1967 M 34 Classic Sloop
The M-34 was designed as a racer-cruiser to accommodate what were then the Cruising Club of America rules. It was priced at $14,995 and offered three interior layout options. The boat’s popularity among the racer-cruiser crowd was almost immediate, approximately 400 M 34s were built, 1965 thru 1972. This eclipses by far the 125 Hinckley 35 Pilots built, allowing for the title of the most prolific sailing vessel built during the classic period.
The centerboard allows for cruising in the shallows, when down the vessel enjoyed a successful racing career.
While continuing to design boats, Charlie Morgan frequently sailed his beloved M-34 Checkmate, which carried a large genoa, as was standard in the 1960s under the CCA handicapping rule.
Specifications
Beam 10’ 00”
Draft 03’ 04” board up 8’ board down
Disp 12,500 lbs
Ballast 5,200 lbs
Tankage
30 gallons diesel fuel
Tank 2001
30 gallons fresh water
11 gallons holding tank
Tank 2015
Accommodations
V-berth
Enclosed head
U-shaped settee to port
Galley to starboard
Single quarter berth to port
Single quarter berth to starboard
Galley
Stainless steel double sink
Hot and cold pressure water
Hot water heater 2016
Hot water heater plumbed to engine heat exchanger
Icebox with custom 12V refrigerator 2005
Water tank 15 gal, 2005
Hillerand 3 burner CNG stove and oven 2005
Cabinetry and countertops, 2005
Head
Head with holding tank and deck pump-out
Vanity with sink and hot and cold pressure water
Cockpit shower with Hot and cold pressure water
Hand held shower in head compartment, disconnected
Electrical
12 volt electrical system with breaker panel 2007
12 volt navigation lights
12 volt interior lighting
12 volt bilge pump
12 volt batteries (3) 2015
110 Volt shore power system
110 volt hot water heater
90 AMP alternator
Electronics
Raytheon Chartplotter RC 420
Uniden MNC 535 VHF Radio
Standard Horizon depth sounder
Standard Horizon Knotmeter
Datamarine wind speed
Sony Stereo radio
Sails and Rigging
Sperry Sails Marion, MA
Full batten main 2006
140% furling Genoa 2006
Head-sail furler
Sail cover 2006
Mast rewired 2002
Hull and Deck
Alwgrip paint topsides 2000
Bottom paint Micron Multi season
Deck and non-skid Interlux One part epoxy 2015
Centerboard cable and pin replaced in 2007.
Teak cockpit grate
Teak Cockpit table
SS Bow pulpit
SS stanchions with life lines
SS stern pulpit
Swim boarding ladder
Cockpit cushions
Mechanical
Yanmar 3JH 2 E- 38 hp, 1999
Yanmar engine panel with hour meter
Yanmar low oil pressure warning light and alarm
Yanmar high temp warning light and alarm
Hurth Transmission 1999
Groco raw water strainer
Total engine hours 694
Construction
The M-34 is part of the classic-plastic era known for its heavy-duty fiberglass construction and encapsulated lead ballast. The hull is solid fiberglass, the deck a fiberglass sandwich with a balsa core. The hull and deck are attached with mechanical fittings. Deck fittings and other hardware are bronze or stainless steel. The mast is stepped onto the keel for strength. The centerboard, at least on earlier models, is heavy bronze.
Restoration 1999 - 2001
Awlgrip topsides 2001
Bottom barrier coated 2001
Teak hand rails, toe rail, and cockpit coaming 2000
Chrome fittings restored with new chrome 2000
Hardware removed and refit 2000
Steering converted from tiller to wheel 2001
Fuel tank removed and replaced with 2 custom aluminum tanks
Port lights replaced with tinted Lexan in bronze and aluminum bezels 2001
Mast and boom painted with Awlgrip 2000
Yanmar 3JH 2 E- 38 hp with new transmission 1999
Prop, shaft, and cutlass bearing 1999
Interior restoration 2005
Main cabin sole removed and replaced with teak and holly sole
Custom mahogany woodwork including wainscoting, bulkheads, Dinette, etc..
Dinette table mahogany
Upholstery
Icebox with custom 12V refrigerator
Water tank 15 gal,
Waste water tank 11 gallons,
Gray water tank for fridge and sink drains
Hillerand 3 burner CNG stove and oven
Cabinetry and countertops
Shower installed
Head with Y-valve and deck pump-out 2015
Head hoses replaced 2012
Stored in enclosure/barn winters, 2015-17 ShrinkWrap & frame
Purchased by current owner 1999
Maiden voyage was in 2001
Original 1967 Owners manual
Traditionalists are likely to fall in love with the M-34 at first glance, with its lovely sheer, graceful overhangs and many teak accents, from cockpit sole and coamings to toerails and cabintop grabrails. The relatively large cockpit is inviting and the narrow beam adds to the sense of overall sleekness. Beautifully restored with many custom features throughout.
