1979 Aloha 34

1979 Aloha 34 “Dalriada” | Volvo Penta MD11C | Furling Headsail | Furling Mainsail | Bimini/ Dodger | Inverter | Cradle

“Dalriada” is a 1979 Aloha 34 offering a solid Canadian-built cruising platform for a buyer looking for value and willing to take on some work. Designed by Brewer and Walstrom, the Aloha 34 is known for its strong construction, comfortable sailing ability, and spacious interior for its size.

This vessel is powered by a Volvo Penta MD11C diesel engine rebuilt in 2005, paired with a saildrive rebuilt in 2018. While these are notable upgrades, the boat is being offered in as-is condition and will require maintenance and updates throughout.

Over the years, the boat has seen improvements including a replaced aluminum fuel tank, mast and boom repaint, windlass with ground tackle, inverter system, refrigeration, and roller furling sails. Systems are functional but of mixed age and condition.

Below deck features the classic Aloha teak interior with a forward V-berth, aft berth, salon seating, and functional galley. The boat is equipped for basic cruising comfort, including a cabin heater and shore power system.

This is a capable 34’ cruiser with good bones, best suited for someone looking to step into the Aloha platform at an accessible price point and invest in updates over time.

Call listing broker, Connor McNeil,  today to schedule your private viewing!

Dimensions

LOA: 34ft. 

Beam: 11ft. 2in.

Draft: 5ft. 6in.

Displacement: 7,700kg

Hull Material: Fiberglass/ Balso Cored Fiberglass

Tankage

Fuel: 20 US gal (Aluminum - replaced in 2009)

Water: 60 US gal

Waste: 20 US gal

Engine

Make/Model: Volvo Penta MD11C

Year: 1979 (Rebuilt in 2005)

HP: 23hp

Fuel Type: Diesel

Drive Type: Sail Drive (Rebuilt in 2018)

Sails & Rigging:

Aluminum Mast

Roller Furler Headsail (New UV cover in 2009)

Roller Furler Mainsail

Single Spreaders

Standing Rigging

Running Rigging

Masthead Windex, VHF Antenna, True/Apparent Wind, Anchor light

Mast and boom repainted in 2009.

Topping lift, adjustable back stay, spare halyard, all cruising trim rigged to cockpit.

Electrical Equipment:

4x House Batteries

1x Starting Battery

Newmar Battery charger model ABC 12-45.

Solar ready (130 Watt panel negotiable)

30 foot shore power cord with various adapters for different amp connection

Extra A/C ground fault receptacles installed

1500 watt inverter integrated with transfer switch and separate die disconnect switch

installed 2009.

Equipment:

2x 10lbs Propane Tanks

Xintex S-2A propane fume detection and solenoid control

AM/FM and Sirius radio with cockpit and salon speakers.

Lofrans Progress 1 windlass, modified chain locker for two sets of ground tackle. 100'

5/16 chain w 200' of rode on a 35 lb plough, 50' 5/16 chain w 150' of rode for a Fortress

F:x23 mounted to the pulpit, 100' extra line for shore anchoring

Wash down pump with deck flush mounted hose quick connect (Jabsco)

Steel cradle modified to collapse for easy storage 2008.

Cockpit:

Pedestal steering with fuel and sail drive controls.

Teak: locker lids, floor grates, cockpit dining table, helmsman bench, gangway closure

Cockpit seat cushions.

Sea-b-que Barbeque.

Stern mount stainless and teak tread ladder.

Plastic quick mount ladder for easy port and starboard side access.

Dodger, Bimini

Navigation Equipment:

Standard Horizon GPS

Standard Horizon VHF

Autohelm

Compass

Main Salon:

Kerosene Force 10 cabin heater

Salon teak all sealed with satin varnish (low maintenance).

Built in NC vacuum.

Ornamental light, yeoman whistle, brass clock, brass fog bell, nav table light, 3 teak

Salon cushions recovered 2010.

Galley:

Solar Cabin Fan

Ice box fitted with Cold Machine refrigeration (Alder Barbour)

3 burner Propane stove/oven – front glass cracked not used by current owner

Fresh water foot and electric pumps in galley and hand pump in head – No hot water.

Accommodations:

Forward V-berth – Sleeps 2

Aft Berth – Sleeps 1

Salon Bench Seating

Head:

Solar water bag shower.

Holding tank fittings replaced (plastic welded, venting and discharge enhanced, hoses

Manual Flush Toilet

Sink