Vancouver 34 Classic

A popular choice for the offshore cruising yachtsman the Vancouver 34 Classic has proven to be a reliable cruising yacht wither cruising around the coast or crossing oceans. The long keel and cutter rig providing a balanced boat which is easy on her helmsman and crew in the most arduous of conditions. A much loved example of the Vancouver 34 VAL has taken her current owners safely all along the coasts of Scotland and Ireland.

With her owners now retiring from sailing she is offered with a comprehensive inventory including: Topsides finished with two-pack paint (2023) Yanmar 3GM30F marine diesel engine Bruntons 3-blade AutoProp feathering propeller Ambassador rope cutter Victron galvanic isolator Domestic and Engine batteries replaced in 2023 Mastervolt Smart Charger Rutland 1200 wind generator, manufacturer overhaul in 2024 Raymarine autopilot system Autohelm ST50 Navigation instruments Raymarine E-series Hybrid Touch plotter Raymarine C80 Classic plotter Raymarine Pathfinder series radar Amec AIS transceiver Standing rigging replaced fully in 2016 New set of sails from Owen Sails in 2023 Talamex 2.5m inflatable dinghy (2023) Lying ashore the Vancouver 34 VAL is available for immediate viewing ashore at Creran Marine, near Oban, Argyll.

BUILDERS COMMENT: ‘The Vancouver 34 is every inch and offshore cruiser. Under sail she has a light helm and is perfectly balanced in any wind strength making it easy work for the helmsman or self steering gear. The standard rig is strong (some say over specified) and supports the cutter rig.

The Vancouver 34 is surprisingly fast under sail and high average speeds are possible which can be maintained for long periods: the ideal passagemaker. The Vancouver 34 is a modern ‘classic’ and despite her long keel and heavy displacement is easy to manouever under sail or power. She is first choice for serious cruising. Comfortably wide decks and substantial guard rails provide safety and security at sea.

There is no doubt she is the perfect boat for heading off over the horizon’ CONSTRUCTION Hull Construction: Single piece GRP moulded hull Laminated using the Northshore Yachts proprietory Nordseal system Chopped strand and woven glass reinforcing cloths, hand consolidated Sandwich laminate construction with balsa core above the waterline Solid GRP laminate through keel pan area with additional layers of reinforcement around keel Moulded beam shelf to receive deck incorporated into hull moulding Encapsualted full length lead ballast keel Topsides finished with two-pack paint, professionally applied over winter (2023) Underwater hull coated with red antifouling Deck & Superstructure Construction: Integrated deck, superstructure and self-draining cockpit moulding Single piece GRP moulding.

Chopped strand and woven glass reinforced cloths, hand consolidated. Sandwich type construction with balsa core, plywood core in way of high load areas and deck fittings. Deck fully glassed to hull moulding. Deck moulding finished in ivory cream Treadmaster non-slip panels bonded to side decks. Keel & Rudder: Full-length encapsulated keel with skeg extended aft to support rudder.

Lead ballast keel MACHINERY Engine & gearbox: Yanmar 3GM30F marine diesel engine 3 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled. 27hp Mechanical reversing marine gearbox Single lever morse control Maintenance & Performance: New raw water pump assembly fitted in summer 2022 Recorded engine running hours 3,135hrs Cruising speed under engine 6.5kts Selection of cruising spares aboard for engine Propulsion & Steering: Stainless steel prop shaft Bronze A-bracket supporting cutlass bearing Bruntons 3-blade AutoProp feathering propeller Ambassador rope cutter Whitlock steering pedestal Stainless steel steering wheel Emergency tiller Autopilot: Autohelm ST6000 New heading sensor fitted 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Voltage systems: 12VDC onboard power supply 230VAC shore power system Shore Power System: Extension lead to connect to shore power supply Single 16 amp connection point Victron galvanic isolator Hardwired RCD protected system Ring main, battery charger and immersion heater Battery Banks: Engine Battery – 1x 12VDC AGM (2023) Domestic Battery – 2x 12VDC AGM (2023) Batteries are fitted with independent isolators and link switch for emergency starting Alternator: Single engine driven alternator Battery Charger: Mastervolt Smart Charger 230VAC – 12VDC, 15amp Wind Generator: Rutland 1200 wind generator mounted on starboard quarter Overhauled by manufacturer in 2024 Marlec charge controller Marlec rutland remote display Battery Monitor: Marlec Rutland remote display shows battery voltage General: USB charging socket at chart table and in cockpit PLUMBING Fresh Water: Pressurised hot and cold water system.

Mixer tap in galley and heads. Shower in heads. Manually pumped (hand pump tap) fresh water tap in galley Manually pumped tap in heads Hot water provided from engine heated tank. Salt Water: Manually pumped (foot pump) raw water tap in galley Bilge Pumps: Manual Bilge Pump – x2 Gas System: Self-draining bottle storage locker 2x 4.5kg gas bottles Supply to cooker TANKAGE Fuel: Single diesel tank. Stainless steel tank construction.

Approximate capacity 200ltrs Fresh Water: Twin fresh water tanks.

Bag type tanks Approximate capacity 225ltrs NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT On Deck: Plotter – Raymarie E-Series Hybrid Touch plotter Depth – Autohelm ST50 Speed/Log – Autohelm ST50 Wind – Autohelm ST50 Radar – Mast mounted Pathfinder series 2kw scanner Magnetic Compass on Binnacle Below Decks: Plotter – Raymarine C80 Classic with Navionics cartography Radar – Raytheon RL70 Pathfinder Series display Repeater – Autohelm ST50 Multi display Communications Equipment: DSC VHF – Raymarine Ray49E AIS – Amec AIS transciever DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Galley: Galley Stove – Plastimo Neptune 2000 gas cooker, two burner, grill and oven.

Gimbal mounted. Twin stainless steel sinks Pressurised hot and cold water faucets Manually pumped cold water faucet Fridge – Built in under navigators seat with Isotherm ASU compressor and chiller plate Pots, pans and crockery included.

Heads: Jabsco manual marine toilet Wash hand basin Mixer faucet extending to use as shower head Manually pumped faucet Folding shower seat Lighting: Overhead lighting throughout interior with LED bulbs Reading lights in saloon and in way of bunks Red light at companionway Heating & Ventilation: Eberspacher D4 diesel fired blown air heating system (Sept 2022) Outlets in galley, saloon and forward cabin Dorade vents, mounted on coachroof x4 Entertainment: Kenwood Bluetooth/Radio head unit Speakers in saloon ACCOMMODATION Summary of Accommodation: Joinery of teak veneered ply with a teak trim Joinery work finished in a satin varnish.

Worktop in galley and counter top in heads finished in a contrasting laminate finish Traditional teak and holly style soleboards. Vinyl cover panels to finish head lining Accommodation Finish: Joinery of teak veneered ply with a teak trim Joinery work finished in a satin varnish. Worktop in galley and counter top in heads finished in a contrasting laminate finish Traditional teak and holly style soleboards.

Headlining finished in vinyl covered panels with teak trims. Carpet linning to finish hull where exposed Curtains for portlights Description of Accommodation from Forward: Forward Cabin: Twin single V-berths with infill section to create double. Infill section stowing between berths when not in use to create seat. Shelves running the length of the berths outboard port and starboard.

Small dresser unit aft of bunk to port, hanging locker beneath Bin type storage lockers beneath bunks. Large opening deck hatch for light and ventilation. Heads: Moulded finish to compartment with teak sole grating and varnished teak trims Manual marine toilet, fitted inboard, forward, aft-facing. Hinge down lid over toilet to provide seating for use with shower. Countertop outboard with inset wash hand basin.

Mixer-tap style faucet, extending for use as showerhead. Manually pumped freshwater tap Vanity unit outboard of countertop with storage locker beneath Saloon: Centrally mounted, double drop leaf saloon table.

Hanging locker with countertop above, outboard to port forward Bench settee running along port side, converts to single berth U-shaped settee to starboard, converts to single or double berth (with infill panel) Lee cloth for port and starboard settees when converted to bunks Lockers and shelves running along outboard of seat backs port and starboard Cave type lockers behind seat backs Galley: To port of companionway L-shaped galley Double stainless steel sink inset to forward section of worktop inboard Gimbal mounted galley stove mounted outboard Worktop unit aft of galley stove Selection of lockers beneath worktop and outboard of worktop Secondary coolbox locker beneath navigators seat at nav station.

Wet lockers aft of galley. Nav Station / ¼ Berth: Forward facing chart table Navigator sitting on forward end of quarter berth Fridge located beneath navigators seat, built-in top loading type Chart storage within table Ships switch panel and storage shelved outboard Quarter berth extending aft from nav station DECK EQUIPMENT Rig: Deck stepped, double spreader, cutter rigged sloop.

Silver anodised alloy mast and spars manufactured by Selden.

Standing rigging of 1x19 stainless steel wire Standing rigging fully replaced in 2016 Furlex 200S roller reefing gear on forestay for Yankee Furlex 200S roller reefing gear on inner forestay for staysail Single line, slab reefing mainsail with Selden mast car system Gas strut rod kicker Telescopic spinnaker pole and gear, pole stowing on front of mast Walder boom brake Lazyjacks All control lines lead aft to cockpit Spinlock rope clutches for lines lead aft Winches: Primary Winches – 2x Lewmar 44, self-tailing, two-speed.

Cockpit Halyard Winches – 2x Lewmar 16, self-tailing, single speed. Mast Mounted Winches – 1 x Lewmar 8, single speed Sails: Mainsail, Yankee and Staysail all very lightly used since 2023 Mainsail – White dacron, fully battened, slab reefing. Owen Sails 2023 Yankee – White dacron, fitted with UV Strip, roller reefing. Owen Sails 2023 Staysail – White dacron, fitted with UV strip, roller reefing.

Owen Sails 2023 Cruising Chute – with Top Reff flexible furler.

Canvas Work: Mainsail Cover – Stackpack type cover with mast boot Sprayhood – On stainless steel frame Cockpit Tent Winter Sprayhood Cockpit Cushions Anchoring & Mooring: Bower Anchor – 20kg Rocna anchor on 60m, 10mm chain (2024) / 25m warp rode Kedge Anchor – Bruce anchor with chain and warp rode Anchor Windlass – Lofrans Cayman 88 electric windlass with foot button deck switches.

Stripped and overhauled with new motor in 2023 Mooring Warps – Selection Fenders – Selection Tender: Dinghy – Talamex 2.5m inflatable dinghy, as new condition (2023) General: Double stainless steel bow roller. Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails. Deck mounted alloy stanchions supporting twin stainless steel guard wires running the length of the decks.

Alloy deck mounted mooring cleats forward, midships and aft Cockpit table, pedestal mounted with two folding leaves.

Movable boarding ladder Fixed transom mounted boarding ladder SAFTEY EQUIPMENT: General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.

Navigation Lights: Masthead Tri-colour LED Mast mounted steaming light / deck light Low level nav lights Life saving: Lifering Danbuoy MOB rescue sling DISCLAIMER In this case we are acting as brokers only. The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed.

The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the published sales specification the following presumptions are made: Shaft seal or sail drive diaphragms are more than 5 years old. Fuel, gas hoses and gas regulators are more than 5 years old. The vessel doesn’t currently have a GasSafe certificate issued within the last 5 years. Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old.

Disclaimer: A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.