The Contessa 34 guide helps owners decide what may need replacing, what can be priced indicatively and what still needs measuring. Mast-and-boom guidance is shown as an additional reference only, keeping a possible spar replacement separate from the normal standing-rigging scope. Model data is most valuable when it is compared with the boat in front of you, because small hardware changes can affect the finished length and termination required for a replacement stay. A reliable production schedule should record stay count, wire or rod size, finished dimensions, mast terminals, chainplate pins, turnbuckle threads and the forestay connection through the fitted furler.
Yacht and Rig Details
| Production | United Kingdom, 1978–1981 |
|---|---|
| LOA | 10.36 m |
| Beam | 3.42 m |
| Displacement | 3,651 kg |
| Rig | Masthead sloop |
| Mast stepping | Deck stepped |
| Spreaders | 1 |
Contessa 34 standing rigging
| Indicative forestay/backstay/shroud diameter | 7 mm |
|---|---|
| Rigging type | 1x19 stainless steel wire |
| Indicative standing rigging cost | £2,081 – £2,288 inc VAT |
Need replacement standing rigging for your Contessa 34? Choose the rigging options you want included, then use the Request Estimate button to send us your yacht details and selected items. You can also explore our yacht standing rigging replacement options, or see our standing rigging replacement cost guide.
Furler and kicker recommendations
| Genoa furler | Furlex 204S — 7 mm / 9.30 m |
|---|---|
| Rodkicker | Seldén Rodkicker 30 (Normal Gas) |
Mast and boom recommendations
| Suggested mast section | C211 |
|---|---|
| Indicative mast height | 14.50 m |
| Suggested boom section | E300 |
| Indicative boom foot length | 4.06 m |
| Reefing | Slab reefing (2 reef lines) |
Contessa 34 running rigging
| Line | Diameter | Length | Suggested rope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main halyard | 10 mm | 31.1 m | Dyneema |
| Genoa halyard | 10 mm | 32.5 m | Dyneema |
| Spinnaker halyard | 10 mm | 35 m | Dyneema |
| Genoa sheets | 12 mm | 16.6 m per sheet | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Main sheet | 12 mm | 22 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
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These specifications and prices are indicative only and should be verified against the rig and existing equipment on the individual yacht.