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2 / 41 — 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht docked in a scenic marina with lush greenery. -
3 / 41 — Engine compartment of a 2006 Navigator 34 Californian boat, showcasing mechanical components. -
4 / 41 — 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht docked in a marina, surrounded by lush greenery. -
5 / 41 — 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht docked in a marina, surrounded by other boats. -
6 / 41 — 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht docked at a marina, front view with clear skies. -
7 / 41 — 2006 Navigator 34 Californian boat docked with stainless steel railing and calm water. -
8 / 41 — Striped bench seat on 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht at marina. -
9 / 41 — 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht interior with striped seating and helm chair. -
10 / 41 — Spacious deck of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with striped seating and water view. -
11 / 41 — 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht deck with striped seating and life preserver. -
12 / 41 — 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht deck with striped seating and life preserver. -
13 / 41 — Compact kitchen in 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with sink, stove, and fridge. -
14 / 41 — Compact kitchen area in 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with open fridge and stove. -
15 / 41 — Electrical control panel on 2006 Navigator 34 Californian boat with wood trim and switches. -
16 / 41 — Microwave in wooden cabinet on 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht interior. -
17 / 41 — Electrical control panel on a 2006 Navigator 34 Californian boat, featuring gauges and switches. -
18 / 41 — Interior of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with helm, seating, and table. -
19 / 41 — Interior of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with steering wheel and seating area. -
20 / 41 — Interior of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with seating and helm station. -
21 / 41 — Ceiling hatch of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with marina view through windows. -
22 / 41 — Interior stairs of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht, featuring wood paneling and carpeted steps. -
23 / 41 — Cozy cabin interior of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with wooden finish and comfortable bedding. -
24 / 41 — Bathroom interior of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with shower, sink, and toilet. -
25 / 41 — Interior of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with wooden bathroom and cozy sleeping area. -
26 / 41 — Cozy cabin interior of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with wooden finish and cushioned bed. -
27 / 41 — 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht cabin with wooden interior and cozy bed. -
28 / 41 — Interior stairs of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with wooden paneling. -
29 / 41 — Interior of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with wooden finish and cozy cabin. -
30 / 41 — Bathroom interior of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with sink and shower. -
31 / 41 — Cozy cabin bedroom in 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with plush bedding and decorative pillows. -
32 / 41 — Cozy bedroom in 2006 Navigator 34 Californian yacht with wood paneling and decorative pillows. -
33 / 41 — Control panel of a 2006 Navigator 34 Californian boat with thruster and anchor switches. -
34 / 41 — VHF radio displaying distress signal coordinates on Navigator 34 Californian, 2006 model. -
35 / 41 — Dashboard of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian boat with navigation and control instruments. -
36 / 41 — Control panel of 2006 Navigator 34 Californian boat with navigation and monitoring instruments. -
37 / 41 — Simrad navigation display on 2006 Navigator 34 Californian boat, showing San Francisco Bay map. -
38 / 41 — Volvo Penta tachometer displaying 6340 RPM on 2006 Navigator 34 Californian boat. -
39 / 41 — Raymarine navigation display showing 163° on a 2006 Navigator 34 Californian boat. -
40 / 41 — Pioneer stereo system in 2006 Navigator 34 Californian boat interior. -
41 / 41 — Inverter panel display on 2006 Navigator 34 Californian, showing float charging at 13.1V.
Rubicon Yachts / Yachts for Sale / TAKE FIVE
TAKE FIVE
34' 2006 Navigator 34 Californian
$195,000.00
Last Updated: 2026-08-22
TAKE FIVE is a handsome example of the 2006 Navigator Californian 34, a practical American coastal cruiser that combines traditional trawler-inspired styling, efficient operation, and comfortable accommodations in a size that is especially well suited to San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta.
The Californian name has deep roots in West Coast boating. Originally developed in the early 1970s by designer Jule Marshall and the Marshall Boat Company in Southern California, Californian yachts earned a reputation for rugged construction, seakindly hulls, sensible layouts, and boats designed around the way owners actually cruise. That heritage carries forward in TAKE FIVE, offering the kind of comfortable, capable platform that works equally well for a day on the Bay, a weekend in the Delta, or an extended cruise.
For San Francisco Bay, TAKE FIVE offers the protection, visibility, and substantial feel that owners appreciate when conditions become breezy and the afternoon chop builds. Her enclosed interior provides a welcome refuge from the Bay's cooler temperatures, while generous windows keep the surroundings visible and the salon bright. Her manageable 34-foot size also makes her far easier to handle, berth, and maintain than many larger cruising yachts while still providing the accommodations and amenities expected aboard a serious cruising boat.
The Sacramento Delta brings out another side of TAKE FIVE. At relaxed cruising speeds she is ideally suited to exploring the Delta's winding waterways, quiet anchorages, waterfront destinations, and warm summer evenings. Her comfortable living spaces make her an inviting weekend retreat, while her practical deck arrangement and cruising layout allow owners and guests to move easily between indoor and outdoor areas, accessing the comfortable cockpit area and Barbecue setting.
TAKE FIVE is the kind of yacht that can serve many roles well: Bay cruiser, Delta getaway, weekend condominium on the water, entertaining platform, or capable cruiser. For a buyer looking for traditional American styling, practical cruising comfort, and a boat sized perfectly for Northern California waters, TAKE FIVE deserves serious consideration.
Make: Navigator
Model: 34 Californian
Year: 2006
Length: 34ft
Name: TAKE FIVE
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type:
Located In: San Francisco, CA
- Category: Power
- Class: Cruisers
- Designer: Jule Marshall
- Builder: Navigator
- Beam: 11.92 feet
- Bridge Clearance:
- Min Draft:
- Max Draft: 3.5 feet
- Cabin Headroom: feet
- DryWeight: pounds
- Ballast: pounds
- CruisingSpeed: knots
- Total Engines: 1
- Engine 1
- EngineMake: VOLVO PENTA
- EngineModel: D6
- EngineYear: 2006
- EngineFuel: diesel
- Total Power: 310
- PropellerType: 3 Blade, Bronze
- EngineHours: 634
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 150 gallon
- Fuel Tank Count: 1
- Water Tank Capacity: 80 gallon
- Water Tank Count: 1
- Holding Tank Capacity: 40 gallon
- Holding Tank Count:1
- Cabins: 2
- Heads: 1
Additional Descriptions
Additional Equipment
- Espar D5 Diesel Heat
- stereo system w/ Bluetooth
- 2000w inverter/charger
- Bow thruster
- Stern thruster
- Lewmar 700 Windlass
- Simrad GPS Chartplotter / Fish Finder / Sonar
- Raymarine AUTO Pilot
- GPS
- Digital depth sounder
- VHF radio
- Second helm seat (installs in place of dining table)
- Cockpit seat
- Dry head (separate shower stall)
- Barbecue
- Dinghy Davits
- Microwave
- 2 burner stove
- Refrigerator
Volvo Penta D6-310 Engine effeciency
The single Volvo Penta D6-310 inboard engine transformed the modern, Navigator Californian 34 (Express/Cruiser) into a highly optimized, dual-character vessel. By pairing a relatively lightweight fiberglass hull (roughly 13,500 lbs displacement) with an electronic, common-rail 5.5-liter inline-6 diesel, this package bridges the gap between a slow-moving, traditional trawler and a modern high-speed cruiser.
Its performance efficiency splits neatly into two operating profiles:
1. Displacement Speed (Maximum Fuel Economy)
At hull speed, the single D6-310 operates with remarkable efficiency, largely due to its high low-end torque and electronic fuel mapping.
- Cruising Speed: 7.5 to 8.0 knots.
- Engine RPM: ~1,500 - 1,800 RPM.
- Estimated Fuel Burn: 2.0 to 3.0 gallons per hour (GPH) total.
- Efficiency: Approaching 2.5 to 3.0 nautical miles per gallon (NMPG). At this pace, the vessel operates as a hyper-economical coastal pocket trawler, sipping fuel and maximizing cruising range.
2. Semi-displacement (Fast Cruise)
When the throttle is pushed down, the D6-310 utilizes a scroll-type turbocharger and double overhead camshafts to quickly lift the modified-V hull out of the water.
- Cruising Speed: 10 to 12 knots (with a top speed around 17 knots).
- Engine RPM: ~3,000 - 3,250 RPM.
- Estimated Fuel Burn: 11 to 14 gallons per hour (GPH).
- Efficiency: Dropping to roughly 1.2 to 1.4 nautical miles per gallon (NMPG). While the fuel burn numbers jump dramatically compared to hull speed, this remains incredibly efficient for a 34-to-36-foot cruising yacht moving at planing speeds.
Key Technical Factors Driving This Efficiency
- Massive Low-End Torque: The D6 architecture is explicitly designed for a "marine torque" profile. It generates maximum torque at low-to-mid RPMs, meaning the single engine doesn't have to strain or over-rev to push the boat over its bow wave and onto a flat plane.
- Common-Rail Fuel Injection: Managed by Volvo's Electronic Vessel Control (EVC), the common-rail system injects fuel at extreme pressures with microscopic precision. This translates to complete fuel combustion, no traditional diesel smoke, and optimized burn rates across varying water temperatures and loads.
- The Single-Engine Advantage: Compared to twin-engine configurations found on older 34-foot Californians, a single-engine layout eliminates the mechanical drag, weight, and friction of a second drivetrain. This allows a greater percentage of the 310 horsepower to go directly toward forward propulsion.
Upgrades and improvements
- New 8D batteries x3 2018 ($2.5k)
- Upgraded engine parts to 2018 manufacture standards 2018 ($4k)
- Added radar and replaced original chartplotter with new 2018
- Replaced salon carpeting with Lonseal flooring 2018
- Added V berth carpeting and new mattress 2018
- Added cockpit seat 2018
- Added salon cabinet w/countertop and drawer and microwave 2018
- Added fixed mounted fire extinguisher in engine compartment 2018
- Dripless Shaft Seal replaced 2025
- New Raw Water Pump 2026
- New Fuel cooler 2026
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Bill Adams
Yacht & Ship Sales
bill@rubiconyachts.com
415-425-5099 - mobile
510-601-5010 – office
3300 Powell St., Ste 105
Emeryville, CA 94608