Question 1

What are the specs of the SHOW 34?

Accepted Answer

The SHOW 34 has the following specifications: 33.67ft LOA, 10.86ft beam, 6ft draft, 10,780lb displacement, 4,400.4lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a SHOW 34 cost?

Accepted Answer

The SHOW 34 has an average asking price of $32,076, with prices ranging from $27,000 to $42,984 based on 4 listings.

Question 3

Who built the SHOW 34 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Barberis (ITA), designed by Doug Peterson, first built in 1974.

Question 4

Is the SHOW 34 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SHOW 34 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 23.85, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.97, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the SHOW 34?

Accepted Answer

The SHOW 34 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 18.03, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 239.15, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a SHOW 34?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a SHOW 34 is estimated at $1.9K – $5.2K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a SHOW 34 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SHOW 34 (33.67ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.9K – $5.2K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $300-$500/year (based on $32,076 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 33.67ft boat: Florida: $6,100-$16,200/year. California: $5,700-$14,100/year. Massachusetts: $4,200-$9,400/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,200-$11,800/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $4,000-$7,300/year. Texas: $2,400-$7,300/year. Washington: $4,800-$10,500/year. Michigan: $2,400-$5,200/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,600-$7,300/year. South Carolina: $5,300-$10,100/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $5K to $26K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a SHOW 34?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SHOW 34 (33.67ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,100-$16,200/year. California: $5,700-$14,100/year. Massachusetts: $4,200-$9,400/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,200-$11,800/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $4,000-$7,300/year. Texas: $2,400-$7,300/year. Washington: $4,800-$10,500/year. Michigan: $2,400-$5,200/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,600-$7,300/year. South Carolina: $5,300-$10,100/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the SHOW 34?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the SHOW 34 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rigging, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the SHOW 34.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a SHOW 34?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SHOW 34, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across rigging. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the SHOW 34 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the SHOW 34?

Accepted Answer

The SHOW 34 has the following rig dimensions: I=43.47ft (foretriangle height), J=14.11ft (foretriangle base), P=40ft (mainsail luff), E=10.5ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 533.5 sq ft. Jib area: 306.7 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the SHOW 34 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SHOW 34 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 33.67ft LOA, comfort ratio 23.85, capsize ratio 1.97, SA/disp 18.03, average price $32,076. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	33.67 ft
LWL	27.2 ft
Beam	10.86 ft
Draft	6 ft
Displacement	10,780 lb
Ballast	4,400.4 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.0 kn

Iforetriangle height	43.47 ft
Jforetriangle base	14.11 ft
Pmainsail luff	40 ft
Emainsail foot	10.5 ft
FLforestay	14.1 ft
Mainsail	533.5 sq ft
Jib (100%)	306.7 sq ft
Spinnaker	521.4 sq ft

TWA \ TWS	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	20	24
52°	3.8	5.0	5.7	6.1	6.2	6.3	6.4	6.4	6.3
60°	4.0	5.2	6.0	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.6
75°	4.2	5.5	6.2	6.5	6.7	6.8	6.9	7.0	7.0
90°	4.2	5.5	6.2	6.6	6.9	7.0	7.2	7.4	7.4
110°	4.0	5.3	6.3	6.8	7.0	7.3	7.4	7.7	7.8
120°	3.9	5.2	6.2	6.7	7.1	7.4	7.6	8.0	8.3
135°	3.4	4.8	5.8	6.5	6.9	7.2	7.5	8.1	8.8
150°	2.9	4.0	5.1	5.9	6.5	6.8	7.1	7.7	8.3
Beat VMG	2.4	3.3	3.8	4.1	4.3	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.3
Run VMG	2.5	3.5	4.4	5.1	5.7	6.0	6.4	6.9	7.4

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