Catalina 34 Std Rig
Description
The Catalina 34 Standard Rig is a renowned coastal and offshore cruising sailboat designed by Frank Butler and built by Catalina Yachts from 1985 to 1999, with over 1,400 units produced. It's celebrated for its balance of performance, comfort, and seaworthiness, featuring a moderate-displacement hull with a wide beam for stability and a spacious interior that sleeps 6–7. The Standard Rig is the baseline masthead sloop configuration, offering a sail area optimized for a broad range of conditions—less powerful than the optional Tall Rig (which adds ~50 ft²)—making it forgiving for short-handed sailing while still capable in winds up to 25 knots. It's a favorite for couples or families on extended coastal cruises, with excellent value on the used market.
Construction Details
| Designer | Frank Butler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Catalina Yachts |
| Length | 34.500 ft |
| LOA | 34.500 ft |
| LWL | 28.000 ft |
| Beam | 11.830 ft |
| Displacement | 12100 lb |
| Ballast | 4700 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.670 ft |
| Year Built | 1985 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.50 ft |
| p | 38.50 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 ft | 13.50 ft | 38.50 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
Catalina 34 Std Rig - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 38.5 ft - (11735 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.68 ft - (12094 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 39.92 ft - (12168 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 238.14 ft² |
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Catalina 34 Std Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 37.88 ft - (11546 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | 33.83 ft - (10311 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 109.11 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.73 ft - (4490 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.69 ° |
| Area | * 279.06 ft² |
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Catalina 34 Std Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 42.5 ft - (12954 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
| Leech | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.44 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.91 ft - (4545 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.38 ° |
| Area | * 316.83 ft² |
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Catalina 34 Std Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 42.5 ft - (12954 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.83 ft - (5739 mm) |
| Leech | 39.75 ft - (12116 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.55 ft - (5349 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.22 ° |
| Area | * 372.87 ft² |
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Catalina 34 Std Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 42.5 ft - (12954 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 21.67 ft - (6605 mm) |
| Leech | 40.25 ft - (12268 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.8 ° |
| Area | * 430.32 ft² |
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Catalina 34 Std Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 42.75 ft - (13030 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 22.25 ft - (6782 mm) |
| Leech | 40.5 ft - (12344 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 153.85 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.77 ft - (6331 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 443.95 ft² |
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Catalina 34 Std Rig - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 43.72 ft - (13326 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.54 ft - (6870 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.42 ft - (12015 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.99 ° |
| Area | * 442.67 ft² |
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Catalina 34 Std Rig - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 44 ft - (13411 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Leech | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 759 ft² |
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Catalina 34 Std Rig - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 43.72 ft - (13326 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 24.3 ft - (7407 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.3 ft - (7407 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 903 ft² |
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Catalina 34 Std Rig - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 25.31 ft - (7714 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.02 ft - (3054 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.03 ft - (6410 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.1 ft - (2469 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.03 ° |
| Area | * 102.48 ft² |
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Catalina 34 Std Rig - STORMTRYSAIL
| Luff | * 13.91 ft - (4240 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.79 ft - (3898 mm) |
| Leech | * 11.59 ft - (3533 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 11.59 ft - (3533 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 69 ft² |
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