Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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LOA
33.42' · 10.19 m

The Sparkman & Stephens 34 (S&S 34) is a cornerstone of 20thcentury yacht design, representing a pivotal moment where racing pedigree met offshore durability. Designed in 1968 by the legendary Olin Stephens at the request of British yachtsman Michael Winfield, the boat was intended to be a competitive RORC (Royal Ocean Racing Club) racer that could still handle the rigors of the North Sea. The design gained immediate international fame when Sir Edward Heath won the 1969 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race aboard the first S&S 34, Morning Cloud. While production was initially centered in the United Kingdom by Winfield & Partners and later Aquafibre, the design found its most enduring home in Australia, where the Swarbrick Brothers refined the construction process. Over the decades, the S&S 34 has transitioned from a champion racer to one of the most respected smalldisplacement bluewater cruisers in the world, renowned for its ability to track straight in heavy weather and its remarkable safety record in extreme conditions.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 26,237
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+16.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Australia (46.2%) · United Kingdom (30.8%) · Latvia (15.4%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 listings span 4 countries. Australia leads with 6 listings (46.2%), followed by United Kingdom and Latvia.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

13 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 19,6546246.2%
United Kingdom$ 26,2374230.8%
Latvia$ 49,4362015.4%
Netherlands$ 34,780107.7%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 3434.5'$ 34,50013164
Dehler 3433.13'$ 46,8908150
Pacific Seacraft 3434.08'$ 81,8776015
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6385933
Sabre 3434.18'$ 27,5004420
Sadler 3434.75'$ 37,6742113
Moody 3433.42'$ 43,0082010
Sparkman and Stephens S&S 34You are here$ 26,237134
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Carter 3332.58'$ 32,900113
Sea Sprite 3433.84'$ 48,00052

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 over the past 12 months is $26,237. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 has increased by 16.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (46.2%), United Kingdom (30.8%), Latvia (15.4%).
05Do Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 28.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34?+
Comparable models include Catalina 34, Dehler 34, Pacific Seacraft 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.