Introduced in 2012, the Linjett 34 replaced the long-running Linjett 33, which had been in production since 1994, and the Linjett 35, built until 2006. She was nominated for Swedish Sailboat of the Year in the same year.
Design and Construction
The hull is built from vacuum-infused polyester composite. It has solid laminate below the waterline and an 18 mm Divinycell foam core above. Solid beams, laminated bulkheads, and a strong central keelson stiffen the structure. The keelson also channels bilge water to the boat’s lowest point.
A reinforced keel pocket and the beam structure provide firm support for the rig. The L-shaped lead keel has a bulb for stability and a strong righting moment. It sits on a moulded stub stepped on three levels, so that no single line of weakness runs along the keel. The stub also forms a usefully deep bilge sump.
The keel draws 1.84 m and carries 2,200 kg of ballast in a 5,500 kg hull. That 40% ballast ratio helps explain why the boat feels secure and balanced, even when loaded for a holiday.
A stainless-steel profile extends from the bow fitting to below the waterline, protecting the stem when mooring against rocks. The sloping bow also makes it easier to step ashore onto them—an important detail in the boat’s home waters.
Rig, Deck, and Handling
The 9/10 Selden rig has double swept spreaders and inboard chainplates, eliminating the structural need for a backstay and creating a clean, compact arrangement. A self-tacking jib is standard, allowing a single sailor to tack directly from the helm. A 107% furling genoa can be added and even furled into a self-tacking configuration without losing shape. A 140% overlapping headsail or a code sail is also available.
All control lines run below deck to two powered Andersen 46 self-tailing winches beside the helmsman. There are ten clutches on each side, while the coachroof-mounted mainsheet traveller has a 4:1 purchase. This arrangement keeps the cockpit clear and leaves the space beneath the large sprayhood free of lines.
Whether fitted with a tiller or the optional wheel, the ergonomic helm and carefully planned cockpit place every instrument within reach. The Linjett 34 is genuinely easy to sail shorthanded. Her narrow waterline and slightly wider aft hull work with a large, balanced spade rudder on a stainless-steel shaft and the L-bulb keel to provide excellent control under sail and in tight harbours. She remains fast, very balanced, and consistently under control without being a racer.
The cockpit is deep, secure, and narrow enough for the crew to brace comfortably. It includes large, hull-depth lockers, a folding binnacle table for six, and a walk-through starboard seat leading to the sugar-scoop platform. Wide, uncluttered side decks make moving around the boat straightforward.
Accommodations
Below decks, the saloon is finished in Khaya mahogany, with classic rounded coaches and buttoned cushions. Two flush hatches and large, toughened-glass coachroof windows bring in natural light.
Both settees are 190 cm long, and their lifting seatbacks convert them into wide sea berths. A forward-facing chart table is large enough for folio charts.
The L-shaped galley is unusually large for a 34-footer. It includes a two-burner oven, a deep double sink, a large fridge, a Corian worktop, and oak drawers with dovetailed, soft-close corners.
There are two generous double cabins. The forward berth measures 2.0 × 1.8 m, while the aft berth is 2.0 × 1.65 m. Both cabins have full standing headroom and slatted mattress bases. Headroom decreases from 188 cm in the galley to 175 cm in the forecabin.
The heads is well proportioned, with an electric toilet and two drying lockers warmed by outlets from the diesel heating system.
Equipment and Comfort Systems
Standard equipment includes an onboard heater and a heated wet-gear locker accessible from both the cockpit and the heads. There is also a dedicated heater outlet beside the electric toilet.
A 12-inch Raymarine plotter swivels on the pedestal, and the autopilot control is positioned at the forward end of the cockpit. The boat has 230 W of flush-mounted solar capacity, divided between two panels.
The standard engine is a 30 hp Yanmar 3YM30AE with a Saildrive SD25 and a two-bladed Flexofold propeller, installed beneath the companionway on the test boat. Test sailors recorded a maximum speed of 7.4 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 6.8 knots.
Fuel capacity is 110 L. Fresh-water capacity is 260 L, plus 40 L of hot water. The Linjett 34 carries an RCD Category A ocean rating.
Verdict
The Linjett 34 is a thoughtfully engineered archipelago cruiser. She combines a stiff, well-built composite hull with a highly manageable rig and a surprisingly roomy, carefully finished interior. Light for her length, balanced in heavy weather, and rewarding to sail shorthanded, she is a refined regional performer. Her modest beam and archipelago-focused design, however, make her less of a bluewater globe-girdler than a refined regional performer.
Pros
- Easy to sail shorthanded, with a self-tacking jib, led control lines, and a clear cockpit
- Stiff, well-structured hull with a three-level keel stub and central keelson
- Roomy, warm interior with a large galley, two generous double cabins, and heated drying lockers
- Strong ballast ratio and a balanced helm in tight harbours and heavy weather
Cons
- The modest 3.45 m beam limits interior volume compared with beamier contemporaries
- The rock-protected bow and shallow, archipelago-focused design are better suited to Sweden than to open-ocean cruising
