Norstar 360 Flybridge

The Norstar 360 Flybridge - is a handsome, powerful yacht, designed by Gary Nordtvedt and built in Bellingham, Washington to the highest standards and exacting details.  She is a highly-regarded Northwest to Alaska flybridge cruiser and a boating platform with many unique features.  Shark features a modified-vee hull configuration with a fine entry and moderate deadrise for speed, sea-keeping and fuel efficiency.  A boater's boat she cruises comfortably and confidently at speeds from 8 to 25 knots, with a top speed approaching 30.  Her well-defined chines at the bow provide a dry and safe ride in all conditions and especially when the wind and seas kick up.  This yacht is easily capable of cruising Alaska waters and beyond.

The interior is superbly engineered, strongly constructed and exquisitely finished using the finest materials and best equipment.  Shark is configured and outfitted for all seasons cruising and fishing. Powered by twin diesels with safety features incorporated throughout her design and construction, the Norstar 360 is an ideal choice for the discerning, experienced boater who appreciates the quality of a top quality yacht.

Shark has been factory maintained by Norstar throughout her life, spending months each winter being primpt and polished and made ready for the next year's cruises.  Health issues and age prompt her owners to offer her for sale.

Machinery and Equipment -  Twin Cummins QSB5.9 diesels, rated 380 mhp;  Twin Disc reverse / reduction gears w/ trolling valves;  Port engine 1280 hours; Starboard engine 275 hours;  (Starboard engine installed under warranty);  Cummins Smart Craft digital engine monitoring and alarm system; Hydraulic-assisted steering; Electronic controls w/ synch & trolling functions, ZF Mathers; Onan 5kW diesel generator; 2500W inverter / 130 amp battery maintenance system w/ auto charge relay; Estimated 360 mile cruising range at 20 knots w/ 10% reserve; Side Power bow thruster; engine room fire suppression system, tank monitoring system; engine block heaters and oil changing system; Dripless shaft seals, 120 amp alternators (2); combined diesel fired hydronic furnace and engine waste heat system provides cabin heat, hot water and windshield defrost for year around cruising comfort.

Electrical - Electrical Power Center; Master control panel with aircraft style circuit breakers; Ammeters and volt meters for AC & DC systems; polarity indicator and alarm; 2500 watt magnum inverter / 130 amp battery charger with auto charge relay; Bonded electrical system with galvanic isolation; Ship's batteries (8), 6V-240 amp, deep cycle AGM; Engine starting batteries (2),12V-AGM; Generator battery; Battery paralleling and isolation; 30-amp shore power w/ 50-ft power cord; 5-kW diesel generator w/ sound shield; GFCI-protected 110VAC receptacles (8); 110 VAC electric heaters (2);

Accommodation - Spacious forward cabin maximum storage; Private stateroom layout w/ island queen-size berth w/ 8" dual-foam mattress; His / Her hanging lockers (2) w/ aromatic cedar lining and drawers (4); Opening portlights w/ curtains & screens and deck hatch w/ screen; Stereo speakers, reading lights and furnace heating duct.

Large private head w/ vanity and separate stall shower; Electric towel warmer; Fresh or sea water electric "quiet flush" toilet;furnace heating duct.

Teak trim Herreshoff-style cabinets and partitions; Teak & holly cabin sole; Traditional Alaska yellow cedar ceiling strips to finish exposed hull sides. Large opening portlights (6) w/ screens and privacy curtains, deck hatches (2) w/ screens and ventilators (3).

 Galley - Large gourmet galley w/ maximum storage; Large refrigerator / freezer w/ remote compressor; propane cooktop w/ sniffer & remote automatic shutoff; Microwave / convection oven; Large stainless double sink with high-rise hot and cold pressure water faucet; 10 gallon hot water tank; 100 gallon potable water tank with a 145-GPD water maker; Cockpit freezer; Breakfast bar / serving counter w/ stools (doubles as chart table w/ companion seats).

Pilot House - Large settee w/ hi-lo pedestal mount teak table converts to guest berth; Large windows (9) providing great visibility; Window shades and Sunbrella cover for privacy; Sliding side and aft windows (5) w/ screens; Sliding aft cabin door w/ window & lock; Maximum storage; Ducted & heated windshield defog system; Furnace heating duct; Pantograph variable-speed windshield wipers w/ fresh water wash; Entertainment center w/ Icemaker; Weather monitoring station; Stereo speaker and LED lighting and dimmer.

Helm Station & Navigation - Pedestal mount adjustable helm seat; 15" Computer monitor w/ Nobeltech navigation system and charts; Multi-function displays (2), Raymarine RL80C; Raymarine Autopilot, Radar and Fishfinder; Standard Horizon VHF / Loudhailer; Compass;

Cummins Smart Craft engine monitoring system; Single lever electronic controls; Trim tabs; Bow thruster; Searchlight remote control; Windlass remote control;

Hull & Running Gear -  Shark has a modified-vee hull in keeping with the Nordtvedt-family tradition as a leader of quality yacht design. Following the footsteps established by his yacht designer father, Gary Nordtvedt employed the same basic formulas in designing this efficient, soft riding, stable and dry running hull. 

Hull laminated with vinlyester resin skin coat and epoxy barrier coat to protect against hull blisters.

The running gear features cast bronze V-struts specifically designed to support and protect propellers and shafts and rarely found except on large custom-built yachts.  Shark's shafts and 4-blade custom and individually documented propellers are machined using the highest grade materials to provide a smooth vibration-free ride.

Shark has the Norstar custom underwater exhaust system; baffled air inlet ducts; resilient equipment mounts and the abundant use of sound absorbing insulation; coupled with carefully crafted leak-free hatches to create an ambiance while cruising equal to a luxury automobile at highway speed.

Engineering features include fuel tank sight-gauges; Unique waste handling system; Access to wiring and plumbing in hard to reach places; Storage in every conceivable space;  Norstar's pre-engineered system for access to and removal or replacement of major machinery;  Shark includes the above and other features that are never considered by production boat builders.

Flying Bridge -   The flying bridge contains a fully featured auxiliary control station for navigation and communication; Machinery monitoring, steering and engine controls;  Controls and displays for autopilot, depth sounder, radar, trim tabs, bow thruster, windlass, compass and VHF radio / hailer; Highly polished and substantial welded stainless steel railings and ladder from the cockpit provides safe and secure access to and from the bridge. Highly effective windscreen forward of the helm directs the wind above and over the helm while cruising.

Individually adjustable helm chairs for the captain and mate; Pilot chairs swivel at anchor to create an intimate entertainment center complete with dining table and lounge seating for guests. Waterproof stereo speakers add to the ambiance for afternoon cocktails and snacks.

The flying bridge features a hinged polished stainless radar arch for Shark's array of antennae, lights, transceivers and loudhailer, including cockpit floodlights and a remote-control searchlight.

A full Sunbrella cover protects the bridge when not actively in use. The flying bridge contains large tip out bins and storage lockers for canvas, binoculars, cruising atlas and a variety of other essentials.  

 Exterior - Shark's cockpit has a Roskelly transom mounted hydraulic davit; Teak cockpit deck; Boarding platform with transom door; Cockpit freezer, Live-well locker w/ circulation pump; Line storage locker; Downrigger mounts w/ 12V receptacles (2) and rod holders (2), Cockpit courtesy lights (2) and pilothouse entry light; Fiberglass cleaning supplies locker w/ sink and faucet; fresh & sea water washdown system, (cockpit and bow); self-bailing lazarette hatches (3); propane tank locker and locker for fishing rod, boat hook and deck brushes.

Outfit and Miscellaneous - Sunbrella covers (various); Mooring lines and fenders; fire extinguishers and flares (some may be out of date); PFDs, Man Overboard recovery (life sling); Spare parts and equipment manuals.

The bow and fore deck features include extra wide walk-around side decks; molded nonskid; fiberglass bow pulpit with anchor roller, welded stainless bow and side deck railings, built-in bow lockers (2) to stow mooring fenders and lines; electric windlass with up / down foot switches; Bow, stern and spring cleats (9); Anchor, chain, rode and chain locker.

Welded stainless flybridge ladder w/ handrails

Auxiliary control & navigation station

Adjustable captain & companion chairs

Venturi windscreen

Maximized storage 

Cocktail table & lounge seating

Welded, hinged polished stainless steel radar arch

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