Sea Sprite 34
Description
The Sea Sprite 34 is a classic fiberglass sailboat designed by Alfred E. Luders Jr. and built by C.E. Ryder Corporation in Bristol, Rhode Island, from 1975 to 1985, with approximately 75–100 units produced. Featuring a full keel, keel-hung rudder, raked stem, and rounded counter stern, it’s designed for blue water cruising with a focus on seaworthiness, stability, and elegant traditional lines. Powered by an inboard diesel (typically Westerbeke or Yanmar, 20–30 hp), with wheel steering and optional roller-furling genoa, it offers a spacious interior and robust construction for long-range passages or coastal cruising. Known for its graceful handling and ability to heave-to in heavy weather, it’s ideal for couples or small families seeking a sturdy, liveaboard-capable vessel.
Construction Details
| Designer | Alfred E. Luders |
|---|---|
| Builder | C.E. Ryder |
| Length | 34.000 ft |
| LOA | 33.840 ft |
| LWL | 24.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.250 ft |
| Displacement | 12800 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 39 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.75 ft |
| p | 40.50 ft |
| e | 13 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 ft | 12.75 ft | 40.50 ft | 13 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.5 ft - (12344 mm) |
| Foot | * 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.83 ft - (12750 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.1 ft - (12832 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 271.92 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.82 ft - (10004 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.96 ft - (5169 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.39 ft - (8653 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.06 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.67 ft - (4471 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 240.71 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37.75 ft - (11506 mm) |
| Foot | 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Leech | 35.42 ft - (10796 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 134.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.21 ft - (5246 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.43 ° |
| Area | * 324.81 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.98 ft - (11881 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.64 ft - (6291 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.6 ft - (11156 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.12 ft - (5828 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 372.67 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Foot | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 129.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.57 ft - (5051 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.91 ° |
| Area | * 323.05 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Foot | 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 661 ft² |
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