MELODY 34 (HUNT)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 34 ft |
| LWL | 22 ft |
| Beam | 11 ft |
| Draft | 4.5 ft |
| Displacement | 8,000 lb |
| Ballast | 1,700 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.3 kn |
About the MELODY 34 (HUNT)
Available with Plywood or FG hull. Sloop or yawl rig. SA for yawl 483 sf'.
The Melody 34 is a rare vintage cruiser designed by Charles Hunt Jr. and Charles Morgan, built by Surfliner Corp. in the USA with a production run limited to the year 1959. With an unknown total hull count, this masthead sloop represents a specific era of American boatbuilding characterized by its 34.0 ft LOA and 8000.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for coastal cruising and weekend sailing rather than extended offshore passages, given its age and the lack of documented bluewater reinforcement in owner reports. Its moderate comfort ratio of 19.81 suggests a motion that is manageable for casual cruisers but not optimized for heavy weather stability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.2 and a displacement/length ratio of 335.41, the Melody 34 lacks the heavy displacement and robust construction typically required for serious bluewater cruising. Its fin keel and 1700.0 lb ballast indicate a design prioritizing coastal agility over offshore safety margins.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the late 1950s include the Pearson 30 and the C&C 30, which share similar length overall and displacement characteristics. These vessels serve as benchmarks for evaluating the Melody 34's performance and layout within the context of mid-century American production sailboats.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 34ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MELODY 34 (HUNT)yet 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.
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