Cape George Cutter 34
Description
The Cape George Cutter 34 is a 34-foot monohull sailboat designed by John Holland and built by Cape George Marine Works in Port Townsend, Washington. Known for its robust construction and blue water capabilities, it’s a classic heavy-displacement cruiser inspired by William Atkin’s designs, ideal for long-distance voyaging. The Cape George 34 features a long keel/short overhang design, providing a long waterline for high average speeds and excellent self-steering ability, ideal for offshore passages. Its deep cross-section ensures load-carrying capacity and a comfortable motion in heavy seas. The cutter rig (jib, staysail, main) is favored for offshore sailing, offering versatility in adverse conditions, with a sail area/displacement ratio of ~16.5 indicating balanced performance for cruising. The motion comfort ratio (~44.7) is significantly above average, ensuring a smooth ride, while the capsize screening formula (~1.51) suggests suitability for ocean races. The displacement/length ratio (~332) classifies it as a heavy cruiser, prioritizing comfort over speed, with a theoretical hull speed of ~7.3 knots.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 46.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17.75 ft |
| p | 43.25 ft |
| e | 15.67 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.75 ft | 17.75 ft | 43.25 ft | 15.67 ft | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41.75 ft - (12725 mm) |
| Foot | 15.67 ft - (4776 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.9 ft - (13381 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 44.08 ft - (13436 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 326.75 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Foot | 14.42 ft - (4395 mm) |
| Leech | 33.83 ft - (10311 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 10.53 ft - (3210 mm) |
| Area | 221.15 ft² |
| Sail Type | YANKEE |
|---|---|
| Luff | 45 ft - (13716 mm) |
| Foot | 23.17 ft - (7062 mm) |
| Leech | 40.5 ft - (12344 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 20.78 ft - (6334 mm) |
| Area | 467.65 ft² |
| Sail Type | STAYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Foot | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 9.89 ft - (3014 mm) |
| Area | 153.23 ft² |
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