Bristol 34 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Halsey C. Herreshoff·1970 – 1978·~70 hulls·Bristol Yachts
Bristol 34 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
34.25' · 10.44 m
Displ.
11,500 lbs · 5,216 kg
First year
1970

The Bristol 34, a quintessential representative of the "Golden Age" of fiberglass boat building, represents a collaboration between the robust manufacturing of Clint Pearson’s Bristol Yachts and the prestigious design pedigree of John G. Alden Associates. Introduced in the late 1960s, this model was engineered to bridge the gap between comfortable coastal cruising and the rigors of offshore passagemaking. With its traditional lines, elegant overhangs, and moderate displacement, the Bristol 34 captures the aesthetic of a classic wooden yacht while utilizing the structural longevity of handlaid fiberglass. It remains a favored choice for traditionalists who value a "seakindly" motion and the security of a heavily built hull over the highvolume, flatbottomed designs common in contemporary production vessels.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 14,387
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+19.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (60.0%) · Canada (40.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bristol 34 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 3 listings (60.0%), followed by Canada.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 8,5003060.0%
Canada$ 17,1432240.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 3434.5'$ 34,50013164
Pacific Seacraft 3434.08'$ 81,9316015
Sabre 3434.18'$ 27,5004420
Bristol 35.535.5'$ 39,7004219
Little Harbor 4040.16'$ 40,750263
Sadler 3434.75'$ 37,7022113
Bristol 38.838.25'$ 63,900209
Bristol 29.929.92'$ 11,700141
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061
Bristol 34You are here$ 14,38752
Sea Sprite 3433.84'$ 48,00052

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bristol 34 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bristol 34 over the past 12 months is $14,387. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bristol 34 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Bristol 34 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bristol 34 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bristol 34 has increased by 19.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bristol 34 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bristol 34 listings over the past 12 months are United States (60.0%), Canada (40.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Bristol 34?+
Comparable models include Catalina 34, Pacific Seacraft 34, Sabre 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.