B UILT: 1 9 9 1 P RICE: £ 8 4 , 5 0 0
Aquastar dates back to the late 1960s, but it wasn’t until the 1980s that the Guernsey-based builder of rock solid offshore boats decided to combine its two models, a 33ft leisure boat and a 38ft pilot boat. Combining the luxury of the former with the size of the latter, the Aquastar Ocean Ranger 38 was born in 1981. Three versions were available, the aft cabin you see here plus an aft cockpit and a flybridge model. Over 300 were built in total.
INTERIOR
Very similar to the Dale Nelson 38 in both size and concept, the accommodation of the aft cabin Aquastar is spread across the full length of the boat.
Owners enjoy the ensuite aft cabin with its central island bed (offset in the Dale Nelson, although a central bed was an option). Head forward and you’ll step up to the saloon and helm station on the main deck before dropping down to the galley, dinette, day heads and forward cabin (with vee berths that infill to create a double).
EXTERIOR
You lose the aft cockpit to gain an aft cabin, but the exterior space is still there in the form of a raised deck above it. Aquastar took advantage of this area to install an exterior helm position, rather than adding a flybridge. You lose a little space but gain a little weather protection and reduce the height of the boat this way.
PERFORMANCE
Aquastar offered a huge range of engines, all twin installations, ranging from 158hp to 350hp from a variety of manufacturers including Volvo, Caterpil
