Cal 34 Sailboats for Sale

C. William Lapworth·1968 – 1975·~347 hulls·Jensen Marine

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type: Monohull · fin
Rig: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 33.24' · 10.13 m
Disp.: 9,500 lbs · 4,309 kg
First year: 1968

The Cal 34, introduced by Jensen Marine in 1966, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the performance cruiser. Designed by the legendary C. William "Bill" Lapworth, the 34 was born from the same design DNA that allowed its larger sibling, the Cal 40, to dominate the Transpac and redefine what a production sailboat could achieve. While many 34footers of the mid1960s were heavy, fullkeeled traditionalists, the Cal 34 embraced Lapworth’s signature "light displacement" philosophy, featuring a flatbottomed hull, a highaspect fin keel, and a spade rudder. This combination resulted in a yacht that was remarkably fast for its era and capable of "surfing" downwind—a trait that remains a point of pride for current owners.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 17,500

Asking price · 9 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

9 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

-42.9%

vs. 12-mo median

Countries with listings

United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · showing 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Cal 34. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.

Price and listing activity

10 months · 9 listings

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 6 rows

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. last mo.
Jul 25	1	$ 10,900	—
Sep 25	2	$ 22,450	+106.0%
Nov 25	1	$ 14,000	-37.6%
Jan 26	2	$ 14,950	+6.8%
Feb 26	2	$ 17,500	+17.1%
Apr 26	1	$ 10,000	-42.9%

Where they're listed

Cal 34 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 9.

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country view

9 listings · 1 country

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
United States	$ 17,500	9	1	100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

7 similar designs

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Catalina 34	34.5'	$ 34,500	149	54
C&C Yachts 34	33.5'	$ 19,500	28	12
Oday 34	34'	$ 19,900	27	7
CAL 31	31.5'	$ 10,500	18	9
Pearson 34	33.79'	$ 16,000	16	5
CAL 33	32.67'	$ 24,900	13	11
CAL 34You are here	—	$ 17,500	9	1

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cal 34 cost?+

The median asking price for a used Cal 34 over the past 12 months is $17,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many Cal 34 sailboats are for sale?+

1 Cal 34 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Are Cal 34 prices going up or down?+

The median asking price for the Cal 34 is down 42.9% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.

04Where are Cal 34 sailboats for sale?+

The top markets for used Cal 34 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).

05What should I look at instead of a Cal 34?+

Comparable models include Catalina 34, C&C Yachts 34, Oday 34. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.