Motor Boat & Yachting - January 2016 UK

T

he Haines 34 Sedan

is a great example of

a ‘hybrid’ boat that

works equally well

for both inland and

coastal cruising.

Originally designed by Andrew

Wolstenholme as a river cruiser with a

round bilge hull form, the addition of

two fixed trim plates across the

transom and a number of larger engine

options allowed it to reach higher

cruising speeds for rapid sea passages

as well as comfortable inland cruising.

Production started in 2000 and

continued until it was replaced in 2010

by the new 35 Sedan and Offshore.

INTERIOR

Various interior options were offered,

and the boat you see here (one of the

first, and recently reduced in price) is

quite unusual in having the galley up in

the saloon making space for a double

mid cabin and a vee-berth in the forward

cabin. Most had the galley down and an

offset or island double berth in the fore

cabin. All had a large heads and shower.

EXTERIOR

An unusual feature for an aft cockpit

cruiser of this size is the side access

door alongside the helm – it’s a

brilliant addition for short-handed

inland cruising.

ENGINES

A variety of engine options were fitted,

including single Nanni diesel engines

from 50hp for inland use and up to

200hp for greater speed offshore. There

was also the option of twin engines from

62hp Nanni up to twin 100hp Yanmar.

PERFORMANCE

With the 115hp Nanni you can expect a

top end of about 10 knots, more than

enough for inland cruising. A large

rudder and bow thruster assist close

quarter manoeuvres. But interestingly,

the Haines 34 makes a surprisingly

adept coastal boat too. Sister

magazine Motor Boats Monthly tested

one in a breezy Force 5 and remarked

that the 34 Sedan ‘revelled in the

conditions’. With the bigger 200hp

Nanni diesel engine a top speed of

13 knots was recorded.

DATA FILE

Length 34ft 0in (10.4m)

Beam 12ft 4in (3.8m)

Draught 3ft 2in (1.0m)

Displacement 5.5 tonnes

Fuel capacity 60 imp gal (272 litres)

Engine Nanni 115hp diesel

FOR SALE Norfolk Boat Sales.

Web: http://www.norfolkboatsales.co.uk

KEY CRITERIA

OLow air draft

OEconomical running at low speeds

OSpacious accommodation

With the galley up on

this model, there’s space

for two cabins below

The forward cabin has vee-

berths with drawers beneath

and two hanging lockers

2000 £84,950

Haines 34 Sedan

Top end of 10 knots means

planning your tides offshore

‘Hybrid’ hull equally at home

inshore or offshore

The saloon’s L-shaped

seating can convert to a

double berth if needed



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Words: Nick Burnham