-protects with an oxide coating, the need to paint is really largely cosmetic. If you do plan to re-paint, the cost will depend very much on how much of the prep you are prepared to do yourself. If you pull out all the halyards (run small diameter "mouse" lines in, so you can pull them back in afterwards), remove the fittings and spreaders, sand off all the old paint, etc. the cost will be less. It will still be an expensive exercise though... etch primer, high build undercoat and top coat! Get 2 or 3 quotes. N.B. If you have the mast out, it is well worth (a) replacing any in the mast (steaming light, mashead light, mashead aerial, etc). (c) It is also worth considering replacing the mashead lights and steaming lights... removing and replacing these is such a pain in the butt with the mast in the boat. (c) also check all the sheaves for the , etc and replace if necessary. a spool and cutting bits off. Different lines need different diameters / strengths, etc. It is also a good idea to have as many different colours as possible... you do not want all your lines to look exactly the same. Make an inventory of the different ropes on the boat, recording the sizes and the condition. Replace the ones that really need it, then your way through, replacing others in the coming months / years. If you go to your local , you will probably pay more per foot than if you look around on eBay or on-line shops. You are going to be paying out a lot of on other big-ticket jobs. Live with the cushions for now and replace when some of the other more vital expensive jobs are out of the way. cushions for sleeping berths (v berth/settees/single aft berth) could use updating. You will probably end up doing inside the boat... painting / varnishing, etc. It is not, in my opinion, woth replacing upholstery until you are done with that sort of work. Maybe consider replacing the cushion in the berth that you will sleep in, but the rest can wait. A temporary seal will be fine in the short term. If the windows are at all crazed looking or have any cracks, you may wish to replace. This, however, is a fairly big and fiddly job (although not particularly expensive), so if you can fix the leak (Sikaflex 291 or similar), leave the windows alone for now. . It may have come from there (or maybe somewhere else). The boat is not sailed very much. Its not a massive pool of water and the survey should flesh this out. However, could this be coming from the original leak in the mast boot, and if so is this an easy or costly? It is not at all unusual to get water in the boat down the mast. Even if the mast boot seal is perfect, water will enter the mast through the top of the mast or through exit boxes. If you get regular rain, expect to have to up the odd bucket of water out of the bilge compartments near the mast (or install a small and float switch). . How difficult (and how much) would it cost to put in one on this type of boat? Without seeing the head , it is hard to say. However, it shouldn't be a difficult exercise to install a holding tank. (currently only 12 gallons) and water (currently only 18 gallons). There doesn't appear to be many places to add additional (maybe a water bladder under the rear aft berth?). Can anyone suggest how I might be able to do this and how much it may cost? Without seeing the boat it is difficult to guess. In the short term, jerry jugs for extra fuel and water stored wherever you can find space (i.e. in the lazarette lockers) may be a reasonable option. If you do go for extra tankage, try to keep the tanks near the middle of the boat... putting extra weight in the ends of the boat is not good. In my opinion, if putting in extra tanks, it is worth going with (we got 2 x new 15 gallon tanks in 316 stainless, custom-made to suit the shape of the hull where they fitted, with fittings and inspection/access , for about $300 each) 13. There is no hot water. What is an appropriate, good, yet economical system to do this upgrade, and how much to budget? The most common way to get how water is via an engine ... this takes heat from your engine system. This is great if you run your engine a lot. The alternatives are on-demand gas ... efficient, but (a) relatively risky, and gas is not particularly , or ... 12v is very hungry. For me, if / when we put hot water in our boat, we will go for a combination that includes an engine heat-exchanger and a short power (240v or 110v) for in . You probably don't need to request specifics. The should know way more than you do about and should know exactly what to look for. Do not use any suggested by the seller. Ask around your friends or ask at your local yacht clubs / / chandleries for recommendations. Expect to pay several hundred dollars for a survey. Keep your survey because the chances are that your company will request a survey. Also, there is no in the head. How much do you people miss showing on a boat once you pull out of the marina - do you all actually use your onboard showers a lot, or is it a pain in the ass to use it, clean and maintain it and you avoid using it onboard and seek other methods of showering anyways? shower can be a simple and effective way to get hot showers. We have a above the head area, so we hang the shower off the pole, with the open, have a nice hot shower then sponge out the bilge after. One day I'll get around to putting a little in... My #1 piece of ... enjoy using your boat. There are 1,000,000 things you could fix, to make the boat perfect, but if the boat is floating now its usable now! 02-12-2012, 17:18   located at fisherman's wharf. I would strongly caution you to be prepared to spend serious to make it & more than just a . That is all it's good for in it's present condition. I won't get into the specifics, but an unbiased survey will verify & inform what you need to know. Don't get me wrong, if you have the cash to spend for a complete , this could become a beautiful boat. Otherwise, it's not worth anywhere near the 15K asking . Best of luck! 02-12-2012, 19:48   & more than just a . That is all it's good for in it's present condition. I won't get into the specifics, but an unbiased survey will verify & inform what you need to know. Don't get me wrong, if you have the cash to spend for a complete , this could become a beautiful boat. Otherwise, it's not worth anywhere near the 15K asking . Best of luck! 02-12-2012, 21:48   Boat: 1976 Sabre 28-2 If you scrub the bottom before you haul, you can get by with just a light before you paint the bottom. !/2 day to sand and another 1/2 day for each coat of . I like ablative paint because it doesn't build up and need to be stripped every so often. the hull will take about a day using 320 grit paper and a 5"-6" random orbit sander. Fairing any dings, etc will take extra time. If you roll and tip the paint, it won't cost much but you should have at least one and possibly two helpers. It will take time to sand between coats of the undercoat and that will take up at least a day. Figure you'll be out of the water for at least a week and probably close to two depending on how fast you work and the time you can devote to it. You might be surprized how the gel coat comes back if you buff it out with an buffer and mild rubbing compound. A couple coats of wax and you are done in two days. 2. Get an analysis to find out what's really going on with the engine. The engine should be fine with that few hours but best to be safe. Replace the impeller. 3. You can replace the life lines with , etc line. Easy to splice and use lashing instead of turnbuckles. Should be able to do it for under $200. 4. You should be able to do the rigging yourself for around a $1,000 using Norseman terminals and 316 wire. Just pull down the wires one or two at a time, fabricate new ones, replace, and move on to other stays. Use halyards to stabilize the mast while you take down the wires. A 'Mast Climber' really comes in handy to get up the mast without others help. Really saves time not having to wait around for help. Assuming your turnbuckles are . If they are stainless , replace with . 5. Hate painted sticks. Always bubbles around SS fasteners, chips off and looks like crap in short order. I'd just live with it and hope it all falls off. Doing a good job prepping and painting the stick will take longer than painting the hull. 6. Main and Halyards should be replaced with low stretch synthetics. They are pricey a BIG improvent over spliced wire/rope halyards. halyards is probably best left to double braid dacron. You'll only need a few . A 100' of 7/16" double braid Dacron or 3/8" if your hands can take it will do the . Main will take less. Spinnaker sheets can be lighter if you are the type that will fly one in a breath of . Another set of heavier sheets wouldn't hurt. 7. Get a couple of those small square cushions for the topside. Add more as you see a need for them. Have two of those seats with a hinge in the middle. They are comfy but take up a lot of space when not on . 8. Forget recovering the cushions till you sell the boat. and cruising are hard on cushions. Might want to replace the foam with a harder type for the berth that you will be using in port. 9. R&R'ing the fixed could get expensive depending how they are done. If they are plexi through bolted to the , they will probably break when you try and remove them. If they are aluminum framed, should come off easily if you can get the fasteners out without breaking them. Reseal with butyl tape. 10. Flat bottomed are a pain in the butt. Seems like even a cup of water will end up sloshing all over the place and soaking anything it comes in contact with. Would never own a boat without a deep sump. Get yourself a couple of big sponges and a plunger type hand and try and keep the bilges dry. 11. Unless you absolutely have to, forget a holding tank. Turning your boat into a floating outhouse is not my idea of what I own a boat for. You won't need a holding tank once you leave US waters. 12. Just carry Gerry Jugs on or In the to supplement your water and fuel needs. The boat will sail with very little so no need to run the engine much unless you are one of those impatient types who should really own a instead. We had two 40 gallon water tanks and each would last us a month or more. Refilled them from rainwater caught off the awning. Set up fresh and foot pumps and forget pressure water. Pressure water is a BIG BIG water waster. 13. If you can't live without hot water, an engine heated holding tank is the most efficient means to heat water as long as you arrange your hot water usage around your engine run times. If you have , the tankless water heaters work well and will supply hot water till your tanks run dry. 14. Showers are a pain. will soak the boat if you use them without completely isolating the shower and ventilating to the exterior. If you are going south, won't need one 'cause you can just jump in the water to clean up. Cruised for two years without a shower and never missed it. Raced on a Peterson 34 that the owner had taken to for a year with his girlfriend. He made a hard , ran the control lines back to the , and added an electric . He was 70 when he left and had a good time though don't think I would've wanted to be his ex girl friend. He was a real tyrant to sail with. Boat sailed extremely well, was a demon to and liked the light air in the Alameda estuary. Don't think it was the same design or mfg. as the boat you're looking at, however. Looks a decent boat that will take you wherever you want to go as long as you can put up with it's heritage compromises. Too bad it's got a , would be a great boat except for that. Thanks in advance for any input you all might be able to share! Rob (hopefully Rob soon!)[/QUOTE] , , Thread Tools Rate This Thread : Posting Rules post new threads post replies post attachments edit your posts is are code is are are are - - - - - - - Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. Sailboat Guide Doug Peterson Douglas Blair Peterson (July 25, 1945 – June 26, 2017) was an American yacht designer. Beginning with the One Tonner Ganbare in 1973, Peterson’s designs have pioneered many innovations in racing and cruising yachts After nearly winning the 1973 International One Ton Cup, Doug Peterson stated in an interview: “I started putting boats down on paper when I was 10, and have never wanted to do anything else.” This was GANBARE, clearly the fastest boat in the series (though, due to some tactical errors, she didn’t actually win). Built on a shoe string budget, and a huge gamble financially for him personally, GANBARE was the boat that clearly established his reputation. Another Peterson design, ‘Gumboots’, easily won the following year, proving that no other designer had ‘caught up’. Almost immediately, Doug Peterson became the designer in demand for IOR racing sailboats, around the world, for more than a decade. His firm employed many who went on to establish their own reputations as designers of racing sailboats. Later he became involved in several Americas Cup campaigns. A tribute page to this legendary designer has been set up on Facebook. Please click on the link above to contribute content. 66 Sailboats designed by Doug Peterson Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 Peterson 44 Cutter Kelly-Peterson 44 Peterson 34 Ood 34 (Contessa) Contessa 35 Baltic 38 DP Baltic 42 DP Contention 30 (Peterson) Kelly-Peterson 46 Grand soleil 50 (1992). Serendipity 43 New York 40 (Peterson) Ny 40 (peterson), peterson 36. Baltic 48 DP Cavalier 36 Passport 45 (Hoyt) Contessa 39 Contessa 25 (peterson). Baltic 55 DP Peterson 38 Pinnacle 29. Peterson 25 1/4 Ton Bavaria Match 42 MG 26 (Peterson) Jeanneau legende 1 ton. Jeanneau Sun Fast 41 Bavaria Match 38 Peterson 30 1/2 ton. Bavaria Match 35 Peterson 33 Chita Hans christian christina 48. Hans Christian Christina 52 Islander 40 Jongert 21s, cavalier 26. Contention 33 (Peterson) Impala 36 (Peterson) Olympic sea 42. Serendipity 43 R/C Blazer 23 (Peterson) 8M One Design Wiggers 37 (peterson). Peterson 37 Contessa 43 Contessa 28 Pinnacle 30 Chita peterson 30. Tartan Tangent One About Sailboat Guide ©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Go to 1979 Peterson 34, "Striker" 294 IMAGES Peterson 34 Peterson 34 Peterson 34 Offshore Sloop GREYHAWK Peterson 34 Peterson 34 1981 Peterson 34 for Sale by Jan Guthrie Yacht Brokerage VIDEO Sailboat Generator Replacement RCSailing No262 .... Filming for fun ! 1. Deck Tour Rio Dulce Guatemala JAMIE MCDELL & JAMIE CURRY Want to upgrade your life? Learn how to get free Boats 101! #jokes #boat #sailing #maintenance COMMENTS PETERSON 34 This from 'SPB' who worked at the Peterson Design office at the time: "The PETERSON 34 was different approach to the IOR rule. Less rule influence in the stern sections. Designed to be the next class down from the One Tonners (sometimes jokingly referred to as a 7/8 Tonner)." Some boats to this same design were built in Argentina. Peterson 34 Peterson 34. 2015 June 1. By David Liscio. This fast, tough racer-cruiser is well suited for offshore racing. American yacht designer Doug Peterson gained the attention of the world's most competitive sailors when he unveiled the one tonner Ganbare in 1973. The 35-foot sloop was innovative below the waterline, and it was praised for its looks ... 1981 Peterson 34 for Sale by Jan Guthrie Yacht Brokerage 1981 Peterson 34 OD. Just listed again (we sold it to the present owner in 1999). The finest example of the famous Peterson 34 OD. This is hull number 92, the last one made. This boat has never been seriously raced, just used as a family daysailer and cruiser. This is only the second owner, and boat is ready to sail with lots of upgrades ... Peterson 34 Peterson 34 is a classic monohull sailboat designed by Doug Peterson and built by Plastrend / Composite Technologies between 1976 and 1981. Learn about its dimensions, rig, sails, accommodations, and see photos and listings of boats for sale. 1979 Peterson 34 sailboat for sale in Ohio 34' Peterson 34. Year. Length. Beam. Draft. Location. Price. 1979. 34' 11' 6' Ohio $ Description: Solid freshwater legacy racing/cruiser for sale. Good condition with working cruising sails and good running rigging. ... Peterson Sailboats Peterson 34s Ohio Petersons. Featured Sailboats: Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid ... Peterson 34 Offshore Sloop GREYHAWK The Peterson 34. Doug Peterson, one of the most successful yacht designers of his era ... The boat performed so well on the race course that the cruiser part of the mix has apparently been overlooked by many. At least ninety-two boats were built between 1976 and 1981 (there may have been additional Peterson 34 hulls completed as late as 1985 ... Peterson 34 The Peterson 34 is a 33.92ft masthead sloop designed by Doug Peterson and built in fiberglass by Plastrend / Composite Technologies between 1976 and 1981. 91 units have been built. The Peterson 34 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited ... Specifications PETERSON 34 PETERSON 34 Sailboat Data. Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 33.92 ft / 10.34 m LWL: 28.25 ft / 8.61 m S.A. (reported): 565.00 ft² / 52.49 m² Beam: 11.25 ft / 3.43 m Displacement: 10,800.00 lb / 4,899 kg Ballast: 5,100.00 lb / 2,313 kg Max Draft: 6.25 ft / 1.91 m Construction: FG Ballast Type: Lead First Built: 1976 Last Built: 1981 # Built: 91 Builder: Island ... The Peterson 34 Offshore Sloop "The C&C 36 and the Peterson 34 are the finest true production racing boats on the market and it's hard to call the Peterson a true production boat." That is the summarizing statement of a former owner of a C&C 36 who now owns a Peterson 34 and who campaigned his C&C 36 to more victories than any other C&C 36 owner on the Atlantic seaboard. Peterson 34, For Sale, Manitowoc Marina, WI The Peterson 34 went into production at Texas-based Island Yachts/Composite Technologies, and 92 were built until production ceased in 1981. Composite Technologies, established by boat builder Andy Green in Corpus Christi, Texas, was acquired sometime around 1976 by boat builder and rigger Marion Hayes. Hayes renamed the company Island Yacht ... PETERSON 34 "Salty" - The Classic Peterson 34. "The Peterson 34 is a thoroughbred vessel with comfort and turn of speed that can only be found in designs by Doug Peters ... and substantial ballast give the boat both speed and handling ability. An amazing yacht with an interior set off by solid hardwood floors, 92 were built between 1976 and 1981 in League ... Peterson 34 SailNet Archive Discussion starter. 87689 posts · Joined 1999. #1 · Feb 8, 2004. We are currently looking at a Peterson 34. I''ve never heard of this boat before and have only stumbled across it as we were looking at another boat. It appear to be a well kept version, although a survey should tell us more about the actual condition of the boat ... Peterson 34 for sale View the broad range of Peterson 34 for sale in your area on offer in your area, review the detailed information about each vessel, compare prices, and uncover the best Peterson 34 deals 1980 Peterson 34 for sale Peterson sailboats for sale by owner. Peterson preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Peterson used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... 35' Sadler Yachts Sadler 34 New York City, New York Asking $19,900. 27' Catalina Catalina 27 Erie, Pennsylvania Asking $5,000. 25.75' Schock Harbor 25 Gilford, New Hampshire Review of Peterson 34 The Peterson 34 has been built with different keel alternatives. Unknown keel type. The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 2.13 - 2.23 meter (6.99 - 7.29 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below. Fin keel. The Peterson 34 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid ... Pictures of Magewind The boat serves as a perfect blend of a race boat and a full cruising interior. 1977, Peterson 34 sailing yacht MAGEWIND. Peterson 34. This fast, tough racer-cruiser is well suited for offshore racing. American yacht designer Doug Peterson gained the attention of the world's most competitive sailors when he unveiled the one tonner Ganbare in ... Peterson sailboats for sale by owner. Peterson preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Peterson used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. ... 34' Beam: 11' Draft: 6' Year: 1979: Type: racer/cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull: Engine: 1 diesel inboard; Location: Berea, Ohio. Sailboat Added 26-Mar-2024 More Details: Featured Sailboats (all ... 1979 34' Peterson sloop Join Date: Feb 2012. Posts: 32. 1979 34' Peterson sloop - thoughts and budget confirmation. Hello everyone, I'm new to this whole sailing scene. I've been researching things for the last year and a half and have done some dinghy lessons, some power squadron courses, and have my PCOC. I've got lots more still to learn obviously but I feel like I ... Doug Peterson Douglas Blair Peterson (July 25, 1945 - June 26, 2017) was an American yacht designer. Beginning with the One Tonner Ganbare in 1973, Peterson's designs have pioneered many innovations in racing and cruising yachts After nearly winning the 1973 International One Ton Cup, Doug Peterson stated in an interview: "I started putting boats down on paper when I was 10, and have never wanted to ... Peterson 34 yacht for sale This was the last Doug Peterson 34 to pop out of the mold at Island Yacht Corp. It was built out by Nicholson and various contractors and launched late in 1999. It is the highly-desired 'TALL-RIG' model. LOA 33ft 11in. Beam 11ft 3in. Draft 6ft 3in. Ballast 5,100lbs. Displacement 11,700. Everything is nearly BRAND NEW on this boat. Doug Peterson Douglas Blair Peterson (July 25, 1945 - June 26, 2017) was an American yacht designer. Beginning with the One Tonner Ganbare in 1973, Peterson's designs have pioneered many innovations in racing and cruising yachts After nearly winning the 1973 International One Ton Cup, Doug Peterson stated in an interview: "I started putting boats down ... Peterson 34 sailboat for sale, used sailboats 1979 Peterson 34, "Striker". LOA 33' 11". Beam 11' 3". Draft 6' 3". Displacement 10,800 Pounds. Striker is a 34' fiberglass, sloop rigged, sailboat. Aluminum mast, spreader and boom. Stainless steel rod standing rigging with bronze and stainless turnbuckles and fittings. Stainless steel bow and stern pulpit, stainless steel stanchions with ... catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht