J Boats J/34 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Johnstone·1985 – 1987·~25 hulls·J Boats Tillotson Pearson
J Boats J/34 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
34' · 10.36 m
Displ.
8,100 lbs · 3,674 kg
First year
1985

Introduced in 1985, the J/34 was J Boats’ sophisticated answer to the evolving demands of the mid1980s IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing scene, specifically designed to bridge the gap between a purebred racer and a functional weekend cruiser. Following the massive success of the J/24 and J/30, designer Rod Johnstone sought to create a "levelclass" racer that could dominate MORC and IOR fleets while providing enough amenities to keep a family comfortable for a weekend on the hook. Produced by TillotsonPearson Inc. (TPI), the J/34 utilized advanced construction for its time, featuring a balsacored hull and deck to maintain a light displacementtolength ratio. While it captures the aesthetic of the IOR era—most notably the slightly "pinched" stern and broad beam at the waterline—it avoided the more extreme, unseaworthy habits of some rulebeating contemporaries. According to the J Boats official archive, the model was specifically engineered to be a "highperformance yacht that doesn't require a professional crew to manage."

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 44,900
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

J Boats J/34 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 44,90020100.0%

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
Hunter 3434.42'$ 24,2506225
J Boats J/10534.5'$ 55,0003620
J Boats J/3535.5'$ 24,500239
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
J-Boats J/13343'$ 180,0002114
C&C 3433.5'$ 14,377194
J-Boats J/3232.6'$ 67,450185
Jeanneau Sun Rise 3434.58'$ 33,743155
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Jaguar J/2929.5'$ 10,75083
J Boats J/34You are here$ 44,90020

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J Boats J/34 cost?+
The median asking price for a used J Boats J/34 over the past 12 months is $44,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many J Boats J/34 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are J Boats J/34 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used J Boats J/34 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a J Boats J/34?+
Comparable models include Hunter 34, J Boats J/105, J Boats J/35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.