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Discover The Herley Elite 8 and Elite 8 Captain
The Herley Elite 8 and Elite 8 Captain are the scaled down version of our Elite 9, giving the option for a more easily trailable and manageable size range. The Elite 8 features our aft angled windshield for a more sleek look and the Elite 8 Captain features our traditional forward raking screen a great option to repel water when going through a bigger seas. The Elite range can be tailored to our clients needs and design requirements. Talk to our dedicated and professional team today to discuss how we can create your Herley Elite premium power boat, we offer bespoke outfitting and support.
Confidence at sea
The Herley Elite range are premium plate aluminium powerboats, featuring a sharp entrance plumb bow trailing to a
shallow deadrise stern offering both exceptional seakeeping with stability at rest. Our Power boats are built like small ships rather than large boats. The Elite 8 offers class leading strength and weight distribution, including a forward collision bulkhead and sealed self draining cockpit. The Elite 8 offers itself as an extremely capable long range fishing platform with fuel tanks options, offering ranges of over 700km. As well single and twin petrol outboard options for higher 40+ knot speeds and joystick controlled precision vessel movement.
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Full Specifications
Length overall (LOA) | 8.19m |
Load waterline (LWL) | 7.67m |
Beam | 2.5m |
Beam (WL) | 2.5m |
Draft (Hull) | 0.350m |
Displacement Dry | 2.8 tonnes |
Motors | Up to a maximum of 2 x 225hp Out Boards |
Driveline | Twin or Single outboard |
Top Speed Target | 40† |
Hull | 6mm |
Topsides | 5mm |
Decks | 4mm |
Wheelhouse | 4mm |
Internal Framing | 4mm x9 |
Longitudinal stiffeners | 6mm x8 |
Longitudinal Girders | 4mm WEB + 50×6 FB RIDERBAR x2 |
Keelson | 8mm |
Bow Rail | Aluminium |
Grab Rails | Roofline, Cockpit Mullion, Cockpit overhead |
Fender strips | Full Length Bump rail at Deck level, Quarter rail above waterline |
Deck Finish | Sea Dek Cockpit through to Cabin |
Anchoring | LSM GX2 Drum Winch, 120m x 8mm DB Nylon, 10mt of 8mm SL Gal chain. 10kg Anchor, Anchor swivel, Bow sprit Assembly |
Cleats | 6x X-Fold cleats |
Roof Equipment | Mast with Nav light , GPS antenna, VHF antenna, AM/FM antenna |
Trim Tabs | Zipwake 450’s |
Anodes | Zinc Transom Mount |
Boarding Ladder | Pocketed 3 step ladder |
Bait Tank | Port side, 120L tank, lights, 1600GPH pump, Glass front, Tank Divider |
Bait board | Split board, drained bait bin under one side, tackle drawer under other, Knife and pliers cut outs. Slides and locks over centre of walkway |
Underfloor Mechanical Space | Water Pumps, Sea Cocks from Sea chest, Zipwake distribution |
Rod Holders | 6 x welded rod holders |
Side Steps | For access Forward |
Scupper Drains | Deck drained aft through 100mm pipe, grilled deck plate |
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Seating | 2x Captains chairs on gas risers, with storage below. Port side raised on a plinth. Aft bench flip seat to face forward of Aft. |
Table | Teak table on hinges to fold into port wheelhouse side |
Refrigeration | 85L Drawer Fridge under Aft Seat |
Power | 240v and USB charging point under table |
Lighting | 3x Hella Downlights |
Handrails | Offset from centre running length of cabin |
Storage | Underfloor storage, hinged panel |
Cooking | Portable Butane stove |
Benchtop | Food grade engineered Plastic Benchtop with Stainless sink and water On pull out sliders |
ESKY/COOLER | ICEY-TEK 70L Long stored under seating on runners |
DASH | Cup Holders x3 USB 12v Dual Charging x2 Timber/Stainless Steering wheel Herley Dash construction Rocker Switches Plastimo Compass |
MFD | Garmin GPSMAP 8416XSV with G3EC maps |
Transducer | Ss175hw 1KW 25o O degree in fairing. |
Stereo | Fusion RA210, 4x Fusion Signature series 6.6” 230w classic white. Clarion Amp 4 channel |
Engine controls | TBD |
Trim Tabs | ZIPWAKE 450 |
VHF |
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Access | Tread stairs |
Storage | Side Shelf Upholstered storage |
Bunks | Two singles, convert to double with infill |
Navigation | Hella 2nm Prt/Stbd, and Mast | |
Boat Package | Hella Downlights in Wheelhouse x3, Downlights in Cabin x2, Courtesy in cockpit, courtesy on boarding platform | |
Underwater | Hella APELO Blue/White |
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Fuel Tank | 1x 425L approx. Filler, vent, hose, sender not included due to fuel type selection |
Underfloor storage | 3x Lockers, drained to overboard, hatch dogs, foam seal |
Bow Thruster | 12v 35kgf, independent battery |
Bilge System | 2x 110GPH |
Cabinetry & Upholstery | Painted Aluminium Timber trim Lined Interior and overhead panels All squabs and liner panels in Marine Vinyl |
Fresh water | Fresh water tank 90L approx. Hot Water Cylinder 12v/230v 10L Marco pressure pump and 2L accumulator tank, |
Raw Water | Marco pressure pump DP12/E 87psi |
Bait Tank | Rule 1100GPH pump, light, sea cock to pick-up |
Seacock |
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Full Paint System | Herley Motor yacht standard, Partial fill and fair on hull |
Shore Connection | 12v – 15A – 3 Output, Marinco 16A – 230v Inlet | |
DC System | BlueSea Battery switching BlueSea DC Distribution panel and circuit breakers DC Wiring Loom House Battery and Box (Start Battery Not inc.) |
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Isolation protection, adhesives, Labour, stainless fasteners, Herley Logos |
Glass | Fwd Glass, Live Bait Tank Side Sliders x2 |
Hatches | Large Fwd Hatch, Wheelhouse roof hatches x2 |
Cockpit
The Herley Elite 8 is designed to make sure your day cruising and or overnighting is relaxed and comfortable with the cockpit accessed slide out galley. This boasts hot and cold water, a gas hob and synthetic stone counter top. The Elite 8 also has a slide out Icey Teck cooler, a hot and cold transom shower, and optional private forward electric head. Fishability is another key component of our Herley Elite power boats. The Elite 8 has our unique Herley Bait board which slides from the starboard transom to the centre, there are cupholders, rod holders, tackle draw, defrost bin and of course ample cutting room. The bait tank is to the port with a slosh divider, light and viewing window and the Plastek tackle draw can be found to starboard side. Throughout the Herley Elite range we have ensured we use premium hardware as our standard.
Interior
The Herley Elite 8 and Elite 8 Captain offer either an open or enclosed wheel house, or the option to simply have a lockable forward cabin. Inside our Elite you will find a comfortable and inviting environment, built and designed to highest standards. The wheelhouse boasts custom Vetus bucket helm and co pilot seats on air ride adjustable pedestals and the rear two person bench seat can flip to face forward or aft, with comfortable arm and foot rests. The fold out teak table allows room inside for dining. Akin to the timeless and classic American game fishing boats, the helm is trimmed in highly polished timber, with soft head and side liners framing the large and opening side windows and front windscreen. The design of the Herley Elite 8 has ensured there are plenty of storage options. In the side pockets is lockable storage cubbies one designed specifically for your rods, there is storage under floor, under the captain and co pilot seats you will find slide out storage.
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†Maximum speeds will vary depending on cleanliness of hull, condition of props and shaft, loading of craft, water and air temperatures, sea conditions and other factors. Speed estimates are therefore given in good faith but without warranty or liability on the part of Herley Boats Limited.
