Citation 34 Centre Cockpit

Citation 34 AVOCET for sale with DBY Boat Sales.  

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The Citation Centre-cockpit cruiser was designed by John Biddlecome as a "wholesome live-aboard cruising yacht, easily handled by one person, which could also accommodate a large family in the privacy of an after cabin and separate forward cabin".

A great opportunity to secure a proven 34-footer at a realistic price point. AVOCET offers roomy accommodation, a functional layout, and a reputation for safe, predictable handling. She's the perfect platform for buyers wanting a capable cruising yacht they can personalise over time.

The interior is light and open, with a large main saloon with a generous 6ft 5inch headroom. The large galley has plenty of cupboard space and the U shaped dining area has seating for 6 with the dinette converting to a double berth. With it's good headroom, private cabins, and a practical navigation station, she comes with the added bonus that on deck, sail handling is straightforward, the cockpit is generous, and she remains easy to manage for single-handed or short-handed sailing.

Highlights:

Spacious interior with multiple berths

Straightforward systems and simple maintenance

Easy-handling rig with reliable sailing performance

Ideal first cruising yacht or budget-friendly family boat

A great opportunity to enter the cruising market without compromising on capability.

Date of last antifoul: February 2026

SPECIFICATIONS:

Designer : John Biddlecombe
Builder : Citation Yachts
Hull Type : Monohull
Length (feet) : 33.8 feet
Length (m) : 10.2 m
Length Waterline (m) : 8.4 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 10.2 feet
Beam/Width (m) : 3.1 m
Draft (m) : 1.25 m
Draft (feet) : 4.2 feet
Keel/Ballast : Ballast: 2.5 tonnes
Number of Helms : 1
Displacement : 6.2
Colour : White

Engine Notes : 20hp Yanmar diesel engine.
Stroke : 3
Engine Hours : Unknown
Horse Power (hp) : 20
Engine Room : Under cockpit
Number of Batteries : 4
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1 stainless steel
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 50
Steering System : Wheel

Accommodation Notes : Full headroom is all the way from the forepeak to the aft cabin (except for the stoopway between the cabins).
Number of Berths : 6
Number of Showers : 1
Shower Type : Battery charge pump
Number of Toilets : 1
Toilet Type : Hand pump
Holding Tank (L) : Yes

Stove : Metho stove + outside BBQ
Refrigeration : Yes
Number of Sinks : 1

Anchor / Winch : Comes with 2 extra anchors and 25m of extra chain.
Bilge Pump : 2
Deck Gear : Spinnaker Pole. Boat Hook x 2

Mast/Rigging : Age of Rigging: 2013 (Receipt available)
Sail Inventory : 5 sails: 1 x cruising spinnaker 2 x headsails 1 x mainsail 1 x storm jib

Dinghy : 8ft Zodiac

Covers : Cockpit cover

Watermaker / De-Sal : No

GPS : Yes
Has Navigation Lights : Yes
Radio : VHF/HF
Number of Life Jackets : 2 new lifejackets

Vessel Name : AVOCET