Sea Sprite 34
The Sea Sprite 34, also called the Luders 34, is an American sailboat that was designed by Bill Luders as a cruiser and first built in 1980.[1][2]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Bill Luders |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1980 |
| No. built | 45 |
| Builder(s) | C. E. Ryder |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 12,800 lb (5,806 kg) |
| Draft | 5.00 ft (1.52 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 33.84 ft (10.31 m) |
| LWL | 24.00 ft (7.32 m) |
| Beam | 10.25 ft (3.12 m) |
| Engine type | Universal Motor Company Model 30 25 hp (19 kW) diesel engine |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | long keel |
| Ballast | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | keel-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I (foretriangle height) | 39.00 ft (11.89 m) |
| J (foretriangle base) | 12.80 ft (3.90 m) |
| P (mainsail luff) | 40.50 ft (12.34 m) |
| E (mainsail foot) | 13.80 ft (4.21 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Fractional rigged sloop |
| Mainsail area | 279.45 sq ft (25.962 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 249.60 sq ft (23.189 m2) |
| Total sail area | 525.05 sq ft (48.779 m2) |
The design is the largest of the series of Sea Sprite Sailing Yachts.[1]
Production
The design was built by C. E. Ryder in Bristol, Rhode Island, United States. The company completed 45 examples, but it is now out of production.[1][3]
Design
The Sea Sprite 34 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, with a keel-stepped mast, a spooned raked stem, a raised transom, a keel-mounted rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed long keel. It displaces 12,800 lb (5,806 kg) and carries 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) of lead ballast.[1]
The boat has a draft of 5.00 ft (1.52 m) with the standard long keel fitted.[1]
The boat is fitted with a Universal Motor Company Model 30 diesel engine of 25 hp (19 kW). The fuel tank holds 18 U.S. gallons (68 L; 15 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 50 U.S. gallons (190 L; 42 imp gal).[1]
The boat's galley is located on the port side of the cabin and includes a stainless steel sink and a two-burner stove. The head is located forward, just aft of the bow "V"-berth. Additional sleeping space is provided by the dinette settees. Ventilation is provided by a forward hatch.[1]
See also
Related development
Similar sailboats
References
- Browning, Randy (2019). "Sea Sprite 34 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
- Browning, Randy (2019). "Alfred E. Luders 1909 - 1999". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
- Browning, Randy (2019). "C. E. Ryder 1976 - 1990". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
External links
Media related to Sea Sprite 34 at Wikimedia Commons