The new Starlight 375 is the first brand new Starlight for some years. Designed by Stephen Jones, the new boat builds on the strengths of the existing models, and offers more performance and more accommodation, without compromising the aesthetic appeal or indeed the performance.
OVERALL
The forward hull shape provides the 375 with a gentle motion when going to windward in a choppy sea, without the discomfort of slamming into the waves. A lead antimony keel which is bolted to a deep keel stub provides a low centre of gravity and a correspondingly stiff boat. The keel stub itself contains a deep bilge which prevents any water from running into the accommodation when the boat is heeled. A large balanced rudder makes the Starlight an easy boat to handle under sail or power – the overall effect is that the boat will maintain directional stability without constant attention to the wheel. The powerful rig has a self tacking headsail as standard.
INTERIOR
The Starlight 375 has a superb cruising interior with high quality joinery. The layout offers space and comfort combined with practicality in a boat designed for offshore performance cruising. Two saloon settees serve as comfortable sea berths with lee cloths provided as standard. An owner's cabin is situated forward, with en suite heads and shower. Two double guest cabins aft have access to the aft heads. A well fitted galley has double sinks, refrigerator and gimballed cooker with oven and grill. There is considerable stowage space outboard of and below the worktop. A forward facing chart table with instrument console and comfortable seating ensures safe working in rough conditions.
For those who normally cruise short handed there is an excellent alternative layout, which provides huge stowage space plus a ‘walk-in’ shower adjacent to the existing aft heads.
PERFORMANCE
We are referring to overall performance, the sort that continually delights and satisfies all who have the opportunity to use it. The sort of performance that is easy to attain and yet comfortable to use. The sort of performance which will make you smile!
The cockpit is designed for ease of use and comfort, both under sail and ashore. All primary controls are within reach of the helm position. A self-tacking jib makes easy work when short tacking upwind. Single line reefing, lead back to the cockpit, just makes sense.
Off the wind, the large fully balanced rudder, hung on a huge stainless steel stock, allows fingertip control, and feeds confidence to the helmsperson.
The powerful Nanni diesel, with conventional shaft drive, is located in a sound deadened engine box under the companionway. Excellent access to the engine is gained from the sides and above. Performance under engine is smooth and quiet, her manoeuvrability will flatter, not frighten, when caught in a tight spot.
Please call for a full specification and delivery details.
