Contessa Ood 34 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Doug Peterson·1978 – 1981·~80 hulls·Contessa Yachts
Contessa Ood 34 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
33.67' · 10.26 m
Displ.
8,050 lbs · 3,651 kg
First year
1978

The Contessa OOD 34 represents a pivotal era in British yacht building, emerging in 1978 from the celebrated Jeremy Rogers yard in Lymington. Designed by the prolific American naval architect Doug Peterson, the "OOD" stands for Offshore One Design, reflecting its original purpose: to provide a strictly controlled, highperformance racing fleet that avoided the "development rule" arms race of the IOR (International Offshore Rule) while maintaining the speed and pedigree of a grand prix racer. While the Contessa 32 became the yard’s most famous cruising success, the OOD 34 was built for those who prioritized velocity and competitive edge. Approximately 80 of these vessels were produced, and they remain a fixture in the cruiserracer market for sailors who appreciate the build quality of Jeremy Rogers Ltd combined with Peterson’s aggressive hull lines.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,183
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-2.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United Kingdom (60.0%) · Greece (30.0%) · Germany (10.0%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contessa Ood 34 listings span 3 countries. United Kingdom leads with 6 listings (60.0%), followed by Greece and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

10 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 22,5376260.0%
Greece$ 19,7743330.0%
Germany$ 22,1011010.0%

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
Dehler 3433.13'$ 46,8908150
O'Day 4039.58'$ 41,0003019
Sigma 33 Ood32.5'$ 20,820276
Oday 3434'$ 19,900267
Dehler 30od33.79'$ 145,400226
C&C 3433.5'$ 14,378194
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Carter 3332.58'$ 32,900113
Contessa Ood 34You are here$ 20,183105
ODay 3029.92'$ 9,00081
Peterson 3433.92'$ 23,40062

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contessa Ood 34 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contessa Ood 34 over the past 12 months is $20,183. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contessa Ood 34 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Contessa Ood 34 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Contessa Ood 34 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Contessa Ood 34 has decreased by 2.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Contessa Ood 34 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contessa Ood 34 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (60.0%), Greece (30.0%), Germany (10.0%).
05Do Contessa Ood 34 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Contessa Ood 34 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 26.9% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Contessa Ood 34?+
Comparable models include Dehler 34, O'Day 40, Sigma 33 Ood. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.