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.In the current ownership, the Vancouver 34 Classic CINNABAR has safely carried her owners around the length and breadth of the British Isles and enjoyed a 2-year trip to Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea. Sailing with a crew of just two the Vancouver 34 has proven to be a safe and robust cruiser, easily handled by a small crew. Now reluctantly for sale as her owners make the hard decision to ‘swallow the anchor’ after a lifetime of boat ownership her extensive inventory highlights include:
Original white gelcoat finish to hull and deck moulding
Hull antifouled, polished and teak cockpit seating cleaned April 2026
Yanmar 3GM30F marine diesel engine
Rope cutter
Hydrovane self-steering system (2004)
3 x semi-flexible deck mounted solar panels with charge regulator
Sterling Power Products Power Management display
Raymarine AV-1 autopilot installed new in 2025
Raymarine eS75 hybrid touch chart plotter display in cockpit (2019)
Raymarine A65 chart plotter at chart table
Raymarine i50 navigation instruments (2019)
Raymarine i70 multifunction repeater display at chart table (2019)
Cobra Marine DSC VHF with GPS
Icom IC-M31 handheld VHF
Taylors 079DS diesel fired stove
Masthead cutter rig with roller reefing systems for genoa and forestay
Walder boom brake
Sprayhood and cockpit tent fitted new for the 2022 season
Ocean Safety, 4 person, ORC Cannister raft, next service due spring 2026
Tinker Tramp inflatable dinghy
Lying afloat on her berth in Ardfern Yacht Centre the Vancouver 34 Classic CINNABAR is available for immediate viewing by appointment.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’CONSTRUCTIONHull Construction:Single piece GRP moulded hullLaminated using the Northshore Yachts proprietory Nordseal systemChopped strand and woven glass reinforcing cloths, hand consolidatedSandwich laminate construction with balsa core above the waterlineSolid GRP laminate through keel pan area with additional layers of reinforcement around keelMoulded beam shelf to receive deck incorporated into hull mouldingEncapsualted full length lead ballast keelTopsides finished in original white gelcoatUnderwater hull coated with red antifouling, applied April 2026Deck & Superstructure Construction:Integrated deck, superstructure and self-draining cockpit mouldingSingle 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.Original white gelcoat finish to deck moulding, professionally polished April 2026Treadmaster non-slip panels bonded to coachroof top.Laid teak finish to deck and cockpit seating, cleaned April 2026Teak sole gratings for cockpitKeel & Rudder:Full-length encapsulated keel with skeg extended aft to support rudder.Lead ballast keel MACHINERYEngine & gearbox:Yanmar 3GM30F marine diesel engine3 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled.27hpMechanical reversing marine gearboxSingle lever morse controlMaintenance & Performance: Engine last serviced October 2024Recorded engine running hours 3,013hrsCruising speed under engine 6.5ktsSelection of cruising spares aboard for enginePropulsion & Steering:Stainless steel prop shaftBronze A-bracket supporting cutlass bearing3 blade, bronze, fixed propellorRope cutter Whitlock steering pedestalStainless steel steering wheelAutopilot:Raymarine P70 control head (2025)Raymarine EV1 course computer (2025)Raymarine ACU400 (2025)Raymarine linear drive direct to quadrantSelf Steering Gear:Hydrovane self-steering system (2004)Mounted on transomGeneral:Extensive collection of spares for boat systems and equipementELECTRICAL SYSTEMSVoltage systems:12VDC onboard power supply230VAC shore power systemShore Power System:Extension lead to connect to shore power supplySingle 16 amp connection pointHardwired RCD protected systemRing main, battery charger and immersion heaterBattery Banks:Engine Battery – 1x 12vdc, 80Ah, lead acidDomestic Battery – 2x 12vdc, 100Ah, lead acid (2023)Batteries are fitted with independent isolators and link switch for emergency startingAlternator:Single engine driven alternatorBattery Charger:230vAC – 12vDC battery chargerSolar Panels:2 x semi-flexible deck mounted panels to port and starboard sides of mast step1x semi-flexible deck mounted panel forward of mast step Charge regulatorBattery Monitor:Sterling Power Products Power Management and Amp Hour Counter Display, showing both battery banksGeneral:12vDC auxiliary socket at chart table x2Inverter – Sterling Power Products 150w plug-in style inverterPLUMBINGFresh Water:Pressurised hot and cold water system.Mixer tap in galley and heads.Shower in heads.Manually pumped (foot pump tap) fresh water tap in galleySeagull water filter tap in galleyManually pumped (hand pump) tap in headsHot water provided from engine heated tank.Black Water:Holding tank for headsManually pumped overboard discharge or deck suction outletBilge Pumps:Manual Bilge Pump – x2Electric bilge pumpGas System:Self-draining bottle storage locker3 x 4.5kg gas bottlesSupply to cookerTANKAGEFuel:Single diesel tank. Stainless steel tank construction.Approximate capacity 200ltrsFresh Water:Twin fresh water tanks.Bag type tanksApproximate capacity 225ltrsNAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTOn Deck:Plotter – Raymarine eS75 hybrid touch display (2019)Depth – Raymarine i50 (2019)Speed/Log – Raymarine i50 (2019)Wind – Raymarine i50 (2019)Magnetic Compass on BinnacleBelow Decks:Plotter – Raymarine A65Radar – Autohelm radar display with mast mounted scanner – No longer operationalRepeater – Raymarine i70 multifunction display (2019)Autohelm electronic handheld compassSelection of charts and pilotbooks for west coast of ScotlandCommunications Equipment:DSC VHF – Cobra Marine DSC VHF with GPS. Repeater speaker in cockpitHandheld VHF – Icom IC-M31Navtex – ICS NAV6DOMESTIC EQUIPMENTGalley:Galley Stove – Plastimo Neptune 2000 gas cooker, two burner, grill and oven. Gimbal mounted.Twin stainless steel sinksPressurised hot and cold water tapManually pumped cold water tapSeagull filtered drinking water tapFridge – Built in under navigators seat with Isotherm 12v compressor and chiller plateCutlery, crockery, and glasses included.Heads:Jabsco manual marine toiletWash hand basinMixer faucet extending to use as shower headManually pumped tapFolding shower seatLighting:Overhead lighting throughout interior with LED bulbsReading lights in saloon and in way of bunksRed light at companionwayHeating & Ventilation:Taylors 079DS diesel fired stove mounted on main bulkheadEntertainment:Kenwood Tape/Radio head unit ( not workingSpeakers in saloonACCOMMODATIONSummary of Accommodation:Joinery of teak veneered ply with a teak trimJoinery work finished in a satin varnish.Worktop in galley and counter top in heads finished in a contrasting laminate finishTraditional teak and holly style soleboards.Vinyl cover panels to finish head liningAccommodation Finish:Joinery of teak veneered ply with a teak trimJoinery work finished in a satin varnish.Worktop in galley and counter top in heads finished in a contrasting laminate finishTraditional teak and holly style soleboards.Headlining finished in vinyl covered panels with teak trims.Carpet linning to finish hull where exposedCurtains for portlightsDescription 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 beneathBin 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 trimsManual 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 tap, extending for use as showerhead.Manually pumped freshwater tapVanity unit outboard of countertop with storage locker beneathManual discharge pump for holding tank located beneath countertop, outboard of toilet forwardSaloon:Centrally mounted, double drop leaf saloon table.Hanging locker with countertop above, cabin heater fuel tank mounted on top of locker, outboard to port forwardBench settee running along port side, converts to single berthU-shaped settee to starboard, converts to single or double berth (with infill panel)Lee cloth for port and starboard settees when converted to bunksLockers and shelves running along outboard of seat backs port and starboardCave type lockers behind seat backsBulkhead mounted clock and barometerGalley:To port of companionwayL-shaped galleyDouble stainless steel sink inset to forward section of worktop inboardGimbal mounted galley stove mounted outboardWorktop unit aft of galley stoveSelection of lockers beneath worktop and outboard of worktopFridge located beneath navigators seat at nav station.Wet lockers aft of galley.Nav Station / ¼ Berth:Forward facing chart tableNavigator sitting on forward end of quarter berthFridge located beneath navigators seat, built-in top loading typeChart storage within tableRaymarine repeater display and autopilot control mounted above chart table forwardShips switch panel, instrumentation and storage shelved outboard of navigtaors seatQuarter berth extending aft from nav stationDECK EQUIPMENTRig:Deck stepped, double spreader, cutter rigged sloop.Silver anodised alloy mast and spars manufactured by Selden.Standing rigging of 1x19 stainless steel wireLast standing rigging replacement in 2005Furlex roller reefing gear on forestay for YankeeFurlex 200S roller reefing gear on inner forestay for staysail Single line, slab reefing mainsail with Selden mast car systemGas strut rod kickerTelescopic spinnaker pole and gear, pole stowing on front of mastWalder boom brakeLazyjacksMast mounted halyard winch with Spinlock jammers for halyardsAll control lines lead aft to cockpitSpinlock rope clutches for lines lead aftWinches: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 6, single speed 1x Lewmar 8, single speedSails:Mainsail – White dacron, fully battened, slab reefing. (2004)Yankee – White dacron, fitted with UV Strip, roller reefing. (2003)Staysail – White dacron, fitted with UV strip, roller reefing. Spinnaker – Symmetrical spinnaker with snuffer, unused in current ownership (2002)White sails professionally washed and serviced winter 2022/23Canvas Work:Mainsail Cover – Stackpack type cover with mast bootSprayhood – On stainless steel frame (2022)Cockpit Tent (2023)Wheel coverSpraydodgers (2021)Cockpit CushionsWinter Deck Cover – Fitting over boom, covering deck and cockpit from mast to transomAnchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – 15kg Bruce anchor on chain rodeKedge Anchor – Danforth anchor with chain and warp rodeAnchor Windlass – Lofrans Royal manual windlassMooring Warps – SelectionFenders – SelectionTender:Dinghy – Tinker Tramp. Spars, daggerboard and rudder available (no sails)Outboard lifting davit mounted to starboard side of transomGeneral: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.Guard wires replaced fully in 2005Alloy deck mounted mooring cleats forward, midships and aftTeak grab rails running length of coachroof top to port and starboardLiferaft stowing in stainless steel deck cradle forward of sprayhoodCockpit table, pedestal mounted with two folding leaves.Mug holder mounted on pedestalFixed transom mounted boarding ladderSAFTEY 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-colourAnchor lightMast mounted steaming light / deck lightLow level nav lightsLife saving:Liferaft – Ocean Safety, 4 person, ORC Cannister raft, new in 2023, next service due spring 2026Horseshoe lifebuoyDanbuoyMcMurdo grab bagPilot gas alarmEcoBlast fog hornJackstaysDISCLAIMERIn 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 noticeUnless 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.
This 1993 Vancouver 34 Classic is listed for sale in Ardfern, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. With a 34ft layout and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB651732 on Rightboat.