The "harbour cinema", i.e. the unobstructed all-round view from the saloon, is at least as important to buyers of this type of boat as the boat's handling and sailing characteristics. However, there is widespread resentment regarding the appearance.
In view of this fact, the appearance of the Slotta can only be described as all the more courageous. The Hamburg design office Newcruise Yacht Design does not even attempt to conceal the high deckhouse with curves or organic shapes, as is often the case. On the contrary. The almost straight side walls emphasise the character of the boat, at least as far as comfort below deck is concerned.
Otherwise, the lines of the Slotta differ little from conventional cruising yachts of this size. With a length-to-width ratio of 3.07 to 1, a waterline length of around 88 percent of the hull length and a draught of 1.90 metres (optional wing keel and lifting keel are available), it is even more at the sporty end. The lead keel also has a bomb, which ensures a low centre of gravity and a high righting moment.
Below deck, the Slotta has the classic layout of a deck saloon yacht of this size. The workmanship left little to be desired and made a very solid and robust impression.
The Slotta is not built in large series and not according to the modular principle. The shipyard's capacity is around twelve ships per year. Everything is made by hand, so owners' wishes can be realised almost indefinitely.
At around 148,000 euros for the fully equipped boat, the Slotta 34 is in the lower mid-range of the deck saloon competition.
Lars Bolle
Chief Editor Digital
