Ericson 34-2 Buyer's Guide
The used Ericson 34-2s you’ll find on the market are Bruce King’s racer-cruiser built by Ericson Yachts from 1988 and later by Pacific Seacraft after 1991, with production running through 1996 before the design moved on to the Ericson 35. It’s a 34-foot 10-inch fiberglass sloop with a keel-stepped mast, lead-ballasted fin keel, and a semi-balanced spade rudder—a boat several owners have taken across oceans.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common layout afloat, though both configurations appear, and ex-charter examples are common. Below decks the conventional V-berth forward sits over optional tankage, while the saloon centers on a fold-down table around the mast with an L-shaped convertible settee to port and a long starboard settee. The L-shaped galley and forward-facing nav station occupy the main cabin sides, the head and shower sit aft of the nav, and a double quarter berth lies behind the galley with its own ventilation portlights.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Boats on the used market often carry a spinnaker or asymmetric spinnaker for downwind work, with bimini and dodger canvas common for cockpit shelter. Autopilot and chartplotter are frequently found as navigation upgrades. The original Barient 27 genoa winches were modest, so upgraded winches are a meaningful improvement rather than a cosmetic one.
What to Inspect
Survey priorities should follow known owner-reported trouble. The Tri-axial Force Grid can crack on some boats anchor, and cracking or crazing around the anchor locker has been reported. On the 34-2, leaky portlights and a soft cabin sole near the mast step are owner complaints anchor. The Universal MD 25’s fuel governor has small springs and components that can break and stop the engine from starting, so a cold-start check is wise.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in the United States. When viewing an Ericson 34-2, check the grid and anchor locker for cracks, test portlights and the cabin sole near the mast, confirm the engine starts cleanly, and verify the stove system. Favor a three-cabin owner layout unless an ex-charter history is acceptable, and look for spinnaker gear, canvas, and autopilot as practical bonuses rather than must-haves.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Ericson 34-2. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 1 | $24,900 | — |
| May 26 | 3 | $29,900 | +20.1% |
Where they're listed
Ericson 34-2 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 3.
Country view
3 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29,900 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
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5 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabre 34-2 | 34.17' | $ 43,000 | 33 | 11 |
| Ericson 35-3 | 35.5' | $ 21,900 | 21 | 8 |
| Tartan 34-2 | 34.42' | $ 29,900 | 17 | 4 |
| Ericson 38 | 37.67' | $ 43,658 | 12 | 1 |
| Ericson 34-2You are here | — | $ 29,900 | 3 | 0 |