Beneteau Evasion 34 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Beneteau Evasion 34 means looking at a cruiser from André Bénéteau that paired a performance-orientated hull with remarkable accommodation. Launched in 1984, these are solid-fiberglass boats with iron ballast, a skeg-hung rudder, and a long fin keel, and the 50-horsepower diesel gives strong auxiliary drive. Ex-charter examples are common, so condition varies widely with use.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available. The original accommodation was remarkable with three double sleeping cabins in addition to the wheelhouse dinette, which also converted to a double, and the steering position included a reasonable chart table with an effective galley and generous hanging locker. Ex-charter boats will typically show the denser cabin count favored by the trade, while privately used examples may preserve the dinette-conversion arrangement more closely.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, autopilot, self-tacking jib, hot water, dinghy davits, radar, and a completed transatlantic passage are commonly fitted, reflecting boats equipped for serious cruising. Often-seen additions include a cockpit shower and chartplotter. For a buyer, the self-tacking jib and autopilot speak to short-handed ease, while davits and radar indicate a voyage-ready deck; a documented Atlantic crossing is a useful provenance signal rather than a cosmetic extra.
What to Inspect
Well-used Evasion 34s may show their age and need restoration work, so a survey should focus on overall condition and the state of original systems. The lifting keel option, where fitted, deserves careful inspection of its mechanism and surrounding structure. Beyond that, the 50hp diesel should be run and checked for the drive authority the design is known for, and the three double cabins plus dinette reviewed for wear consistent with charter use.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Evasion 34 include the United States, France, Greece, and Switzerland. For a shopper, the practical checklist is: confirm whether the lifting keel is present and serviceable, budget for restoration on well-used hulls, verify the diesel’s condition, and weigh ex-charter four-cabin layouts against the convertible-dinette version for your intended use.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Beneteau Evasion 34. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 4 | $59,000 | — |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $23,306 | -60.5% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $40,785 | +75.0% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $46,397 | +13.8% |
Where they're listed
Beneteau Evasion 34 listings appear across 4 countries. France has the most listings with 3 (37.5%), followed by United States and Switzerland.
Country view
8 listings · 4 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $40,785 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
| United States | $59,000 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Switzerland | $60,847 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Italy | $33,793 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
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