Is it worth €300k? We Tested It...

Is it worth €300k? We Tested It... | Nord Star 31+

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Жыл бұрын

The Nord Star 31+ is the archetypal Finnish commuter boat with a twist. In this dark grey colour with a contrasting light interior, this 30ft wheelhouse cruiser feels like no Nord Star we’ve been on before. And, when it’s up against rivals Targa and Sargo, it pays to stand out from the crowd.
You can see what the Nord Star 31+ is like on board and how it feels to drive in this in-depth walkthrough tour and review by Jack Haines, who tested the boat in the Finnish archipelago.
The walkaround deck layout features L-shaped cockpit seating and wide, deep side decks that lead to a clean, practical foredeck. Inside, the guest cabin is cleverly accessed by lifting up the aft seat squab at the dinette to reveal a cabin that’s short on headroom but big on space, with both a single and double berth.
The galley is a good size and runs down the starboard side, opposite an L-shaped dinette with an adjustable table at its centre and a two-way seat forward that flips between a dining position and a twin navigator seat. Forward you find the owner’s cabin and the boat’s only bathroom, a wet room on the starboard side.
Engine options are numerous in both single and twin diesel arrangements with options from Mercury and Volvo Penta. The most powerful version will crack 45 knots!
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Performance & Specification:
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LOA: 10.05m - 33ft 2in
Beam: 3.15m - 10ft 4in
Displacement: 5 tonnes
Capacity: 10 persons
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Performance
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Engines: Twin Mercury Diesel 270hp sterndrives
Top Speed: 37 knots
Cruising Speed: 25 knots
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Timestamps
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00:00 Intro
00:40 Engine Options
01:00 Helm Station
02:14 Driving
02:40 Performance & Range
04:25 Helm Station
06:39 On Deck
07:56 Cockpit Joystick
08:35 Side & Foredeck
09:58 Interior
10:23 Twin Cabin
11:25 Pricing
12:55 Owner's Cabin
14:00 Engine Room
14:53 Our Verdict

Пікірлер: 75

@FinnishPanther Жыл бұрын

Such great production quality on these reviews - very well done! I’d personally go with a Targa as they hold their value better than Sargos and Nord Stars, and would go with one of Targa’s outboard models as they have even more storage space in the rear and are quieter. The only thing with all boats of this size people should be aware of is that when you own and live in these boats (incl DCs) for a weekend or two is issues with ventilation; if the owner’s cabin only has one ventilation port instead of two for good cross ventilation, I would cross then 31+ from my list just because of this reason. I hope that Nord Star, Sargo and Targa would pay more attention to this, as all of the ~30ft models fall short on this. Thanks and keep up the good work!

@Thjonsson1 Жыл бұрын

Really like This design! Looks a little cooler than Targa and Sargo

@nicbennett6554 Жыл бұрын

Great video Jack, thank you. I’m really keen on this style of boat for the British climate and this one seems up there with the best when you factor in price etc.

@cookiemonster2299 Жыл бұрын

I'm really liking this style of boat, commuter/explorer/fun weekender. 👍❤️🇬🇧

@MrRicardo11 Жыл бұрын

I prefer the Nordstar Jack. I first came across them at the Scottish Boat Show about 6 years ago.. I would go for the largest model they do, but the one on test today is lovely . Fantastic price

@vladimirv.4858 10 ай бұрын

Great review. Great design. 👍

@James-gf9jl 11 ай бұрын

Cracking boat. Appreciated the "From Russia With Love" overtures, with all those boats in hot pursuit.

@Yachtbuyer 11 ай бұрын

It’s a sinister looking beast in that spec, that’s for sure 👍

@WaspMedia3D Жыл бұрын

Looks nice! Looking for something to knock Ranger Tugs R-31 CB off of its pedestal for me ...I don't think this does it, but I love the performance and look of this!

@davereid-daly2205 Жыл бұрын

Great review !!!

@Yachtbuyer Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@chrisoleary9876 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack!

@lasseabb5981 Жыл бұрын

You should testdrive the big one. Nord Star 49. I havent seen a real testdrive on that boat. Good work👍

@Yachtbuyer Жыл бұрын

We’ll do our best 👍

@tomasleal5011 3 ай бұрын

@@Yachtbuyer your best you did, you dropped the best video on youtube about the nord star 49. Thank you.

@guinnessharvey4476 Жыл бұрын

This is “solo skipper” heaven:)

@Yachtbuyer Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@kishoredhali2928 9 ай бұрын

Excellent, very nice I love this

@akd164 10 ай бұрын

Pretty good all round however could do do with a protective cover on the aft joystick.

@Pixelkill3R Жыл бұрын

Targa 32 (Twin D6-440)

@maritimefilminguk Жыл бұрын

What a machine!

@NorTh_SnowZ 10 ай бұрын

Could you make a review of some askleladden boats, mabye the P79 or 92. Or the new c model?

@gtbreaux 11 ай бұрын

Anyone have experience how the hull performs and rides compared to a Targa of similar size?

@andrewfrank5602 Жыл бұрын

Which one of these three boats is the best single engined rough weather boat

@Quiet215 Жыл бұрын

Funny how you called it a "Darth Vader boat" and compared it so much to the Targa 32, because Targa has actually built a T32 with inspiration of Vader, with a deep black gelcoat and black railings.

@rustemkajolli4430 10 ай бұрын

Really looking this disign

@peterstevenson5418 4 ай бұрын

I can dream of owning one

@frias2287 Жыл бұрын

Very cool👍🤝💯

@rogermarine3459 Жыл бұрын

Imagine having to pull the anchor by hand on your 400k boat.

@user-ph8sh9kt9v 3 ай бұрын

Imagine pulling up an anchor on a 25ft cabin cruiser for years. Hard work for some but if you use your brain one can figure it out. Oh ya that was when they made boats.

@mikeanderson7206 3 ай бұрын

It's not that big of a vessel just use an anchor pulling ball system on your line.

@sandersson2813 2 ай бұрын

More boats should be this colour

@amievil3697 10 ай бұрын

SIx feet longer with some monster outboards then yes I would roll with the Empire

@popeyepanther4519 Жыл бұрын

2.5 liters/Nm does make a dent in the wallet. For me, its either having a summer house or this type of boat. Or, summer house + a smaller boat. I dont see that value of this considering the cost of running it. Either go big and only have boat. Running Cost is a factor to consider for sure for this genre of boats around 30ft.

@kangghostable 10 ай бұрын

Is it possible to change the engine type to an out-of-board?

@Yachtbuyer 10 ай бұрын

Possibly not on this model but smaller ones in the range, yes.

@troygreen9321 Жыл бұрын

It would really be nicer with the right upgrades

@floridaoutdooradventures8981 Жыл бұрын

In a hot summer day, with that dark color, this boat will feel like an oven!! 😤😵‍💫 😬😬😬

@sleeksvs 5 ай бұрын

Yup, too hot 🔥 to handle in equatorial zones.

@157-40_T 11 ай бұрын

Love the design but as a diver; with gear/tanks/BC seems awful tight to try to manage. Will Ck website and see what is next larger size as I am 6’3”.

@richardashman4822 7 ай бұрын

For me this is 3rd behind Cargo and Targa.

@andressoliven3225 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 quistions,is it trailable and unsinkable?😂

@kmichal9648 10 ай бұрын

So nice boat. I like it but I miss the space for ladies to sunbath and summer fun.

@stephankoens1011 Жыл бұрын

Why were you near full throttle with your left engine and in neutral with the right?

@Yachtbuyer Жыл бұрын

I had it in 'single lever' mode so I could control both engines with one throttle - Jack

@stephankoens1011 Жыл бұрын

@@Yachtbuyer Nice feature, I didn't know that was possible.

@Yachtbuyer Жыл бұрын

Yes, most twin throttle arrangements have this feature and it's pretty handy! - Jack

@sleeksvs 5 ай бұрын

only if its fly by wire?@@stephankoens1011

@jenniferstewarts4851 2 ай бұрын

I really don't like that seat position... its flush against the galley, there isn't really room to stand and drive, isn't room for a better seat and isn't a way to "recline" and put your feet forward while driving. you are just cramed into that place. the induction cook top that close to the seat... just feels like you are going to "cook" the seat with steam and maybe even splattered oils. its a nice design for a 2 cabin 1 head layout but... that whole cockpit and galley lay out is a breaker for me.

@johnrojo4069 6 ай бұрын

I wounder how much dose it cost in us dollars. this could be like lifeguard water station 24 hours for two beaches in California that is my dream job patrol the day and at night

@aluptown 10 ай бұрын

way too many buttons / instruments ! and that joy stick on the gunwale lol

@veoteveo1 8 ай бұрын

Fiberglass hull?

@Yachtbuyer 8 ай бұрын

Yes 👍

@Seektruth-59 Жыл бұрын

It’s worth about 100k but selling for 300k. Take that off the coast of any country and it may get torpedoed

@user-yu9iz5hp3s 11 ай бұрын

I think you need to go to a boat show and see what you get for $100,000. It's depressing.

@Seektruth-59 11 ай бұрын

@@user-yu9iz5hp3s I know actually it is depressing 100g gets you 23’ and 250 hp

@user-xe8ng8ur5x 26 күн бұрын

При волнении на этом катере бешенные удары, можно сломать позвоночник

@duckhorn 11 ай бұрын

50k ?

@princemoyaba Жыл бұрын

I call it the death boat😅😊

@user-ij7zg6io7e Жыл бұрын

Лучшая верьф!!!!!!

@stangiles2001 11 ай бұрын

can i buy it for cash , no interior

@dannygoh7810 Жыл бұрын

How much ❤❤❤❤

@Yachtbuyer Жыл бұрын

Read the title 😉

@Meboeb80 3 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥❤️👍

@duckhorn 11 ай бұрын

or maybe 80k

@Skysailor1000 Жыл бұрын

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

@gearmonkey5904 11 ай бұрын

Not really worth 300K euros maybe 100k💶

@duckhorn 11 ай бұрын

is it made of bitcoin?

@dagg497 10 ай бұрын

I would say no! All Swedish, Norwegian, Finish and Dutch Boats are INSANELY overpriced!!

@dondraper2488 8 ай бұрын

So what else can I get for the same money….

@destructor3588 8 ай бұрын

@@dondraper2488 maybe russian boats?

@ernestoechevers4741 8 ай бұрын

Nah!

@pennreelfishing 8 ай бұрын

That boat is not worth that amount. I will give you my 2.4 cents on the perfect boat. Lead bottom like a sail boat so you can sail it 2 and have the option to drive it at speed. 15 knots petrol is getting very expensive I have the design in my head and you can travel around the world for minimum cost to your budget or use it as a business take fisherman out and not costing you a lot of money. Green fishing is the name of the business. Sorry for any writing errors but I’m a Cook Islander and English is my second language but common sense is what I’m blessed with. From a Cook Islander