Description

This 1981 Colvic Northener is a sturdy heavy displacement, well equipped, single screw diesel motor cruiser. She has attractive classic lines with a safe, deep cockpit and wheelhouse. She has been extremely well constructed using the best of marine materials i.e. 1066 marine grade ply, phosphor bronze fastenings and purpose designed and cast deck fittings. She is in a very good seaworthy condition.
Her 4 berth two cabin layout with a dinette galley arrangement amidships, a separate Jabsco head, Propex gas heater and cockpit awning make her a very comfortable boat and ideal for cruising rivers, estuaries and coastal waters. She is an ideal liveaboard boat and
She has a regularly serviced, very reliable, 38 hp 3JH2E Yanmar diesel engine which runs through an Aquadrive to a 3 bladed bronze propeller and stern gear. The auxiliary is a Yamaha 8hp outboard. Her 100ltr stainless steel fuel tank is well serviced with easy to access filters etc. She carries 30ltrs of fresh water in a grp tank.
This boat has a draft of only 0.75mtrs making her ideal for exploring rivers and tributaries and with her 3 keels this boat can safely dry out making it ideal for exploring tidal creeks — great for bird and wildlife watching. With an electrical system serviced by a 100watt purpose fitted solar panel, it’s possible to comfortably hide away up a river for as long as the food and water lasts.
Over the years my wife and I have loved and cared for Northstar and we have had great fun exploring the rivers and coastal waters along the south coast of Cornwall.

Specifications

Accommodation

Spacious accommodation in two cabins.
2 berth forward cabin with storage under and deck hatch.
There are 2 further berths (double) in the saloon on the lowered dinette table.
Port side galley with stainless steel sink and 2 burner + grill stainless cooker.
Good stowage for utensils, cooking equipment and provisions.

Port side aft separate sea toilet, serviced this spring with new valves etc.

Construction

Northstar is a very well constructed boat.
Hull and deck mouldings by Covid craft - fitted out using the best of marine grade materials i.e. Marine plywood and iroko with phosphor bronze fastenings - her wheelhouse and superstructure are iroko.
Stainless steel pushpit, pullpit, lines and stantions
Lorans anchor winch with chain and rope gypsy - 30 m of chain with a CQR and a Danforth anchor.
Raymarine depth sounder and log.
Garmin GPS chart plotter and fishfinder.
2025 VHF Horizon radio.
2024 inflated inflatable dinghy.
Construction details, plans and operating manuals.
There is a solar panel fitted to the wheel house roof providing regulated solar power to a domestic and start battery.
Numerous good quality fenders, dock lines etc.

Engine(s)

Main Engine
Yanmar 38hp diesel 3JH2E
Aqua drive and Venus stern gear - shaft - propeller.
Auxiliary Engine
Yamaha 8hp outboard stowed on a bracket on the transom, it can be lowered into the water when needed.

Yanmar 3JH2E

Aqua drive

Yamaha 8hp

Auxiliary

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