Sadler 34: The Ultimate Classic British Cruiser for Sale in Lisbon (1985)

The Sadler 34 is the largest and most renowned model in the Sadler series, designed by Martin Sadler in 1983 as a superior replacement for the iconic Sadler 32. This 34.75ft (34'9") British-built yacht combines timeless elegance with serious seaworthiness, making it one of the most desirable cruising yachts of its era. Built by Sadler Yachts (UK) between 1983 and 1995, approximately 260 units were produced, each featuring a solid fiberglass hull filled with rigid polyurethane foam for unsinkable safety.

For sale in Lisbon, this Sadler 34 offers exceptional value for discerning sailors seeking a reliable coastal cruiser capable of handling longer passages comfortably. With its proven design lineage tracing back to the Contessa 32, the Sadler 34 delivers vice-free handling, reassuring stability in all conditions, and excellent light-air performance thanks to its generous sail plan.

Sadler Yachts are known for their excellent designs that were not only good quick in their day but renowned for distance sailing around Britian. This one, SONA, has sailed em Portugal waters and is well kept in the Tejo river at the pleasant marina of Vila Franca de Xira, 25 minutes from Lisbon.

The Sadler 34 is an evolution of their smaller yachts and an great offshore boat that can coastal cruise. Designed for the waters off England she shows excellent construction that is very capable. SONA is a great example of why this is true. She has foam cored hull and a sea kindly hull with skeg hung rudder. SONA has an updated engine and prop.

Traditional trouble free Plastimo Cooker / Oven / Hob with gimbals & Clamps.

Water pump electrical and manual

Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (200 L)

Fuel Tanks: 1 (80 L)

Bow cabin for two persons, with door

Hear cabin for two persons, with door

Navigation table, VHF, FM, TV Satelite

GPS and full array of navigation eletronics including Autopilot.

 

• V berth forward with overhead hatch
• Marine head with sink
• Port side settee is U shaped with dropleaf table midship and settee to starboard (with lee cloth)
• Outboard storage above settees
• Starboard side has nav table ahead of aft cabin (almost a double)
• Centerline teak steps over engine area
• Galley to port with nice counter space
• 1.5 sinks, 2 burner stove and oven and front loading refrigerator

  

 

 

Key Specifications & Features

• Length (LOA): 34.75 ft (34'9") / 10.6m
• Beam: 10.75 ft (10'9") / 3.3m
• Displacement: 12,800 lbs (5,800 kg)
• Draft: 5.83 ft (fin keel) / 1.78m
• Cabins: 3 spacious cabins
• Berths: 6 comfortable berths (some configurations up to 8-9)
• Guest Capacity: 5-6 guests comfortably
• Engine: Typically a Bukh or Volvo diesel (20-30 hp)
• Fuel: 25 gals (120 L)
• Water: 45 gals (205 L)

The Sadler 34 features a fin keel with skeg-hung rudder, offering excellent tracking and maneuverability. Its masthead sloop rig provides a sail area of approximately 660 sq ft, ensuring responsive performance in both light and heavy winds.