Sirius 32 DS Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a used Sirius 32 DS means looking at a 32-foot deck-saloon cruiser built between 1995 and 2011, about 100 of which left the yard in Plön, Germany. These are CE Category A ocean boats with a distinctive raised saloon, and the used fleet tends to concentrate in specific European waters rather than spread globally.
Layouts on the Used Market
The deck-saloon arrangement gives the 32 DS its character: a raised interior with a plexiglass sliding hatch, full-width head hatch, and large floor-level storage compartments beneath the cabin sole. Cockpit layout is consistent across the class, with teak benches, twin drains, and two very large seat lockers. Below, the galley is fixed to one side with a gimballed stove and pressurized water, while the heads carries a manual toilet and a sizable waste tank. The inner wheel steering position is a notable feature not found on every 32-foot used boat, and it pairs with an external cockpit throttle.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Owners shopping the used market should focus on systems that matter for cruising rather than cosmetic tags. The standard Volvo saildrive with folding propeller and double cooling is the core propulsion, backed by a 14 V 115 Ah generator and separate start and house batteries. A 21 kW engine drives a single-lever control at both helms. Navigation is anchored by a compass and full DHI-Sea lighting with spotlight, while the rig carries an in-boom single-line reefing system and a self-tacking jib as original equipment. Canvas and sail-handling upgrades sometimes appear, but the boat was delivered with halyards and reefing lines led to the cockpit through stoppers from the outset.
What to Inspect
The one documented shortcoming from period testing is that limits visibility while sailing from the deck saloon. A buyer should sit at the inner helm and confirm the sightline limitation is acceptable for their waters. Beyond that, verify the through-bolted lead keel attachment — eight stainless M20 bolts into laminated steel floors — for any sign of corrosion or movement, and check the balsa-cored deck sections and bonded teak overlay for delamination given the material specification.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical markets for these boats are the Netherlands, Türkiye, and Germany. For a buyer, the checklist is short: confirm the ocean-rated CE certificate, inspect the keel bolts and deck core, test both steering positions, and accept the deck-saloon visibility trade-off. A well-kept example offers serious small-boat cruising capability with rare floor-level storage.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Sirius 32 DS. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 3 | $146,348 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $146,348 | 0.0% |
| May 26 | 1 | $52,061 | -64.4% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $149 | -99.7% |
Where they're listed
Sirius 32 DS listings appear across 3 countries. Netherlands has the most listings with 3 (60.0%), followed by Germany and Turkey.
Country view
5 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $146,348 | 3 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Germany | $52,061 | 1 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Turkey | $149,819 | 1 | 0 | 20.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
4 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabre 32 | 32.17' | $ 35,000 | 10 | 5 |
| Seastream 34 | 34' | $ 42,227 | 9 | 0 |
| Morgan Yachts 32 | 31.92' | $ 26,985 | 7 | 0 |
| Sirius 32 DSYou are here | — | $ 119,161 | 6 | 2 |