1988 North Coast 24 Express Sportfish for sale in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Paladin is a very well-kept 1988 North Coast 24' express sportfish powered by twin 250hp Cummins Diesels with less than 1,000 hours. The engines were installed in 2002. She is very offshore capable with her 54-degree entry deadrise that tapers out to 23 degrees at the transom—she slices through the chop with ease, and sips fuel. On a typical 14-hour trip to the Norfolk Canyon and back, she burns only about 75 gallons running and trolling for the day. She cruises easily at 25 knots (2400 RPMs) and tops out at about 32 knots (3100 RPMs). Lift kept for much of her life, this boat is in terrific condition.

In 2002, the boat underwent a renovation that included twin Cummins 4B-T250A engines with VDO gauges, ZF gears, a new 165-gallon heavy duty aluminum fuel tank wrapped in fiberglass, fiberglass exhaust system, trolling valves, cabin heater for winter fishing, Nibral 4-blade propellers, Walker Airseps, stainless steel fuel lines, and an oil pump-out system.

All in all, a great fishing platform as well as a comfortable day-boat. Easy to see at Long Bay Point Marina in Virginia Beach, VA.