TIDE 34 sayling yacht
Classic, fast and safe.
Classic, fast and safe: The lightweight “Wattenyacht” design of yacht in the style of a 40-sqm dinghy cruiser and can also be towed on a trailer – ideal for shallow coastal and inland waters
The TIDE 34 can be described as a perfect mix of a dinghy cruiser and a keeled yacht. Designed by Marc-Oliver von Ahlen, it was built by the team at Maritime Faserverbundtechnik GmbH & Co. Its clear advantage: its 530 kg ballast weight lends the fast sailing yacht its high level of canting safety (CE-category C).
With a minimum draft of only 50 cm, this considerably increases the range within which the yacht can operate within a tidal interval until it next lays aground compared to boats with deeper drafts. The built-in engine of this modern yacht offers additional impressive safety reserves when sailing with the wind or against the current.
The TIDE 34’s kick-up rudder, proven for shallow waters, can be retracted and automatically folded up when the boat hits ground. The easy-to-operate rig has a self-turning foresail with integrated rail as standard. And there’s more good news: the TIDE 34 can be towed on a trailer, but is nonetheless rigid enough and safer than any dinghy cruiser.
It goes without saying that the team at MFH uses high-quality resins, multi-axial lattices and vacuum-glued hard foams in the construction of this yacht. This is the only way to achieve the above-average strength combined with light weight for which we are known and asked for in innovative yacht construction.
Traditional look, modern comfort
The classic long-drawn structure with a distinctive dish-shaped hull creates a maximum headroom of almost 1.87 m. It is available with either elliptical bullseyes or modern window line. Under deck, the TIDE 34 provides pleasing modern comfort with three to five berths, a WC, seated shower and pantry. We would be happy to tailor the interior to your requirements.
Our sailing experience is revealed by ingenious details: comfortable seating on the “high edge”, when operating the sheets, with the removable traveller, the long cockpit thwarts and much more. As experts in fibre composites, here at Maritime Faserverbundtechnik GmbH & Co. KG we rely on quality, sophisticated engineering, and the durability of the boats and yachts in our TIDE range.
| Technical data: | |
|---|---|
| Certification | CE-C |
| Hull length | 9,80 m |
| Length at waterline | 9,17 m |
| Width | 3,02 m |
| Draft retractable keel | 0,50-2,00 m |
| Weight | ~ 3,1 t |
| Sail area | 42,3 m² |
| Engine | 13 kW |
The ballast centerboard
Weighing 530 kg, it can be raised manually or electrically using a pull cord via the halyard winch, or optionally using an electrohydraulic system. Being able to reduce the draft so easily to 50 cm means that you can travel further during a tide than boats with a greater draft. This literally broadens your horizons. When the boat is aground, it sits on the raised centerboard, protecting the hull from damage. In shallow water, the remaining lateral surface facilitates precise maneuvering.
Stability
Its stability allows it to be classified in CE category C. Thanks to its ballast keel, the capsizing angle is 105°. This makes the Tide 34 capsizing-proof! Compared to a dinghy cruiser, this is a major safety advantage.
The optional electrohydraulic system
The optional electrohydraulic system lifts the ballast blade at the touch of a button—or alternatively by hand.
The ballast blade can be lowered automatically or manually.
The interior design
The basic furnishings, finished in silk matt lacquered khaya mahogany, are of high quality and timelessly modern. They can be expanded with additional cabinets or made even more elegant with moldings, special fittings, or an enhanced lighting concept.
An alternative design with a bathroom in the fore cabin creates even more space, two additional cabinets, and particularly convenient access to the aft cabin. The (optional) two-tone design adds elegant accents: the ivory-colored lacquer in the upper area conveys a particularly light and airy feeling. By choosing different woods, surfaces, and colors, the atmosphere can be adapted to your taste. If you like it even more exclusive, you can equip your Tide with an individual interior design style tailored to your needs. Your Tide is manufactured in a small series, in which many special requests can become reality. Fly the flag and compose your personal piece of jewelry!
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TIDE 34 #3
Our TIDE 34 #3 is complete and is now going into hibernation, but only so that it can set sail in spring. The interior has been finished according to the customer's wishes: cherry wood veneer. And the great thing is: no sooner is #3 complete than the next customer has already commissioned the construction of #4.
Production will start in calendar week 49, with delivery planned for late summer 2026.
