Citation 34 Centre Cockpit
Currency
Length
34' - 10.36m
Vessel Location
Newport, Sydney NSW
Launch Year
1988
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
CITATION 34 AVOCET - REDUCED PRICE!
For Sale with DBY Boat Sales | Motivated Seller
The Citation 34 is a centre-cockpit cruising yacht designed by John Biddlecome as a wholesome liveaboard yacht, easily handled by one person while offering generous accommodation for family cruising, with a private aft cabin and separate forward cabin.
AVOCET presents a great opportunity to secure a proven 34-foot cruising yacht at a realistic price point. Offering spacious accommodation, a practical layout and safe, predictable handling, she is an appealing option for buyers seeking a capable cruising yacht with the flexibility to personalise and improve over time.
The interior is light and inviting, with a generous main saloon offering an impressive 6ft 5in headroom. The well-appointed galley provides ample cupboard storage, while the U-shaped dinette comfortably seats six and converts to a double berth when required. With private cabins, good headroom and a dedicated navigation station, AVOCET is well suited to extended cruising or comfortable weekends aboard.
On deck, the generous cockpit and straightforward sail handling make her manageable for single-handed or short-handed sailing, while her practical design and established cruising pedigree make her an attractive choice for those looking to enter the cruising market.
Key Features:
Spacious interior with multiple berths
Private aft cabin and separate forward cabin
Generous 6ft 5in saloon headroom
U-shaped dinette seating six, converting to a double berth
Well-equipped galley with ample storage
Dedicated navigation station
Autopilot
Straightforward systems and practical maintenance
Easy-to-manage rig and dependable sailing performance
Ideal first cruising yacht or budget-conscious family cruiser
With her price reduced and a motivated seller, AVOCET represents an excellent opportunity to get afloat in a capable cruising yacht without stretching the budget.
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
Fish Finder: Fish finder/depth sounder (no plotter)
Vessel Name : AVOCET
For Sale with DBY Boat Sales | Motivated Seller
The Citation 34 is a centre-cockpit cruising yacht designed by John Biddlecome as a wholesome liveaboard yacht, easily handled by one person while offering generous accommodation for family cruising, with a private aft cabin and separate forward cabin.
AVOCET presents a great opportunity to secure a proven 34-foot cruising yacht at a realistic price point. Offering spacious accommodation, a practical layout and safe, predictable handling, she is an appealing option for buyers seeking a capable cruising yacht with the flexibility to personalise and improve over time.
The interior is light and inviting, with a generous main saloon offering an impressive 6ft 5in headroom. The well-appointed galley provides ample cupboard storage, while the U-shaped dinette comfortably seats six and converts to a double berth when required. With private cabins, good headroom and a dedicated navigation station, AVOCET is well suited to extended cruising or comfortable weekends aboard.
On deck, the generous cockpit and straightforward sail handling make her manageable for single-handed or short-handed sailing, while her practical design and established cruising pedigree make her an attractive choice for those looking to enter the cruising market.
Key Features:
Spacious interior with multiple berths
Private aft cabin and separate forward cabin
Generous 6ft 5in saloon headroom
U-shaped dinette seating six, converting to a double berth
Well-equipped galley with ample storage
Dedicated navigation station
Autopilot
Straightforward systems and practical maintenance
Easy-to-manage rig and dependable sailing performance
Ideal first cruising yacht or budget-conscious family cruiser
With her price reduced and a motivated seller, AVOCET represents an excellent opportunity to get afloat in a capable cruising yacht without stretching the budget.
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
Fish Finder: Fish finder/depth sounder (no plotter)
Vessel Name : AVOCET
Price
AU $22,800
Vessel Name
AVOCET
Boat Reference
DBY00227
Launch Year
1988
Length
34' - 10.36m
Beam
3.1m
Draft
1.25m
Displacement
6.2
Keel / Ballast
Ballast: 2.5 tonnes
Vessel Location
Newport, Sydney Nsw
Region
New South Wales
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
HIN
AUWWA068800AP9
Registration
ACF923N
Rego Expiry
11/06/2026
Designer
John Biddlecombe
Builder
Citation Yachts
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Engine
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
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
20
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Unknown
Propulsion
Inboard Shaft Drive
Fuel
50
Water
No
Dinghy
8ft Zodiac
Covers
Cockpit cover
Accommodation
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
Holding Tank (L) : Yes
Number of Berths : 6
Holding Tank (L) : Yes
Berths
6
Shower
Number of Showers : 1 Shower Type : Battery charge pump
Toilet
Number of Toilets : 1 Toilet Type : Hand pump
Galley
Stove : Metho stove + outside BBQ
Refrigeration : Yes
Number of Sinks : 1
Refrigeration : Yes
Number of Sinks : 1
Refrigeration
Yes
Stove
Yes
Safety Gear
GPS : Yes
Has Navigation Lights : Yes
Radio : VHF/HF
Number of Life Jackets : 2 new lifejackets
Has Navigation Lights : Yes
Radio : VHF/HF
Number of Life Jackets : 2 new lifejackets
Sail Inventory
Sail Inventory : 5 sails: 1 x cruising spinnaker 2 x headsails 1 x mainsail 1 x storm jib
Mast / Rigging
Mast/Rigging : Age of Rigging: 2013 (Receipt available)
Deck Gear
Spinnaker Pole. Boat Hook x 2
Presentation
Remarks
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".
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
DBY Boat Sales Pittwater
Telephone
Address
Princes Street Marina
16 Princes Street
Newport Beach
Sydney NSW Australia
16 Princes Street
Newport Beach
Sydney NSW Australia
Website
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