Vancouver 34 Pilot for sale in Craobh Haven United Kingdom

Boat Overview

The pilothouse configuration of the Vancouver 34 is ideally suited to cruising in the waters of Scotland. The elevated saloon provides excellent visibility for the crew to enjoy their surroundings regardless of the weather. This layout is also beneficial for short-handed offshore passages, as the on-watch crew is not required to be on deck.

LUINGA MHOR is a cherished example of the Vancouver 34 Pilot House and has undergone extensive re-fitting and upgrading in recent ownerships. Her fabulous inventory includes highlights such as:

• Topsides professionally painted in 2023
• Underwater hull cleaned back to gelcoat and CopperCoat antifouling professionally applied 2023
• Sterling Pro-Charge Ultra 230VAC – 12VDC, 20amp (2016)
• Sterling Pro-Split R charge-splitting system (2015)
• NASA Clipper BM-2 battery monitor (2015)
• Raymarine EV1 autopilot system with dual Raymarine P70 control heads installed 2014
• Raymarine i70 multi-function displays x2 installed 2014
• Raymarine i60 analogue wind system (2014)
• Raymarine e95 Hybrid-touch display chart plotter (2014)
• Raymarine AIS350 AIS transponder (2014)
• Nexus NX2500 DSC VHF
• Bainbridge Neptune 4500 gas cooker (2013)
• Ebersapcher 3DL diesel-fired, blown air system
• Harken MKIV Ocean roller reefing systems on forestay and inner forestay, new for 2023 season
• Lofrans Cayman 88 electric windlass with remote control

Now lying ashore for the winter in Craobh Marina, the Vancouver 34 Pilot House LUINGA MHOR is available for immediate viewing by appointment.

Builder’s Comments

As her name suggests, the Vancouver 34 Pilot shares all the cruising attributes of the Vancouver 34 but with a pilothouse configuration. There is an interior piloting position so watches can be kept without sitting outside in the elements. From the saloon, the crew can enjoy 360-degree vision in the seated position, and the yacht offers vast amounts of additional accommodation space as a result. There is a spacious central galley, two separate double cabins, and space to fit an optional generator, water maker, fridge, and freezer, plus all the navigational instruments that may be required. As with all Vancouvers, the oilskin locker is adjacent to the companionway, and there is a full-size chart table. All sail handling controls are led aft to the cockpit, and the self-tacking staysail makes sailing her that much easier. The cockpit has three large lockers providing ample space for the storage of the dinghy, fenders, warps, and spare sails.

Construction

Hull Construction

Single piece GRP moulded hull.
Laminated using the Northshore Yachts proprietary 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.
Encapsulated full-length keel.
Topsides professionally painted with two-pack paint in 2023.
Hull stripped back to gelcoat winter 2022/23.
Underwater hull coated with CopperCoat, applied 2023.

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.
Original gelcoat finish.
Treadmaster panels to finish decks and coachroof top.
Teak gratings for cockpit sole.

Keel

Full-length encapsulated keel with skeg extended aft to support rudder.
Lead ballast keel.

Rudder

Full-depth rudder supported on keel skeg.
GRP moulded rudder.
Stainless steel rudder stock.

Machinery

Engine & Gearbox

Yanmar 3GM30 marine diesel engine.
29hp.
3 Cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled.
Mechanical reversing marine gearbox.
Single lever morse control.

Maintenance & Performance

Engine serviced 2023.
New engine mounts fitted 2013.
New starter motor fitted 2013.
New lift pump fitted 2013.
Cruising speed 5.5kts, approximately.
Cruising range under engine approximately 500nm.

Propulsion & Steering

Stainless steel propeller shaft.
Waterfed dripless type shaft seal.
Bronze, 3-blade fixed prop.
Whitlock rod linkage steering system.
Stainless steel wheel.
Emergency steering system.

Autopilot

Raymarine P70 control head x2 (2014).
Raymarine EV1 course computer (2014).
Raymarine ACU200 Actuator (2014).
Dual control stations, cockpit and pilothouse.
Autohelm quadrant drive.

Electrical Systems

Voltage Systems

12V DC onboard power system.
240V AC shore power system.

Shore Power

Factory installed system.
Single 16amp connection.
Extension lead to connect to power supply.
Hardwired, RCD protected onboard system.
230VAC sockets in galley, cabins, saloon, and engine space.

Battery Banks

Engine Battery – 1x 12VDC, 110Ah, Lead acid.
Domestic Battery – 2x 12VDC 110Ah, lead acid.
New 12VDC switch panel custom-made and installed in 2018.

Charging

AlnOne AC distribution/battery charger, 230VAC – 12VDC, 20amp.
Sterling Pro-Charge Ultra 230VAC – 12VDC, 20amp (2016).

Alternator

Single engine mounted alternator, 55amp (2015).
Sterling Pro-Split R charge-splitting system (2015).

Battery Monitor

NASA Clipper BM-2 (2015).

General

Windscreen wiper for port forward pilothouse window.
12VDC auxiliary charging socket.

Plumbing & Gas Systems

Fresh Water

Pressurised hot and cold water system.
Mono-tap Faucet in galley and heads.
Head tap pulling out for use as shower.
Hot water provided from engine heated calorifer with 240VAC immersion heater element.

Salt Water

Manually pumped salt water tap in galley.

Grey Water

Galley sink discharging to small holding tank in bilge.
Tank auto-emptying via electric pump.

Bilge Pumps

Manual Pump.
Electric Pump – manual and auto switching.

Tankage

Fuel

Single stainless steel tank.
Approximate capacity 180ltrs.
Calibrated dipstick to show tank level.

Fresh Water

Single plastic bag type tank.
Approximate capacity 225ltrs.

Calorifier

Insulated tank.
Heated via engine cooling water or 240VAC heater element.

Navigation & Communication Equipment

On Deck

Depth/Speed/Log – Raymarine i70 multi-function display (2014).
Wind – Raymarine i60 analogue display (2014).
Plotter – Raymarine e95 Hybrid touch display (2014).
Magnetic Compass.

Below Decks

Repeater – Raymarine i70 multi-function display (2014).
Clock and Barometer.
Communications Equipment:
DSCVHF – Nexus NX2500.
AIS – Raymarine AIS350 (2014).

Domestic Equipment

Galley

Galley Stove - Bainbridge Neptune 4500 2 burner, grill and oven, gimbal mounted (2013).
Fridge – Top loading fridge located below forward sole board of pilot house, Isotherm compressor and ASU-3201 chiller plate.
Double stainless steel sink.
Mixer tap.
Manually pumped salt water tap.

Heads

Jabsco manual marine toilet.
Wash hand basin.
Mono-tap with hose extension to serve as shower.
Vanity unit.

Heating & Ventilation

Ebersapcher 3DL diesel-fired, blown air system.
Thermostatic cabin controller.
3 outlets in saloon, forward cabin, and starboard cabin.

Lighting

Overhead lighting in all cabins LED.
Reading lights above bunks LED.
Low level red lighting in pilot house and galley.
Engine space light LED.

Entertainment

JVC/CD head unit.
Speakers in saloon.

Accommodation

Summary of Accommodation

Double cabin forward.
Single heads with shower.
Midship starboard double cabin.
Galley.
Raised saloon with settee and occasional single/double bunk.

Accommodation Finish

Joinery of teak veneered ply with teak trims.
Joinery work finished in a satin varnish.
Worktop in galley and countertop in heads finished in a contrasting laminate finish.
Traditional teak and holly style soleboards.
Vinyl cover panels to finish headlining.
Mid-blue patterned upholstery, fitted new during winter 2017/18.
Fitted curtains for all pilothouse windows, fitted new during winter 2017/18.

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.
Shelves running the length of the berths outboard port and starboard.
Small dresser unit with mirror aft of bunk to starboard.
Hanging locker aft of bunk to port.
Bin-type storage lockers beneath bunks.
Large opening deck hatch for light and ventilation.

Heads

Moulded base to a compartment with teak sole grating.
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, extending for use as a showerhead.
Vanity unit outboard of countertop with storage locker beneath.

Galley

Linear galley running aft from the forward cabin on port side.
Worktop forward with inset stainless steel sink and mono-mixer tap.
Gimbal mounted gas cooker at aft end of galley.
Selection of drawers and lockers below the worktop.
Lockers with sliding clear fronts provided outboard of worktop.

Midships Cabin

Located to starboard, opposite galley.
Standing room at forward end of cabin.
Dresser unit outboard forward with countertop, drawers beneath, and hanging locker above outboard.
Removable section of berth aft of dresser to create single seat aft of dresser with bin type storage locker outboard.
Double berth extending aft, infill section fitting in way of seat to extend bunk length.

Pilot House

360-degree visibility.
Provides elevated saloon, open to galley which is down a few stairs forward.
Switch panel with navigation instrument and autopilot control forward to port.
Bench settee to port with forward end used as forward facing seat when at internal helm station, steering by autopilot control.
Chart table forward to starboard with chart storage provided within the table.
Centrally located, pole mounted, height adjustable table. Extension can be fitted to reach port settee.
U-shaped settee to starboard, converting to a single berth or occasional double using table as infill section with cushion.

Deck Equipment

Rig

Deck stepped, double spreader, cutter rigged sloop.
Silver anodised alloy mast and spars manufactured by Kemp.
Standing rigging of 1x19 stainless steel wire fully replaced for 2014 season.
Harken MKIV Ocean roller reefing system on forestay (2023).
In-mast roller-reefing mainsail – inspected and serviced by rigger March 2023.
Self-tacking staysail track.
Rod kicker.
Spinnaker pole track on front of mast.
Spinnaker pole.
Lazyjacks.
Spinlock rope clutches in cockpit for all lines lead aft.

Winches

Primary Winches – 2x Lewmar 44, self-tailing, two-speed.
Cockpit Winch – 1x Lewmar 16, self-tailing, two-speed (serving main out and in-haul lines and mainsheet).
Mast Halyard Winch – 2x Lewmar 8, single-speed, mast mounted.
All winches professionally serviced March 2023.

Sails

Mainsail – In-mast roller reefing. White dacron with blue UV leech panel.
Yankee – White dacron, roller reefing.
Staysail – White dacron, roller reefing.

Canvas Work

Pedestal cover.
Windlass Cover.
Dorade Ventilator Cover.

Anchoring & Mooring

Bower Anchor – 35lb CQR anchor on chain rode.
Electric Windlass – Lofrans Cayman 88 electric windlass with chain gypsy and warping drum. Foot button controls on foredeck, wireless remote control.
Selection of fenders.
Selection of mooring warps.

General

Double stainless steel bow roller.
Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails.
Deck mounted stainless steel stanchions supporting twin stainless steel guard wires running the length of the decks.
Mooring cleats mounted port and starboard; forward, midships, and aft.
Tubular stainless steel guards over forward dorade vents.
Self-tacking track for staysail immediately forward of mast.
Lines lead aft from mast along pilot house roof.
Rope clutches on pilothouse roof to starboard for lines lead aft, single halyard winch mounted below on aft face of pilothouse.
Steering pedestal at aft end of cockpit with Nav-pod housing navigation instrument, plotter, and autopilot control.
Cockpit storage lockers beneath port and starboard cockpit seating.
Lazzarette locker beneath helm seating at transom.
Stainless steel swimming ladder mounted on transom.

Safety 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 owner's specific needs.

Navigation Lights:
Masthead tri-colour with anchor light.
Combined steaming light/deck flood.
Low level nav lights.

Life Saving:
Fire Blanket.

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.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. 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.