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Specifications

Make Vancouver
Model 28
Year 1987
Length 29.3ft (8.9m)
Beam 2.65m
Draft 1.31m
Hull Material Glass Reinforced Plastic
Engine Yanmar 3YM30AE (2022), 371 hours, Single Diesel, Shaft drive
Fuel Type diesel
Location FALMOUTH United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

LOA
28ft/9m
LWL
6.99m/22'11''
Rig
Sloop
Beam
2.64m/8'8''
Hull
Glass Reinforced Plastic
Keel
Long Keel
Make
Vancouver
Name
Celena III
Year
1987
Class
Sailing Cruiser
Draft
1.3m/4'3''
Drive
Shaft Drive
Model
28
Berths
3
Engine
Single Diesel
Layout
Aft Cockpit
UK SSR
20831
Headroom
approx 6'2'' (1.88m) max.
Fuel Tank
170L stainless
Ancasta Ref
28687
Water Tanks
190L over the keel in 3 independent bag tanks
Displacement
4064kg
Keel ballast
1565kg
  • Sturdy full keel and deep forefoot
  • Cutter rig for balance and control in all conditions
  • Warm, cozy interior trimmed in teak
  • Tiller steering for ultimate feel
  • Compact enough for solo handling, tough enough for the open ocean
  • NEW Yanmar 3YM30AE engine 2022
  • NEW 3 blade Bruntons Autoprop
  • NEW Standing rigging and furler 2019
  • Rudder completely rebuilt, epoxy coated with Gelshield and then finished in Coppercoat
  • Three water tanks and pipework were replaced in 2020
  • 1987 Kemp main mast
  • Over specified Selden boom with 3 reefs and adjustable outhaul, NEW 2021
  • Original boom available
  • Kemp extendable spinnaker pole
  • Harken MkiV unit 1 furler NEW 2019
  • Standing rigging NEW 2019
  • Dyneema kicker
  • Dacron cross cut Yankee NEW 2014
  • Dacron cross cut Staysail NEW 2014
  • Kemp Vectran cross cut mainsail, 3 deep reefs, over the top leech line NEW 2017
  • Cruising Chute, year unknown
  • Spinnaker 0.75oz, year unknown
  • Spare Mainsail, serviced and ready to use. Dacron Cross Cut, Two reefs, year unknown
  • Genoa, Dacron cross cut, year unknown
  • Large multipurpose genoa with its own furler. Similar to a code zero
  • Storm Jib, unused
  • Staysail cover
  • Mainsail boom cover
  • 2 x Lewmar genoa sheet - 2 speed
  • 2 x Lewmar halyard - single speed
  • 2 x Lewmar staysail sheet - single speed
  • 2 x Lewmar 16 mast mounted halyard winches – two speed
  • 1 x mast mounted reefing winch
  • JABSCO marine toilet. NEW 2017 complete with all pipework
  • Washbasin to starboard with storage under and outboard with a foot pump providing water to the washbasin
  • Settee berths port & starboard fitted with substantial lee cloths with storage underneath and outboard with upholstered backrests
  • Two full length storage lockers either side behind the backrests for storage
  • Open storage lockers below
  • Above the settee berths are bookshelves and lockers
  • Double flap table on the centreline supported on the teak mast support post
  • Galley to port with Spinflo Nelson Cooker 2 burner, grill and oven cooker
  • Top loading Isotherm keel cooled compressor fridge for maximum efficiency
  • Stainless steel sink with fresh water foot pump
  • Plenty of storage with purpose made drawers for crockery and cutlery stowage
  • Large oilskin locker aft of the galley
  • A half Admiralty sized large chart table is to starboard with stowage under for charts
  • Spaces for navigational instruments and the electrical switch panel are outboard
  • Large quarter berth runs aft from the chart table, the head of which forms the navigators seat
  • Chart light
  • USB Charging port
  • 12V Socket
  • Eperspacher D2 2.2KW blown air heating. New insulated Exhaust with built in silencer 2025
  • Settees fitted out in Jab Alberta (blue check) upholstery
  • YANMAR 3YM30AE 2022 diesel engine with additional oil pressure and temperature instruments
  • Engine hours: 371
  • Consumes circa 1.8l/hr cruising at 6kts at 1800RPM. Max 7.4kts
  • Sea water cooled
  • Shaft drive
  • 90A Prestolite alternator with Sterling Pro Digital external regulator for fast charging
  • Sterling 0V split charging system
  • 2X 110Ah Sealed Lead Acid Service batteries NEW 2020
  • 1X 90Ah AGM engine start battery NEW 2016
  • Upgraded Polyflex Polyurethane engine mounts from new, correctly specified for the 3YM30
  • Vetus HD waterlock NEW 2022
  • 52MM Flexible exhaust hose NEW 2022
  • Stainless steel water injection elbow with additional insualtion jacket upgrade from NEW
  • PSS Shaft seal – Bellows NEW April 2025
  • Bruntons 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
  • 3 x 12v batteries (2x domestic & 1 start)
  • Charged by engine alternator and 240v battery charger
  • Shore power & cable
  • Victron 30A battery charger
  • 170L stainless fuel tank under cockpit with sediment trap and sediment drain valve
  • Water 190L over the keel in 3 independent bag tanks, NEW 2019
  • Manual water system
  • Raymarine ES97 Hybrid Touch 9” plotter. Touch Screen AND physical buttons for when you have wet hands
  • Raymarine Quantum radar
  • B&G Triton wind, speed and depth system, 2015, extra cockpit display
  • Raymarine standalone depth system
  • Standard Horizon GX2100 VHF with Metz Manta masthead antenna. Low loss coaxial cable
  • Standard Horizon RAM mic/speaker in the cockpit. Full remote control of the main VHF
  • Dedicated AIS Metz Manta masthead antenna. Low loss Coaxial Cable
  • Starboard Backstay insulated for MF/HF radio
  • Nasa Navtex receiver – New antenna 2024
  • Garmin GPS Receiver with external antenna
  • Raymarine ST2000 tiller pilot
  • Raymarine EV 100 autopilot with Pelagic actuator upgrade
  • Navigation lights including LED tricolour
  • Bruce Anchor – 15kg
  • 60m of 8mm G43 Chain
  • CQR Kedge, 10m of 8mm chain
  • Treadmaster decks throughout, smooth version in the cockpit
  • Simpson and Lawrence manual anchor winch
  • Stainless Steel plates aft for Jordan Series Drogue attachment
  • 107 cone Jordan Series Drogue and bridle. Unused
  • Custom Stainless Steel bracketry on transom for Hydrovane mounting. Hydrovane not included
  • Lifesling
  • Sprayhood NEW 2022 (Old one included)
  • Cockpit cover
  • Stainless steel guard wires NEW September 2023
  • Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit
  • Bilge 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 2025
  • Cabins

Description

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, Cutter rig for balance and control, Warm, cozy interior trimmed in teak, Tiller steering. Loved, maintained and substantially upgraded by her existing owner, no expense has been spared. Highlights include: NEW Yanmar 3YM30AE engine 2022, NEW 3 blade Bruntons Autoprop, NEW Standing rigging and furler 2019, Rudder 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 2020. The 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.

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Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £41
Maintenance £70
Fuel £67
Running costs subtotal £469/mo
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£10,695
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