Norlin 34 Mk I Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a used Norlin 34 Mk I on the brokerage market means chasing a Swedish Peter Norlin design from the early seventies, fewer than 200 built by Vikens Varv, with a lead-fin hull that has real offshore racing history behind it. These are boats that have lived as both cruisers and racers, so the individual history matters more than the badge.
Layouts on the Used Market
The standard Norlin 34 Mk I carries five berths with a galley and toilet, and period examples often show the warm interior that made the design a family cruiser as well as an offshore thoroughbred. A notable one-off “Special” built on the standard hull appeared with a flush foredeck and racing cockpit for the 1977 Gotland Runt, plus a big quarterberth aft and a starboard pilot bunk — so buyers should expect that some raced versions modified the foredeck and cockpit while keeping the core accommodation plan.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the brokerage market, heating, chartplotter, inverter, and autopilot are commonly fitted to these boats, reflecting how owners have modernized the originally minimal electrical setup. The as-delivered design ran on a single battery for fridge and lights plus a separate start battery and a 50-watt solar panel, with no electronics, pressure water, or shower. For a buyer, the common fitment of heating and an inverter means livable shoulder-season cruising, while a chartplotter and autopilot address the boat’s original lack of navigation and self-steering kit.
What to Inspect
The Norlin 34 Mk I draws about 6.2 to 6.5 feet dependent on load, which restricts her to major marinas and means grounding damage to the lead fin keel should be checked carefully. The solid fiberglass hull and deck are straightforward, but the deep, load-sensitive draft and the boat’s racing history warrant close inspection of keel-to-hull joints on any example offered.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for the Norlin 34 Mk I is Denmark. For a shopper, the checklist is short and practical:
- Confirm whether the boat is a standard cruiser or a modified racer (flush deck, racing cockpit)
- Verify heating, chartplotter, inverter, and autopilot are present and functioning
- Inspect lead fin keel for grounding or alignment issues
- Check the original twin-battery and small solar setup if retained, or assess upgraded power systems
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Norlin 34 Mk I. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 | 1 | $20,764 | — |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $20,764 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
Norlin 34 Mk I listings appear across 1 country. Denmark has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $20,764 | 2 | 1 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabre 34 | 34.18' | $ 24,500 | 39 | 4 |
| Sparkman and Stephens S&S 34 | 33.42' | $ 27,215 | 17 | 3 |
| Sweden Yachts C34 | 34' | $ 50,993 | 12 | 3 |
| Norlin 34 Mk IYou are here | — | $ 20,761 | 2 | 1 |