AEGEAN 234
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 21.7 ft |
| LWL | 19.2 ft |
| Beam | 8.2 ft |
| Draft | 4.61 ft |
| Displacement | 2,685 lb |
| Ballast | 896 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 25.2 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 7.9 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 29 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9.8 ft |
| FLforestay | 7.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 253 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 99.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 169.2 sq ft |
About the AEGEAN 234
The Aegean 234 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Ed Dubois and built by Aegean Marine in 1980. With a hull count of ?, this vessel represents a specific era of small-craft design, characterized by its 21.7 ft LOA and 2685.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day-sailing and light cruising, appealing to owners seeking a manageable, trailerable package for protected waters rather than extended offshore passages.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2685.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.36, the Aegean 234 is not recommended for bluewater cruising due to its light construction and limited stability reserves.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Catalina 22 and O'Day 23, as they share similar beam dimensions (8.2 ft) and fractional sloop rigs, targeting the same market of entry-level sailors and weekend cruisers.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.4 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| 60° | 4.7 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| 75° | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| 90° | 4.8 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| 110° | 4.7 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| 120° | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| 135° | 4.1 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| 150° | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| Beat VMG | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Run VMG | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.4 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the AEGEAN 234 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 21.7ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the AEGEAN 234yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a AEGEAN 234? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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