Vancouver 34 (1991) for sale in Dover, Kent, United Kingdom

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1991 Vancouver 34 Classic for sale in Kent.
The Vancouver 34 Classic is a capable offshore cruiser with moderate draft allowing her to equally enjoy coastal sailing. Renowned for their build quality and character makes them a sought after yacht. It offers 6 berths and a large heads. It has a Yanmar 3YM 30hp diesel engine, Windvane self-steering system, Wind generator, solar panel, diesel cabin heating and much more. "Amoret" is ready to jump aboard and sail into the distance. Alternatively a berth in Dover Marina is also available. 
Accommodation :

The interior fit out  of the Vancouver 34 Classic is to a very high standard of craftsmanship and she has a rich homely feel. The Teak furniture with Teak and Holly striped floor give a real sense of warmth which is enhanced by the Eberspacher D4LC 6kw diesel fired warm air heating with day timer control and thermostat (new 2007). It has pressurized hot and cold water system to the Galley and Heads.  The upholstery is in good condition.

FORECABIN

The Forecabin has a V berth with storage under. There is a V-seat which doubles for the infill to create a double berth. There is a vanity unit to starboard. To port is a large hanging locker.  The Hull side shelves provide additional storage. Side coachroof windows. Deck hatch for additional light, ventilation and emergency escape.

HEADS

It has a moulded sink with pressurized hot and cold water via mixer tap which extends to act as a shower. Mirror and cup holder. Manual fresh water pump. Shelf storage outboard and cupboard underneath. It has a Jabsco manual flush marine toilet. There is a cover for the toilet to keep it dry when showering and act as a seat. Holding tank with shut/flow handle. Shower tray with a duck board grate and sump with electric pump.

SALOON

To port is a single settee berth with lee cloth. Storage outboard in lockers and open shelving. Large locker forward with shelf. Large cabinet aft with two door fronted lockers and shelves. To starboard is a U shaped seating area with central lee cloth. There is an infill section to create a double berth when required. The saloon upholstery was new in 2014. There is significant storage under and behind the saloon berths. A radio/CD player is fitted in the saloon. 

GALLEY

The galley is to port with ample work surface and deep storage. It has a Eno 2 burner gas cooker with grill and oven. There is a crash bar for safety and the cooker is on gimbals. The cooker has a removable worktop which provides additional food preparation area. It has two stainless steel sinks with pressurized hot and cold water via a mixer tap. Additional manual fresh water pump. There is also an additional freshwater drinking tap with a Seagull filter. 

WETLOCKER

There is a purpose built wet storage locker which can accommodate oilies and sea boots. 

NAVIGATION STATION / QUARTER BERTH

Large forward facing chart table with internal chart storage and cupboard in pedestal. Instrumentation and ships electrical distribution panel. Vinyl seat cushion. Integrated refrigerated cool box in the seat. Outboard along the side of the quarter berth are shelf lockers. 

COCKPIT

The vessel has a reasonably large, but safe feeling cockpit for the size of the yacht with wheel steering. There are also ample lockers for storage of fenders and warps etc. There is a designated gas locker with 2 Gas bottles and regulator. There is also a stainless steel gantry on the pushpit with a solar panel, wind turbine and outboard crane plus antennas. There are also three made to measure cockpit cushions.

• Main Anchor 35Ib CQR (galvanised), 60m x 3/8ths inch chain
• Kedge Anchor, Fortress
• Electric Windlass Lofran's Cayman 88
• Double stainless steel bow roller
• Lifeline gate
• Mainsail cover (new 2022)
• Sprayhood
• Cockpit enclosure
• Binnacle and wheel cover
• Boarding Ladder
• 11 x Fenders
• 7 x Mooring warps 
• Dinghy Avon R280 
• Outboard Mercury 3.5hp - new 2015
• Crane for outboard
• Fitted covers for Windlass and Life raft
• Additional Warps for towing including 60m x 16mm Octaplait and 140m x 18mm Octaplait
• 1 x Fender Board
• Mast steps
• Harken tri-roller genoa cars
• Forward blocks for mainsail preventer
• Designated preventer line
• Spinnaker turning blocks
• 3 x Boat hooks
• Cockpit table with canvas bag

• Compass (Rigel)
• Depth (Raymarine ST60) 2006
• Speed/Log (Raymarine )2006
• Wind (Raymarine ST60)
• VHF ICOM 601 DSC (2007)
• Hand Held VHF ICOM M91D - DSC (2013)
• Chart Plotter Raymarine E120 (2008)
• Radar Raymarine integrated within Chart plotter 
• AIS (Raymarine 650 plus splitter) 2016
• SSB Radio ICOM 718
• Auto pilot (Whitlock Mamba Rotary Auto Pilot Drive)
• Windvane self steering (HYDRO VANE )
• Navtex Furuno MX-300 (2017)
• Electronic Charts (Navionics)
• Navigation Lights plus steaming light
• Masthead Tri-colour and anchor light
• Paper Charts
• Tidal Clock and Barometer 

• Fire Extinguisher x 4
• 1 x Fire Blanket
• Gas Detector - hand-held
• Smoke Alarm
• CO2 detector
• Jack Stays x 2
• Cockpit Harness points x 3
• Deck Light
• Spot Light (hand-held)
• Horseshoe Lifebuoy
• Floating Light
• Danbuoy
• MOB Sling
• Sea Anchor Drogue for Liferaft
• Liferaft Plastimo 4 person Transocean 24hr plus, (Manufactured 2018 Last Serviced May 2024) with two hydrostatic release units
• EPIRB - 2015 
• 2 x McMurdo Personal Locator Beacons
• Emergency Tiller
• Manual Bilge Pumps x 2
• First Aid Kit - very comprehensive 
• Radar Reflector - Echomax 
• Grab Bags with all safety equipment x 2
• Ocean Flare Pack - Expiry date December 2025

The hull and deck are generously laid-up by hand using bi-directional mat with Isophthalic resin (better resistance against osmosis) and substantially reinforced all around her long, encapsulated keel, the foot of which extends aft to provide support for the lower rudder pintle.

This design helps keep ropes and debris away from the prop, while a cutaway forward helps speed up tacking and improve manoeuvrability under power. The topsides and deck of the Vancouver 34 Classic are sandwiched with end-grain balsa for insulation and weight reduction, and the hull deck join is both through-bolted and bonded over for watertight integrity. Deck has beige Treadmaster that was professionally replaced in 2013, by Foxes Boatyard. The yacht has been cruised extensively in Western Europe and the Canary Islands which is why she has been well maintained and updated over the years. 

This yacht has been owned by the current owner for the past 12 years. It has had only two previous owners. The current owner is only selling as it's time to retire from sailing. The vessel was last ashore for its annual maintenance in May 2023 when she was antifouled, hull polished and anodes changed. 

AMORET was featured in Yachting Monthly in July 2020 "Me and my boat - Vancouver Classic" by Duncan Kent  

Me & My Boat: Vancouver 34 classic - Yachting Monthly

There are lots of spares and manuals included with the sale. 

Network Yacht Brokers Kent Ltd has the largest range of boats for sale in Kent.  The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own 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 on our part.

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, 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 owner’s specific needs.

This Vancouver 34 has a Bermudan cutter masthead rig with Seldon alloy mast and boom. The boom was new in 2004. It also has a telescopic spinnaker pole. The Stainless steel standing rigging was replaced in 2022. 

There is a fully battened Mainsail with Frederiksen cars and compression fittings with single line slab reefing and drops into a stack pack. Headsail (Yankee) with Furlex furling system.  It also has a hank on Staysail. A new rod kicker was fitted in 2021. A tri-sail track was fitted to the mast in 2006.  

Winches:

• 2 x Sheet Lewmar 44 self-tailing
• 2 x Halyard Lewmar 16 self-tailing 
• 1 x Lewmar at the Mast

Sails:

• Mainsail, fully battened Dacron (Wilkinson sails) 2022 Excellent
• Yankee Dacron (Arun Sails) 2014  Good 
• Staysail Dacron (Arun Sails) 2006 with deck bag  Good
• Storm Stay Sail, As New 2007  Excellent
• Tri-sail, As New 2007 with deck bag,  Excellent
• Cruising Chute with snuffer, with sheets and guys, 2001