LARSEN 34
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 34.12 ft |
| LWL | 30.02 ft |
| Beam | 8.63 ft |
| Draft | 5.35 ft |
| Displacement | 8,818 lb |
| Ballast | 3,417 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.3 kn |
About the LARSEN 34
The Larsen 34 is a fractional sloop designed by Hans Åge Larsen and built in 1982. With a displacement of 8818.0 lb and a beam of 8.63 ft, it represents a specific era of Scandinavian yacht design, though the exact number of hulls built remains unverified in the current data set.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable motion, indicated by a comfort ratio of 24.7, over extreme performance or heavy offshore endurance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.67 and a D/L ratio of 145.51, the Larsen 34 offers moderate stability but lacks the heavy displacement and robust construction typically required for serious bluewater passagemaking.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the early 1980s include the Tartan 34 and the O'Day 35, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and moderate displacement characteristics suitable for protected waters.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(2 certificates)
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° | 4.9 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| 60° | 5.2 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 75° | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| 90° | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| 110° | 5.3 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 120° | 5.1 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| 135° | 4.6 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 9.2 |
| 150° | 3.8 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| Beat VMG | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Run VMG | 3.3 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.7 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the LARSEN 34 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 34.12ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the LARSEN 34yet 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 LARSEN 34? 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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