1987 Vancouver 28

1987 Vancouver 28- Small Boat, Big Dreams Meet 'Celena III', a full-keel, heavy-displacement legend designed to chase the horizon and come back with stories. Built for real ocean miles this cutter-rigged beauty is for the sailor who dreams of night watches under stars, quiet anchorages in faraway bays, and the deep satisfaction of self-reliance.Her Highlights include:Sturdy full keel and deep forefoot – built to cross oceans, not just look prettyCutter rig for balance and control in all conditionsWarm, cozy interior trimmed in teak – smells like adventureTiller steering for ultimate feel (you and the boat, in sync)Compact enough for solo handling, tough enough for the open oceanLoved, maintained and substantially upgraded by her existing owner, no expense has been spared. Highlights include:NEW Yanmar 3YM30AE engine 2022NEW 3 blade Bruntons AutopropNEW Standing rigging and furler 2019Rudder completely rebuilt, epoxy coated with Gelshield and then finished in Coppercoat to remove the need for antifouling Three water tanks and pipework were replaced in 2020RigSloopCUTTER RIGGED:1987 Kemp main mastOver specified Selden boom with 3 reefs and adjustable outhaul, NEW 2021. Original boom availableKemp extendable spinnaker pole.Harken MkiV unit 1 furler NEW 2019Standing rigging NEW 2019Dyneema kickerSAILS:Dacron cross cut Yankee NEW 2014Dacron cross cut Staysail NEW 2014Kemp Vectran cross cut mainsail, 3 deep reefs, over the top leech line NEW 2017Cruising Chute, year unknownSpinnaker 0.75oz, year unknownSpare Mainsail, serviced and ready to use. Dacron Cross Cut, Two reefs, year unknownGenoa, Dacron cross cut, year unknownLarge multipurpose genoa with its own furler. Similar to a code zeroStorm Jib, unusedStaysail coverMainsail boom coverWINCHES:2 x Lewmar genoa sheet - 2 speed2 x Lewmar halyard - single speed2 x Lewmar staysail sheet - single speed2 x Lewmar 16 mast mounted halyard winches – two speed1 x mast mounted reefing winchBroker commentsThe Vancouver 28 is a true offshore classic — robust, seaworthy, and capable well beyond her size. Designed by Robert Harris and built to a high standard, this 1987 model embodies the trusted virtues of a serious cruiser in a compact and manageable package.This particular Vancouver 28 presents in very good condition for her age, clearly benefiting from knowledgeable ownership and thoughtful upgrades over the years. Her full keel and cutter rig offer excellent balance and self-steering performance on passage, while the cozy yet functional interior makes life aboard comfortable for extended cruising.Ideal for a solo sailor or couple looking to explore further afield, she’s an excellent option for anyone seeking a well-proven vessel with a global reputation for safe ocean passages.Boats of this pedigree and size are becoming increasingly rare on the market — especially in this condition.Highly recommended for viewing.NAVIGATION AIDS: Raymarine ES97 Hybrid Touch 9” plotter. Touch Screen AND physical buttons for when you have wet handsRaymarine Quantum radarB&G Triton wind, speed and depth system, 2015, extra cockpit displayRaymarine standalone depth systemStandard Horizon GX2100 VHF with Metz Manta masthead antenna. Low loss coaxial cableStandard Horizon RAM mic/speaker in the cockpit. Full remote control of the main VHFDedicated AIS Metz Manta masthead antenna. Low loss Coaxial CableStarboard Backstay insulated for MF/HF radioNasa Navtex receiver – New antenna 2024Garmin GPS Receiver with external antennaRaymarine ST2000 tiller pilotRaymarine EV 100 autopilot with Pelagic actuator upgradeNavigation lights including LED tricolourGROUND TACKLE: Bruce Anchor – 15kg60m of 8mm G43 ChainCQR Kedge, 10m of 8mm chainTreadmaster decks throughout, smooth version in the cockpitSimpson and Lawrence manual anchor winchSAFETY EQUIPMENT: Stainless Steel plates aft for Jordan Series Drogue attachment107 cone Jordan Series Drogue and bridle. UnusedCustom Stainless Steel bracketry on transom for Hydrovane mounting. Hydrovane not includedLifesling GENERAL EQUIPMENT: Sprayhood NEW 2022 (Old one included)Cockpit cover Stainless steel guard wires NEW September 2023Stainless steel pulpit and pushpitBilge pumps (1 manual, 1 electric) Clock/barometer Radio Boarding ladder Assorted Warps/fenders Camping Gaz 907 cylinders, Marine regulator. Hoses NEW May 2021.Gas Certificate NEW June 2025YANMAR 3YM30AE 2022 diesel engine with additional oil pressure and temperature instrumentsEngine hours: 371 Consumes circa 1.8l/hr cruising at 6kts at 1800RPM. Max 7.4ktsSea water cooled Shaft drive 90A Prestolite alternator with Sterling Pro Digital external regulator for fast charging.Sterling 0V split charging system2X 110Ah Sealed Lead Acid Service batteries NEW 20201X 90Ah AGM engine start battery NEW 2016Upgraded Polyflex Polyurethane engine mounts from new, correctly specified for the 3YM30 Vetus HD waterlock NEW 202252MM Flexible exhaust hose NEW 2022Stainless steel water injection elbow with additional insualtion jacket upgrade from NEWPSS Shaft seal – Bellows NEW April 2025Bruntons Autoprop, three bladed. 18”Ambassador AM10 rope stripper, Bearings NEW April 2025.Tru Design seacocks on all but heads (Blakes) and the fridge keel cooler which has a DZR ball valve. 2017.Assorted spares.ELECTRICS: 3 x 12v batteries (2x domestic & 1 start) Charged by engine alternator and 240v battery charger Shore power & cable Victron 30A battery chargerTANKAGE: 170L stainless fuel tank under cockpit with sediment trap and sediment drain valveWater 190L over the keel in 3 independent bag tanks, NEW 2019WATER SYSTEM: Manual water system VANCOUVER 28 BUILT IN 1987 BY NORTHSHORE YACHTSDesigned by Robert HarrisCONSTRUCTION:GRP hull, deck and superstructureSturdy fiberglass hull with Long Encapsulated keelA GRP moulded rudder blade is mounted on the transom with two stainless steel hinge fittings and a heel shoe fitting with high grade bearingsThe teak tiller is mounted on the rudder with a substantial stainless steel tiller hood.Rudder completely rebuilt, epoxy coated with Gelshield and antifouled with Coppercoat 2023UK SSR 20831DIMENSIONS: LOA: 8.90m/29'3''LWL: 6.99m/22'11'' Beam: 2.64m/8'8'' Draft: 1.3m/4'3'' Displacement: 4064kg Keel ballast: 1565kg *All figures are approximate*All figures are approximate