34' boat with aft cabin

[Davo666]

Originally Posted by Fbfisher

I don’t see the requested aft cabin...

for some reason they didn't have a pic of it - here's one that does - https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for...sea-jay/249192

[Stu Jackson]

Originally Posted by Tmacmi

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Recently I stumbled on the Catalina 34 which has a truly private rear cabin. I will confess that I had previously turned up my nose at production boats, but the one we toured was very nice and the true rear cabin with a closing door really got me interested>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>


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https://c34.org/bbs/index.php/board,11.0.html


If you find another 34 with info like this, please let me know.
PS link seems broken. Try "www.c34.org..."

[puffcard]

My parents had a Fantasia 35 (34' 5"), it has a great layout, better than most 40 ft'ers. Don't get a Mk I, the MK II sailed much better.
https://www.cruisingworld.com/sailbo...r-fantasia-35/

[Tmacmi]

Thanks to all for the ideas! It will give me something more to waste my time on the internet this week rather than working.

Originally Posted by Cheechako

The S2 center cockpit, but I see that's mentioned. Why so adamant about 34 ft exactly? Out Island 33 comes to mind.

I'm actually limited by the length of our slip (among a few other reasons). We like our marina. The price is right and its a perfect location from our house; 2 hours 15 minutes due west.

I might be able to sneak by with something that is 34' 6" but not beyond.

[Cheechako]

Originally Posted by Tmacmi

Thanks to all for the ideas! It will give me something more to waste my time on the internet this week rather than working.



I'm actually limited by the length of our slip (among a few other reasons). We like our marina. The price is right and its a perfect location from our house; 2 hours 15 minutes due west.

I might be able to sneak by with something that is 34' 6" but not beyond.

I suspected that. So you likely need a boat that is not over 34' including the bow pulpit, stern extensions (if any) and anchor etc . Some marinas use overall length of everything. They don't want the roller /anchor sticking out over the dock. Probably should be looking at 32-33 ft boats

[Tmacmi]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

Probably should be looking at 32-33 ft boats

They aren't too strict. There is one Ericson 35, 3 catalina 34's and several 34' power boats.

But to your point, I think 35' overall is about it.

[PegasusIX]

Originally Posted by gonesail

there's a nice one made in Australia but I can't remember the name. Moody 346. Hallberg Rassy 35. O'Day 32.

The Australian aft cabin boat is probably the Martzcraft 35. Designed by Brent Martz who later designed the Martz 46. Both well regarded boats.

[LLCoolDave]

If you can stretch it I just saw a Pearson 36-2 with a queen aft cabin for $20k. Located in Massachusetts.

[steffan]

We have the two cabin version of the SO 34.2 and love it. When adding a foam topper to the aft cabin mattress we had to cut from a California king. Huge head with plenty of room to shower. Proper v-berth with standing room and a door. Sails well IMO. Our budget and size constraints were similar to yours. We have ours on Lake Superior. https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/su...y-342-jeanneau

[Bargain Bill]

For 40k that's about the best you can do. If you're serious about a 34' boat that can comfortably host 2 couples with 2 queen-size cabins and lots of room to sperad out, check out the PDQ 34. It will cost about $200k and holds its value over time.

[SV__Grace]

Nauticats are well built, comfortable boats to live on and sail if speed is not your priority. The Nauticat 33 has an amazing aft cabin. They usually go for above your price point but here's a handyman special for under $20K- https://www.boats.com/sailing-boats/...at-33-7413483/

[Edit- just scrolled through all the photos of the above boat and of 64 photos there is none of the aft cabin. This boat is rough but the aft cabin must be a disaster! Easy to find other listings of these beautiful boats in the $90K range, so this is a great fixer-upper.]

[RickG]

The Catalina 34 mentioned is a nice compromise in that size. We had friends sail a shoal-draft C34 from Lake Michigan down the East cost through the Caribbean. Picking weather window, they had no problems. The spent time in the USVIs working to build up the boat kitty. She was roomy for a 34'.

The Sabre 34-2 has an aft cabin version.

The Tartan 34 is another one to look at. We see a lot of those on the Chesapeake Bay and they are good looking. But, the aft cabin is not enclosed.

Stretching for Bob Perry designs, Valiant 32. 68 were made.

Cheers, RickG

[mfascuba]

I looked at an Island Packet 31 last week that had a rear cabin which could be made private by folding up the chart table and pulling a wooden accordion door closed. The asking price was $31k, and the overall condition was good. Front Vee berth as well, with a door for privacy there too.

[kmgiunta]

Originally Posted by skipmac

I owned a very nice center cockpit aft cabin made in Finland called the Lohi 34. Very well built, roomy aft cabin and excellent sailor. Not many made it to the US but they're around.

I think they were actually a 10 meter length so have seen them listed as 33' or even 32' so just google Lohi.

Also known as the JOEMARIN 34