2001 Norstar 301

The Norstar 301 is a 30-foot pilothouse cruiser with the purposeful, seaworthy profile typical of Pacific Northwest designs. Built in fiberglass, she combines the functionality of a sport fishing boat with the comfort of a coastal trawler—straightforward and well-built rather than flashy, engineered to handle rougher waters with stability and confidence.

The semi-displacement hull balances efficiency across speed ranges: she operates like a trawler at lower speeds for fuel-conscious cruising, yet planes up like a power cruiser for faster transit. Twin Volvo Penta KAMD 44 EDC diesel engines, each a 6-cylinder 3.6-liter with turbocharger and supercharger, produce 260 horsepower per engine and total 520 hp. The engines show approximately 1,900 hours each. Cruising speed runs 15 to 20 knots, with a top speed near 25 to 30 knots.

The boat's sturdy construction and thoughtful design retain their quality even after years of use. Her layout suits various uses—fishing, solo cruising, or exploring with family—and the pilothouse configuration provides comfort and visibility for extended coastal cruising.