Opus 34 Buyer's Guide
The Opus 34 is a Danish cruiser from the early seventies, built as a masthead sloop with a lead fin keel and a balsa-cored fiberglass hull. On the used market she appeals to buyers wanting a steady, heavy-displacement cruiser with a practical interior rather than a lightweight performance boat.
Layouts on the Used Market
Most used Opus 34s you encounter will carry the standard cruising interior with seven berths, a galley, and a toilet facility. The balsa-cored hull and deck are consistent across the class, and the lead fin keel gives a draft near 5.5 to 5.8 feet depending on load. Because the design was built at other yards as well, minor fitting differences can appear between individual boats, but the core layout and structure remain as described.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Heating, an inverter, and a freezer are commonly fitted on boats offered for sale, speaking to her role as a comfort-oriented cruiser in cooler waters. Beyond those, specific upgrades should be judged on condition rather than assumed. A buyer should focus on systems with real consequence: a diesel heating setup matters far more than small conveniences, and an inverter paired with a freezer shows whether the boat was wired for extended stays aboard.
What to Inspect
The central concern is the balsa sandwich core in both hull and deck. Any work that penetrates the sandwich — through-hulls, deck hardware, prior repairs — must be checked so water has not reached the balsa anchor. Look closely at fastening beds and old screw holes where sealing may have failed, since the core material is vulnerable once exposed.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Opus 34s are typically found in New Zealand, Germany, and Switzerland. For a shopper, the short checklist is simple: confirm the core has stayed dry at all penetrations, verify the heating and inverter wiring is sound, and judge the seven-berth layout against your own cruising plans. She is a solid candidate where steady motion comfort and a proper cruising interior rank above speed.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Opus 34. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | 1 | $54,000 | — |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $39,596 | -26.7% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $35,821 | -9.5% |
| May 26 | 1 | $19,590 | -45.3% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $31,344 | +60.0% |
Where they're listed
Opus 34 listings appear across 3 countries. Germany has the most listings with 2 (40.0%), followed by New Zealand and France.
Country view
5 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $27,706 | 2 | 0 | 40.0% |
| New Zealand | $46,798 | 2 | 0 | 40.0% |
| France | $31,344 | 1 | 1 | 20.0% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
6 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najad 34 | 34.28' | $ 41,418 | 42 | 17 |
| Sadler 34 | 34.75' | $ 31,194 | 22 | 7 |
| Moody 34 | 33.42' | $ 42,329 | 15 | 2 |
| Sweden Yachts C34 | 34' | $ 39,084 | 8 | 2 |
| Malö 34 | 34.78' | $ 66,237 | 8 | 1 |
| Opus 34You are here | — | $ 35,821 | 5 | 1 |