Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 34 Buyer's Guide
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 34 is a Daniel Andrieu-designed cruiser built by Jeanneau in France from 1991 until 1993, a development of the 1989 Sun Liberty 34 and related to the 1992 Sun Odyssey 33. On the used market she appears as a two-cabin fractional sloop with a fin keel and weighted bulb, a Yanmar diesel for docking, and a beamy fiberglass hull with wood trim.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every example carries two cabins and sleeping space for six. The forward cabin has a double V-berth, and the aft cabin to starboard holds a double berth. In the main saloon you will find a U-shaped settee paired with a straight settee. The port-side galley just aft of the companionway is L-shaped and originally held a stove with two burners, an ice box, and a twin-basin sink; the navigation station sits forward of it on the same side. Two heads divide the layout — one aft of the bow cabin to starboard, the other just forward of the aft cabin to starboard. Standard keel draft is 6.25 ft, with some boats fitted with the optional shoal keel at 4.92 ft.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The baseline engine is a Japanese Yanmar diesel intended for docking and maneuvering, fed by a 26-gallon fuel tank with a 54-gallon fresh water capacity. Buyers should note the original galley equipment is basic and the rig is a fractional sloop with a Bermuda layout totaling 471.57 sq ft of sail. Any autopilot, wind instruments, or canvas additions beyond the original would be owner-fitted rather than standard.
What to Inspect
This is a 1991–1993 hull, so confirm the build year and whether the boat carries the standard fin keel with weighted bulb or the optional shoal-draft keel, as draft and handling differ. Check the wood trim throughout the fiberglass interior for cracking or separation at joints, since the boat was built predominantly of fiberglass with wood trim. Verify the Yanmar diesel starts cleanly and that the 26-gallon fuel and 54-gallon water tanks are free of leaks at their connections. Inspect the two heads and their hoses, one aft of the bow cabin and one forward of the aft cabin, for odor or weeping. Confirm the spade rudder's internal mounting shows no play at the heel, and that the reverse transom and raked stem gelcoat are sound.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Sun Odyssey 34 is out of production and was built in limited numbers, so patience is needed to find a clean example.
- Confirm build year is 1991–1993
- Identify standard vs shoal keel draft
- Test the Yanmar diesel cold start
- Inspect wood trim for separation
- Check both heads for leaks or odor
- Verify spade rudder has no play
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 34. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $39,375 | — |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $57,904 | +47.1% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $106,687 | +84.2% |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 34 listings appear across 3 countries. Germany has the most listings with 1 (33.3%), followed by Spain and Poland.
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