Grampian SailboatsGrampian 2-34
Designed in 1974 — about 50 built.
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Specifications
| L.O.A. | 33' 9.25" | Hull | Fibreglass |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.W.L. | 28' 0" | Power | Atomic 4 |
| Beam | 10' 0" | Fuel Tank | 26 galls |
| Draft | 5' 0" | Displacement | 12,000 lbs |
| Water Tank | 45 galls | Headroom | 6' 5" |
| Berths | 6 |
Sail Area
| Main | 222 sq. ft. |
|---|---|
| Jib | 299 sq. ft. |
| Genoa #1 | 492.28 sq. ft. |
| Genoa #2 | 452 sq. ft. |
| Genoa #3 | 364.46 sq. ft. |
Specifications on sailboatdata.com
Figures are transcribed from the sailboatdata.com record linked below and may differ from the owners’ figures elsewhere on this page. Metric values are theirs.
| Hull type | Fin keel, rudder on skeg | Rig | Masthead sloop |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.O.A. | 33.75 ft / 10.29 m | L.W.L. | 28.00 ft / 8.53 m |
| Beam | 10.00 ft / 3.05 m | Draft | 5.25 ft / 1.60 m |
| Displacement | 11,800 lb / 5,352 kg | Ballast | 5,170 lb / 2,345 kg |
| Sail area (reported) | 521 ft² / 48.40 m² | Construction | Fibreglass |
| First built | 1974 | Last built | 1977 |
| Number built | 50 | Builder | Grampian Marine Ltd. (Canada) |
| Designer | R. van der Staad | Engine (original) | Volvo MD2B diesel, 25 hp |
| Fuel | 26 gal / 98 L | Water | 45 gal / 170 L |
Rig and sail particulars
| I | 42.75 ft / 13.03 m | J | 14.00 ft / 4.27 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | 37.00 ft / 11.28 m | E | 12.00 ft / 3.66 m |
| S.A. fore | 299.25 ft² / 27.80 m² | S.A. main | 222.00 ft² / 20.62 m² |
| S.A. total (100% fore + main) | 521.25 ft² / 48.43 m² | S.A. / Displ. (from rig) | 16.15 |
| Est. forestay length | 44.98 ft / 13.71 m |
Calculated ratios
| S.A. / Displ. | 16.14 | Bal. / Displ. | 43.81 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displ. / Length | 239.97 | Comfort ratio | 28.57 |
| Capsize screening | 1.76 | S# | 2.19 |
| Hull speed | 7.09 kn | Pounds / inch immersion | 1,000.47 |
Their notes: Grampian built an earlier, entirely different 34 based on the Triangle 32. When Grampian went bankrupt in 1977 the moulds for the 2-34 were sold, and a few more were built elsewhere as the Seaforth 34.
Source: Grampian 2-34 — sailboatdata.com. Ratio definitions are on sailboatdata.