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 2020 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 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 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 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 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. Raymarine ES97 Hybrid Touch 9” plotter. Touch Screen AND physical buttons for when you have wet hands 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 Hori