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JOEMARIN 34

JOEMARIN 34

Joemarin OY🇫🇮· Design: Hans Groop
from 1973
$2.0K – $5.3K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA34.16 ft
LWL28.67 ft
Beam10.33 ft
Draft4.58 ft
Displacement12,000 lb
Ballast6,172.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL7.2 kn

About the JOEMARIN 34

Also known as the LOHI 34.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Joemarin 34 is a Finnish-built cruising sloop designed by Hans Groop and constructed by Joemarin OY in 1973. With a build count of ? hulls, this vessel represents a specific era of European boatbuilding characterized by robust construction and traditional design principles.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable ride over high-performance racing metrics. Its moderate displacement and comfort ratio suggest it is ideal for those seeking a manageable, safe platform for nearshore exploration.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 12000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.81, the Joemarin 34 demonstrates strong inherent stability and offshore potential, though its single production year and limited build count suggest a niche presence in the bluewater market.
Comparables:
Comparable vessels include other 1970s European fin-keel sloops such as the Hallberg-Rassy 34 or the Nautor's Swan 36, which share similar displacement ranges and cruising-oriented hull forms. These boats offer similar balance between seaworthiness and ease of handling for short-handed crews.

Performance

Comfort27.3
Capsize1.81
SA/Disp16.2
Disp/Len227
Bal/Disp51.4

ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)

Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.

Polar Diagram

24680°30°60°90°120°150°180°WIND
6kn8kn10kn12kn14kn16kn20kn24knbeat VMGrun VMG

Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC

Racing Ratings

GPH707.2 s/miOSN684.4

Triple Number

LowMedHighOffshore0.72800.96261.0960Inshore0.56280.77560.9193

ORC Measured

Displacement6500 kg (14333 lb)Wetted surface25.5 m² (274 ft²)Stability index-1.0

Sail Areas (ORC)

Main23.8 m² (256 ft²)Genoa35.5 m² (383 ft²)Spinnaker78.6 m² (846 ft²)

Speed Table (kn)

TWA \ TWS68101214162024
52°4.55.46.06.46.66.86.96.9
60°4.85.76.26.66.87.07.17.1
75°5.05.86.46.87.07.27.47.5
90°4.95.86.56.97.17.27.57.8
110°5.06.06.77.17.37.67.98.1
120°4.85.96.67.07.37.68.18.5
135°4.45.46.36.87.17.48.08.6
150°3.74.75.66.36.87.17.78.2
Beat VMG2.93.54.04.34.64.74.84.8
Run VMG3.24.14.95.66.16.67.27.7

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 34.16ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$2.0K – $5.3K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

2 reported issues across 2 systems for the JOEMARIN 34, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

2 critical
Rudder1Structural1

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