The Salona 34 is aggressively canvassed for its weight, with acceptable motion comfort for coastal passages.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 30.1′, the Salona 34 tops out around 7.4 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √30.1′ LWL = 7.3 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
24.6
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Comfort Ratio
22.2
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Capsize Screening
1.99
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
22.2
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.99
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Salona 34 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Racer 0–90
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
3.5 |
4.4 |
4.9 |
5.1 |
| Close Reach60° |
4.2 |
5.3 |
5.9 |
6.2 |
| Beam Reach90° |
5.1 |
6.5 |
7.3 |
7.4 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
4.7 |
6.0 |
6.7 |
7.0 |
| Run150–180° |
3.8 |
4.8 |
5.4 |
5.6 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (7.4 kts),
SA/D (24.6), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Salona 34 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–5 kts
5–16 kts
16–24 kts
24+ kts
Ghosting
0–5 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
5–16 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
16–24 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
24+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Salona 34.
|
Salona 34 |
Cc 101 |
Jpk 1010 |
Ker 33 |
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau |
X 99 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
32.8 |
32.8 |
32.8 |
32.8 |
32.8 |
32.7 |
| LWL |
30.1 |
29.8 |
28.7 |
32.8 |
30.5 |
27.7 |
| Beam |
11.0 |
11.0 |
11.1 |
12.0 |
11.2 |
9.7 |
| Displacement |
10 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
| Ballast |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
| Sail Area |
748 |
613 |
624 |
521 |
570 |
— |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
111 |
| SA/Disp |
24.6 |
24.4 |
24.3 |
20.5 |
23.3 |
— |
| Bal/Disp |
— |
41.4 |
43.4 |
— |
41.4 |
45.7 |
| Comfort |
22.2 |
16.8 |
17.5 |
14.3 |
15.3 |
— |
| Capsize |
1.99 |
2.19 |
2.19 |
2.37 |
2.26 |
— |
| Hull Speed |
7.4 |
7.3 |
7.2 |
7.7 |
7.4 |
— |