Peterson 34 Tall Sloop
Description
The Peterson 34 Tall Sloop is a classic IOR-era racer-cruiser sailboat designed by renowned naval architect Doug Peterson in 1976, emphasizing balanced performance for club racing and coastal cruising. Built in limited numbers (approximately 50 hulls) by Plastrend and later Composite Technologies in Canada from 1976 to 1981, the Tall Sloop variant features an extended rig for enhanced light-air power and upwind pointing, making it a spirited performer in variable winds while retaining seaworthiness for offshore legs. At just under 34 feet, its moderate-displacement fin keel and spade rudder deliver agile handling (tacking angles ~38° apparent) and a hull speed of 7.12 knots, with a comfort ratio of 22.19 suited for weekend warriors or short passages. The interior is functional for 4–5 crew, with a V-berth forward, saloon settees, galley, nav station, and quarter berths, though it's spartan by modern standards. Well-proportioned lines (beam ~1/3 of LOA) contribute to its dry ride and stability, earning praise as a "forgiving yet fast" Peterson entry-level design.
Construction Details
| Designer | Doug Peterson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Composite Technologies, Canada |
| Length | 33.917 ft |
| LOA | 33.917 ft |
| LWL | 27.500 ft |
| Beam | 11.000 ft |
| Displacement | 10800 lb |
| Ballast | 4500 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.833 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 46.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.50 ft |
| p | 41.25 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.50 ft | 14.50 ft | 41.25 ft | 11 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Peterson 34 Tall Sloop - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 41.25 ft - (12573 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.21 ft - (12866 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.32 ft - (12899 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 226.64 ft² |
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Peterson 34 Tall Sloop - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 38.97 ft - (11878 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.12 ft - (5828 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.98 ft - (10357 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.68 ft - (5084 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 324.85 ft² |
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Peterson 34 Tall Sloop - GENOA
| Luff | * 46.27 ft - (14103 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.35 ft - (7117 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.59 ft - (13286 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 503.19 ft² |
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Peterson 34 Tall Sloop - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 46.27 ft - (14103 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.92 ft - (7291 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.57 ft - (12975 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 830 ft² |
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Peterson 34 Tall Sloop - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 46.27 ft - (14103 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 26.1 ft - (7955 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.1 ft - (7955 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1026.5 ft² |
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Peterson 34 Tall Sloop - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 26.79 ft - (8166 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.8 ft - (3292 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.17 ft - (6757 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.7 ft - (2652 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.01 ° |
| Area | * 116.54 ft² |
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Peterson 34 Tall Sloop - STORMTRYSAIL
| Luff | * 13.78 ft - (4200 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.67 ft - (3862 mm) |
| Leech | * 11.48 ft - (3499 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 11.48 ft - (3499 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 68 ft² |
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