THE BOAT
Some boats turn every outing into a small logistical operation, while others simply invite you to use them. This 2006 Starfisher 840 clearly belongs to the latter group. Its generous cockpit, protected wheelhouse and twin Yanmar engines create a practical, seaworthy boat that is easy to imagine heading out early to fish, cruising the coast or spending a full day aboard with family and friends.
Its appeal lies precisely in that honesty. It does not try to offer the luxury of a large yacht, but something that for many owners is far more valuable: protection, twin engines, shaft drive, Garmin electronics, bathroom, galley, convertible dinette and a deck where you can genuinely work. A configuration designed for long hours at sea and for using the boat far beyond a simple summer day trip.
About this Starfisher 840
Built in 2006, this Starfisher 840 combines a compact official length with a beam of more than three metres, providing a particularly useful cockpit and a protected interior wheelhouse.
The boat is powered by two 160 hp Yanmar 4LHA engines, with approximately 1,700 hours and shaft drive. The twin-engine installation and traditional configuration are particularly well suited to the fishing and coastal-cruising programme for which the model was conceived.
On board there is one cabin, convertible dinette, galley, bathroom, Garmin electronics, electric windlass and a self-draining cockpit with rod holders and numerous storage spaces. Current preparation also contemplates antifouling, batteries and ITB inspection work, which should be confirmed as completed before being incorporated definitively into the listing.
Technical specifications
- Builder: Starfisher
- Model: 840
- Year: 2006
- Type: Sport fishing / pilothouse
- Official length: 7.98 m
- Approximate overall length: 8.40 m
- Beam: 3.03 m
- Maximum capacity: 8 people
- Cabins: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Fuel: Diesel
- Fuel capacity: 2 × 400 l
- Fresh-water capacity: 120 l
Engines and manoeuvring
- Engines: 2 × Yanmar 4LHA
- Power: 160 hp per engine
- Total power: 320 hp
- Fuel: Diesel
- Transmission: Shafts
- Twin inboard engines
- Engine instrumentation
Electronics and navigation
- Garmin MAP GPS / Chartplotter
- Depth sounder according to configuration
- VHF radio
- Compass
- Electrical panel
- Navigation instrumentation
- Pioneer audio system inside and in the cockpit
Anchoring and deck equipment
- Electric windlass
- Anchor
- Chain
- Bow roller
- Anchor locker
- Lines
- Fenders
Electrical system
- Mobitronic 12 V charger / converter
- Service battery banks
- Starter batteries
- Electrical panel
- Automatic bilge pump
- Fresh-water system
- Interior lighting
- Exterior lighting
Exterior and deck
- Large self-draining cockpit
- Non-slip deck surface
- Side decks
- Stainless-steel guardrails
- Bathing platform
- Bathing ladder
- Stern shower
- Water outlet in cockpit
- Extendable bimini
- Bow roller
- Electric windlass
- Large cockpit lockers
- Folding side bench
- Flush-mounted rod holders
Specific equipment
- Large fishing-oriented cockpit
- Flush-mounted rod holders
- Cockpit storage lockers
- Folding side bench
- Water outlet in cockpit
- Extendable bimini
- Twin Yanmar engines
- Shaft drive
- Pioneer audio system inside and outside
Interior and layout
Saloon
- Protected wheelhouse / saloon
- Convertible dinette
- Saloon table
- Wood finishes
- Pioneer audio system
- Interior lighting
- Storage spaces
Galley
- Gas cooker
- Sink
- Refrigerator
- Worktop
- Cupboards and storage
Cabins and accommodation
- 1 cabin
- Double berth
- Hatch
- Convertible dinette
- Lighting
- Storage spaces
Bathrooms
- 1 bathroom
- WC
- Washbasin
- Shower
- Storage spaces
Comfort and additional equipment
- Convertible dinette
- Gas cooker
- Refrigerator
- Double cabin
- Bathroom with shower
- Pioneer audio system
- Extendable bimini
- Stern shower
- Bathing platform
- Large fuel capacity
Maintenance and upgrades
- General maintenance according to programme
- Documentation available
Why this boat stands out
What makes this Starfisher 840 particularly interesting is that it offers many of the features a keen angler looks for without turning the boat into something uncomfortable for the rest of the family. The twin Yanmar engines, shaft drive and self-draining cockpit reflect a clearly seaworthy philosophy, while the dinette, galley, cabin and bathroom allow the stay aboard to be extended.
Its large fuel tanks also increase its cruising and fishing possibilities, making it especially practical for someone who values range and real-world use over purely decorative finishes.
Fontnautic opinion
For Fontnautic, the Starfisher 840 is one of those boats that makes sense precisely because it does not try to be something it is not. It is practical, protected and seaworthy, designed to be used frequently and to make a day of fishing or coastal cruising possible without needing a large yacht.
We particularly like its twin Yanmar installation with shaft drive and the size of the cockpit. Those are two characteristics that inspire confidence in someone who genuinely uses the boat for fishing or coastal passages.
For a buyer looking for a diesel sport-fisher/cruiser with protection, twin engines and genuine day or weekend capability, we believe it remains a very logical choice.
Information and viewing
If you would like further information about this 2006 Starfisher 840 for sale, review its documentation, receive the additional information or arrange a viewing, you can contact Fontnautic.
We can also support you during the pre-purchase inspection, sea trial, documentation review and complete transaction administration.
Fontnautic reference: FN-4638
