Cal 34 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

C. William Lapworth·1968 – 1975·~347 hulls·Jensen Marine
Cal 34 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
33.24' · 10.13 m
Displ.
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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 17,500
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-42.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cal 34 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 9 listings.

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 17,50091100.0%

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
Dehler 3433.13'$ 46,8908150
Hunter 3434.42'$ 24,2506225
Beneteau Oceanis 3433.92'$ 94,1496023
Sabre 3434.18'$ 27,5004420
Oday 3434'$ 19,900267
C&C 3433.5'$ 14,378194
CAL 3131.5'$ 10,500147
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Sparkman and Stephens S&S 3433.42'$ 26,237134
CAL 34You are here$ 17,50091

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 has decreased by 42.9% over the last 3 months compared to 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, Dehler 34, Hunter 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.