Design and Construction
Colvic Craft produced hulls and decks for completion by others, so fit-out varies. The 34 has a solid fiberglass hull with 5,700-pound lead ballast and a displacement of 14,560 pounds as measured by Yachting Monthly powerful sailing hull. At 34 feet overall, 11-foot beam, and 27.5-foot waterline, the hull shows a comfort ratio in the upper twenties and capsize screening near 1.87.
Rig and Handling
The easily managed ketch rig suits short-handed crews. She sails fairly well but is sticky in light airs, where the engine — usually around 30 hp, though builder spec lists 35 hp Thornycroft P90 — is used.
Accommodations
The deck saloon contains a dinette, galley, and interior steering position. Below are a double cabin, large heads opposite, and double forecabin. A principal variation moves the galley below with better navigation facilities.
Known Issues
The standard saloon-galley layout concentrates cooking and steering in one enclosed volume; the variation relocates the galley below.
Refits and Ownership
Because Colvic supplied hulls for completion, finish quality varies. The galley-below version is the main alternative layout.
The Verdict
A steady ketch with sheltered deck saloon and manageable rig, but light-air performance is weak and the standard layout mixes galley with helm.
Pros
- Heavy-displacement solid-GRP hull with 44-percent ballast ratio
- Easily managed ketch rig
- Deck saloon with dinette, galley, interior steering
- Double cabin, large heads, double forecabin
Cons
- Sticky in light airs
- Saloon-galley layout mixes wet function with helm
- Variable completion quality
