Salona 35 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Salona 35 means looking at a 2011-onward Croatian-built performance cruiser derived from the Salona 34, with J&J Design's hull and Jason Ker's keel input. She is a 34-foot fractional sloop that rewards a buyer who wants race-derived handling without surrendering cruising kit, and the brokerage examples tend to reflect that dual brief.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 35 was offered with three keel configurations: a 1.75-metre standard fin, a 1.50-metre shallow fin for cruise-minded owners, and a 2.15-metre T-bulb lead fin for racing. The shallow fin carries more ballast (about 1,500 kg) than the deep fin (about 1,200 kg), which is worth noting when comparing two boats of otherwise similar spec. Internally, the layout delivers 1.85-metre headroom, saloon berths at 1.88 metres, and an aft cabin with 0.56-metre roll-over height beneath the cockpit. A keel-stepped mast and rod rigging are standard, and the twin carbon wheels with a full-width sole track define the cockpit.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-equipped boats on the market commonly carry a watermaker, air conditioning, heating, solar, lithium batteries and an inverter, which together mean a buyer can expect strong off-grid capability without immediate overhaul. Sail-handling additions commonly seen include a spinnaker and the canvas trio of bimini, dodger and autopilot, while navigation is typically centred on a chartplotter. These are convenience and range items rather than structural changes, so inspect their installation quality rather than treating them as value-additives.
What to Inspect
The structural stainless steel frame bonded into the hull bottom is the load path for rig and keel, so confirm it is sound and unbonded-free at survey. The hull may be standard hand-laid laminate or epoxy/vinylester infusion; know which you are viewing, as the infusion costs more and weighs less. Carbon fibre lines the inner moulding to bunk-backrest height, and alloy plates bonded into the deck take the deck-fitting fastenings — check those plates for corrosion or movement around winches and track. A moulded headliner with bulkhead landings should be examined for separation.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Salona 35 are the United States, Switzerland and Croatia. For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm keel draught and ballast match your cruising ground; verify hull laminate type; inspect the steel frame and deck alloy plates; and review the condition of commonly fitted systems like lithium banks and watermakers. Choose the keel and equipment mix that fits your use, and the 35 will deliver a rare blend of pace and cruise readiness.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Salona 35. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $72,836 | — |
| Dec 25 | 2 | $124,000 | +70.2% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $124,000 | 0.0% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $124,000 | 0.0% |
| Oct 26 | 1 | $89,532 | -27.8% |
Where they're listed
Salona 35 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 4 (80.0%), followed by Germany.
Country view
5 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $124,000 | 4 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Germany | $89,532 | 1 | 1 | 20.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Baltic 35 | 34.83' | $ 65,686 | 3 | 0 |