2018 Nord Star 28 Patrol Boat in Bellingham, WA 98225 US

New on the market - Hard to find Nord Star 28

Built in Finland with a great Scandinavian design, the Nord Star 28 is perfectly suited for the Pacific Northwest. A well-thought-out all-weather design for cruising, fishing, or commuting. The rock-solid, well-maintained Volvo Penta D6-370 with only 755 hrs gives this boat many years of reliable service.

This vessel is fully equipped with many factory upgrades and options that make it comfortable for sleeping for four or single-handed boating. This boat has been exceptionally well-maintained as an island commuter and family boat in the San Juans. All new bottom paint Feb 2026 makes this boat ready to go.

Accommodations

• Private Forward Berth
• Twin Vee berth, in dark blue fabric
• Vee berth filler piece
• Three large storage lockers below the berth
• Overhead opening hatch, screens and blackout curtain
• Storage bins
• Twin individual reading lights
• LED overhead lights
• Mirror
• Hanging locker
• Full door
• Private Aft Berth (never used)
• Access via companionway from pilot house, with courtesy light
• Queen berth, in dark blue fabric
• Two port lights
• LED overhead lights
• Seat with storage below
• Mirror
• 120 V duplex outlets
• Individual reading lights

Head and Shower

• Fully enclosed
• Full standing room height
• Vanity with stainless steel wash basin, and hot and cold pressurized water mixer faucet/shower head
• Storage locker
• Vacuflush marine head
• Mirror
• LED lights
• Floor drain
• Shower curtain
• Port light
• Convenient service access door to helm wiring, hydraulics and electronics

Galley

• Kenyon 2 burner glass-top electric stove
• Stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressurized water mixer faucet
• Vitrifrigo Refrigerator model C42L OCN PFT, 42 liter / 1.5 cubic feet capacity, 12V
• Three storage lockers for provisions and cookware
• Two drawers
• Storage pockets
• Port light
• Storage bins under companionway steps
• Direct access pass-through to pilot house

Pilot House

• Twin Captains's Chairs, port and starboard, with folding armrests, forward/aft adjustment, back recliner, and moveable bolster for running standing or seated, upholstered in dark blue fabric
• Companionway to second full stateroom under hinged port seat
• Sturdy, wide, port and starboard sliding helm doors with fully open, partly open, and fully closed, lockable positions
• U-shaped seating for 7 persons upholstered in dark blue fabric. (Captain's chair rotates for additional seating at the table)
• Fully height-adjustable central wooden table, with fold-out leaves and convenient, innovative stowage against the cabin top
• Large side windows with curtains
• Wide aft window for excellent visibility when docking, with sliding pane and curtains
• Large, three-section, reverse-raked windshield with three windshield wipers and washers and demister
• Large sliding overhead hatch with screen and shade
• Dark blue synthetic carpeting over a teak and holly laminate sole
• Wooden overhead grab rails port and starboard
• Two storage lockers and cubby
• Fusion stereo speakers
• Twin USB ports and 12 V DC socket
• Folding wooden chart table cover
• Folding wooden companionway cover
• 120V duplex outlet
• Full diesel furnace

Cockpit and Swim Platform

• Forward and aft facing bench seats, plus two individual seats, all upholstered in weather-resistant green and white striped fabric
• Extended roof line for shade
• Seats 8 persons outside
• Large hinged storage lockers under all seats
• Battery switches below port seat
• Fender rack for 4 fenders
• Spacious port and starboard lazarettes, removable for additional access below
• Stainless steel boarding and safety gate
• Shore power hook-up (30A)
• Hot and cold pressurized water outside shower
• Gray synthetic swim platform deck
• Cockpit deck and side decks in non-skid finish
• Additional sturdy aft rubber buffer and heavy subframe
• Hinged cockpit floor with manual opening (with gas-strut assist) for unrestricted engine access
• Stainless steel folding swim ladder

Electronics

• Garmin GPSMAP 7412xsv chart plotter
• 12" multi-touch widescreen display (1280 x 800 WXGA) with worldwide basemap
• High-sensitivity internal 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS (updates 10 times per second)
• Fully network capable for Garmin Marine Network and NMEA 2000, plus NMEA 0183 support and WiFi connectivity
• Supports GSD premium sonar and GCV scanning sonar module
• Garmin GMR 18 HD 4 kW radome
• High-powered Digital Signal Processing, provides sharp radar imagery and excellent
• target separation
• 18", 4 kW high-definition radar has a 36 nm range, for clear images
• Automatic pulse optimization technology matches pulse widths and repetition rates with the selected range
• 5 degree beamwidth offers the best weather penetration and target definition in its class
• Garmin B60 depth and water temperature transducer
• Bronze housing
• 600 W transducer with a range up to 1,200 ft.
• Operating frequency from 50 kHz to 200 kHz
• Beamwidth from 12 to 45 degrees
• Garmin Autopilot with GHC 20 control unit
• Large, bright 4" color glass-bonded display with anti-glare finish
• 170 degree viewing angle
• Enhanced night time readability with backlight dimmer and full color
• Enhanced daylight readability with high-contrast color option
• Garmin VHF300i AIS, Black Box
• Integrated with the chartplotter and VHF radio
• Automatic AIS target calling
• AIS target data displayed directly on the chartplotter
• Garmin GHS 10i Wired VHF hand set
• Provides full function of VHF 300i AIS radio from a remote location
• Simple design with soft keys and a 2" diagonal dot matrix display
• Fusion MS-RA70 N marine digital receiver with 2 speakers
• 25 Watts RMS, 50 Watts peak (x 4 channels)
• Bluetooth connectivity
• LCD display with brightness adjustment
• Works with iPod/iPhone, Android and Windows
• RDS AM/FM tuner
• USB port
• 3.5 mm audio plug
• Victron System, Charger/Inverter, Li House Battery and Solar

Mechanical and Systems

• Volvo Penta D6-370A-F 6 cylinder common rail diesel, 370 HP (223 hours), conforming to Tier 3 emissions, with full electronic controls
• Volvo Penta DPH-D1 1.63:1 Duo Prop Drive (serviced annually)
• Volvo Penta G5 Propeller package
• Automatic fire extinguisher
• Pressurized water system with hot water heater/tank for galley sink, head sink, and showers
• MSD Type III head and holding tank
• Forward and aft bilge pumps
• Dockside heat and air-conditioning with multiple outlets (requires an upgrade)

Electrical

• 30 AMP shore power
• AC distribution panel including AC voltmeter and AC ammeter at helm station
• DC breaker panel in engine room
• Battery isolation switches
• 120 V duplex outlets with GFCI throughout
• Victron Smart System w/controler, Charger/Inverter w/ solar, Li 300 ah house battery, AGM start battery .

Hull and Deck

• Sleipner Side-Power bow thruster
• Bennett trim tabs with double actuators on each side
• Lewmar electric windlass
• 22 lb stainless steel plow anchor and all chain rode
• Heavy-duty stainless steel bow eye and bow line
• New bottom paint (2022)
• Gleaming, pristine, white gelcoat
• Blue and red boot stripes
• Heavy rubber rub rail around the entire boat, with additional aft buffer
• Port and starboard boarding gates, adjacent to the helm doors
• Transom boarding gate
• Marco trumpet horn
• Searchlight with remote control at helm
• Radar arch
• Wide, safe, side decks with high gunwales and sturdy rails
• New bottom paint February 2026