YACHT NAME:
2006 North Pacific 52 North Star
MODEL:
52
BUILDER:
North Pacific
YEAR BUILT:
2006
LOCATION:
Bainbridge Island WA
ASKING PRICE:
$649,000
DESIGNER:
N/A
HULL:
Fiberglass
CATEGORY:
Trawlers
DESCRIPTION:
North Star, North Pacific 52 Pilothouse
Extensively Reimagined & Modernized from Bow to Stern
Some boats are simply maintained; others transform with the times.
The acclaimed North Pacific 52 North Star is one of those rare examples where thoughtful ownership has elevated an already capable cruising yacht into something that feels remarkably current. Over the past several years—and especially throughout an extensive 2025 refit—time and money have been invested to modernize nearly every major onboard system on North Star, while preserving everything owners have always loved about North Pacific designs.
The result is a yacht that blends proven cruising capability with the comfort and technology expected aboard a much newer vessel.
Whether your plans include extended coastal cruising, endless Alaska summer days, the Inside Passage, or simply spending weekends aboard, this 52 offers the confidence of a thoroughly upgraded systems platform paired with an inviting interior designed for living aboard and cruising for months at a time.
- Extensive 2025 refit
- Three-stateroom layout
- Fixed bilge keel stabilizers
- Bow and stern thrusters (24v Lewmar)
- Full-beam master stateroom with direct engine room access
- Raised pilothouse with commanding visibility
- Spacious flybridge with new bimini arch and canvas
- Wide side decks and signature Portuguese bridge
- Modern lithium house electrical system with supporting Victron components
- Complete Garmin electronics package
- 40GPH Watermaker
- Starlink internet
- Night vision camera
- Plus numerous interior upgrades throughout
Major 2025 Improvements
Rather than addressing individual items as they wore out, the current owners undertook a comprehensive modernization focused on reliability, comfort, and ease of ownership.
DisclaimerContact Jonathan Cooper 206 769 5728 (text messages preferred)
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Electrical
The electrical system has been completely updated with today's modern cruising in mind.
- New lithium house battery bank with Victron supporting components
- New AGM starting batteries
- New AGM thruster batteries
- Complete Victron power management system
- Lazarette completely rewired and rebuilt around the new electrical installation
This isn't simply a battery upgrade—it's a modern electrical infrastructure that dramatically improves efficiency and onboard independence.
Navigation & Electronics
A complete Garmin electronics suite brings this North Pacific firmly into the current generation of navigation technology.
Features include:
- Garmin multifunction displays
- Garmin autopilot
- Integrated navigation suite
- Night vision camera
- Starlink satellite internet
MechanicalEngine: Cummins QSB5.9, 3985 hours
Generator: Northern Lights M753W (8KW), 3137 hours
Stabilizer: Fixed bilge keel stabilizer
Bow and Stern Thrusters: Lewmar 24 volt
Diesel Hydronic Heater: Kabola, 24v
Davit: Steelhead E1000
Washer and dryer combo unit (vented)
Owners will appreciate knowing many of the wear items have already been addressed.
- New 40 GPH watermaker
- New windlass motor and gearbox
- Replaced older/cracked hoses in engine room
- Plus many other upgrades
OtherGalley
North Star’s galley has received a complete contemporary refresh with upgrades that make extended cruising significantly more enjoyable.
- New quartz countertops
- Bosch dishwasher
- New induction cooktop
- New microwave
Interior & Comfort
The interior has been tastefully renewed without losing the warm character North Pacific owners appreciate.
Updates include:
- New upholstery
- New custom drapery
- New headliner
- New upgraded interior lighting
- Updated exterior lighting
- New audio speakers
- Flybridge bimini
A Proven Cruising Platform
North Pacific Yachts have developed a loyal following among serious cruisers thanks to their efficient semi-displacement hulls, practical layouts, straightforward systems, and generous interior volume.
North Star represents the beginning of that lineage, but thanks to its extensive modernization, it offers many of the conveniences typically associated with far newer yachts while retaining the proven design that has made the North Pacific 52 such a respected cruising platform.
- Large flybridge, boat deck, and integrated staircase leading to cockpit
- Raised pilothouse with excellent 360-degree views
- Wide side decks forward with Portuguese bridge
- Expansive salon and galley
- Sales includes AB Tender with 20HP Yamaha Outboard
Closing
If you've been searching for a cruising yacht where the expensive work has already been completed, this North Pacific 52 deserves close attention. The combination of a proven design, thoughtful ownership, and an extraordinary list of recent upgrades makes her an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to begin cruising immediately rather than spending seasons undertaking major refits.
DisclaimerContact Jonathan Cooper 206 769 5728 (text messages preferred)
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
