Saga 34

Saga 34 exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.

The Saga 34 is a classic, heavily built fiberglass cruising sailboat modeled after traditional Scandinavian design (often styled as a Norwegian pilot cutter) and famous for its offshore capability.

Design and Build

Builder & Mold: Originally molded by craftsmen like Charles Ward (with variations produced across different northern European yards such as Selje Bruk A/S).

Hull Construction: Hand-laid fiberglass solid hull built to be stout and heavy rather than lightweight.

Keel & Rudder: Full-length keel with a rudder attached to the trailing edge, giving it exceptional directional tracking and heavy-weather composure.

Length overall: 38ft including bowsprit and pushpin.

Draft: Around 1.68m to 1.78m (approx. 5.5 to 5.8 feet) depending on load.

Capsize Screening: Features a Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) value of 1.52, meaning it meets standard metrics for ocean-racing and offshore approval (and has historically qualified for endurance events like the Golden Globe Race framework).

Sailing Characteristics
Handling: Well-balanced and forgiving under sail, making it manageable for short-handed or solo voyagers.

Rig: Typically configured with a simple, manageable masthead rig that keeps the sail plan low and reduces excessive heeling moments.

Motion at Sea: Thanks to its heavier displacement and full keel, it offers a soft, predictable motion in a seaway rather than the choppy pound of lighter modern production boats.

Specifications:

Designer : Alan Pape
Builder : Peter Verrall - Adelaide SA

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 400

Hull Construction Material : Fibreglass/GRP
Hull Type : Monohull
Deck Construction Material : Balsa Core Fibreglass
Country Origin : Australia

Length (feet) : 38 feet
Length (m) : 10.37 m
Beam/Width (m) : 3.3 m
Draft (m) : 1.6 m
Keel/Ballast : Full length keel with 4 tonnes of lead.
Displacement : 11000
Colour : White

Engine Notes : 2016 Craftsman 42
Number Of Engines : 1
Engine Hours : 1452
Horse Power (hp) : 42
Drive Type : Shaft with new 17" feathering propeller
Engine Room : Under cockpit
Generator : 12v 110amp
Number of Batteries : 1 x starter and 4 house sealed lead.
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1 stainless steel
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 300
Propeller : 3 blade 17" feathering propeller
Steering System : Tiller

Accommodation Notes : 1 x double V-berth forward with good storage and hanging locker. Just aft is a separate enclosed head. 1 x single sea berth to port above the dinette area. 1 x single quarter berth to starboard. Option of 2 x single settee berths. Folding table with seating for 6.6ft plus headroom throughout. Lovely timber fit out with excellent storage options including book shelves and drinks cabinet. Heated by cosy cabin gas.

Number of Berths : 4 - 6
Number of Showers : Hand shower in enclosed head.
Number of Toilets : 1

Galley Notes : C-shaped galley to port just below the companionway. Isotherm marine hot water heater. Includes all cooking gear and crokery.
Stove : ENO 3 burner stove and oven. Near new.
Refrigeration : Isotherm U150
Number of Sinks : 2
Oven : ENO

Entertainment and Appliances Notes : Fusion radio with Bose speakers.

Anchor / Winch : Muir
Bilge Pump : 1 x electric and 1 x manual.
Deck Gear : 2 Barlow 25,2 Barlow 20,3 Barlow 15. Dock lines, Boat Hooks x 2. Spinnaker Pole x 2. Fenders.

Mast/Rigging : Age of Rigging: 2016. Aluminium mast.

Sail Inventory : Age of sails 8 - 15 years but in excellent condition. 1 x fully battened main, furling headsail, staysail, genoa, yankee, storm and mps with sock.

Electrics : 1 x 12v plus 4 x 6v plus Ctex m300 charger. 180 watt solar panel.

Electronics Navigation : Furuno at chart table. Raymarine A50 in cockpit. New Raymarine auto helm with spare driver. Fleming self steering gear.

Dinghy : New Sirocco 2.2m inflatable plus Honda 2.5 outboard.

Safety Gear : Harnesses and jack lines. 6 man liferaft c/ w beacon and a new GME 605G EPIRB

Covers : Yes
Ground Tackle : 80 mtrs of 10 mm chain (newly Galvanized 15 kg Bruce, 25 kg Rocna, plus 25 kg fishermans.

Watermaker / De-Sal : No

GPS : Furuno at chart table. Raymarine A50 in cockpit.
Number of Fish Finders : 0
Has Navigation Lights : Yes
Radio : VHF B&G with AIS
Number of Life Jackets : 5

Remarks : Inspections welcome.

Vessel Name : BETTY

Anti-foul : Date of Last Antifoul: January 2026