1987 Pacific Seacraft

1987 Pacific Seacraft 34 – “Lou Ann”

The 1987 Pacific Seacraft 34 is widely regarded as one of the finest offshore cruising sailboats ever built under 35 feet. Designed by legendary naval architect William Crealock and built by Pacific Seacraft, the PS34 has earned an exceptional reputation for seaworthiness, craftsmanship, and comfortable passage making. “Lou Ann” is a classic cutter-rigged blue water cruiser featuring the timeless lines and offshore capability that have made the Pacific Seacraft name respected among serious sailors worldwide. Thoughtfully maintained and upgraded over the years, this vessel represents an excellent opportunity for sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser or proven offshore passage maker.

Vessel Highlights

• Legendary William Crealock offshore design
• Cutter rig with skeg-hung rudder
• Solid fiberglass hull with lead ballast
• Comfortable and secure offshore cockpit
• Excellent tracking and balanced sailing characteristics
• Updated standing rigging and key systems
• Epoxy-coated decks finished with Kiwi Grip
• Marine air conditioning system
• Reliable Yanmar diesel power

Recent Upgrades & Improvements

Upgrades Within the Last Five Years

• 2025 – Four Interstate batteries installed
• 2025 – Pro Mariner Pro Nautic 12.30P battery charger installed
• 2024 – Mainsail cover and companionway cover replaced
• 2023 – Stainless steel engine mounts installed
• 2022 – V-berth cushions and starboard quarter berth cushion replaced
• 2022 – PSS Shaft Seal Pro installed
• 2022 – Groco seacocks installed for cockpit drains and bilge drain

Additional Upgrades During Current Ownership

• 2021 – Original teak overlay deck removed; fastener holes epoxy-filled; decks epoxy-coated and finished with Kiwi Grip
• 2020 – Port and starboard chainplates and bolts replaced with factory Pacific Seacraft parts
• 2017 – Interior Dr. LED lighting upgrades completed
• 2016 – New stainless steel 1x19 standing rigging, turnbuckles, pins, LED steaming light, LED masthead light, VHF antenna, and coax cable installed
• 2016 – Compression bolts replaced per Pacific Seacraft recommendations
• 2016 – Marine Air 16,000 BTU air conditioning system installed with March pump
• 2015 – Yanmar transmission rebuilt
• 2014 – Drive Saver installed on engine shaft
• 2014 – Portlights rebuilt with new glass and gaskets

Electronics & Equipment

• Icom M422 VHF radio with Command Mic II in cockpit
• Raymarine AIS700
• Raymarine Autohelm ST4000
• Raymarine Axiom 9RV chartplotter (2019)
• ProMariner ProNautic 12.30P charger
• 2015 Avon Rover 2.2 RIB rigid-hull inflatable tender included
• CQR 35 lb anchor with 150 ft chain
• Fortress FX23 anchor with 150 ft chain

Accommodations

The interior layout is traditional, practical, and exceptionally comfortable underway. With approximately 6’4” of headroom, the cabin feels spacious for a vessel of this size while still maintaining the secure feel desired in an offshore cruiser.

Sleeping accommodations for up to five include:

• Forward V-berth
• Opposing salon settees
• Sea-going quarter berth adjacent to the navigation station

The galley is functional and secure for offshore use and is equipped with a CNG stove. A dedicated navigation station provides an ideal workspace for passage making and cruise planning. Rich teak joinery throughout the cabin reflects Pacific Seacraft’s renowned build quality and craftsmanship.

Sailing Performance

The Pacific Seacraft 34 is known for balanced handling, a comfortable offshore motion, and confidence-inspiring heavy-weather performance. The cutter rig offers versatile sail combinations for varying conditions, while the canoe stern and skeg-hung rudder contribute to excellent tracking and control in following seas. Although designed as a serious cruising yacht rather than a light-air racer, the PS34 delivers strong upwind performance and a remarkably comfortable ride offshore. Owners consistently praise the design for being easy to single hand and exceptionally forgiving at sea.

Sail Inventory

• Mainsail (1986)
• Yankee (1986)
• Staysail (1986)
• Storm Jib (1996)
• 135% Genoa (1996)

Construction & Design

Built with Pacific Seacraft’s hallmark attention to quality, the hull is solid fiberglass with vinyl ester outer layers to help resist osmotic blistering. The lead ballast keel and skeg-hung rudder provide durability, directional stability, and offshore reliability. Deck construction features balsa coring, while the molded bulwark hull-to-deck joint enhances both structural integrity and on-deck security.

The Pacific Seacraft 34 remains one of the most respected classic offshore cruising sailboats on the market today, combining timeless aesthetics with true blue water capability.

Specifications

Dimensions

• LOA: 34’1”
• LWL: 26’2”
• Beam: 10’0”
• Draft: 4’11”
• Displacement: Approx. 12,000 lbs
• Ballast: Approx. 4,800 lbs (lead)
• Mast Height: 45’

Engine

• Yanmar 3HM35F diesel
• 30 HP
• Approx. 1,048 hours

Rig

• Cutter rig
• Skeg-hung rudder

Manufacturer’s Description

The Pacific Seacraft 34 has long been considered a benchmark offshore cruiser, with countless ocean passages and circumnavigations completed by this highly respected design. Combining traditional lines, robust construction, and outstanding offshore manners, the PS34 continues to hold its value and reputation among experienced sailors worldwide. If you are searching for a capable, beautifully built cruising sailboat with proven offshore pedigree, “Lou Ann” deserves serious consideration.

The asking price reflects the following items currently in need of attention:

• The refrigerator currently operates on 12V power only and does not function on shore power.
• During a previous transmission rebuild, water intrusion occurred through the shaft seal while the transmission was removed. Water rose to approximately one inch above the cabin sole for a short period. The marina’s marine service department promptly pumped out the water and professionally cleaned the affected areas.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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.

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