The Vancouver 34 is a classic long-keel bluewater cruising cutter designed by Robert B. Harris and built by Northshore Yachts in the UK from 1991 to 2008, with 36 hulls launched. She grew out of Harris's earlier Vancouver 32 (1979) — stretched to 34 feet LOA to lengthen the waterline and fit wheel steering in an enlarged cockpit. Available in Classic (traditional cockpit) and Pilot (deck saloon) variants, the Vancouver 34 carries a masthead cutter rig on a twin-spreader Seldén mast and features the Vancouver line's signature Harris heavy-displacement hull with long keel and transom-hung rudder. Easy on the helm and famously self-steering when balanced, she's a regular Golden Globe Race and Ocean Globe Race–eligible contender, with Guido Cantini's "Hannah of Cowes" among the notable GGR entries.
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What is the Vancouver 34's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Vancouver 34 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.53. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Vancouver 34's comfort ratio?
The Vancouver 34 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 31.83. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Vancouver 34 safe for offshore sailing?
The Vancouver 34 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.74. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Vancouver 34?
The theoretical hull speed of the Vancouver 34 is 7.03 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Vancouver 34 weigh?
The Vancouver 34 has a displacement of 14,000 and a length overall (LOA) of 34.0.
Who designed the Vancouver 34?
The Vancouver 34 was designed by Robert B. Harris, first built in 1991.