1998 Vancouver 38

A rare find, with fewer than five leaving the factory, the Vancouver 38 exemplifies Northshore Yachts and Tony Taylor at their best. It is a spacious, heavy displacement offshore cruising yacht configured with a masthead cutter rig and self-tacking staysail, all easily handled from a deep, well-protected cockpit. Below deck, it offers standing headroom throughout the accommodation spaces, featuring a large saloon and two well-proportioned double cabins. Hull number one of the Vancouver 38 GUILLEMETTE was commissioned by a discerning owner who had the specification tailored to suit their requirements; she was displayed by Northshore Yachts at the 1999 Southampton Boat Show. With just her second owners since being launched, GUILLEMETTE is now reluctantly offered for sale as her owners look to downsize. Her comprehensive inventory includes highlights such as: Awlgrip two-pack paint finish to topsides Yanmar 4JH 3E marine diesel engine, 56hp Bruntons Autoprop 3-blade bronze feathering propellor Stripper rope cutter Sidepower SE80/185T bowthruster with dedicated battery bank Rolls AGM deep cycle batteries for domestic and bow thruster battery banks (2022) Victron Blue Smart Charger, 30amp (2025) Mastervolt 12/1200 MassSine, 1200W inverter Merlin Smartgauge Advanced Battery System Hydrovane self-steering system (2015) Raymarine SmartPilot autopilot system B&G Zeus 3 MFD chart plotter/radar display with B&G digital radar scanner Raymarine RC530 Plotter/Fish Finder with Raymarine DSM30 fishfinder transducer Raymarine ST60 navigation instrumentation Standard Horizon GX1400GPS with command mic and cockpit speaker Navico NAIS-400 class B AIS transceiver with Navico NSPL antenna splitter SMEV 0322FM-0 gas cooker, 2-burner, grill and oven, pan clamps. Gimbal mounted Built-in, top loading fridge, Isotherm 3200 ASU chiller unit, water-cooled Eberspacher D5LC diesel fired blown air heating system Samsung LCD TV with masthead antenna Deck stepped, double spreader, masthead cutter rig with roller reefing genoa, hank-on self-tacking staysail and slab reefing mainsail Lewmar electric primary winches Lewmar electric windlass Large selection of additional photos available on request Laying afloat and incommission the Vancouver 38 GUILLEMETTE is available for immediate viewing, by appointment in Carrickfergus Marina, Northern Ireland. Less than 45 minutes drive from Belfast International Airport. Collection from the airport can be arranged. OWNER’S COMMENTS: ‘We bought Guillemette from her original owners who had specified numerous extras and who had kept her in immaculate condition. She has been an absolute pleasure to own, maintain and especially sail. A single line reefing mainsail with lines led back to the cockpit, along with the flexibility of the cutter rig with self-tacking staysail, results in her being easily and safely sailed single-handed or sailed as a couple. The electric winches take the work out of setting the substantial headsail. Her stability and sailing characteristics are a delight and the powerful bow thruster makes for confident handling in confined marinas. The large cockpit canopy provides an extra room, comfortable all year round, and great for entertaining. Below decks she is incredibly comfortable, and the high headroom and layout results in a spaciousness which belies her 38ft. Unfortunately age is catching up with us and we think the time has come for her to have some new adventures.’ 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. GRP mouled internal structural frame incorporating transverse floors and longitudinals Clear gelcoat finish to under water hull Moulded beam shelf to receive deck incorporated into hull moulding. Encapsulated long fin keel. Skeg hung rudder Awlgrip two-pack paint finish to topsides Underwater hull coated with black antifouling Deck & Superstructure Construction: Integrated deck, coachroof 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 cream gelcoat finish. Laid teak decks to finish side decks, foredeck, coachroof top and cockpit seating. Keel: Long encapsulated keel Cast lead ballast keel Rudder: Full-depth rudder supported with skeg. GRP moulded rudder. Stainless steel rudder stock. MACHINERY Engine & gearbox: Yanmar 4JH 3E marine diesel engine 56hp 4 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled Mechanical reversing marine gearbox Single lever morse control Control panel in cockpit with gauges for RPM, Water temp and oil pressure Maintenance & Performance: Engine serviced annually by current owner Engine last serviced April 2025 Recorded running hours – 2178hrs (at time of listing) Cruising speed 6kts Propulsion & Steering: Stainless steel propellor shaft Stripper rope cutter Bruntons Autoprop 3-blade bronze feathering propellor Whitlock Mamba rod linkage steering system Stainless steel wheel with leather cover Emergency tiller Bow Thruster: Sidepower SE80/185T Push button type control panel located on coaming to port and starboard side of helm With a dedicated battery bank Autopilot: Raymarine P70R control head Raymarine Smart Pilot autopilot computer Lewmar Whitlock Mamba rotary drive unit Self-Steering: Hydrovane self-steering system (2015) Transom mounted ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Voltage systems: 12VDC onboard power system 230VAC shore power / Inverter Shore Power System: Extension lead to connect to shore supply Single 16 amp connection point Hardwired RCD-protected system 3 pin UK sockets, battery charger, immersion heater Sterling Power Products ProSave E Galvanic Isolator Battery Banks: Engine Battery – 1x 12vDC, 100Ah, lead acid battery Domestic Battery – 3x 12vDC, 128Ah, Rolls AGM deep cycle batteries (2022) Bow Thruster / Windlass Battery bank – 2x 12vDC, 128Ah, Rolls AGM deep cycle batteries (2022) Battery Monitor: Merlin Smartgauge Advanced Battery System Charging: Victron Blue Smart Charger (2025) 230vAC – 12vDC, 30amp, 3-output With Bluetooth connectivity Inverter: Mastervolt 12/1200 MassSine 12vDC – 230vAC, 1200w Alternators: Single engine driven alternator Sterling Universal 4-step alternator booster Other Electrical: 12VDC auxiliary charging socket at chart table Sonic Shield ultra sonic antifouling system with 3 trandsducers PLUMBING SYSTEMS Fresh Water: Pressurised hot and cold water systems Mixer tap in galley Mixer tap in aft heads, extending out for use as shower head Mixer tap in forward heads Dedicated shower fitting in forward heads Manually pumped tap in galley Hot water provided from calorifier, heated by engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heater Black Water: Single holding tank plumbed to outlet from aft heads Manually pumped overboard discharge Deck suction outlet Bilge Pumps: Manual Bilge Pump Electric Bilge Pump TANKAGE Fuel: Single diesel tank Stainless steel tank construction Approximate capacity 365ltrs Fresh Water: Single fresh water tank Stainless steel tank construction Approximate capacity 450ltrs Holding Tank: Single holding tank Approximate capacity 70ltrs Tank Monitoring: Single gauge on switch panel to show water and fuel tank levels Tank Full indicator for holding tank NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT On Deck: Depth – Raymarine ST60+ Speed/Log – Raymarine ST60+ Wind – Raymarine ST60+ Repeater – Raymarine ST60+ Graphic display Plotter/Radar – B&G Zeus 3 MFD display with B&G digital radar scanner Below Decks: Plotter/Fish Finder – Raymarine RC530 Fish Finder – Raymarine DSM30 displaying on RC530 at chart table Communications Equipment: DSCVHF – Standard Horizon GX1400GPS with command mic and cockpit speaker AIS – Navico NAIS-400 class B AIS transceiver with Navico NSPL antenna splitter Navtex – NAV6 Navtex DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Galley: Galley Stove – SMEV 0322FM-0 gas cooker, 2-burner, grill and oven, pan clamps. Gimbal mounted Fridge – Built-in, top loading fridge, Isotherm 3200 ASU chiller unit, water cooled Double stainless steel sink Mixer tap Manually pumped cold water tap 12vDC extractor fan Forward Heads: Toilet – Jabsco manual marine toilet Wash hand basin Mixer tap Dedicated shower fitting 12vDC extractor fan Aft Heads: Toilet – Jabsco manual marine toilet Wash hand basin Mixer tap 12vDC extractor fan Heating: Eberspacher D5LC diesel fired blown air heating system Thermostatic cabin controller Outlets in aft cabin, saloon, midship cabin, forward heads and forward cabin Lighting: Overhead lighting throughout the interior (LED) Reading lights over bunks in cabins (LED) Dimmable down-lighters below sided decks in saloon, galley and nav station Chart table working light Entertainment: JVC Radio/CD/MP3 head unit Speakers for stereo in saloon TV – Samsung LCD with USB and HDMI inputs, mounted on swivel bracket Masthead TV antenna with booster ACCOMMODATION Summary of Accommodation: Master cabin forward with en-suite heads Forward heads with dedicated shower stall Saloon Linear galley Nav Station Double aft cabin Aft heads Accommodation Finish: Joinery work all in teak finished with a satin varnish Teak and holly sole boards throughout Hull sides lined with teak strip planking in cabins GRP moulded head compartments Vinyl-covered panels to finish headlining with teak trims Fitted curtains for all portlights Teak gratings in heads Description of Accommodation from Forward: Forward Cabin: Twin V-berth forward with removable in-fill section to create double berth Infill stowing at lower level to create ‘hop-up’ between berths Access to chain locker at forward end of bunk Shelves running the length of the bunk, outboard to port and starboard, overhead. Locker spanning width of bunk, overhead forward with locker doors to port and starboard Standing room aft of bunk, running aft to starboard Dresser unit outboard aft with counter top, locker above with double opening door access, shelves beneath Hanging locker aft of dresser En-suite heads aft to port side of cabin Forward Heads: En-suite heads for forward cabin Manual marine toilet mounted outboard, forward with hinge down cover to create shower seat Counter top running athwartships aft with inset wash hand basin inboard Vanity lockers outboard of countertop and above toilet outboard Dedicated shower fitting mounted on bulkhead, foreward, inboard Shower curtain to protect door when shower is in use. Galley: Linear galley to starboard side, opposite saloon Worktop section forward with in-built, top loading fridge beneath Double stainless steel sink aft of worktop with infill to extending working area Gimbal mounted gas cooker aft with stainless steel crash bar and worktop infill Short section of worktop aft of cooker Selection of storage lockers above worktop level, outboard Fitted drawers for crocker storage above worktop, outboard aft Drawers beneath aft section of worktop Double doored locker beneath sink Remote gas shut off solenoid, operated from the ships switch panel Saloon: Saloon offset to port, opposite galley L-shaped settee wrapping around fixed height saloon table Drop in extension to extend table top size Outboard section of settee converting to single berth with lee-cloth Bench settee unit inboard with back rest and stainless steel grab poles forward and aft Shelf running the length of the settee outboard Storage unit aft of saloon to port with hanging locker and selection of storage lockers Bin type storage lockers beneath all seating units Nav Station: Located aft of galley to starboard side Forward facing chart table with dedicated navigators seating Chart storage within table top Storage locker beneath chart table forward Ships switch panel outboard of chart table with navigation instruments mounted forward Battery charger, 230VAC distribution and sonic antifouling beneath navigators seat unit Aft Heads: Accessed aft of nav-station Inboard facing manual marine toilet mounted outboard forward with hinged, drop down GRP cover to create shower seat Countertop spanning width of compartment aft with inset wash hand basin inboad Mixer tap extending out for use as shower head Shower curtain to protect door Aft Cabin: Aft cabin, accessed to port side of companionway Standing room forward Single seat inboard of standing room, immediately forward of bunk Storage unit outboard of standing room with hanging locker forward, counter top aft with drawer beneath Double bunk extending aft DECK EQUIPMENT Rig: Deck stepped, double spreader, masthead cutter rig Silver anodised alloy mast and spars Stainless steel standing rigging Selden Furlex 300s roller reefing system on forestay Roller reefing genoa Hank-on, self-tacking staysail Slab reefing mainsail Rod kicker Mid-Boom mainsheet system Telescopic spinnaker pole Self-tacking track for staysail Lines lead aft to cockpit Spinlock rope clutches on mast for halyards Spinlock rope clutches for all lines lead aft Lewmar Ocean deck gear Lazyjacks Winches: Primary Winches – 2x Lewmar electric 48, self-tailing, two-speed manual Halyard / Mainsheet / Control Line Winches – 2x Lewmar 30 self-tailing, two-speed manual Mast Mounted Halyard Winch – 1x Lewmar 16 self-tailing, single-speed manual Sails: Mainsail – White dacron, fully battened, slab reefing Yankee – White dacron, roller reefing Staysail – White dacron, hank-on, self-tacking Cruising Chute – with snuffer Storm Sail – Trysail, day-glo orange Canvas Work: Mainsail Cover – Stackpack with mast boot Staysail cover – Fitting over sail when stowed on deck Sprayhood Cockpit Tent Tonneau Cover for cockpit Cockpit Cushions – full fitted set of cushions Full boat winter cover – mast needs to be removed for fitting Anchoring & Mooring: Bower Anchor – Spade high holding power anchor on 55m chain rode Kedge Anchor – 45lb CQR Anchor Windlass – Lewmar Ocean Electric windlass, foot button controls with remote control in cockpit Fenders – Selection Mooring Warps - Selection General: Double stainless steel bow roller Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails Deck-mounted stainless steel stanchions with two tier stainless steel guardwires Guard wire gates to port and starboard Deck-mounted stainless steel mooring cleats, forward, midship and aft Panama-type fairleads forward to port and starboard Capping rail-mounted fairleads forward, midships and aft Large alloy deck mounted mooring cleat forward of windlass centrally on foredeck Electric anchor windlass mounted on foredeck centrally Lewmar self-tacking jib track mounted on coachroof immediately forward of mast Dorade vents with stainless steel guards outboard of mast to port and starboard Sprayhood protecting cockpit and companionway forward Winches and rope clutches to port and starboard sides of companionway B&G Zeus display mounted outboard of starboard, beneath sprayhood Seating wrapping around cockpit with pedestal mounted centrally aft Varnished folding teak table and mug rack mounted on pedestal Large cockpit locker beneath starboard side seating, extending forward Lazarette locker beneath helm seat aft Liferaft mounted on stainless steel cradle on starboard pushpit rail Transom mounted self-steering gear Transom mounted stainless steel swimming/boarding ladder to port side of transom 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 anchor light Masthead Tri-colour Steaming light Bow and Stern nav lights Deck flood Life saving: Liferaft – Out service Throwing line Gas Alarm 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