Maxi 34 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Maxi 34 means looking at a small, discontinued Swedish sloop from the 1992–1998 production run, designed by Pelle Petterson and built by Maxi Yachts in 71 boats. She is a solid-fiberglass fractional sloop with a Volvo Penta diesel and a saildrive, offered in both two- and three-cabin layouts. The used fleet is dominated by ex-charter and owner boats, with the three-cabin owner version more commonly seen than the two-cabin arrangement.
Layouts on the Used Market
The more common used example is the owner-configured three-cabin interior, though two-cabin boats are also available. Ex-charter hulls appear frequently in the brokerage pool, so a buyer should expect some to show the wear patterns of fleet use. Either layout carries the same 33.5-foot hull, fin-keel options, and roughly 10,400-pound displacement recorded for the design.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, a cockpit shower is a commonly fitted item, and a chartplotter is likewise standard on most boats offered. Beyond those, treat autopilots, davits, or rig changes as individual-boat variables rather than expected fittings. The practical takeaway is that a chartplotter and cockpit shower are the baseline; everything else is a per-listing question.
What to Inspect
The one component the record flags for attention is the saildrive transmission on the Volvo Penta MD202S, given its underwater leg and seal exposure. A survey should still confirm the usual keel-bolt and through-hull condition. The multiple fin-keel drafts mean verifying which keel a given boat carries, since the shoal fin draws under 5 feet and the standard fin about 5.6 to 5.9 feet depending on load.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Maxi 34 are Spain, Denmark, Guadeloupe, and Germany. For a shopper, the checklist is short: confirm keel draft and saildrive service history, verify layout (three-cabin owner more common, ex-charter common), and expect a chartplotter and cockpit shower as fitted basics. She is a low-production coastal cruiser best judged on individual condition rather than fleet uniformity.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Maxi 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 | 2 | $62,423 | — |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $54,849 | -12.1% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $55,409 | +1.0% |
Where they're listed
Maxi 34 listings appear across 2 countries. Spain has the most listings with 2 (66.7%), followed by Guadeloupe.
Country view
3 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | $54,849 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Guadeloupe | $55,968 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
8 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehler 34 | 33.13' | $ 41,976 | 91 | 31 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 34 | 33.73' | $ 112,608 | 68 | 24 |
| Bavaria Yachts 34 | 35.6' | $ 55,968 | 63 | 18 |
| Sadler 34 | 34.75' | $ 31,193 | 22 | 7 |
| Pearson 34 | 33.79' | $ 22,500 | 15 | 5 |
| CS 34 | 33.5' | $ 41,700 | 8 | 5 |
| Sweden Yachts C34 | 34' | $ 39,083 | 8 | 2 |
| Maxi Dolphin 34You are here | — | $ 54,849 | 3 | 0 |