Bristol 34
Description
The Bristol 34 is a classic fiberglass sailboat designed by John Alden & Associates and built by Bristol Yachts in Rhode Island from 1970 to 1978, with approximately 150 units produced. It’s a full-keel, heavy-displacement cruiser known for its robust construction, seaworthiness, and traditional styling, making it ideal for coastal cruising and offshore passages. Often compared to the Bristol 32, it offers a slightly larger platform with improved interior comfort, appealing to sailors seeking a dependable blue water boat.
Construction Details
| Designer | John Alden |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bristol Yachts |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 34.250 ft |
| LWL | 26.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 11500 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.25 ft |
| p | 34 ft |
| e | 12.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.50 ft | 13.25 ft | 34 ft | 12.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.44 ft - (10802 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 35.81 ft - (10915 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 218.36 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 35.25 ft - (10744 mm) |
| Foot | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 109.58 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.52 ft - (4426 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.76 ° |
| Area | * 255.83 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 39.75 ft - (12116 mm) |
| Foot | 19.25 ft - (5867 mm) |
| Leech | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 134.42 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.81 ft - (5428 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.22 ° |
| Area | * 353.89 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 40.48 ft - (12338 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.46 ft - (6541 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.01 ft - (11585 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.88 ft - (6059 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 402.36 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Foot | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 676 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 40.48 ft - (12338 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 23.85 ft - (7269 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.85 ft - (7269 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 821 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.44 ft - (7145 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.97 ft - (3039 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.15 ft - (5837 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.95 ft - (2423 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.01 ° |
| Area | * 93.16 ft² |
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