1978 Californian 34 Sedan

Traditionally styled and showing a distinct trawler profile, the Californian 34 is a still-popular family cruiser WITH EXCEPTIONAL LOW SPEED ECONOMY.  She is built on a solid fiberglass modified-V hull with a fine entry forward that gradually levels out into a nearly flat after section for stability and greater speed.  She is one of the few trawler-style boats BUILT IN THE UNITED STATES. She has a large flybridge, wide side decks, a nice cockpit and a spacious cabin with a true nautical feel. 

This vessel has had many custom features done to her  and "much new" since 2013 

Californian 34’s

Traditionally styled and showing a distinct trawler profile, the Californian 34 is a versatile family cruiser with exceptional low-speed economy and—when equipped with the right engines—true plaining-speed performance. Her solid fiberglass modified-V hull has a fine entry forward that gradually levels out into nearly flat after sections for stability and greater speed. While most trawler-style boats were imported from Asia (Taiwan, specifically) during the 1970s and ’80s, the Californians were among the few to have been built in the U.S. Wide side decks give her a rather narrow salon, although the two staterooms below come as a surprise on such a small boat. (While a single-stateroom layout was available, the two-stateroom arrangement was more popular.) Dark mahogany woodwork is applied throughout the interior. Outside, the aft deck area is large for a boat of this size, equally suited for lounging or water sports such as fishing and diving.  The spacious fly bridge features an abundance of seating for 6-8 guest. Cruising speed is about 7-8 knots with standard 85hp Perkins diesels.

Accommodations

Entry into the cabin salon through (2) sliding aft cockpit entry doors or from starboard side pilot aux door. Galley splits aft in both directions but primarily is stationed down the starboard side behind lower helm station. Long working counter tops with 3 burner stove with oven, double stainless steel sinks, drawers & cabinet for abundant galley storage. Port side aft has full size refrigerator in a custom cabinet with microwave oven above. Large L shaped settee that converts into double berth. Drop leaf dinette table removable that can service 4 (Currently removed and in storage). The lower helm to starboard with full instrumentation, pilot door, drop down pilot chair. The salon side windows open for natural ventilation along with the pilot door and aft double sliding doors insure ample cooling on those hot summer days. 3 Steps down into the main companionway leading forward with hinged stairs leading into the forward part of the engine room. Topside opening hatch as you enter master stateroom to port side with private door, double berth, hanging clothes locker w/storage, side opening port window & 12 volt lighting. Large walk-in head with private door, sink, electric head, storage above and below, separate walk-in private shower with bench seat, side opening port window, 12 volt lighting. Forward guest v-berth forward with filler cushion sleeps 2 adults with port side sea-bunk. Hanging clothes locker w/storage, port & starboard side opening port windows, 12 volt lighting. Forward access to anchor chain/rode locker. Finally finished interior, and custom salon sole. Salon flooring hatch's remove for direct access to engine room.

“NEW” is defined as since 2013

Accommodations and Galley

• New Refrigerator/Freezer 12v/110v
• 6 gallon water heater
• Hot & cold 12v pressure water system
• 75 Gal water capacity
• 3 burner stove and oven
• Microwave
• Stainless Steel Double Sink
• Filtered water
• Custom cabinetry and shelves throughout (Galley, salon, head and cabins)
• New Mattresses in V-berth and guest cabin
• Custom salon, overhead rod holders
• Custom cabin sole

Electrical and Ships systems

• 30 Amp shore power service w/dockside cables
• (4) 6v house batteries
• (2) 6 v engine batteries
• New Smart Charger
• Battery On/off switches
• New misc. AC/DC wiring throughout including GFI outlets
• 3000 watt inverter system with transfer switch
• 12 volt DC & 110 volt AC house power
• Ships service panel under lower helm station
• 85 watt solar panel with controller
• Converted AC/DC lighting to LED
• LED running lights
• Shower sump pump
• Solar head vent
• Custom salon doors
• Carbon monoxide detector

Electronics & Navigation

• (2) Vhf radios
• GPS/Chartplotter
• New Raymarine autopilot
• (2) Compass
• Am/FM stereo with speakers

Deck & Hull

• New bottom paint 02/2020
• Custom aluminum, fold down Full Swim platform with boarding ladder
• Large freeboard walk-around decks
• Ladder to starboard side leads to fly bridge
• Fly bridge bimini with enclosure
• Side windows textaline covers
• Aft deck Bimini top
• Storage lockers under bridge
• Danforth style bow Anchor w/chain and rode
• Extra bow anchor
• Stern anchor and roller
• New Teak Bow pulpit w/dual anchor deployment
• New 12v Windlass
• Stainless steel forward bow rails, teak aft deck rails
• Fish cleaning station with Salt water wash down
• New, lighted bait tank with pump and through hull
• Self-bailing cockpit
• Custom cockpit tackle center with hot/cold water sink
• Rod Holders
• Coast Guard Safety Package
• Fenders & dock lines
• Inflatable dingy and oars

Mechanical & Engines

• Twin, Perkins 2-36, 85hp diesel engines
• Starboard engine and transmission rebuilt with 200 hrs
• Port engine unknown hours
• Port engine-new oil cooler and hoses
• New, Custom, SS heat exchangers on Port and Starboard engines
• Yearly service provided to all machinery
• New upgraded fuel Filters
• New thru-hulls, sea-cocks
• Lower Helm station- New gauges and tachometer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Owner's personal items excluded.  Exclusions include, however are not limited to, Seller's personal possessions, loose items, binoculars, handheld radio(s), charts, tools, fishing equipment, spare parts, clothing and foul weather gear, galley equipment, linens/bedding and any items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.