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I have been looking for a place to put this collection of information, and I suppose it will fit here as well as anyplace else.. there is so little information available on Cal boats in general, that I decided to go on a quest to collect what was of interest to me, and now that I have, I will share it with other who are interested. after learning what I have about the Cal 34-III, it is my opinion that it is an under-rated boat... it was designed by one of the greatest american sailboat designers of all time, Bill Lapworth, who was considered the most perceptive and front ranking designer on the west coast, and several of his designs have been inducted into to the sailboat hall of fame. Bill Lapworth was one of the designers who, due to his belief in ultimate safety and his methods to create strong fast boats, was chosen to set on the committee after the Fastnet disaster of 1979, in an attempt to find out what went wrong. (which John Rousmaniere wrote about in his book Fastnet Force 10, which is very interesting and informative reading)... and, Lapworth is credited with being the first to be able to build a spade rudder strong enough to take the continual abuse that the open sea can deal out in storm conditions. at a time when the public/market was pushing sailboat manufactures for faster, lighter boats and designed in such a way to better “utilize/cheat” the racing rules, Bill Lapworth continued in his quest to design a safe and solid cruiser that was affordable enough to compete in the market. he did keep speed in mind, but did not compromise on safety or weakness in his boats. since the inception of his original Cal 34, the boat has been upgraded and changed until its final production run as model 34-III, which was produced by the manufacture as a blue water cruiser, and was advertised as such. owners have since found the boat to be a very capable, comfortable and solid cruiser, with very little problems anywhere in its construction. It was discontinued due to the cost of building a quality boat in a time when other manufactures were producing boats much cheaper, and even though the majority of them were much less quality boats, they were more affordable to the people who wanted a sailboat, which left the Cal 34 with too small of a market share to survive. after doing quite a bit of research on Cal 34 boats, I have finally determined the differences between the Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3..... to begin with, It must be clearly understood that the Cal 34-III is a much different boat than the original Cal 34. the ONLY thing that is even visually the same is the hull SHAPE, but in that, even the layup process was changed to increase its strength... in addition to much searching and reading, I have actually visited many of the 3 different versions of the cal 34 to collect this data, but like it was collected, it is written here in a random order. No matter how you see it written elsewhere or who argues it, the PROPER designations for the different models of the 34, as they rolled out of the factory are Cal 34.. Cal 2-34.. Cal 34-III.. this is how they were known and advertised. (the very early boats were known by the brand name California, but was soon changed to Cal) BUT... for the sake of clarification while writing this, I have (improperly) identified the different (M)odels as the M1, M2 and M3.... this was done purposely just for ease in describing it in the following text. the design of the original Cal 34 was a sound and popular coastal sailer/racer, but it had a number of things that were changed in later built boats to strengthen it even more so that it could be advertised as a offshore cruiser. some of the changes were made to keep up with technology as it progressed, which was rapidly at the time. The Mk2 designation was introduced so one could differentiate between the boats that were “upgraded” vs the original model. the most noticeable differences in the early M2 vs the M1 is that it had a higher aspect rig, more tankage and more wood trim, inside and out. as production progressed and the popularity of the model increased, and it was thought that more upgrades/changes should be designed in to it for better performance and comfort, until it eventually had most of the desired "features of the day" added to it, and it became standardized as the “newly designed Cal 34-III”. By this time, the changes that had been made to strengthen the hull, and the fact that there were enough of them successfully sailing the worlds oceans as cruisers/racers, that they were now advertised as a "bluewater cruiser". the M2 can have very little, or a few, of the features of the M3, depending on the date of manufacture, and if it was retrofitted or not. -M3 has more ballast which raises the ballast displacement ratio and lowers the capsize factor... both are good things for offshore passages. The hull of the M1 had some “oil canning” effect at the bow. This was taken care of in the M2 version, with the M3 having added layers of glass where needed to strengthen the hull even more. -M1 had 2 (fore and aft) lower shrouds on each side. the M3 has much heavier rigging throughout, but only single lower shrouds. (Some boats were aftermarket rigged with a baby stay in an attempt to compensate for the loss of the second lower shroud). -M3 does NOT have the steel beam built into the hull, which was a stiffener between the liner and hull below the mast/compression post stress area. it had a corrosion problem in some of the earlier boats. It is unclear exactly how many of the M2 boats had the steel beam, but a few of the early ones did still have it. -a strong bridge deck was added to the M3 for structural strength and to afford better protection against water intrusion into the cabin in the event of being pooped. As a result, the companionway batterboards and the sliding hatch were redesigned, with the addition of a sea hood over the slider, but the sea hood was optional. -As opposed to the M1 with its shorter mast, long boom and more sail area, the M3 has a 2.3ft taller mast, 2.5ft shorter boom and a slightly smaller sail area (-23sq ft)... this offers better better sailing to windward. The M3 boom being shorter, still uses end boom sheeting, but is sheeted to a traveler mounted to the bridge deck. -As a result of the mainsheet/traveler mounted to the bridge deck on the M3, when redesigning the companionway components, the companionway was offset 12” to starboard so it would not be directly in front of the mainsheet/traveler, and be more accessible while sailing. -M3 cabin interior layout was redesigned, affording more seating and bunk space. Which equals better livability. The galley was moved aft to port, leaving the starboard side available for a starboard settee/single berth. The large v-berth was unchanged, the sleeping area measures 6'8”long x 7'4”wide at the head x 2' wide at the foot. It is one of the largest V-berths in any sailboat under 38ft. -M3 has 1 starboard quarter-berth whereas the M1 and M2 has 2 (port and starboard). -M2 had additional fuel and water tankage added -M3 was built with even more tankage, water 60-70 gallons (it seems there were 2 different sized tanks used, but it was not an “option”, as they they installed what was available at the time), fuel 35gal and sanitation 20gal -M3 Cockpit coaming and bulwarks were redesigned to be stronger, and 2 more drain holes were added in the cockpit footwell for a total of 4. the Farymann diesel that was used in the M1 and some of the early M2's, was replaced in later models with the westerbeke 4-91(and later after some upgrades to the engine, the designation of the engine changed to the westerbeke 30) and all of the M3's were manufactured with the westerbeke 30 installed... (a side note; the westerbeke 4-91/30 is a marinized version of a british leyland motor. it was a 30hp diesel used in vehicles. when John Westerbeke Sr. took the british leyland engine and marinized it, he cut the RPM and horsepower back so as to produce 25hp. this created longevity and better fuel economy and dependability in the motors). -M1 had tiller steering, the Mk2 was available with tiller or wheel. the M3 was only available with wheel steering, but is featured with an emergency tiller. -M3 has a second cabintop hatch added abaft the mast, and the fore hatch was moved to the foredeck rather than on top of the coach roof in front of the mast. -M3 has a covered anchor locker at the bow, with rode stowage in the forepeak thru a hawse pipe. -M3 only has one cockpit settee hatch, on port side. M1 & 2 has one on each side. -the interiors of the M1 & M2 had some wood trim added for aesthetics and soften the “overpowering” white of the gelcoat and laminates. the M3 was finished out fully in mahogany and teak throughout the living spaces of the cabin, with the head still having most of the white laminate showing. other than the obvious upgrades to the upholstery and interior, these are all the notable differences between the three versions.  

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Thanks for this very informative post. The one further thing I would like to find out are the dates of construction of the various models and/or the serial numbers for each group. I sailed on an early Cal 34 and it was comfortable but it need more mast. I did not know of the improvements in the later models. I owned a Cal 20 and later a Cal 2-30 for a number of years and can say that they were reliable, comfortable boats. The 2-30 was impacted by the change in rules when the IOR rule came out but it was a fun club racer and family cruiser. Thanks again for all of your research.  

dates of manufacture and number of boats built in each model can be found on sailboatdata.com... the serial number count started over with the change of the model design....  

Thanks for gathering this info! I bought my Cal 34 III in May'15 and have been going through the whole boat, fixing various systems and attending a lot of deferred maintenance. Along the way, and with a lot of "boat-yoga", I've been enjoying learning about how it was put together. This thread is a great comparison of the various generations of Cal 34s.  

I appreciate your research. I'm a new owner of a cal 34 and I was interested in the differences and you have helped out a lot. You mentioned that the hull was beefed up in a couple spots, I don't doubt you but can you give me the reference for that? In my own research I looked at sailboatdata.Com and compared the weights and ballasts of both boats and saw that the M3 has 900 more pounds of ballast but only displaces 700 more pounds. That indicates to me (please correct me if I'm wrong) that the M1 displaces 200 more pounds sans ballast. With less mast, less tankage, less wood I wondered where other than fiberglass the weight would be. I realize 200 pounds might not be much but I'm just trying to fully determine what exactly my boat is lacking to bring it up to more bluewater capable like the M3. Has anyone seen both boats next to each other in the water to see if the M3 sits substantially lower? I haven't measured the room in the bilge but I'm wondering about building a rack and placing extra batteries as low as reasonably possible for a bit of additional ballast. Could more ballast be added to bring it closer to M3 specs? Has anyone seen or done fiberglass work to strengthen the weak spots on an M1? Thanks for anything anyone has on these topics!  

As a former importer, long time Dealer and broker, I have been playing with the idea of bringing back "Cal Boats", built to the integrity and exquisite sailing standard of the original Lapworth designs, primarily the Cal 39, 34 and 2-27. I have been a Dealer for several high quality respected brands and also importer. I owned a Cal among others. The [Cal] boat even to modern day standards in my opinion, remains one of the finest vessels of its time. Gotta love the Cal 39 and would gladly take it today, just about anywhere on the globe and can say without doubt, that I would make good time doing it. Can you imagine going to a Boat show and seeing big Cal Boats banners flying again? What do you think? It is doable..  

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Did all Cal-34 versions have an encapsulated keel with lead ballast?  

Yes. The Mk3 did have new deck/cabin tooling. Same great hull, AFAIK.  

I'm under the impression that Cal masts were supported by a wooden beam in the bilge. The wood rots and the process of replacing it is quite extensive (and expensive). Is my memory correct on this matter?  

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Any other owners (or want-to-be's) interested in starting a CAL 34 group? Could prove interesting for sharing ideas. We have owned KILLICK, our 1970 CAL 34, for 23 years. Over this period we have remodeled/updated virtually everything...  

I'd be interested in joing a Cal forum. I purcahsed my 1987 Cal 33 two years ago and would always be open to gaining info. SAILN - Mark  

SAILN said: I'd be interested in joing a Cal forum. I purcahsed my 1987 Cal 33 two years ago and would always be open to gaining info. SAILN - Mark Click to expand

Sure would. I guess we own the elderly one in a '68. Misery LOVES company. Just kidding, we love our ole girl, but we're both starting to show our age......  

johnrock said: Any other owners (or want-to-be's) interested in starting a CAL 34 group? Could prove interesting for sharing ideas. We have owned KILLICK, our 1970 CAL 34, for 23 years. Over this period we have remodeled/updated virtually everything... Click to expand

I'd be up for Cal 34 group I know next to nothing about doing websites or forums...I bought my Cal 34 hull #73; it's a '67' ; last year Oct..Her name is Callisto.  

Looks like enough for a group to me.. I guess I'll start with a big one ; Does anyone have a drawing or diagram of the steel beam under the mast comp. post The beam on mine seems to be in OK shape, but thats just by feel and looking with a flashlight and mirror. But Im still unsure If the 34's had a steel cradle welded to match the curve of the bildge, if so i guess mine's gone.... Also I'm planning on building a bridgedeck and larger scuppers.. thanks in advance, Aron  

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we are sailing a 1967 Cal 28 right now, but are saving and planning on a 34' in 3 years to cruise in! I would love to join a group like this! Sara  

I would be interested in joing a Blog about Cal Salboats. I am the owner of a 1969 34 foot Cal. My wife and I are working on improving a great vessal for cruising after retirement. Let me know when you are ready. Joe  

Anyone on this forum have a pix of the Cal 25-34 logo? I need one to recreate the image of a Cal 25 we owned many years ago. Thanks Ralph Pinch Me, Ben361  

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Just bought a '67 Cal 34, Hull #39 Video blogs coming soon!  

Is it too late to join? I have a 1979 Cal 34 Mark III. Most interesting project was rebuilding a badly blistered hull with vinylester. Winsome  

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John! Where are you? Hi John, Did you start a Cal 34 group? BTW, I moved Breakaway from Leatherbury Point off the West River to the Cambridge Municipal Yacht Basin on the Choptank this year. And I quit work so now I have more time to sail! Sharon  

Breakaway18921 said: Hi John, Did you start a Cal 34 group? BTW, I moved Breakaway from Leatherbury Point off the West River to the Cambridge Municipal Yacht Basin on the Choptank this year. And I quit work so now I have more time to sail! Sharon Click to expand

Has anyone switched from wire/rope to all rope jib halyards? If so what did you use?  

I switched my main halyard to sta-set and my jib halyard with sta-set x on my '79 Cal 34 over 10 years ago and have not had any problems. I would use the sta-set x because of the lower stretch. However, I am strictly a cruiser and I am sure racers will have a totally different opinion. Good luck.  

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I too would love to participate in an active Cal 34 group. I am in the middle of bringing my 1968 Cal 34 down to Jacksonville, FL from Washington, NC. Have done a ton of upgrades since buying Skylark last year. Lets see if we can make this happen. I have a blog if you want to check out the upgrades and adventured so far. http://skylarkadventures.blogspot.com/ OK, I went ahead and set up a Cal 34 group for us. Click on the link and lets start sharing! Jim http://seaknots.ning.com/group/cal34  

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there is a Cal group on Yahoo that I have belong to for over 10 years.... Were many people that worked with and knew Bill Lapworth. Lots of information there indeed. Got me through my restoration of my 1978 Cal 34 III.  

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

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Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

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SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
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Ballast / Displacement * 100

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A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
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Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

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CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

These (CAL 2-34 CAL 34-III) later versions of the original CAL 34 share the same hull, but with a higher aspect rig. CAL 34-III, specifically, was promoted as more of a blue water cruiser than previous versions. A bridgedeck was added, with companionway offset to starboard. Most of the changes to the interior were also consistent with the theme of an offshore cruiser with additional wood trim. Among other changes: Fuel and water tank capacity was further increased. Heavier gauge standing rigging. Wheel steering is standard equipment.

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The Cal 34 iii is a 33.24ft masthead sloop designed by C. William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1977 and 1979.

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The Cal 34 iii is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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Since 2010, Catalina has been redesigning its big-boat fleet (27-feet and longer). These are Series 5 boats denoted by the 5 at the end of their name. These include the 44-foot 445, the 37-foot 375 (see PS October 2010 ), the 35-foot 355, the 31-foot 315, and the 27-foot 275. Aside from beamier hull shapes, easier maintenance, and roomier interiors, these newer designs raise the bar on production quality. The approach makes marketing sense. If price alone is what a sailor cares about, Catalina can’t compete with itself-too many of its older boats are still on the market. Which brings us to the Catalina 34.

Exactly 1,800 Catalina 34s were built between the years 1991-1999, and the boat has gone through several iterations. The hull we focus on here is the relatively narrower one built between 1986 and 1995, generally referred to as the Mark 1, or Mark 1.5. The Catalina 34 sold between 1994 and 2001 (production run officially ended in 1999) is known as the Mark II has a larger cockpit. The boats are easiest to recognize from the stern-the Mark I has a traditional closed transom, the Mark 1.5 has a cutout for accessing a swim ladder, and the Mark II has an open transom.

There is nothing fancy about the design. Except for the old Catalina 38 (which was not a Frank Butler design), all Catalinas of this era have a similar conservatively modern look-fin keel and spade rudder, short overhangs, and a flattish sheerline. The distinctive cabin house and diamond-shaped sail emblem help identify a Catalina. The hull of the 34 is modern, with full sections to provide lots of room below. It seems more refined than the original (Mark I) Catalina 27, 30, and 36, which is probably why we prefer the 34. Like Catalinas of this era, the 34 combines a long waterline, a moderate to light displacement, and a large sail area to ensure good sailing performance. Some recent improvements such as a new elliptical rudder ($1,200 plus shipping) have raised performance a notch.

There are some design details we don’t like, such as the huge companionway hatches and molded furniture pans that limit access to the hull. The more serious complaints-slop in the rudder bearing, messy wiring-seem reserved to older boats.

Overall, we cannot take serious objection to any important aspect of the design. The 34s are wholesome coastal cruising boats, also suitable for island-hopping expeditions. Although some European boats have notched adventures in the North Atlantic, wed look at beefier designs for long offshore work. With any 20-plus year old hull, wed consider dropping the rudder and keel for inspection before heading too far offshore. The post 1988 era also brought in a five-year warranty against blisters, a problem reported on earlier hulls.

When Practical Sailor first took a close look at the Catalina 34 back in 1990, we were impressed by the equipment. Self-tailing primary winches are standard and adequately sized; sail-handling hardware is all good; brand-names abound everywhere-stove, pressure-water pump, and head. With rare exception (the traveller system and leaky ports in pre-1988 hulls), the deck hardware has held up well on this boat.

The list of standard equipment was complete enough that you could conceivably sail the boat away with no options, a far cry from the old-fashioned method of selling a base boat with no lifelines, bilge pumps, or cushions aboard. The 1990 boat we looked at carried a base price of $60,100 (approximately $110,000 in 2015 dollars), which included a mainsail and 110-percent jib, mainsail cover, two-burner stove with oven, hot and cold pressure-water system, two batteries, 110-volt shore power system, boarding ladder, and lots of other equipment.

Although prized in areas where local fleets are active, the Catalina 34 Mark I cannot be expected to hold its value as time passes. At last check, there were about three-dozen boats for sale in the U.S. Prices have continued to fall. The rate of depreciation can vary by region. Asking prices for a fully equipped 1990 Catalina 34 today is between $40,000 and $50,000.

The interior design is in the European mode, the first of the Catalinas to have the head aft by the companionway. Unlike European boats of this era, such as the Beneteau or Jeanneau of the same size, however, the Catalina is very full forward, with a big V-berth cabin and a big dinette and settee ahead of the L-shaped galley and nav station. (Some early models had the water tank forward, which is less desirable.)

The starboard-side aft cabin-entered through the galley-will likely be used as a guest cabin or storage space, especially in warmer climates where limited ventilation makes it less desirable than the V-berth for sleeping. It has a sizable athwartship berth, and theres a seating area between the berth and the galley. Cooks are never happy with a door that opens into their galley, but this is a necessary compromise for having an aft head, a valuable asset on a sea boat, where it can double as a wet locker for foul weather gear. The other galley complaint was the limited storage for LPG gas in earlier models, although members of the very active owners association offer various ways to solve this.

According to our owner survey, the interior is the most praised aspect of the 34, with comments like most room for the money appearing in a majority of reports.

Performance

The second most highly praised feature is performance, with several owners commenting on the boats favorable PHRF rating in their local fleets. We sailed the 34 on Lake Michigan, and found the boat to be a delight to sail.

It was a puffy day, so the boat was occasionally over-canvased and developed a strong weather helm-something that the newer, longer elliptical rudder solves. A flatter mainsail helps as well (the original Catalina sails on older boats have a fuller cut). Even with a well-cut mainsail, we suspect that cruisers will want to take an early reef as the wind builds. The standard furling jib in Southern California and the Chesapeake is a 155-percent genoa. Sailors in windier areas may want to invest in 110-percent working jib, which will perform better than the furled headsail.

The 34 sailed well on all points of sail, but it could have used an asymmetrical downwind. With a PHRF rating around 144, she is about in the middle of the speed range for contemporary boats her size, considerably slower than the J/35 but significantly faster than the Crealock 34.

Wed call her sailing ability respectable, good enough to make smart cruising passages and quick enough to sail to her handicap rating on the race course.

The Catalina 34 we sailed had the standard 5-foot, 7-inch draft fin keel, but the boat also is available with a wing keel option, drawing 3 feet, 10 inches. A tall rig, which adds 26 square feet of mainsail (a 5 percent increase), is also an option. Several respondents to our owner survey gave decidedly mixed reviews to the wing; others praising its seaworthiness and the good ride. Unless we were desperate for the shallow draft, wed be inclined to go with the standard fin rather than the wing. The nice thing about the fin keel is that you can upgrade to the longer elliptical rudder, a widely praised upgrade that greatly reduced the boats tendency to round up in puffs and adds lift. The new elliptical rudder for the wing keel version is not as deep, so the performance gains are not as noticeable.

Standard power is a three-cylinder Universal 25 diesel, which we found adequate. However, owners again report mixed feelings about the engine. Vibration with the two-bladed prop is a common complaint; a few thought the boat was underpowered. A three-bladed 15 x 10-inch prop (or the Catalina-specified 15 x 9 inch prop) solves both these problems. If you are looking at a pre-1988 boat, you’ll want to make sure it has the new alternator mount, which came with the upgraded Universal 25XP. Without this upgrade, you run a risk of the cylinder head cracking because of vibration.

Racers or performance cruisers who don’t want the drag of a three-bladed prop can opt for a feathering prop like the Autoprop, a folding Maxprop, or-the cheapest option-a well-balanced Martec two-blade.

Construction

Layup, laminates, plywood deck core (not balsa), and other construction details are conventional. The boat is generally well engineered and well-executed. It is certainly adequate for typical coastal cruising, weekending, and daysailing.

If good engineering is defined as doing a good job of adapting means to ends, or materials to functions, then the Catalina 34 is well-engineered.

The foredeck seemed to have a little more flex compared to balsa- or foam-cored boats in this class. But we know a 1972 Catalina 27 well, and its foredeck has the same feel now that it had when new. It has served well and, we must conclude, it was engineered and built as planned. We don’t like the way the pan liner flexes either, or the way it hides most of the inside of the hull, but it holds up and it performs the cosmetic function for which it was intended.

The chainplates seem small when we compare them to the half-inch stainless plates on a boat like the Carter 36. But we’ve never heard of a Catalinas chainplates failing, and they’re undoubtedly up to the job.

Some boats are overbuilt, which can be expensive-a waste of money for an American coastal sailor who has no plans to sail in the Southern Ocean. Worse is to build a boat no better than the Catalina 34 and charge $30,000 more.

The Catalina 34 is a successful, all-around design from a hugely successful company. Because Catalina sells so many boats and runs an efficient manufacturing facility, its boats typically sell for less than other brands of comparable size. The relatively large number of used Catalinas on the market mean that a buyer can be quite selective.

In general, satisfaction with the Catalina 34 rates very high. We suspect this is due in large part to the great support that owners get through the Catalina 34 International Association, Catalina, and Catalina Direct, an independent provider of upgrades and parts for older boats. This wide forum means that prospective Catalina owners buy with their eyes wide open-there are very few surprises that a previous owner has yet encountered-so long as they do their research.

We do not recommend the Catalina 34 for extended offshore cruising, at least not without making some modifications to the companionway, upgrading the rigging, and possibly stiffening areas of the hull.

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Your Catalina 34 review was right on the money. I had many boats, and the ’86 Catalina 34 was so good that I kept her for 21 years. It had all of the problems that you mentioned including blisters, rounding, traveler, wiring, and loose steering post, but to me it was all a challenge that I enjoyed taking care of. After all, isn’t that part of the fun of owning a boat? The pros greatly outweighed the cons. I am a cruiser, and enjoyed countless voyages to new and old ports. She was a pleasure to own and sail. The association with its many members offered lots of ideas, and I used many of them. I love recounting them with sailing friends. I met Frank Butler at several gatherings, and he was always most helpful.

I’m looking at a ’87 and would appreciate some insight. email me at [email protected] if you can share some feedback, etc.

My Catalina 34 1987 is on the market at RacineRiverside.com. She’s been a wonderful companion for 17 years. Sadly, I need to make a change.

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1968 Jensen Marine CAL-34

1968 Jensen Marine CAL-34

San Diego, California

Make Jensen Marine

Model CAL-34

Category Sloop Sailboats

Posted Over 1 Month

1968 Jensen Marine CAL-34,"California Girl" is an incredible boat.I am third owner. Previous owner was a yacht broker, and this was his personal boat for many years, so he took exceptional care of her.Interior is beautiful, gorgeous wood, no tears in upholstery, new carpet, new three-burner stove and propane tank, Stainless Steal Sink. Sleeps 6 in 2 quarter births, convertible dinette and private forward v-birth.Private split head and sink between salon and forward cabin. In-line galley is conveniently located across from dinette. New mini-blinds. Large insulated ice-box with counter top access. Microwave included.Atomic 4 Engine starts right up (installed in 1975, major tune-up in 2015 (plugs, wires, rotor, distributor, electric fuel pump, valve adjustments. I motored it down from Seal Beach...16 hours of continuous engine running, purred like a kitten. These engines run forever, I am told.Sails are great (120% Genoa with new Sun cover), new LG main in 2011. New Lazy Jacks in 2016Standing Rigging replaced in 2005. Complete Rigging Survey in 2015.2 grp 24 house batteries new in 20131 grp 27 Engine battary new in 2015Battery Selector switch12v DC switch panel, voltage meter for both sets of batteries.New LED lights through-outStern Anchor with chain and line,Full cockpit cushions (no tears)Cockpit AwningCockpit seats 10New 15 Gal holding tank with diaphram discharge pump (2011)Dry Chemical Fire extinguisherVarnished Teak (excellent condition) with covers.New rub-rail in 2010New Raymarine tiller Auto-Pilot (love this tool)New Jenson marine stereo with cockpit speakers and MP3 Jack.All Navigation lights work.They don't make them like this anymore. The newer boats have much thinner fiberglass, than these classic models. This is a solid boat, ready to sail for years and years.I recently bought this boat (life-long dream to learn to sail).Sadly, a few days ago, I lost my largest client Unexpectedly and now have to liquidate most of my toys and reduce monthly expenditures (dock fees etc) as I just took a huge pay-cut. (selling my plane too :(So, I am selling for less than I paid only 5-6 weeks ago for a quick sale (and I got a good deal for the condition). So you are getting a great deal.I wish I could keep her. I have slept on it almost every weekend, and taken her out many times in last 6 weeks. She is a beauty.I bought a new Family-size Magma gas grill on stern of boat (with electronic start, it is best grill I have every used...paid 395 for it). I also spent 185 on doc Step, and some other minor goodies for it.I fell in love with this boat the moment I saw it. I love the design better than the other models out there, and it was built to last and last. $10900

34' Cal/Jensen II

34' Cal/Jensen II

Seattle, Washington

Another Cal 34? Yep, these "classic plastic" boats are such a deal! Solid and comfortable, these family cruisers are fun to sail, comfortable to cruise, and very well constructed. With the linear galley, boat would be an excellent liveaboard! The CAL MK II was designed by Bill Lapworth and well built by Jensen Marine. This popular racer/cruiser is a great family boat with a well-designed interior that maximizes the use of space. The interior is laid out with a forward V-berth that will comfortably sleep two adults, and is a bigger berth than on many 40er's. There are two aft quarter berths, for storage or sleeping, and, the convertible dinette to port converts into a double berth for a full boat load of 6! There is ample storage in drawers, cabinets, a hanging locker and under berth storage for all of your supplies. The galley is well laid-out with a deep and well insulated icebox, stainless steel sink, and 3-burner stove with oven. Check out the pics. . . CAL's are known for lasting quality, roomy interior, good headroom and fast sailboats. If you're looking for a solid boat to move up to, or a great boat to start with- DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO OWN A CLASSIC. OWNER WANTS HER SOLD - Now!! So bring offers!!!!

1974 Cal/Jensen II-34

1974 Cal/Jensen II-34

Make Cal/Jensen

Model II-34

Category Sailboats

1974 Cal/Jensen II-34 Another Cal 34?  Yep, these "classic plastic" boats are such a deal!  Solid and comfortable, these family cruisers are fun to sail, comfortable to cruise, and very well constructed.  With the linear galley, boat would be an excellent liveaboard!The CAL MK II was designed by Bill Lapworth and well built by Jensen Marine. This popular racer/cruiser is a great family boat with a well-designed interior that maximizes the use of space.  The interior is laid out with a forward V-berth that will comfortably sleep two adults, and is a bigger berth than on many 40er's.  There are two aft quarter berths, for storage or sleeping, and, the convertible dinette to port converts into a double berth for a full boat load of 6!  There is ample storage in drawers, cabinets, a hanging locker and under berth storage for all of your supplies.  The galley is well laid-out with a deep and well insulated icebox, stainless steel sink, and 3-burner stove with oven.  The sails are in better condition than you might expect. Check out the pics, and come see the boat soon.CAL's are known for lasting quality, roomy interior, good headroom and fast sailboats. If you're looking for a solid boat to move up to, or a great boat to start sailing you can't go wrong with this one.  DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO OWN A CLASSIC. . .

1968 CAL 34

1968 CAL 34

Bristol, Rhode Island

Category Racer Boats

1968 CAL 34 CAL 34, 1968, Yanmar diesel, in the water and ready to sail, for sale in Stamford, Connecticut. The C William Lapworth designed Cal 34 is a successful cruiser/racer; 347 hulls were built between 1968 and 1975. This is one of the models that built the reputation of the CAL name and Jensen shipyard for strong, easy sailing classic yachts, built with integrity. CALs are known for their lasting quality, roomy interior, great headroom, and today are popular for live aboard. Baka is a fine example of this class. She sleeps 6 below in the traditional forepeak (2), main salon (2) and after berths (2). The head is forward, separating the forepeak from the main salon, marine toilet to starboard, sink and vanity to port.  The port side dinette seats 6 or sleeps 2. The linear galley is to Starboard with a large top opening ice box, CNG 3 burner cook top and oven on either side of the stainless sink. Aft are two pilot berths great for sleeping in a seaway or entirely too convenient for extra storage. On deck, Baka’s keel stepped mast is not original though we do not know when it was replaced. Rod rigging and the roller furling is clearly also newer. She is tiller steering in a large cockpit. All lines lead to the cockpit. Decks are plenty wide to easy passage forward. Sails are Dacron, a little tired but serviceable. The Yanmar 3 GM diesel is a replacement of the original Atomic Four, again not sure when the repower was accomplished, engine hours unknown, which starts easily and runs well. Baka needs some cosmetic work both above and below decks. She is a good candidate for a live aboard and is perfectly capable of near shore cruising. She is a fine value at the offered price.

1969 CAL Sloop

1969 CAL Sloop

Pensacola, Florida

Model Sloop

Category Cruiser Boats

1969 CAL Sloop This limited model Cal 34 was one of 10 built by Jensen Marine in California on special order. This model has 2 hatches in the main salon, 4' draft, extra laminates of fiberglass in hull & larger than standard ice box. An excellent sailing vessel, the Cal 34 is found at many distant ports. "Cabaret" is in exceptional condition, up-dated and modified to cruise in comfort with many features usually found on lager vessels. "Cabaret" is looking for a new owner and ready to head offshore again!

1984 CAL 24' Sailboat Galvanized Tandem Trailer Rhode Island

1984 CAL 24' Sailboat Galvanized Tandem Trailer Rhode Island

East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Length 24.0

This is my 1984 25th Anniversary Special Edition Cal 24' Sailboat with tandem axle galvanized trailer I have owned the boat for the last several years and it has seen little use in that time. The boat is in good shape for its age. The following work was done within the last two years I have owned it. Please review all pictures. I have detailed pictures unlike most showing 5 pictures. Johnson 7.5HP outboard can be purchased additonally Trailer: New 3,500lb dual axlesNew galvanized wheels/tiresNew wiring/lightsPainted Boat supportsFenders Boat: Standing rigging replacedWiring replaced (connection from cabin to mast needs to be completed)Bottom stripped/barrier coated 1 layer of bottom paintMail sail 2-3 years old1 genoa no roller furlingBoom VangAluminum anchor and rhode Hull is in good shape for its age with no soft spots on deck or major damage. Has usual cracks and dings here and there. Interior has all cushions, cooler step, drop down table, porta potie etc. Bulkheads are solid and well as stainless keel bolts. I hate to sell it but do not have time to use it and would rather let someone else enjoy it. Title for boat in hand as well as registration for trailer. Full payment is required within 7 days of listings ending. Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudderRig Type: Masthead SloopLOA: 24.67' / 7.52mLWL: 20.00' / 6.10mBeam: 8.00' / 2.44mListed SA: 261 ft2 / 24.25 m2Draft (max.) 4.25' / 1.30mDraft (min.) Disp. 3300 lbs./ 1497 kgs.Ballast: 1175 lbs. / 533 kgs.SA/Disp.: 18.89Bal./Disp.: 35.60%Disp./Len.: 184.15Designer: C. Raymond Hunt & Assoc.Builder: Bangor Punta Marine (USA)Construct.: FGBal. type: LeadFirst Built: 1983Last Built: # Built: AUXILIARY POWER (orig. equip.)Make: YanmarModel: Type: DieselHP: 8TANKSWater: 12 gals. / 45 ltrs.Fuel: 15 gals. / 57 ltrs.RIG DIMENSIONS KEYI: 29.75' / 9.07mJ: 9.30' / 2.83mP: 25.75' / 7.85mE: 9.50' / 2.90mPY: EY: SPL: ISP: SA(Fore.): 138.34 ft2 / 12.85 m2SA(Main): 122.31 ft2 / 11.36 m2Total(calc.)SA: 260.65 ft2 / 24.21 m2DL ratio: 184.15SA/Disp: 18.86Est. Forestay Len.: 31.17' / 9.50mBUILDERS (past & present)More about & boats built by: Jensen Marine/Cal BoatsMore about & boats built by: Bangor Punta Corp.DESIGNERMore about & boats designed by: Raymond Hunt (C.R. Hunt & Assoc.)NOTESShoal Draft version: Draft= 3.33' Bal.=1400 lbs.

1984 CAL 24' Sailboat Galvanized Tandem Trailer Rhode Island

Narragansett, Rhode Island

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  1. Cal 34

    For Sale. Sailboat. 1975 • 10.1 m. Cal 34 is a 33′ 2″ / 10.1 m monohull sailboat designed by C. William Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1968 and 1975.

  2. CAL 34

    Related Sailboats: CAL 34-III : CAL 2-34 : Download Boat Record: ... and Disp/length ratios to create a guide to probable boat performance vs. other boats of comparable size. For boats of the same length, generally the higher the S#, the lower the PHRF. Under 2 - Slow, under powered. 2-3 - Cruiser 3-5 - Racer Cruiser

  3. Cal 34

    The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Clear Plastic. View Cart; Home Sailboat Reviews Cal 34. Sailboat Reviews; Sailboats 31-35ft; ... Buying a Used Boat Early models of the Cal 34 are well over two decades old today. A lot of changes have occurred in the industry in those 25 years, as well as in the expectations we have for medium-sized cruising ...

  4. 1978 CAL 34

    Seller's Description. The Cal 34 is a great sailboat whether you are new to sailing or have owned multiple boats over many years. This Cal 34-2 provides a balance of stability, sailing qualities, and comfort. built by Jenson Marine/Cal Boats and designed by C William Lapworth. Owners love the way boat rides with plenty of helm room and comfort.

  5. Cal 34-III info (and to a lesser extent I & II)

    It is one of the largest V-berths in any sailboat under 38ft. -M3 has 1 starboard quarter-berth whereas the M1 and M2 has 2 (port and starboard). -M3 Cockpit coaming and bulwarks were redesigned to be stronger, and 2 more drain holes were added in the cockpit footwell for a total of 4.

  6. Cal 34

    The Cal 34 is a 33.24ft masthead sloop designed by C. William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1968 and 1975. 347 units have been built. The Cal 34 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized.

  7. 1976 Cal 34 Mk III

    This sailboat is ready to go! Her name is Wild Rover, she is 34' long and has many great attributes. Last summer we had 4 adults aboard for an extended cruise of 2 months. LOA: 33'6" Beam: 10' Draft: 5' Displacement: 10,200 lbs. On the inside: U-shaped Galley to port with 3-burner gimbaled stove with oven, 3 upper shelves for dishes ...

  8. CAL 34 Owner's Guide

    CAL Sailors. CAL Sailboat Owners Forum. CAL SAILORS HOME. Manuals, Other Files and Downloads. CAL 34 Owner's Guide. Upload documents to share, like user manuals, spec sheets, service manuals etc. 1 post • Page 1 of 1. Mary Mac Site Admin Articles: 0 Posts: 302 Joined: Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:27 pm

  9. Cal 34

    Sailboat data, rig dimensions and recommended sail areas for Cal 34 sailboat. Tech info about rigging, halyards, sheets, mainsail covers and more. Sailboat Data directory for over 8,000 sailboat designs and manufacturers. Direct access to halyards lengths, recommended sail areas, mainsail cover styles, standing rigging fittings, and lots more ...

  10. Cal 34 Sail Data

    Sail Pack Kit - Standard Sunbrella® Color (16' Boom) Spinnaker Sock Kit 36' 1" to 39'. Foredeck Sail Bag Kit - Standard Sunbrella® Color (For Boats up to 40') Complete Sail Plan Data for the Cal 34 Sail Data. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat.

  11. Cal 34

    Mar 5, 2009. 2. Cal 34 Jacksonville, FL. May 6, 2010. #17. I too would love to participate in an active Cal 34 group. I am in the middle of bringing my 1968 Cal 34 down to Jacksonville, FL from Washington, NC. Have done a ton of upgrades since buying Skylark last year.

  12. 1978 CAL 34

    These (CAL 2-34 CAL 34-III) later versions of the original CAL 34 share the same hull, but with a higher aspect rig. CAL 34-III, specifically, was promoted as more of a blue water cruiser than previous versions. A bridgedeck was added, with companionway offset to starboard.

  13. 1978 Jensen Marine Cal 34 MK III sailboat for sale in California

    California. $29,500. Description: Luna Loca, our 1978 Cal 34 MK III sailboat, is for sale for $29,500 or best offer. We have always received complements on Luna Loca, as she is a classic, well-maintained Cal design. She does not look her age and comes with everything you need to get out on the bay. Available for walkthroughs August 13th to ...

  14. Cal 34 iii

    The Cal 34 iii is a 33.24ft masthead sloop designed by C. William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1977 and 1979. 193 units have been built. The Cal 34 iii is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best ...

  15. Embarking on a DIY Restoration Odyssey: Half-Century-Old 1969 Cal 34

    Welcome to a thrilling odyssey, where I take the helm to restore and sail my remarkable 1969 Cal 34 sailboat. This vessel, aged over half a century, stands a...

  16. CAL 34-III

    Related Sailboats: CAL 34 : ... Notes. These (CAL 2-34 CAL 34-III) later versions of the original CAL 34 share the same hull, but with a higher aspect rig. ... and Disp/length ratios to create a guide to probable boat performance vs. other boats of comparable size. For boats of the same length, generally the higher the S#, the lower the PHRF ...

  17. The Catalina 34, 30 Years Later

    Which brings us to the Catalina 34. Exactly 1,800 Catalina 34s were built between the years 1991-1999, and the boat has gone through several iterations. The hull we focus on here is the relatively narrower one built between 1986 and 1995, generally referred to as the Mark 1, or Mark 1.5. The Catalina 34 sold between 1994 and 2001 (production ...

  18. Cal 34 Boats for sale

    Model 34. Category Cruiser Sailboats. Length 34. Posted Over 1 Month. Luna Loca, our 1978 Cal 34 MK III sailboat, is for sale for $29,500 or best offer. We have always received complements on Luna Loca, as she is a classic, well-maintained Cal design.

  19. Jensen Marine Cal 34 Boats for sale

    Make CAL. Model 34. Category Racer Boats. Length 34'. Posted Over 1 Month. 1968 CAL 34 CAL 34, 1968, Yanmar diesel, in the water and ready to sail, for sale in Stamford, Connecticut. The C William Lapworth designed Cal 34 is a successful cruiser/racer; 347 hulls were built between 1968 and 1975. This is one of the models that built the ...

  20. CAL 2-34

    Sometimes (incorrectly) referred to as CAL 34-2 or CAL 34 MKII. These (CAL 2-34 CAL 34-III) later versions of the original CAL 34 share the same hull, but with a higher aspect rig as well as a few other variations. ... The equation incorporates SA/Disp (100% fore triangle) and Disp/length ratios to create a guide to probable boat performance vs ...