Californian 34 Hardtop

[tracyt]

Hello All,

I have located a Californian 34 LRC with a hardtop, no flybridge, yet I have not seen any reference to such a model being offered. Is this possibly a modification made after the original manufacturer? I am going to go take a look at her and see what I might be getting myself into>

Tracy

 

[tracyt]

The boat is located at Keyport NJ which is a long haul for me. Has anyone on the forum looked at this boat? The photos look OK but, since it is the internet sometimes the photos can be a bit deceiving.

 

[FlyWright]

Hi Tracy. Until now, I've not seen a factory 34 LRC without the FB. But I like the look. I kinda doubt it's a factory mod, but I could be wrong. I'd be interesting to look it over with a fine tooth comb. Maybe it'll give away some clues when you look at it.

https://www.yatco.com/vessel/info/220512/34ft-10m/1982/californian-for-sale-keyport-united-states

I hope you take lots of pics and post 'em here. Especially the ER. Good luck!

 

[Edelweiss]

Hi Tracy. Until now, I've not seen a factory 34 LRC without the FB. But I like the look. I kinda doubt it's a factory mod, but I could be wrong.

I would suspect you're right Al. Flybridge ladder and cable chase would make me believe it had a flybridge at one time. 7.5Kw Onan generator and Twin 3208 NA's nice combination. It should be a 20 k boat. Although that engine room must be a tight fit.

 

[Edelweiss]

I believe this is another ad for the same boat. 13 pictures in all.

https://www.boats.com/power-boats/1983-wellcraft-34-californian-trawler-5014665/#.VvdVZfkrIhc

 

[FlyWright]

I wonder if that's a Sandy boat.

Even if she didn't sink, she's got what looks like bad leak damage in the amidship stateroom.

 

[Edelweiss]

It's certainly located in the right State for that to be true.

I saw that leakage damage too. In that location, there could be leakage from the window or teak gunnel cap/bow rail screws too. I had to reseal mine a few years back.

Also in photo #4, you can see the mounting frame for the flybridge enclosure and the wood block access hole for the cable chase that they left in place. I wonder why they removed it?