'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.
