The Carter 34 ton is a 33.0ft masthead sloop designed by Richard (Dick) Carter and built in fiberglass since 1975.
11 units have been built.
The Carter 34 ton is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Carter 34 ton | ||
| Length | 33 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.90 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.30 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.22 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 277.11 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.91 | ||
| Capsize | 1.97 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 26 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.30 ft | ||
| Displacement | 10910 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.83 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 497 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 301.04 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 195.70 sq.ft | ||
| I | 42.40 ft | ||
| J | 14.20 ft | ||
| P | 38 ft | ||
| E | 10.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | ?? | ||
| Designer | Richard (Dick) Carter | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 11 |