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Ericson Yachts Olson 34

Masthead Sloop · Fin keel, spade rudder · 1988–1990

A masthead sloop built by Ericson with a heavier displacement and taller rig optimized for light-air sailing

Designed by George Olson.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Fin w/spade Rudder

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a moderate beam gives 23 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 23
CoastalBluewater

1.98 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.

Capsize screening 1.98
LightHeavy

216 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 216
EasygoingPowered-up

18.2 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.

Sail area / displacement 18.2

A capable cruiser that sits just inside the offshore line — coastal work with real passages in her.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
18.2
Displacement / length
215.6
Comfort ratio
23.0
Capsize screening
1.98
Hull speed
7.1 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1084
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
FG/solidlaminate
Production
Years built
1988–1990
Units built
39
Designer
George Olson
Builder
Ericson Yachts

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Hunter Marine 3410.49 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 10.49-metre cruiser offering a shoal-draft option of 1.30 metres for versatile coastal access

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