Vancouver Vancouver 34 Pilot House

Da Draga of Dart is a well-equipped 1995 Vancouver 34 Pilot House built by Northshore, a design renowned for its offshore and coastal waters capability, traditional craftsmanship and exceptional all-weather cruising comfort. Purchased by her current owners in September 2022, she has benefited from substantial investment and careful maintenance, with major upgrades to her rigging, sails, engine systems, navigation equipment and onboard comfort. Documentation includes Builder’s Certificate, Bills of Sale, proof of VAT status and evidence of UK location at Brexit. A current Gas Safety Certificate is valid until the end of 2026. The desirable Pilot House configuration offers excellent visibility from the internal helm station, complemented by Raymarine autopilot controls at both the cockpit and pilot house. Additional cruising features include a bow thruster, electric anchor windlass, Hydrovane self-steering system, Eberspächer heating, solar panels, hot water, inverter, battery charger, built-in refrigerator and a full cockpit enclosure. The Pilothouse is light and airy with good alround visibility, generous seating to port and starboard with extendable wooden dining table, blinds to windows and two openable hatches in the deckhead. Large chart table with storage. There is a large chart table with storage with a Raymarine repeater display alongside GPS and radar displays. Da Draga presents as a capable long-distance cruising yacht with many of the major maintenance items already completed, making her an attractive proposition for sailors seeking a proven blue water cruiser. Accommodation The Vancouver 34 Pilot House offers a warm, secure and practical cruising interior with the significant advantage of an internal steering position, ideal for passagemaking in challenging conditions. The layout provides accommodation for up to six berths in three cabin areas, together with a comfortable saloon, practical galley and dedicated navigation/pilot house area. The traditional timber interior creates a welcoming atmosphere for extended cruising. Information supplied by the owner indicates three cabin spaces and six berths.Comfort upgrades completed during current ownership include:Eberspächer heating with renewed duct insulationHot water supplied by engine and shore powerHeads compartment basin with H&C water and also a ShowerBuilt-in refrigeratorNew freshwater plumbing componentsNew freshwater pump pressure switchNew cockpit enclosureReplacement sprayhood glazingLED lighting throughoutHolding tank cleanedNew Jabsco heads pumpNew sanitation hoses and siphon-break valvesBlakes seacocks serviced with new locking pins.Galley : twin burner gimballed stove with grill & oven, crash bar and fiddes.Twin sinks, with hand cold and electric pumped hot & cold waterAssorted crockery, cutlery & saucepansLabcraft LED White & Red lightingBlack water tank under forecabin bunk and heads with sanitation hoses having been replacedGrey water tankDa Draga of Dart represents a well-maintained example of the highly respected Vancouver 34 Pilot House, benefitting from significant recent expenditure and ready for her next cruising adventure.