Specification Summary
The Fastnet 34 is a classic cruiser-racer from the early 1970s, known for its speed, handling, and spacious interior for its era. Designed by Jean-Marie Finot, it features an elegant hull and a low-profile curved deck/coachroof. It’s a fast, beamy, and relatively light yacht with a good amount of interior space. The original cabin layout was designed for a full racing crew but can be adapted for family cruising.
Seol na Mara is a one owner boat from new in 1980 and benifits from a replacement Beta engine in 2008, new standing rigging and sails in resent years.

Construction
GRP deck with aft cockpit
Epoxy treatment carried out 2010 by local yard.

Mechnical
Beta B-28HE 3 cylinder diesel engine new 2008.
Fresh and salt water cooled.
Serviced April 2025
Shaft driven to a varifold folding prop.
Rope cutter
Morse controls
Electrics
2x Batteries 105amp domectic and 100amp engine start. both new 2021
Charge via engine alternator.
Water System
Hand pumped water system to heads and galley sinks.
Foot pump for freat and hand pump for saltwater.
Tankage
Diesel Tank with 95 litres capacity in plastic
2x Water Tank with 130 litres capacity in bladder’s

Mast Rigging and Sails
Alloy Mast head mast by Kemp
Standing rigging replaced April 2021
Various running rigging replaced since 2021 to 2025
Slab reefing main
Furlex furling genoa
Spinnaker gear
Jockey pole
Sails
Main Sail by Saturn Sails new 2023
Furling Genoa Saturn Sails New 2020
Radial head cut Spinnaker purchased 1990
Wind Seeker Ghoster purchased 1992
Working Jib 1980
Storm Jib 1982
Winches
2x Lewmar 40 2 speed primary winches
2x Lewmar 16 2 speed Spinaker winches
4x Lewmar 16 2 speed Halyard winches
1x Lewmar 1 speed Mast winch

Accommodation
Sleeps 8 in 3 cabins included saloon conversion
U-shaped dinette area with solid oak saloon/dining table with folding leaves Table converts in to a Double berth
2 Single berths port
Shelving and stowage
Light Blue upholstery
Cabin liner and teak interior
Teak and holly flooring
Midships navigation station with chart table and instrument panel facing aft.
Portlights
Door separating from saloon
V berth with infill to create double-berth
Storage space
Opening hatch
Aft Cabin: Owners cabin 2 m berth
Door separating from saloon
Stowage
Opening hatch
L-shaped galley stbd side with formica countertop
Aquachef Gas hob and oven/ grill
Stainless-steel sink
Manual toilet
Wash basin
Mirror
Wet hanging locker and stowage

Reflers 66 Heater

Inventory

Navigation
Sestrel porthole compass.
NASA Clipper Log and speed.
NASA Clipper Depth.
Garmin Sonar.
NASA Clipper Wind speed and direction with wireless transducer.
Garmin Gpsmap 708 chartplotter.
NASA clipper repeater.
Simrad TP10 Tiller pilot.
Cobra VHF.
Sailor Compact TR2018 VHF radio.
Xinon Chartplotter with AiS.
AIS class B Transponder.
Fuel and battery monitors

Mooring and Anchoring
15kg Delta with 150m anchor chain
15kg Bruce kedge anchor with 6m chain and 40m warp.
Lewmar PR series electric windlass.
6 warps.
6 fenders.
2x Boathook plue mooring conectors.

Safety Equipment
Liferaft service 2025
Gas Detector.
Co detector
Bilge pump.2 manual and 2 electric
Seago Liferaft serviced 2022.
Fire Blanket.
2 Life-Ring.with drogues
Fire extinguishers 2 manual 1 auto
Fire Blanket.
Mast head tri-clour and steamng lights
General
Sprayhood
Boarding ladder on stern
Avon Redcrest dinghy
Radio.and CD player
Lagun Cockpit Table
Clock and Barometer
SummaryThe Fastnet 34 is a classic cruiser-racer from the early 1970s, known for its speed, handling, and spacious interior for its era. Designed by Jean-Marie Finot, it features an elegant hull and a low-profile curved deck/coachroof. It’s a fast, beamy, and relatively light yacht with a good amount of interior space. The original cabin layout was designed for a full racing crew but can be adapted for family cruising.
Seol na Mara is a one owner boat from new in 1980 and benifits from a replacement Beta engine in 2008, new standing rigging and sails in resent years.