1991 Malo 34 boat for sale from SureSail

Malo 34 "Siskin" – Classic Blue Water Cruiser – Extensively Upgraded – Ready to Sail Spring 2026

Reduced Price – Motivated Seller – Reluctant Sale

"Siskin" is a beautifully maintained and extensively upgraded 1991 Malo 34, one of the most respected blue-water cruising yachts ever built. Designed by Bo Olsson and constructed by the renowned Swedish yacht builder Malo, she combines exceptional seaworthiness, craftsmanship and comfort, making her equally at home on coastal passages or serious offshore cruising.

Currently ashore, winterised and professionally stored, with winter storage paid until March 2026. She will be fully commissioned, serviced and ready to sail during the first week of April 2026.

Over recent years Siskin has benefited from substantial investment, including new standing rigging, modern Raymarine navigation electronics, upgraded sails, new anchor system, renewed steering components, engine upgrades and a comprehensive re-rig. Included in the sale are a 2.7m dinghy, 2.5hp Honda outboard, warps, fenders and cruising equipment, making her ready for immediate cruising.

Why Buy a Malo 34?

The Malo 34 has earned a reputation as one of the finest cruising yachts in her class. Built to exacting Scandinavian standards, she features Kevlar-reinforced GRP construction, a secure centre cockpit, excellent protection at sea and the beautifully crafted mahogany interior for which Malo yachts are renowned.

With generous tankage, six berths, diesel heating and extensive storage, she is equally suited to extended cruising, offshore passages or comfortable liveaboard use.

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided for six in two cabins plus the spacious saloon.

The forward cabin features a large V-berth with Malo's clever two-level infill arrangement, allowing use as either seating or a generous double berth. There are hull-side shelves, twin hanging lockers, reading lights, USB charging points and an opening deck hatch for ventilation.

The aft cabin provides an excellent sea berth for offshore passages together with hanging locker, reading lights, USB ports and twin opening hatches.

The saloon offers comfortable U-shaped seating around the distinctive height-adjustable and rotating Malo table. This area converts easily into additional double and single berths when required. Storage is abundant throughout, including lockers, shelving and a drinks cabinet.

A proper stand-up chart table is located to starboard with chart storage, instrumentation, navigation station lighting and duplicate cockpit instruments.

The practical L-shaped galley is ideal for use underway and includes:

• Eno three-burner gimballed gas cooker, oven and hob (2021)
• Twin stainless-steel sinks
• Pressurised hot and cold water
• Isotherm refrigerated cool box
• Extensive storage and work surfaces

The spacious heads compartment includes:

• Jabsco marine toilet (2020)
• Separate shower area
• Hot and cold pressurised water
• Vanity unit, mirror and storage lockers

The interior is finished in classic Malo style with beautifully crafted mahogany joinery, teak and holly sole boards and pale blue upholstery. New curtains were fitted throughout in 2019.

Additional comfort features include:

• Eberspacher diesel heating
• Calorifier-fed hot water system
• Jabsco Aqua freshwater filtration system

Construction & Deck Equipment

Built with Kevlar-reinforced GRP construction to Malo's renowned standards.

Key features include:

• Long fin keel with integral ballast
• Semi-balanced skeg-supported rudder
• Fixed windscreen with wipers
• Targa arch
• Aluminium rubbing strakes
• Leather-covered steering wheel
• Rudder sleeve renewed (2020)
• Steering quadrant refurbished (2020)
• Hull epoxy coated prior to antifouling (April 2025)
• New bathing platform fitted for sale
• Deep cockpit lockers and excellent deck storage

Ground tackle and deck equipment include:

• Lofrans Kobra electric windlass with remote control
• Rocna Vulcan 20kg anchor (2025)
• 45m anchor chain
• Six mooring cleats
• Extensive warps and springs

Navigation & Electronics

The navigation package has been comprehensively upgraded and is centred around a modern Raymarine system:

• Raymarine Axiom 12" multifunction display
• Raymarine Quantum CHIRP radar
• Raymarine AIS700 Class B transponder
• Navionics charts
• Autohelm ST400 autopilot (serviced 2024)
• Wind, speed, depth and navigation instruments
• Plastimo steering compass
• Icom IC-M323G DSC GPS VHF radio
• Cockpit speaker
• Masthead aerial and Windex

Engine & Mechanical

Powered by the dependable Volvo Penta 2003T diesel engine producing 43hp.

Recent work includes:

• Engine serviced April 2025
• New turbocharger fitted September 2025
• Stern gland renewed (2020)
• Cutlass bearing renewed (2020)
• Starter motor replaced (2019)
• Rope cutter fitted
• Annual shaft anode replacement
• Bronze three-blade propeller

One of the standout features of Siskin is the excellent engine access, making routine maintenance straightforward.

A comprehensive inventory of spare filters, belts and impellers is included.

Electrical System

• Three leisure batteries (2025)
• Dedicated engine battery
• New battery terminals (2025)
• New isolation switches (2025)
• Shore power connection
• Stirling Pro Charge 40A battery charger
• Sunware solar panel with regulator
• LED interior lighting throughout

Rig & Sails

The rig has seen major investment in recent years.

• Stainless standing rigging renewed (2020)
• New boom and cockpit-led reefing system (2025)
• Fully battened mainsail by Syversen (2020)
• Stackpack and sail cover
• Tri-radial furling genoa
• Furlex roller reefing
• Cruising chute with snuffer
• Spare mainsail
• Spare lightweight genoa
• Harken furling gear and deck hardware upgrades
• Running rigging replaced within last five years
• Full winter cover set
• Refurbished cockpit enclosure and canopy (2025)

Unlike many Malo 34s, Siskin has been modified with reefing lines led aft to the cockpit, making short-handed sailing safer and easier.

Safety Equipment

• Ocean Safety MOB recovery sling (2025)
• Danbuoy and horseshoe buoy
• Jackstays port and starboard
• Gas system checked (2024)
• Pilot gas alarm (2025)
• Fire extinguishers and fire blanket
• Automatic engine compartment extinguisher
• Emergency tiller
• Liferaft (requires servicing/replacement)

Principal Particulars

• Builder: Malo Yachts
• Designer: Bo Olsson
• Year: 1991
• LOA: 10.60m
• LWL: 8.30m
• Beam: 3.20m
• Draft: 1.67m
• Displacement: 5,080kg
• Berths: 6
• Fuel Capacity: 220L
• Water Capacity: 220L
• Holding Tank: 120L
• UK Registered

A rare opportunity to acquire a genuine Scandinavian blue-water cruiser that has been continually maintained and thoughtfully upgraded. Siskin is ready to continue cruising immediately and represents excellent value for anyone seeking a capable offshore yacht with proven pedigree.

Please Call Alan Scholes on 07710 392389 or email sales@suresail.com to arrange a viewing.