The Express 34 is a 34.0ft masthead sloop designed by Carl Schumacher and built in fiberglass by Alsberg Brothers Boatworks between 1986 and 1988.
28 units have been built.
The Express 34 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Express 34 | ||
| Length | 34 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.58 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43.53 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 166.89 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 19.09 | ||
| Capsize | 2.06 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.33 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3700 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.13 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 534 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 287.95 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 246.40 sq.ft | ||
| I | 44.30 ft | ||
| J | 13 ft | ||
| P | 38.50 ft | ||
| E | 12.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 18 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 22 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 55 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alsberg Brothers Boatworks | ||
| Designer | Carl Schumacher | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 1988 | ||
| Number built | 28 |