Aegean 234
Description
The Aegean 234 (often marketed as the Aegean 240 in some regions) is a lightweight, high-performance fiberglass sailboat designed by British naval architect Ed Dubois and built by Aegean Yachts in Greece from 1980 to 1985, with approximately 100–200 units produced. Featuring a fin keel with spade rudder, raked stem, and open transom, it emphasizes speed and responsiveness for club racing and coastal day sailing. Powered by an outboard auxiliary (typically 4–6 hp in a well), with tiller steering and optional fractional rig, it's a nimble "pocket racer" ideal for single-handing or small crews.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ed Dubois |
|---|---|
| Builder | Aegean Marine |
| LOA | 21.700 ft |
| LWL | 19.200 ft |
| Beam | 8.200 ft |
| Displacement | 2685 lb |
| Ballast | 896 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.610 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 25.20 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 7.90 ft |
| p | 29 ft |
| e | 9.80 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.20 ft | 7.90 ft | 29 ft | 9.80 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.8 ft - (2987 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.08 ft - (9168 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 30.29 ft - (9232 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 146.71 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 21.13 ft - (6440 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.42 ft - (3176 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.41 ft - (5611 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.08 ft - (2768 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 95.92 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.09 ft - (7647 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.73 ft - (3880 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.63 ft - (7202 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.85 ft - (3612 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 148.68 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.09 ft - (7647 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.04 ft - (3975 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.08 ft - (7035 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 245.38 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 25.09 ft - (7647 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 14.22 ft - (4334 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.22 ft - (4334 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 303 ft² |
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