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There are not many production cruiser-racers with as impressive a reputation as the Sparkman & Stephens 34. A real classic, legendary for its stamina, seaworthiness, gorgeous lines and for being a fast and reliable long-distance cruiser. S&S 34s have won the Sydney-Hobart, Fastnet, the Round Britain & Ireland, and Round Ireland races.
Updates include: new Beta starter motor 2024; new standing rigging 2022; new chain plates 2021; new NMEA backbone 2018; new B&G wireless wind instrument 2019.
Kite has been much loved, updated and sailed along the South Coast, to France and the Channel Islands.
Video of exterior walk around: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsbgph8rclA
Dimensions Details
Min Draft/ Drive Up: 5.75 Feet
Max Draft / Drive Down: 5.75 Feet
Cockpit Position: Aft
Construction Details
Hull Shape:
Tank Details
Fuel: 64 ltrs/ph
No of fuel tanks: 1
Water: 200
No of water tanks: 2
Holding Tanks: No
Navigation
Navigation Aids
Autopilot: Raymarine ST4000 tiller pilot
Compass: Plastimo
Speed Log: Raymarine
Wind Indicator: B&G wireless
Depth: Raymarine
VHF: Fixed VHF at nav station
AIS Receiver/Transmitter: EM-TRAK AIS transducer
Rig/Sails
Sails Details
Mainsails: 1 x fully-battened, 3 reef points
Spinnaker: 1 x asymmetric
Genoa: 1 x Hong Kong Sails 140%
Additional Information:
Rig Details
Rig Type: Sloop
Additional Information:
Standing rigging new 2022
Original mast, boom replaced later.
Aluminium adjustable whisker pole.
Winches Details
Genoa Sheet: 2 x Andersen stainless steel self-tailing 40
Additional Information:
2 coachroof winches, 1 self-tailing Lewmar 16, 1 other 16.
Safety Equipment
Safety Equipment Details
EPIRB: Yes
No. Life Jackets: 0
Jack Stays: YES
No. Life Buoy: 0
No. Dan Buoy: 1
No. Electric Bilge Pumps: 1
No. Manual Bilge Pumps: 1
Radar Reflector: YES
Emergency Tiller: YES
Gas Alarm: YES
No. Of Fire Blanket: 1
No. Of Fire Extinguishers: 2
Additional Information:
Equipment
Deck Equipment Details
Anchor 1: Delta 15kg, 6mm chain x 25m + 40m anchor plait rode
Anchor 2: Delta 10kg + warp in bag
Additional Information:
Various warps, fenders x 6, removable boarding ladder.
Electronics
Electrics Details
Domestic Batteries: 2 x 90ah AGM lead carbon (new 2021)
Engine Batteries: 1 engine battery (new 2023)
Shore Power: NO
Solar Panels: 200 watts in two rigid rear panels
Machinery Details
Engine Age: Replaced
Prop Type: Folding
Drive Type: Shaft
Accommodation
No. of Doubles: 2
No. Singles: 1
No. Saloon Berths: 3
No. Heads: 1
Cabin Heating (Make / Model): Diesel hot air heating
Cooker: 2-burner Optimus paraffin stove with oven
Additional Information:
V-berth with infill and storage in forward cabin. L-shaped saloon seating with folding table to port (table lowers to create double berth). Single berth/settee to starboard. Tons of storage. Teak and holly cabin sole. Teak joinery. LED lighting throughout. New saloon headlining 2022.
General Details
Construction Type: GRP
Engine HP: 18
Port/Marina: Chichester Harbour
Boat Docking: Afloat
Vessel Name: Kite