1989 Hi-Star 55 Yacht Fisherman/Cockpit motoryacht “Twilight Star” Assumable Moorage

1989 Hi-Star 55 Yacht Fisherman – Cockpit Motor Yacht

Twin 375 HP Caterpillar 3208 Diesels | 11' Boston Whaler Tender | Stern-Mounted Tender Lift | Two Staterooms | Two Heads | Assumable Moorage

A Spacious Pacific Northwest Cruising Motor Yacht with Assumable Moorage

An excellent opportunity to own a substantial, well-equipped cockpit motor yacht offering comfortable accommodations, Caterpillar diesel power and the added advantage of assumable moorage.

This 1989 Hi-Star 55 Yacht Fisherman combines the spacious accommodations of a traditional aft-cabin motor yacht with the added versatility of a separate aft cockpit. Designed for comfortable cruising and extended stays aboard, the Hi-Star offers an appealing combination of interior living space, outdoor entertaining areas and practical features for enjoying the Pacific Northwest.

Built by Hi-Star Yachts, the 55 Yacht Fisherman is based on the company's successful 48-foot Sundeck Motor Yacht design, incorporating an extended cockpit aft of the main accommodations. This configuration provides the comfort and privacy of a two-stateroom motor yacht while adding convenient water-level access for fishing, tender boarding, docking and enjoying time at anchor.

Powered by twin 375 HP Caterpillar 3208 diesel engines with approximately 2,452 operating hours, this vessel has benefited from annual engine servicing. A complete bottom painting and replacement of underwater zincs were carried out in 2024.

Also included is an 11-foot Boston Whaler tender powered by an older Evinrude 20 HP two-stroke outboard, equipped with steering wheel and remote engine controls. The tender is carried on a stern-mounted lift system.

For buyers considering a recreational property in the Pacific Northwest, this Hi-Star presents an attractive alternative. With two private staterooms, two heads, generous salon accommodations, an expansive aft deck and a separate cockpit, the vessel offers the comforts of a floating vacation home with the freedom to explore the Gulf Islands, San Juan Islands, Desolation Sound and surrounding cruising destinations.

Assumable moorage is available, subject to marina approval, providing a significant advantage in a region where slips for larger motor yachts can be difficult to secure.

Vessel Specifications

• Builder: Hi-Star Yachts

• Model: 55 Yacht Fisherman / Cockpit Motor Yacht

• Year: 1989

• Type: Aft Cabin Cockpit Motor Yacht

• Hull Material: Fiberglass

• Hull Design: Modified-V

• Length Overall: Approximately 54'9"

• Beam: Approximately 15'2"

• Draft: Approximately 4'1"

• Displacement: Approximately 39,000 lbs

• Staterooms: 2

• Heads: 2

• Engines: Twin Caterpillar 3208 diesels

• Horsepower: 375 HP each / 750 HP combined

• Drive Type: Direct-drive inboard

• Engine Hours: Approximately 2,452

• Fuel Capacity: Approximately 500 US gallons

• Fresh Water Capacity: Approximately 250 US gallons

• Tender: 11' Boston Whaler with 20 HP Evinrude

• Tender Storage: Stern-mounted lift system

• Moorage: Assumable, subject to marina approval

Dimensions, displacement and tank capacities are based on published Hi-Star 55 model specifications and should be confirmed for this particular vessel.

Twin Caterpillar 3208 Diesel Engines

The Hi-Star 55 is powered by twin Caterpillar 3208 diesel engines rated at 375 HP each, providing a combined 750 HP.

The Caterpillar 3208 is a well-established marine diesel engine, widely used in cruising motor yachts and commercial marine applications.

With approximately 2,452 operating hours, the engines have received annual servicing under the current ownership.

The direct-drive propulsion arrangement provides a conventional inboard drivetrain suited to a motor yacht of this size.

Mechanical and Maintenance Highlights

• Twin Caterpillar 3208 diesel engines

• 375 HP per engine

• Approximately 2,452 engine hours

• Direct-drive transmissions

• Annual engine servicing

• Complete bottom painting in 2024

• Underwater zincs replaced in 2024

Interior Layout and Accommodations

The Hi-Star 55 Yacht Fisherman was designed to provide the space and comfort expected in a substantially larger cruising motor yacht.

Its wide beam creates generous interior living areas, while the two-stateroom, two-head arrangement provides privacy and convenience for owners and guests.

The separation between the forward guest accommodations and aft master stateroom makes the layout particularly well suited to extended cruising or spending weekends and holidays aboard.

Main Salon

The main salon is the central gathering area of the yacht, providing generous space for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying life aboard.

Large windows bring natural light into the interior while offering views of the surrounding waterways.

The substantial beam contributes to the open feeling of the salon, creating a comfortable living environment that is equally suited to weekends at the marina or extended cruising.

Galley and Dining

The galley and dining areas provide a practical setting for meal preparation and entertaining aboard.

The Hi-Star 55 design offers the space expected in a substantial cruising motor yacht, making it suitable for owners who enjoy preparing meals aboard rather than relying on shoreside facilities.

Aft Master Stateroom

The aft master stateroom provides private accommodations separated from the forward guest cabin.

This arrangement is one of the principal advantages of the traditional aft-cabin motor yacht design, offering owners their own sleeping quarters and adjoining head.

The aft cabin's separation from the main salon and guest accommodations is particularly attractive for extended stays aboard.

Forward Guest Stateroom

The forward guest stateroom provides separate accommodations for family members or visiting guests.

A second head serves the forward accommodations, allowing owners and guests to enjoy greater privacy while cruising or spending time aboard.

Aft Deck and Cockpit – The Advantage of the 55 Yacht Fisherman

One of the most appealing features of the Hi-Star 55 Yacht Fisherman is its combination of a raised aft deck and a separate cockpit.

Unlike the Hi-Star 48 Sundeck Motor Yacht, the 55 Yacht Fisherman incorporates an extended cockpit aft of the main accommodations.

This additional space substantially increases the vessel's versatility and makes the design particularly well suited to Pacific Northwest boating.

The cockpit provides a practical area for fishing, crabbing, handling lines, accessing the dock and enjoying the water while at anchor.

It also offers convenient access for boarding and using the Boston Whaler tender.

The raised aft deck provides an additional outdoor living and entertaining area, allowing owners and guests to enjoy the surrounding scenery while remaining separate from the activities taking place in the cockpit.

For cruising the Gulf Islands, San Juan Islands and Desolation Sound, having both a raised aft deck and a lower cockpit is a significant