Northshore 340 Buyer's Guide
The Northshore 340 is an Australian-built 34-foot cruiser-racer that first appeared in 1997 replacing the Northshore 33, and on the used market she presents as a straightforward solid-GRP yacht with a teak-lined interior and a fractional rig suited to short-handed ownership. Most examples trace to the domestic market, where the model was sold new and has remained in circulation.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every 340 shares the same core plan: a double aft cabin opposite a chart table at the companionway, an L-shaped galley and enclosed head amidships, and a forward V-berth. The saloon's straight and L-shaped settees wrap a drop-leaf table, and a quarter berth aft of the chart table often serves as storage. Deep shelves run both sides, with a 100-litre water tank and a 51-litre fuel tank in the specifications. The solid fibreglass hull and deck, aluminium gunwale, and standard built-in shower define the structure; a walk-through transom with boarding ladder was an option rather than a given.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Brokers' listings show solar panels and an inverter commonly fitted, reflecting owner investment in off-grid power. Navigation kit is well represented: AIS, autopilot, chartplotter, and EPIRB are commonly aboard, and a cockpit shower is usual. For sail handling, spinnakers and asymmetric spinnakers are commonly found beyond the standard Dacron main and No 3 furling jib, with bimini and dodger canvas commonly added for tropical use and hot water systems commonly installed. A buyer should treat the standard boat as lightly equipped and expect the common upgrades to already be present on most Australian listings.
What to Inspect
The solid GRP hull, deck, rudder, and internal mouldings with an aluminium gunwale incorporated into the moulding anchor call for survey focus on the moulding edges and the saildrive seal of the 21hp Nanni diesel with fixed three-blade propeller. The walk-through transom ladder and cockpit table were optional, so confirm their presence and condition. The deep rudder's tracking design is a feature to verify operates cleanly with no play at the stock.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for the Northshore 340 is Australia. For a shopper, the takeaway is a short, practical list:
- Confirm saildrive leg and seal condition on the Nanni diesel
- Verify optional transom ladder and cockpit table are fitted if wanted
- Check solar, inverter, and navigation electronics are operational
- Inspect solid-GRP hull edges and aluminium gunwale for crazing or corrosion
- Expect spinnaker or asymmetric and full canvas as common, not exceptional
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Northshore 340. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 1 | $61,148 | — |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $64,026 | +4.7% |
Where they're listed
Northshore 340 listings appear across 1 country. Australia has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $62,587 | 2 | 1 | 100.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow-Hunter 340 | 33.75' | $ 44,500 | 93 | 29 |
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| Sweden Yachts 340 | 34' | $ 62,805 | 18 | 5 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 340 | 35.93' | $ 400,831 | 10 | 1 |
| Northshore 340You are here | — | $ 62,587 | 2 | 1 |