GK34

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Introduction

Really a pure racing boat and 2 boats were made and successfully raced with Kevlar hulls (known as the "Grand Prix"). All had a three quarter fractional rig and deep keels, lead in the case of the Grand Prix models.

Sister designs are the GK24, GK29, and the GK33

GK34 Statistics

Designer: Ed Dubois More Westerly pictures can be found on the Westerly Owners Web site
Keel: Fin
Cockpit: Aft
LOA (feet): 34' 0"
LWL (feet): 27' 8"
Beam (feet): 11' 3"
Draft (feet): 6' 7"
Displacement (lb): 8,400
Ballast (lb): 4,600
Berths: 5-8
Heads: 1
Rig: Sloop
Fuel (galls (UK)):
Main (sq. feet): 317,
No. 1 Genoa (sq. feet): 366,
No 1 Jib (sq. feet): 195,
Sail ID: GK34
Water (galls (UK)):
Built: 1980 - 1981
Number Built: 17


The Westerly Owners Association Definitive Guides

Westerly goes Racing can be found on the Westerly Owners Association website here

GK34 Maintenance and Repair

GK34 Upgrades and Enhancements

GK34 Other Topics

References

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