Hunter 34
Description
The Hunter 34 is a classic American recreational sailboat designed as a versatile coastal cruiser and racer-cruiser hybrid, blending performance with comfortable accommodations for family use. Designed by Cortland Steck, it was built by Hunter Marine (now Marlow-Hunter) in the United States from 1983 to 1987. During this 5-year production run, over 800 units were constructed, making it one of Hunter's most popular mid-1980s models and contributing to the company's reputation for high-volume, value-driven production boats. It's constructed of fiberglass with wood trim, featuring a moderate fin keel for balanced handling and a spade rudder for responsiveness. The design reflects the era's "Euro-style" influences with a sleek profile, wide side windows, and a focus on ease of handling.
Construction Details
| Designer | Cortland Steck |
|---|---|
| Builder | Marlow-Hunter |
| Length | 34.000 ft |
| LOA | 34.420 ft |
| LWL | 28.250 ft |
| Beam | 11.580 ft |
| Displacement | 11820 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 47.42 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.75 ft |
| p | 41 ft |
| e | 11.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.42 ft | 13.75 ft | 41 ft | 11.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Hunter 34 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.89 ft - (12768 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.25 ft - (12878 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 245.95 ft² |
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Hunter 34 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 45.5 ft - (13868 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16.33 ft - (4977 mm) |
| Leech | 42.25 ft - (12878 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.25 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.16 ft - (4621 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.63 ° |
| Area | * 344.94 ft² |
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Hunter 34 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 39.5 ft - (12040 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.02 ft - (5492 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.72 ft - (10278 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 111.49 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.33 ft - (4673 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 15.52 ° |
| Area | * 302.82 ft² |
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Hunter 34 - GENOA
| Luff | 45 ft - (13716 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 42.5 ft - (12954 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 129.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.87 ft - (5447 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.51 ° |
| Area | * 402.18 ft² |
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Hunter 34 - GENOA
| Luff | 47 ft - (14326 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Leech | 45 ft - (13716 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 154.69 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.27 ft - (6483 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.74 ° |
| Area | * 499.8 ft² |
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Hunter 34 - GENOA
| Luff | * 46.9 ft - (14295 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.99 ft - (6703 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.01 ft - (13414 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.09 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.04 ° |
| Area | * 480.73 ft² |
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Hunter 34 - GENOA
| Luff | 44 ft - (13411 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.01 ft - (5489 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.28 ° |
| Area | * 396.19 ft² |
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Hunter 34 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 46.9 ft - (14295 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.81 ft - (6952 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.14 ft - (12844 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 148.87 % |
| Length Perp | * 20.47 ft - (6239 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10.01 ° |
| Area | * 480 ft² |
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Hunter 34 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 47 ft - (14326 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Leech | 44 ft - (13411 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 811 ft² |
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Hunter 34 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 46.9 ft - (14295 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 987 ft² |
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Hunter 34 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 27.16 ft - (8278 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.11 ft - (3082 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.64 ft - (6901 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.05 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.12 ft - (2475 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 20.41 ° |
| Area | * 110.24 ft² |
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Hunter 34 - STORMTRYSAIL
| Luff | * 14.2 ft - (4328 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.05 ft - (3978 mm) |
| Leech | * 11.83 ft - (3606 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 11.83 ft - (3606 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 72 ft² |
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