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.

- 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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