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'Spirit of the North' is a superb example of a Starfish 8m, possibly the best on the market. A very popular angling boat, with a proven design and capable performance, and a good turn of speed. The Starfish 8 is a rugged fishing hull with an enclosed wheelhouse and two-berth accommodation. This boat has been commercially coded to carry up to 7 people and had it's 5 year licence renewed by the MCA in late 2023. A well maintained example. Lying Conwy Marina.
Construction
Starfish 8m, Built by Bounty Boats (Norfolk) in 1999 to a design by Hugh Easton
GRP hull, deck, and superstructure
Blue plywood sheathed GRP deck and a white superstructure
Semi-displacement
Skeg-protected shaft and prop
LOA: 8.15m
Beam: 2.9m
Draft Min: 0.76m
Draft Max: 0.76m
Displacement: 3,000kg (6,615.0lbs)
Headroom: 1.90m
Overview:
Bounty Boats from Norfolk had a reputation for building good quality boats, whether they were for the broads, or in the case of the Starfish, the sea. This particular Starfish 8 has been maintained to a very high standard and provides excellent sea-keeping characteristics.
Mechanical
IVECO 250hp turbo diesel engine, indirect cooling, and shaft drive to a fixed 4-bladed bronze propeller. 936 hours run - Serviced annually
Full instrumentation and Teleflex single lever control
Hydraulic steering with manual override, s/s emergency tiller, and skeg hung rudder
Trim tabs - fitted but inoperable
Cruise speed:14 knots
Max speed: 20 knots
Electrical:
12v Batteries
240v Shore power
DC to AC inverter
Tankage:
200L fuel tank
Equipment
Deck Equipment:
Anchor and warp
Fenders
Mooring warps
Cockpit rails - 1 metre high
Rod holders
Boathook bracket
Grad handles
Ensign staff
forehatch storm board
Emergency access hatch to engine seacock
Access hatch to emergency tiller
Navigation Equipment:
Compass
Lowrance Globalmap 3300C GPS Plotter
Koden 5.6" Colour Echo Finder
Icom IC-M421 DSC VHF radio c/w antenna
Radar reflector
Navigation lights
Safety Equipment:
Manual and electric bilge pumps c/w non-return valves
Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
2 x Liferings (Wheelhouse roof)
Overboard rescue sling
Accommodation
Enclosed wheelhouse with single helm seat and bench seating opposite.
Galley area c/w 2-burner gas stove and grill.
Stepping down to the forward cabin which contains 2 single berths.
Upholstery recently refreshed.
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.