ETAP 34S Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used ETAP 34S means looking at a limited-production Belgian cruiser built between 1997 and 2006, with only 85 hulls completed. She is a foam-injected, unsinkable double-skin yacht derived from the 1991 Harlé Mortain Etap 35 but updated with a taller rig, full-length coachroof, and a revised three-cabin interior by Mortain & Mavrikios anchor. Most examples on the brokerage market will be found in France and Germany.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 34S is consistent in its principal arrangement: six berths in three cabins, a good galley, and a roomy heads. What varies is the interior woodwork. Early boats carried light beech trims; later hulls moved to rich mahogany. That shift is the clearest interior indicator of build era and is worth noting when comparing two listings side by side. The full-length coachroof carried over from the launch model gives the saloon a longer, more open feel than the older 35 hull beneath it.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used 34S yachts commonly carry a practical cruising inventory. Autopilot and heating are standard expectations, joined by solar and an inverter for extended off-grid power. Teak decks and a furling main are also commonly fitted, the latter simplifying short-handed sail handling on the taller fractional rig. Buyers should verify the condition of teak decks specifically, as that surface sees the most wear.
What to Inspect
The 34S construction identity centers on its unsinkable double-skin foam injection. Confirm the double-skin foam injection is intact and that the unsinkable configuration has not been compromised by undocumented modifications. Because the design is based on the 1991 Etap 35 platform with a new coachroof, inspect the coachroof joint and the revised interior joinery for any separation or water ingress at the deck-to-hull interface. The iron ballast (3,200 pounds) sits in a solid fiberglass hull; check keel-bolt integrity given the 6.07-foot fin keel and spade rudder arrangement typical of the class.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The 34S appears in the used market primarily in France and Germany. With only 85 built, patience is required to find a clean example.
- Confirm early (beech) vs late (mahogany) interior trim and match to asking condition
- Verify teak deck condition where fitted
- Inspect coachroof and deck joint for ingress
- Confirm unsinkable double-skin integrity and keel-bolt status
- Check furling main, autopilot, heating, solar, and inverter operation
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the ETAP 34S. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1 | $58,161 | — |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $52,450 | -9.8% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $58,161 | +10.9% |
Where they're listed
ETAP 34S listings appear across 2 countries. France has the most listings with 3 (60.0%), followed by Germany.
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadler 34 | 34.75' | $ 33,989 | 22 | 4 |
| ETAP 30I | 29.33' | $ 42,996 | 22 | 5 |
| ETAP 37s | 36.94' | $ 113,038 | 21 | 9 |
| Van De Stadt 34 | 33.63' | $ 35,864 | 19 | 2 |
| Sparkman and Stephens S&S 34 | 33.42' | $ 27,385 | 17 | 3 |
| ETAP 32S | 32.25' | $ 59,374 | 12 | 4 |
| ETAP 34SYou are here | — | $ 58,150 | 5 | 0 |