Vancouver 28 – Hull No. 55 – Northshore Yachts Ltd, 1997

A rare opportunity to acquire a 1997 Vancouver 28 (Hull No. 55), built by Northshore Yachts Ltd, widely regarded for producing some of the finest small cruising yachts ever built. The Vancouver 28 has an enduring reputation as a fantastically constructed, go-anywhere pocket bluewater cruiser – compact, immensely strong, and designed with long-distance comfort and safety in mind.

NOTE. 'Ansa' is fitted with self-steering gear which is not included in the price but may be vaiable through separate negotiation.

This particular example stands out as one of the few Vancouver 28s built with a separate forward cabin and V-berth, making her especially desirable for extended cruising. Extensively upgraded in recent years, she benefits from a new Yanmar engine (2018), new sails (2021), and modernised navigation and electrical systems, alongside a very comprehensive inventory.

Accommodation

Four berths in two cabins with full standing headroom (6’2” max in saloon).

Separate forward cabin with V-berth.

Heads compartment with marine toilet (pump & hoses replaced 2018) and wash basin to starboard; hanging locker opposite.

Saloon with two settee berths, generous storage outboard, and folding leaf table.

Practical galley with Plastimo Neptune 4500 gimballed gas cooker (oven, grill, 2 burners), stainless steel sink with manual freshwater pump, refrigerated cool box, and flexible water tank (replaced 2022).

Chart table to starboard.

Eberspacher diesel heating to both cabins.

Mosquito nets for opening ports.

Mechanical & Electrical Systems

Yanmar 3YM20 21hp diesel engine (2018) – approx. 250 hrs.

Professionally serviced twice yearly.

Brunton’s SigmaDrive coupling, new shaft, Brunton’s Autoprop with rope cutter, spare fixed 3-blade prop.

Stainless steel 127L fuel tank – drained & professionally cleaned (2025).

Engine toolkit and spares.

Electrical systems upgraded with new AGM batteries (2022), Mastervolt charger & battery monitor, galvanic isolator, shore power, and 240V outlets.

Rig, Sails & Spars

Masthead Bermudan cutter rig by Selden, deck-stepped.

Stainless steel standing rigging (2017).

Running rigging renewed (2017), wintered ashore each year.

Sanders sails (2021): mainsail, Yankee, staysail.

Slab reefing main with lazy jacks and stackpack (2021).

Furlex furling systems (genoa & staysail) serviced 2025.

Cruising chute with snuffer.

Lewmar self-tailing winches, including two new Evo 15 halyard winches (2025).

Deck Equipment

Spade anchor with 50m chain + 50m warp (2018).

Lewmar electric windlass with cockpit remote (2018).

Sprayhood, dodgers (2022), jackstays.

Fenders, warps, outboard bracket, ensign staff, safety gear including danbuoy and lifebuoy with light.

Navigation & Electronics

Comprehensive Raymarine suite: ES75 chartplotter, Quantum radar, ST4000 autopilot, p70s control, ACU100, i70s displays (x3), iTC5 converter.

Raymarine AIS 700 transponder (2022).

Raymarine DSC VHF with cockpit handset.

Navigation lights including masthead tricolour and anchor light.

Brass clock, barometer, and hygrometer.

Safety

Ocean Signal RescueMe EPIRB1.

Seago 4-person canister liferaft – serviced Dec 2024.

Fire extinguishers, fire blanket, CO and smoke detectors.

Manual bilge pump, cockpit harness points.

Construction

Built in 1997 by Northshore Yachts, Hull No. 55.

GRP hull and superstructure, long keel with encapsulated lead ballast.

Keel-hung rudder, tiller steering.

Coppercoat applied 2019–20 (5 coats).

Stainless steel stanchions and guardwires, self-draining cockpit, mooring cleats fore, aft, and amidships.

New washboards and Perspex storm boards.

Documentation

Complete with all original documentation, builder’s certificates, and VAT status confirmation.

Broker’s Comment:
The Vancouver 28 remains one of the most respected pocket cruisers afloat – admired for her quality of build, sea-kindly performance, and ability to cross oceans safely in comfort. This particular yacht has been meticulously maintained, continually upgraded, and represents a rare chance to purchase a well-sorted example of this highly sought-after design.