Beneteau ST34 | Used Boat Review | Motor Boat & Yachting

Have one and it's the perfect boat for a couple with two kids. Sofa in the saloon is a proper sofa-bed which if nice when we have guests. The Cummins is bulletproof, but the engine is under the salon table which have to be removed before doing engine checks. However, space in the lazarette and on the flybridge for all your stuff makes it easy to be out for extended periods. It is also very predictable in heavy seas, and that Cummins and the big prop just chugs along no matter what you throw on it. It is however a budget trawler, so it have its share of flimsy plastic doodats here and there.

[@timdaniel5395]

Just bought a 2013 example and we're very very happy with it. For us it's the perfect boat.

[@glenshivers3171]

Tim Daniel do u find it roomy enough? Thinking of this or a 41 or 44.

[@sailor123ize]

I have owned the 34 soon going on 8 yrs. Love the boat. Spacious and has speed. Well built, went thru 2017 hurricane with mimor cosmetic damage. Just 2 negatives. Seacocks are fresh water and some parts are European.

[@derekt7606]

Ha we had a 805 Leader great boat plenty of room.

[@austriaskiholiday8722]

Thinking of buying one, will be single sailing a bit on west cost Scotland , is it good for this ?

[@barnabyg6808]

What’s the boat on the far left at 1:06, looks like a 40 ft fly, can anyone help?

[@barnabyg6808]

hudect hq ah, thank you very much, very kind of you

[@henrypattinson9118]

I think it's a Beneteau Antares 30 Fly

[@barnabyg6808]

Henry Pattinson I think you’re right, thanks

[@AQUAHOLIC]

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[@bernardwaples4125]

The Swift 34 is a great concept but living with it was difficult. The salon becomes rather small after a while. Lack of Co pilot seat is a problem unless you get close and personal by doubling up on the wide helm seat. Your partner generally ends up wedging into the galley for most of the time. Fly bridge is great though. Forward cabin is cramped and the V berth did not work for us, but then we came from a much larger trawler yacht. We always said that it was a shame the same interior design of the NC9 or NC11 hadn't been applied to the Swift 34 because we would probably still own it now. Build quality can be a bit iffy at times. Single engine with bow and stern thrusters takes some beating in my opinion taking economy in mind.

[@roberthall-palmer9134]

I love it, but my wife has never been keen on this boat.