1986 Vancouver Hidden Harbor 36′ Boat, Fort Lauderdal, FL

Description

The Vancouver’s record of passage, makes it very unique; dozens of trans-ocean passages or voyages to the most remote cruising grounds, often crewed just by a husband and wife or a couple of friends, or totally at home in local waters and harbors. The enthusiastic reception of the original Vancouver 27 design led to demands for a larger version (Vancouver 32 & 34), which came from the board of the original designer, Robert Harris.The range was then augmented by the introduction of the Vancouver 36, satisfying the demands of experienced yachtsmen. The Vancouver 36 was built by Hidden Harbor Boatworks in Sarasota, Florida. The teak sole is 2′ thick, the hull 1 1/4″. The 36 is a blue water cruising machine. “Last Unicorn is the last boat built by Hidden Harbor and has been enjoyed by the original owner, who has taken her as far as Venezuela.The Vancouver 36 has her own distinctive style. The deep cockpit is very roomy, with high coamings and comfortable angles for leaning against. The helmsman’s position is ideal with easy access to winches, unencumbered movement around the wheel and clear vision to the stemhead.Designed from the outset for serious ocean passage making, the “Last Unicorn” combines sailing performance with excellent load carrying capability and comfortable motion in a seaway. Heavy displacement, and a long encapsulated keel gives excellent directional stability. The cutter rig has long been favoured by experienced cruising yachtsmen for its strength and versatility, as it provides good drive to windward and, because the sails are manageable and easy to reef, the optimum amount of sail is always available, whatever the weather conditions. This is a boat that’s meant to go places.The owners took the boat from Fort Lauderdale to Venezuela and back. spending 16 months doing so, and found the boat to be an excellent sailing vessel, at home in 20 knot winds, and very comfortable because of the design of the stern, the smallish cockpit, and the full keel with the skeg that attaches to the rudder.

Accomodations:
Going below, she has 6’4″ headroom with a step down into the salon. All the way forward is the head. That’s right, no V-berth forward, a surprise on a smaller boat. An interesting feature is the keel stepped mast. Harris inlined the mast with the main bulkhead forward. The design hides the mast away, cleaning up the interior lines. The salon has settees port and starboard which pull out to form comfortable sea berths at water level.Aft of the salon is the nav station. To starboard is a U-shaped galley. The galley is secure and versatile. All the way aft is the engine room, accessible through the companionway and a portside door behind the nav station.Cherry and formica interior2″ teak and holly soleAbundant shelving and storage throughout, easily accessible and well craftedBookshelves and storage cabinets above and outboard of both settees, lined with varnished cherry slatsMore lockers under setteesDual drop-leaf dining table has drawers for cutlery/serving pieces, and a liquor bin set in the table topOne of the lockers under the berth is accessible from the port setteeLocker under nav station is accessible from port setteePioneer stereo system with disc player and AM/FM tunerBarometer and clock mounted on salon bulkhead, visible from cockpitMicrofiber cushions (new 2008)

Mechanical Equipment:
Yanmar Model 3JH3E 40 horsepower engine (new 2001), approx. 2000 hours on engine. Hurth 150 V-drive transmission (rebuilt 2008)Dual Racor fuel filters45 Amp. alternatorRaw water cooled exhaust systemReverso oil change systemFram remote oil filterAutomatic fire suppression system with fuel and vent cut offTwo (2) engine room ventilation fansTwo (2) 50 gallon diesel tanks with selector valve and electronic tank guagesThree (3) blade 16″ self furling Max Prop1 1/4″ PYI stainless steel shaft seal (replaced 2008)Engine room fully insulated for sound and temperatureRule 1500 automatic bilge pumpRule 115 VAC plug in bilge pumpWhale Gusher pump, manual (in cockpit)

Galley:
The galley is starboard side, adjacent to the companionway. U-shaped, comfortable, and safe at sea.Gimbaled Force 10 3 burner propane stove with oven and broiler (new 2007). Emergency fuel shut off at stove and on DC panelAdler Barbour Super Cold Machine refrigeration system with polyurethane insulation (compressor replaced 2005)Stainless double sinks with hose sprayerUnder sink storageConvenient trash binCupboards outboard and over refrigeratorStorage below ovenGood lighting(Filters for water, sea water pump in galley mentioned in water system)

Electronics and Navigational Gear:
Nav table faces forward, with lockers below and outboard, as well as drawers. A fan provides circulation. The electronics are mounted for maximum convenience while seated at the nav station. Behind the nav station is a wet locker followed by a large equipment locker that offers access to the engine. The engine is also accessible from the companionway, offering ease of maintenance and service.In 2008, a refit was done which updated the radar, electronic equipment, wiring, and added a watermaker, etc.Raymarine ST 6000 AutopilotRaymarine C-70 navigation system w/GPS, 2KW radar, depthsounder, wind instrument, and speed log (new 2007)Handheld Garmin 72 GPS (plugged into 12 volt outlet or run on batteries)Aquasignal series 25 navigation lights (new lenses 2008)Monitor wind vane steering systemDirect drive rack and pinion Whitlock Cobra steering systemEmergency tillerRitchie Globemaster CompassICOM 802 single sideband radio (insulated backstay) with fully automatic ICOM AT 140 antenna tuner (new 2007)ICOM M 422 VHF radio at nav station with remote microphone in cockpit (new 2007)2 ICOM handheld VHF radios with charging stations (ICOM M IV and ICOM M 34)

Electrical System:
All the wiring was replaced in 2007. A KISS 30 Amp Wind Generator with charge controller provides additional source of electricity.l Grp 24 12V dedicated engine-start battery1 Grp 24 12V dedicated windlass battery4 Grp 24 6V house batteries110V panel/digital voltmeter12V panel/digital voltmeterGuest dual circuit battery chargerProMariner 1500 watt inverter (provides 115VAC from batteries)2 KVA isolation transformer for 240 volt dock power and electrolysis protection120/240 switch on AC panelAC system is GFI protected2-50′ 30 Amp Marinco shorepower cables w/deck connector