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CONTOUR 34

CONTOUR 34

Contour Yachts🇨🇦· Design: Cole Beadon
$65,000 avg$65,000 – $65,000 (2 listings)from 1992
$1.8K – $4.7K est. annual maintenance
Catamaran / MultihullmultiFractional SloopVariable

Specifications

Hull

LOA34 ft
LWL32 ft
Beam24.17 ft
Draft5.75 ft/ 1.33 ft min
Displacement6,000 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL7.6 kn

About the CONTOUR 34

CONTOUR 34 features retractable amas allowing the beam to be reduced to 12.5'.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

Designed by Cole Beadon and built by Contour Yachts (CAN) in 1992, the Contour 34 is a lightweight fractional sloop with a displacement of 6000.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 4.1. While the exact hulls built count is unknown, owner reports highlight a fleet that prioritizes performance and coastal cruising comfort over heavy offshore displacement.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend racers who value a responsive, light-displacement hull with a fractional sloop rig, rather than heavy bluewater passagemakers.
Bluewater capability:
With a low displacement of 6000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 5.33, the Contour 34 is not ideally suited for heavy offshore passages, though its variable keel options and fractional rig allow for competent coastal and protected water cruising.
Comparables:
Comparable to other 1990s performance cruisers like the Beneteau First 34 or O'Day 34, the Contour 34 shares a similar LOA of 34.0 ft and fractional rigging, but distinguishes itself with a significantly lower displacement of 6000.0 lb and a narrower beam of 24.17 ft.

Performance

Comfort4.1
Capsize5.33
Disp/Len82

Market Price

Low
$65,000
Average
$65,000
High
$65,000
Based on 2 listings across 2 marketplaces

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 34ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$1.8K – $4.7K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

15 reported issues across 6 systems for the CONTOUR 34, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

5 critical6 major4 minor
Structural7Rudder3Engine2Deck1Hull1Keel1

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