Sunbeam 34

General
The SUNBEAM 34 is the latest design of Schoechl Yachts of Austria, offering Europe's best-built cruising yachts. The German Sailing Magazine "Yacht" gave its highest rating - the 5 star award - to the SUNBEAM yachts. Their quality is in every aspect superior to other, even well built, sailing yachts.

The SUNBEAM 34 is a fast and very comfortable cruising Yacht, designed to adapt to any sailing environment. The V-shaped bow eliminates pounding in choppy seas and makes for a very dry boat. The deck is laid out for easy handling by only one or two persons. The SUNBEAM 34 is extremely seaworthy and built to withstand the rough conditions of the North Sea.

Hull and deck are 100% hand laid fiberglass. The use of isophtalic acid resin and gelcoat guarantees an extremely long life of the boat. Blistering, a common problem with most other yachts, is unknown with a SUNBE0AM. All materials, fittings and the equipment meet or exceed German Lloyd's specifications, the highest boat building standards in the world.

The SUNBEAM 34 is in every aspect a special yacht. It comes very complete - see the listed standard equipment.

The SUNBEAM 34 is very easy to maintain since there is hardly any wood on the exterior of the boat, unless you choose to have the yacht delivered with a teak deck. You will be very surprised, however, when entering the cabin. Here you will find the finest handcrafted Mahogany interior. This creates the ideal combination of a nearly maintenance free exterior with an interior found only in traditional all-wooden yachts.

If you compare the outstanding quality of a SUNBEAM and the all-inclusive equipment with yachts of comparable size, you realize the superb value you get for your money.

Construction
Hull: 100% hand-laid fiberglass construction using alternating layers of mat and woven roving combined with special woven rovings stitched to a glass felt. Only isophtalic acid resin and isophtalic gelcoat are used guaranteeing a blister free laminat. The colored water lines and boot top are integrated into the gelcoat. All stress points are heavily reinforced. Bulkheads and all interior parts are laminated to the hull. This superb building method provides an extremely strong, but still moderately light weight structure. The SUNBEAM hull is intentionally overbuilt (like most other parts of the yacht) since the rough seas of Northern Europe tolerate only the very best. Ballast:Hydrodynamically designed keel fitted to the hull with two lines of stainless steel bolts. The keel section of the hull is particularly heavily reinforced with a system of cross members laminated to the keel section of the hull. Two keel versions are available: Standard..........: 5 ft. 5 in. Shallow draft keel: 4 ft. 5 in.

Different from the usual construction, the shallow draft keel is a newly developed bulb lead keel. This expensive keel construction provides shallow draft and an extremely stable yacht with good windward performance.

Rudder
High performance elliptical rudder supported and protected by a solid semi skeg. Forged stainless steel shaft for extraordinary strength and firm control.

Hull/Deck Connection
5 in. wide overlapping "flanges" are laminated together and covered by an aluminium rubrail which is thru-bolted. This design creates a practically indestructible watertight connection and also adds extra strength to hull and deck.

Deck and Superstructure
Also 100% hand laid. The deck is a sandwich construction with a thick closed-cell p.u. foam core. A special antislip material, TBS, is laid into the deck surface, offers excellent and safe grip. A self-draining, lockable deckwell provides sufficient storage for anchor, chain and lines as well as for fenders.

Fittings

To provide maximum strength for fittings and winches, stainless steel plates are laminated into the respective deck parts. The stanchions are fixed in special heavy duty sockets. Extra long genoa/tracks with sliding blocks for easy adjustment. The genoa tracks are recessed into the deck to make them "trip safe". The divided bow pulpit makes for easy boarding. The double-wired PVC coated lifelines and the special anodized aluminum handrails on top of the cabin offer extra safety when working on deck. The stern pulpit has double hand rails, fittings for extra blocks and an integrated very comfortable boarding ladder.

Cockpit
Spacious, deep, self-bailing cockpit with comfortable "body shaped" teak seating. Large cockpit lockers with self-locking hatches. Whitlock rod wheel steering, the best and most reliable steering system. Teak cockpit sole.

Engine
The renowned 27 hp, 3 cylinder Yanmar (or Volvo) Diesel engine with gearbox and SS-shaft provides plenty of reliable power to push the boat at well over 6.5 knots. This 3 cylinder diesel engine runs very quiet and vibration free. It is the finest and most reliable engine in its class. Single lever control for convenience. 35 gallon fuel tank, electric fuel gauge. The stainless steel propeller shaft is supported by a water-lubricated cutless bearing mounted in a heavy duty stainless steel strut which is bolted and laminated into the hull. Hatches: A sturdy sliding hatch with seahood facilitates easy access to the companion way. A large watertight aluminium hatch with "Perspex" glass allows air and light into the forecabin and also serves as emergency exit. Other opening hatches provide air and light for the main cabin, the aft cabin and the head/shower. For a bright and friendly athmosphere there are windows and opening ports in the cabin sides at eye level. There are also opening ports in the head, the galley, the nav. station and in the aft cabin. Rigging: All stainless steel 19 x 1 rigging with rotary swadged terminals and stainless steel rigging screws. Anodized aluminium mast and boom, internal halyards. The mast is hinged in a stainless steel foot and can be easily lowered. Boom with jiffy reefing system, outhaul, topping lift and boom vang. All halyards and lines are led back to the cockpit for easy handling.

Electrical System
12 V onboard system including two 90 Ah batteries with main battery switch and Voltmeter. Switch panel with 20 individual circuits and automatic circuit breakers. Each circuit is marked with a symbol and has an on/off switch with control light. Tank gauges. Ample lights in all cabins. International navigation lights (Aqua Signal or similar). Steaming light, deck light and masthead/anchor light.

Water supply system: Water pressure system with electric pump. 80 gallon stainless steel tank with deck filling and access lid for easy cleaning (additional 50 gallon water tank optional), water taps on galley and head sinks, all drains are secured by seacocks.

Interior

Finest handcrafted mahogany interior, finished with multilayers of flame retardant varnish. Mahogany and holly floor throughout the cabins.

Spacious forecabin with 2 comfortable, nearly 7' long berths with storage underneath. Lockers and shelves above. A fill- in piece with an additional cushion converts the two single into a very comfortable double berth. The forecabin can be completely enclosed by a solid door.
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The head is located between fore and main cabin. Here you will find a shower, large wash basin and marine head with stainless steel holding tank. Opposite of the head compartment is a hanging locker and linen shelves.

In the main cabin a comfortable U-shaped settee is found on starboard which can be converted to a 6 ft. 7 in. long double berth. An equally long single berth is on the port side, alternatively 2 chairs with bar and table can be built in on port. A large mahogany double drop-leaf table is solidly mounted in the center of the cabin. There is ample storage below the berths and above are cabinets, shelves and storage compartments.

Headroom: In the main Salon: approx. 6 ft. 8 in.

The galley, located on starboard, is well equipped with 3 burner gas stove with oven having a fixed and a gimballed position. Two stainless steel sinks. Large, well insulated ice box with optional refrigeration unit. Storage cabinets for dishes, pots, pans and several drawers for other kitchen accessories.

Opposite the galley on port is the Navigator's place with plenty of space for electronic instruments.

Aft of the Navigator's station is the entrance to the very spacious aft-cabin offering you another very comfortable double berth, and again plenty of storage and locker space