The Sadler 34, a masthead sloop, was designed by David & Martin Sadler and built in the UK by Sadler Yachts Ltd.
Underwater Profile: Fin with Skeg-hung Rudder
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 34'9" (10.6m)
Waterline Length: 27'10" (8.5m)
Beam: 10'9" (3.3m)
Draft: 5'10" (1.8m)
Rig Type: Masthead sloop
Displacement: 12,800lb (5,806kg)
Designer: David & Martin Sadler
Builder: Sadler Yachts (UK)
Year First Built: 1983
Year Last Built: 1995
Number Built: 260
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 14.6
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 39.1
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 265
4. Comfort Ratio: 28.0
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.8
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 14.6 suggests that the Sadler 34 will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 39.1 means that unless the bulk of the ballast is concentrated in a bulb at the foot of her keel, the Sadler 34 will have a tendency to heel excessively in a gust, and she'll need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 265, tells us the Sadler 34 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 28.0 suggests that crew comfort of a Sadler 34 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability, which is not encouraging news for anyone prone to seasickness.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.8 tells us that a Sadler 34 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.
What is the history of Sadler Yachts?
The history of Sadler Yachts is a story of a father-and-son team who created some of the most popular and seaworthy sailboats in the UK. Here is a brief summary of their achievements:
What other versions of the Sadler 34 were built?
There were two versions of the Sadler 34 built: the original version designed by David Sadler, and the SE version designed by Martin Sadler. The SE version had a more modern interior layout, a sugar scoop transom, and a taller rig.
What is the accommodation like in the Sadler 34?
The accommodation in the Sadler 34 is spacious and comfortable for a boat of its size. It has a double berth in the forepeak, a U-shaped dinette that converts to a double berth in the saloon, a quarter berth aft, and a separate heads compartment with a shower. The galley is well-equipped with a two-burner stove, an oven, a fridge, and a sink. The chart table is large and has plenty of storage space.
What keel options are available for the Sadler 34?
The Sadler 34 has four keel options: a deep fin keel, a shallow fin keel, a bilge keel, and a lifting keel. The deep fin keel has a draft of 1.83 m and a ballast ratio of 43%. The shallow fin keel has a draft of 1.37 m and a ballast ratio of 46%. The bilge keel has a draft of 1.22 m and a ballast ratio of 48%. The lifting keel has a draft of 0.76 m when raised and 1.68 m when lowered, and a ballast ratio of 45%.
What is the Sadler 34 like to sail?
The Sadler 34 is a fast and seaworthy sailing yacht that can handle various weather conditions. It has a balanced helm, good directional stability, and easy handling. It performs well upwind and downwind, and can reach speeds of up to 7 knots in moderate winds. It is also very stiff and stable, thanks to its sandwich construction and high ballast ratio.
What is the average cost of a secondhand Sadler 34?
The average cost of a secondhand Sadler 34 depends on the year, condition, equipment, and location of the boat. According to YachtWorld, the price range for Sadler 34 boats for sale as of December 2021 is between £29,950 and £32,330.
Is this boatbuilder still in business?
No, this boatbuilder is no longer in business. Sadler Yachts ceased trading in 2008 due to financial difficulties. However, some parts and services for Sadler boats are still available from other sources.
What other sailboats have been created by these yacht designers?
David Sadler was the designer of several popular sailboats, such as the Contessa 26, Contessa 32, Contessa 35, Sadler Starlight 35, Sadler Starlight 39, and others. Martin Sadler was his son and collaborator who designed the SE version of the Sadler 34 as well as the Sadler Barracuda.
The above answers were drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; to the best of our knowledge, we believe them to be accurate.
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