OLSON 34 (ERICSON)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 34 ft |
| LWL | 28 ft |
| Beam | 10.83 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft |
| Displacement | 10,600 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 44.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.3 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 38.8 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.9 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 566.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 295.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 503.1 sq ft |
About the OLSON 34 (ERICSON)
The OLSON 34 built by ERICSON (the majority), were considerably heavier than than the single boat that came from Pacific Boats. Most of these were also thought to have the taller rig, (with the dimensions indicated here) more suited to the lighter winds seen on the east coast USA. Thanks to OLSON 34 owner Loren Beach for providing a number of corrections.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(7 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 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.8 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| 60° | 4.1 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 75° | 4.2 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| 90° | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| 110° | 4.1 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| 120° | 4.0 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 9.4 |
| 135° | 3.4 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.9 | 10.3 |
| 150° | 2.9 | 4.1 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.8 |
| Beat VMG | 2.5 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Run VMG | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.7 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 34ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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