Herley Elite 8 and Herley Elite 8 Captain
Discover The Herley Elite 8 and Elite 8 Captain
INTRODUCING THE HERLEY ELITE 8 AND ELITE 8 CAPTAIN, THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR THOSE WHO WANT A PREMIUM POWERBOAT THAT IS BOTH EASILY TRAILABLE AND MANAGEABLE IN SIZE These boats are the scaled down versions of our highly popular Elite 9 model, featuring our signature aft angled windshield in the Elite 8 and a traditional forward raking screen in the Elite 8 Captain, ideal for repelling water when encountering bigger waves. The Elite range is highly customizable, allowing our clients to tailor the boats to their specific needs and design requirements. Contact our dedicated and professional team today to discuss how we can create your dream Herley Elite powerboat. We offer bespoke outfitting and support to ensure your boat meets your exact specifications.
Base Boat Pricing Starting At NZD $ 267 000 excl GST.
Confidence at sea
The Herley Elite 8 is a premium plate aluminium powerboat that is built to withstand the toughest conditions at sea. Its sharp entrance plumb bow provides exceptional seakeeping abilities, while its shallow deadrise stern offers stability at rest. These features instill confidence when out on the open water, ensuring a safe and comfortable ride. Our power boats are built like small ships, featuring a class-leading strength and weight distribution that includes a forward collision bulkhead and a sealed self-draining cockpit. The Elite 8 offers an unparalleled long-range fishing platform with fuel tank options that provide ranges of over 700km. Additionally, with single and twin petrol outboard options, the Elite 8 can reach speeds of over 40 knots, while joystick-controlled precision vessel movement makes for smooth handling. The Herley Elite 8 also boasts a luxurious finish, with bespoke outfitting options available to tailor the boat to your individual needs and design requirements. With its superior engineering, exceptional performance, and premium features, the Herley Elite 8 is the ultimate choice for discerning boaters who demand the very best.
Cockpit
Pull out Galley
Slide out Cooler
Interior
Full Specifications
Length overall (LOA) | 8.9m |
Load waterline (LWL) | 8.7m |
Beam | 2.8m |
Beam (WL) | 2.7m |
Draft (Hull) | 0.400m |
Displacement Dry | 3.4 tonnes |
Motors | 2x 300Hp Yamaha |
Driveline | Twin outboard |
Top Speed Target | 51knots† |
Hull | 6mm |
Topsides | 5mm |
Decks | 4mm |
Wheelhouse | 4mm |
Internal Framing | 4mm |
Frames | X9 |
Longitudinal stiffeners | X10 |
Fender strips | Full Length Bump rail at Deck level, Quarter rail above waterline |
| Deck finished | Seadek Cockpit |
| Vinyl planks in the wheel house | |
| Marin carpet under table and fwd cabin | |
| Optional | Esthec nautical decking through Cockpit |
| Maxwell Tasman Drum Winch 8-8 with 10mt of 8mm SL Gal chain | |
| Optional | LonestarGX2 Drum Winch Including 90mtrs x 8mm drum warp to 10mtrs x 7mm HDG chain) |
| Optional | Lonestar GX4 Drum Winch |
| 10kg Anchor, Anchor swivel, Bow sprit Assembly | |
| 8x X-Fold cleats | |
| Optional | 4x pop out fender clips |
| Mast with Nav lights, set-up to mount GPS antenna, VHF antenna, AM/FM antenna, base | |
| Rod holders x10 in rocket launcher | |
| Optional | Motorised Lowering Rocket launcher |
| Optional | Radar Mount |
| Optional | Night vision Camera Mount |
| Optional | Zinc Transom Mount |
| Retractable 3 step boarding ladder | |
| Bait tank on the port side, 120L tank, light, 1600GPH pump, Glass front | |
| Bait board has a split board, bait bin under one side, tackle drawer under other, knife and pliers cut outs. Slides and locks over centre of walkway, cupholders. | |
| Optional | Beer Rocket 0 degrees |
| Optional | transom door |
| Optional | tuna tube |
| Optional | Zipwake 450’s Trim Tabs |
| 6x weld in Rod Holders in Cockpit | |
| Optional | Beer rocket upgrade per rod holder (replaces weld in) |
| Optional | Evo 360 rod holder |
| Folding seats on the Portand Starboard Aft corners, & main bulkhead facing aft | |
| Kill bin Underfloor insulated bin, drained via macerator pump overboard | |
| Optional | Starboard swim Door |
| Optional | Electric Reel Outlets x2 |
| Optional | Handwash system 2x midships port and starboard, connected to raw water system |
| Optional | Cockpit shower on aft platform, connected to fresh water system |
| Optional | Cockpit bar with a table that folds down from Main Bulkhead, storage behind table |
| Underfloor storage with sealed and dogged hatches, gutters run through to overboard scuppers, central area paneled floor left free, 4x divebottle or fender holders | |
| Optional | Rod rack storage |
| Optional | Pot Hauler |
| Optional | Outriggers |
| Port side forward seat one and half seat with footrest to side saddle | |
| Helm seat folds up to expose more galley bench space, folding arm rests, folding bolster pad, foot rest on bulk head | |
| Port side Aft twin seat facing forward | |
| Table with 2 x drink holders, rise and fall to form bunk | |
| Handrails offset from center running length of cabin | |
| Storage underfloor storage, hinged panel | |
| Optional | Diesel Heater |
| Optional | Windscreen Wash |
| Cooking | Optional | Induction hot plate (requires 240v) |
| Benchtop | Benchtop with Stainless sink and Tap | |
| Storage shelf for phones with pantry area below | ||
| Optional | Innox Clear Ice Ice maker | |
| Optional | Isotherm Draw Fridge DR85 under port side seating |
| Dash | Cup Holders x2 |
| Stainless Sports Steering wheel | |
| Herley Custom Dash construction | |
| Switches x12 | |
| Plastimo Compass Offshore 115 | |
| Electronics Package Owner Specific | NMEA 200o starter kit, GPS Antenna, multiport connector, sounder |
| VHF | |
| GPS Multi function display 12 inch | |
| GPS Multi function display 16 inch | |
| Fusion Marine Stereo x4 6.5in speakers |
Access | Timber tread stairs, Grab rail on Port Side |
Port Bunk | 1950mm Long, Backrest for use as lounge, rod storage x6 under Squab, Rod Storage x6 Above |
Stbd Bunk | 2400mm Long, Backrest for use as lounge, rod storage x6 under Squab |
Lockers | Overhead lockers Prt and Stbd, and access to Helm |
Lighting | Hella Downlights x2 |
Power | Vimar 240V USB power socket , Chrome black fascia x 2 (port and stab bunk) |
Privacy | Draw curtains, Held in with aft Velcro straps |
| Toilet | Electric Macerator Toilet |
| Cabinetry | stainless sink and water, mirror and storage under sink unit |
| Timber paneled access door | |
| Optional | Black water tank (gravity discharge) |
Optional | Gyro MC2 X2-3 |
Fuel Tanks 2x 275L, Port and Stbd fillers from Deck | |
House Battery Bank Mastervolt MLI 12/5500 | |
Optional | Black Tank 60L |
Optional | Bow thruster |
Cabinetry | Driftwood crown cut veneer |
Upholstery | Marine Vinyl |
Flooring | Carpet under table and forward cabin, vinyl in wheelhouse |
| Raw water washdown system | |
| Fresh water tank system 90L approx. | |
| Optional | Hose connection for fresh water system on aft platform |
| Optional | 10L hot water cylinder 12v/240v system |
| Optional | Galavnic isolator if you have 240V shore power system and hotwater |
| Optional | Fresh water diverter valve Deckwash |
Aft Bilge | 2500 GPH Torrent Bilge system |
Forward Bilge | 2500 GPH Torrent Bilge system |
AC System | Mass Combi Ultra 12/3000 with Solar input C-Zone ACOI 240v Switching Shore Power inlet in Cockpit |
DC System | BEP Smart Battery Hub C-Zone digital switching C-zone motor controllers |
Tank Monitoring | C-Zone digital monitoring |
Remote Monitoring | Tank levels Battery SOC Location Switching |
