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Californian 34 LRC Long Range Cruiser

1977–1985

The Californian 34 LRC is a U.S.-built flybridge sedan cruiser with trawler-like styling but a modified-V hull capable of substantially more than displacement speed with higher-power diesel packages. Wide side decks and practical lower-helm layouts favor family coastal cruising rather than traditional full-displacement operation.

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Californian 34 LRC Long Range Cruiser
Length
34.5 ft
Beam
12.33 ft
Draft
3.17 ft
Hull behaviour
Semi-Displacement
Fuel
Diesel
Propulsion
Shaft
Engine configuration
Twin Inboard
Boat family
Trawler
Construction
Fiberglass

Best for

  • Buyers wanting classic trawler appearance without being limited to trawler speed
  • Coastal cruising couples or families using a cockpit-oriented layout
  • Owners who value simpler exterior trim than many Taiwan trawlers

Trade-offs

  • Wide side decks reduce interior width
  • Performance and fuel economy vary greatly with engine package
  • Older machinery, tanks and deck hardware remain condition-sensitive

Known concerns

  • No model-specific concern has been promoted to B-Atlas’s evidence threshold. This does not mean the model has no age-, condition- or hull-specific risks.

Inspection focus

  • Verify original versus repowered engine package and realistic cruise fuel burn
  • Inspect decks, windows, cockpit and flybridge penetrations for moisture
  • Inspect fuel tanks, exhaust, cooling and engine beds
  • Inspect shafts, struts, rudders and steering
  • Confirm lower-helm visibility and side-deck access for the intended crew

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B-Atlas preserves uncertainty: missing information remains unknown rather than being treated as a negative. Specifications and guidance describe the model record; individual boats can differ by year, equipment, refit and condition.