Panache is a classic Holland 34 fiberglass sailing yacht designed by renowned New Zealand/Irish naval architect Ron Holland, originally conceived as an IOR 3/4-ton / half-ton-style racer-cruiser and built by The Plastic Boat Company in Victoria. These yachts, built during the IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing era, are responsive, and stiffen up when pushed hard and are lively downwind under a spinnaker. Also known for their speed and toughness many have competed over the years in the Sydney Hobart with good results. Panache, whilst in need of a little TLC has had all the hard stuff done and big money spent on her including standing rigging, new mainsail, just been anitfouled and a great Volvo Penta engine. She is a regular feature on the podium at RGYC. Panache represents a great opportunity to get into some competitive club racing at a very low price with low ongoing costs.
Region
Victoria
Location
Geelong VIC
Reference
Panache
Usage
Racing
Launch Year
1979
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Rego
G92
Designer
Ron Holland
Builder
The Plastic Boat Company
Length
34' - 10.36m
Beam
3.32 m
Draft
1.8m
Keel / Ballast
Lead fin
Deck Material
Fiberglass
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
18
Power Source
Diesel
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive
Thrusters
N
Genset
N
Fuel
40 litres
Accommodation
Fwd V berth, 2 saloon berths, 2 rear qtr berths
Cabins
2
Berths
6
Galley
2 burner metho stove
Refrigeration
Ice box
Freezer
N
Stove
2 burner maxi metho stove
Shower
N
Toilet
1 - manual
Dinghy
N
Outboard
N
Ground Tackle
Danforth Anchor with chain and rode
Safety Gear
Epirb, life jackets
Bilge Pumps
Yes - auto and manual
Life Raft
N
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Electrics
2 batteries with solar power
Electronics
Raymarine Speed log, depth and wind. Autohelm ST2000 Autopilot
Sail Inventory
New main (less than 12 months ) No 1,2 and 3 on furler - excellent condition, reacher
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium Mast and boom, 1 x 19 stainless standing rigging 5 years old, furlex furler