Jeanneau Sun Rise 34 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Jeanneau Sun Rise 34 means choosing among a 1984–1989 production run of 629 boats, many of them former charter vessels, designed by Jacques Fauroux and built in France. She is a 34.58-foot beamy cruiser with a masthead sloop rig and a solid fiberglass hull, offered with either a fin keel or a stub-centerboard keel. Cross-shoppers often look at the Beneteau First 345, the Gib'Sea 96, or the Feeling 1040, but the Sun Rise's keel flexibility and three-cabin volume make her a distinct proposition.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available. The shoal-draft centerboard model sits at roughly 3.6 to 3.9 feet with variable load and reaches shallow harbours, while the fin-keel boat needs major marinas with her 5.91 to 6.21 feet draft. A buyer who values gunkholing or inland waterways should seek the centerboard; a buyer wanting a simpler fixed keel will find the fin version adequate for coastal bases.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Chartplotters and heating are commonly fitted, which speaks to her role as a temperate-water coastal cruiser. Spinnakers and autopilots are often seen, supporting downwind fun and short-handed motoring. Less common but possible as owner upgrades are hot water, a bimini, and teak decks. The inboard Yanmar 2GM20F diesel may be equipped, and the 27-horsepower rating suits her displacement; a buyer should confirm the engine model and service history rather than assume.
What to Inspect
The stub-centerboard pivot and wear surfaces are the one area to check: a fixed stub keel with a retractable centerboard should be verified for free movement and seal integrity, since neglected boards can jam or leak. The broad 11.45-foot beam and 409-square-foot wetted surface mean a surveyor should still confirm hull soundness and rigging lengths (mainsail halyard 99.5 feet, genoa sheets 34.6 feet) against the originals during any re-rig.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in France, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Greece. For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm keel type against intended waters, verify the centerboard action if fitted, and confirm heating and chartplotter are present if those matter. The Sun Rise 34 rewards the shopper who matches the keel to the cruising ground.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jeanneau Sun Rise 34. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 9 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 5 | $37,289 | — |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $37,289 | 0.0% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $32,500 | -12.8% |
| Feb 26 | 3 | $23,306 | -28.3% |
| Apr 26 | 4 | $35,832 | +53.7% |
| May 26 | 2 | $33,917 | -5.3% |
| Jun 26 | 3 | $34,042 | +0.4% |
| Jul 26 | 3 | $33,917 | -0.4% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $37,864 | +11.6% |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Sun Rise 34 listings appear across 7 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 7 (31.8%), followed by France and Netherlands.
Country view
22 listings · 7 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $33,917 | 7 | 4 | 31.8% |
| France | $37,289 | 5 | 0 | 22.7% |
| Netherlands | $40,785 | 4 | 1 | 18.2% |
| Italy | $27,967 | 3 | 1 | 13.6% |
| Denmark | $37,872 | 1 | 1 | 4.5% |
| Spain | $44,680 | 1 | 0 | 4.5% |
| Greece | $23,306 | 1 | 0 | 4.5% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 34 | 34.5' | $ 32,500 | 139 | 36 |
| Dehler 34 | 33.13' | $ 43,960 | 92 | 19 |
| Performance 34 | 33.63' | $ 88,315 | 38 | 9 |
| Oday 34 | 34' | $ 19,450 | 30 | 7 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Rise 34You are here | — | $ 33,972 | 24 | 8 |
| Beneteau First 345 | 36.09' | $ 34,353 | 21 | 7 |
| Van De Stadt 34 | 33.63' | $ 35,827 | 19 | 2 |
| Pearson 34 | 33.79' | $ 16,000 | 16 | 6 |