When I was boat shopping a few years back here on Lake Ontario, 34’s were 
fairly common and could easily be had for less than C$20k.  More needy examples 
quite a bit less, especially if a broker is not involved.  I doubt the price 
has changed much.

Dave
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> On Aug 23, 2019, at 2:48 PM, Nathan Post <nathan8...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Steve,
> 
> I have a 1981 C&C34 CB version which we bought in June 2018. It is a fun boat 
> which sails really well and is comfortable for coastal cruising. 
> 
> Prices vary a lot with condition and what it comes with and where you are 
> located. Mine was pretty bare bones with old main and jib (had a sail loft 
> fix them only to have new rips a few months later), broken water heater, 
> broken propane system, head hoses needed to be replaced, missing parts and 
> had been sitting on the hard for 2 years so the cushions we mildewed etc. the 
> hull is solid with no soft spots although there are some problem areas in the 
> deck that I want to fix at some point.  Westerbeker 20B2 diesel engine had a 
> bad fuel pump relay which was a $30 part, but it was not running when we 
> bought the boat because of that.  
> 
> We paid $7500 US for the boat. Not sure if that was a good deal in the end or 
> not. We put ~11k in so far (not counting marina costs, haul and storage fees) 
> and lots of sweat equity in getting most systems working over the last year, 
> including new WH, water pump, battery shore charger, rebuilt prop, dripless 
> shaft seal, new foam in the cushions, new cruising sails, some new running 
> rigging, fenders, dock lines, buying safety equipment, a rigid vang, etc. 
> etc. So we have an $18k boat at this point which is mostly in working order 
> although there are always things that need fixing and enhancements that would 
> be nice. I didn’t realize how much a dodger would cost (~5k) and we don’t  
> have one so if your boat comes with one in decent shape that is worth a bit.  
> Same goes for a working autopilot and self-tailing winches.
> 
> Old boats always can always use more boat bucks so plan on that.  It might be 
> better to buy a boat where the previous owner did a bunch of the upgrades - 
> on the other hand I get new stuff the way I want it. In any case, if the 
> sails are crispy and all systems are working and it is reasonably well 
> equipped and clean then something in the $16-$24k US range might be 
> reasonable I think.  Lots of recent upgrades, good sail selection, and very 
> clean, then maybe even a bit more. If not, then it should be significantly 
> less I think but you will put most of that money in regardless. 
> 
> Hope that helps.  Not sure how the market compares further north.  Get a 
> survey done and if it looks good  get it and have fun sailing!
> 
> - -
> Nathan Post
> S/V Wisper 
> 1981 C&C 34
> Lynn, MA, USA
> 
>> On Aug 23, 2019, at 2:04 PM, Stephen via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I live in Nova Scotia and have the opportunity to purchase a C&C 34. 
>> Assuming that the boat is in good condition with no major structural issues, 
>> what would be a reasonable price range?
>> The pictures show a clean boat which looks like it’s been well maintained. 
>> It does have the Yanmar diesel and the current owner says the sails are in 
>> good shape.
>> Thanks in advance for your responses.
>> Steve McCarthy 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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