1983 Irwin 34 – Thoroughly Refreshed, Ready for Adventure
This well-kept Irwin 34 has spent several years at San Francisco Boatworks receiving thoughtful upgrades and care. It is capable and ready today to sail the SF Bay. Known for her comfortable interior layout and solid sailing performance, this Irwin blends classic cruising charm with modern technology to make passagemaking safer, easier, and more enjoyable.
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Highlights & Recent Upgrades
• B&G Zeus³ Navigation Suite – lightning-fast chartplotter with intuitive touchscreen, SailSteer, laylines, and RacePanel for smarter sailing.
• B&G Forward Looking Sonar – see what lies ahead under the waterline in real time, ideal for safely entering shallow or unfamiliar anchorages.
• Integrated Radar – situational awareness day or night, fair weather or fog.
• New Stove & Oven – modern galley for comfort at anchor or underway.
• New Furling Lines – smooth, reliable sail handling.
• Thoroughly refreshed during multiple years on the hard at SF Boatworks, with major systems inspected and improved.
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Condition
This Irwin 34 is in ready-to-sail condition. Like any classic yacht, she still offers opportunities for her next owner to add their personal touch, but the heavy lifting has already been done.
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Specifications
• Builder: Irwin Yachts (USA)
• Designer: Ted Irwin
• Year: 1983
• LOA: 34’0” (10.36 m)
• Beam: 11’4” (3.45 m)
• Draft: 4’3” (shoal draft keel)
• Displacement: ~11,000 lbs (4,990 kg)
• Ballast: ~4,500 lbs
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Engine: New Yanmar 3/30 engine and transmission upgraded shaft and propeller
• Fuel Tank: ~30 gal
• Water Tank: ~60 gal
• Holding Tank
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Accommodations
• Sleeps 5–6 – large V-berth forward, convertible dinette, and quarter berth.
• Galley with new stove/oven, icebox, and ample storage.
• Head with marine toilet, sink, and shower capability.
• Spacious salon with 6’+ headroom and warm teak joinery.
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Sails & Rigging
• Masthead sloop rig
• Roller furling headsail with new furling lines
• Mainsail (condition TBD, please confirm)
• Standing and running rigging inspected during yard period
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Electronics & Navigation
• B&G Zeus³ multifunction display
• B&G Forward Looking Sonar
• Radar (integrated with Zeus³)
• VHF radio (confirm brand/model)
• Depth, speed, wind instruments (confirm)
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The Irwin 34 Legacy
Designed by Ted Irwin, the Irwin 34 has long been admired for her balance of sailing performance and liveaboard comfort. With a spacious interior, generous cockpit, and easy-to-handle rig, she’s equally at home on coastal passages or extended cruising.
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If you’re seeking a proven 34-foot cruiser with modern navigation, safety upgrades, and the timeless character of an Irwin, this affordable and capable yacht deserves your inspection.
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All led lights
New marine sanitation system and Jabsco marine manual toilet
Stove/Oven are original
Newfound Metal port lights installed in 2020
Running rigging and Standing Rigging new, rigged for single handed sailing
B&G handheld radio
B and G Auto helm
Upholstery is acceptable, was new in 2020 but I would recommend new covers for your own new look
Full complement of Sails refurbished in 2019
Teak table in cockpit
**All information is deemed accurate but buyer to verify **