BOTNIA MARIN TARFISH 820 (2005) — Comprehensive Refit 2023–2026 | Ready to Cruise

An exceptionally rare opportunity on the market: this Botnia Marin Tarfish 820 underwent a comprehensive, extensive refit between 2023 and 2026. The vessel is in impeccable technical condition and fully ready to cruise, with no additional investment required.

Designed by the legendary Finnish boatbuilder Botnia Marin, the Tarfish 820 is renowned worldwide for its outstanding build quality, highly efficient hull design, excellent seaworthiness and exceptional comfort in challenging conditions. This versatile model is equally well suited to day trips, offshore sea fishing and coastal cruising.

Key Specifications:

• Model: Botnia Marin Tarfish 820

• Year of manufacture: 2005 (refit 2023–2026)

• Overall length (LOA): 8.90 m (hull length: 8.20 m)

• Beam: 3.04 m (2.75 m)

• Draft: approximately 0.90–1.10 m

• Construction: Reinforced glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) hull

• Layout: Enclosed wheelhouse/cabin with a protected indoor helm station and a spacious, secure aft cockpit

• Flag: French

• Type: Motorboat / Inboard diesel engine with Z-drive

• CE certification: Category C

Engine and Propulsion:

• Engine: Volvo Penta D6-350 diesel (350 hp)

• Transmission: DPH-E Z-drive

• Engine hours: approximately 2,650 hours (genuine hours, with continuous maintenance)

• Engine refit (2023): The engine was completely dismantled, removed from the boat and extensively refurbished

• Recent upgrades and servicing:

  • New fuel injectors (2025)

  • Fully refurbished high-pressure fuel injection pump (2025)

  • New mount / drive component for the DPH-E drive (2025)

• Meticulously maintained throughout, with a complete service history

Hydraulic System:

Components completely replaced:

• New hydraulic steering cylinders (2026)

• Trim hydraulic cylinders replaced

• New hydraulic pump (2024)

Hull and Maintenance:

• Antifouling: Latest-generation silicone antifouling coating applied (April 2026)

• PropSpeed: Specialist PropSpeed coating applied to the Z-drive and propellers

• Efficiency: Fuel consumption reduced by approximately 15%

• Recorded average fuel consumption: 24 L/h

• Cruising speed: 25 knots

Electronics and Navigation:

Exceptionally comprehensive equipment:

• Raymarine C120W and Raymarine C80 displays

• DSM300 depth sounder module

• Raymarine radar

• AIS transponder (receiver/transmitter)

• New Lowrance VHF radio

• Second professional sonar: Furuno FCV-585

• Optional extra: Brand-new Furuno TZTouch 13XL multifunction display (2026), available at additional cost following an on-site inspection.

Exterior Condition:

• Entire deck repainted in 2025

• Hull fully polished in 2026

Electrical System and Tanks:

• Fuel tank: 550 L

• Water tank: 60 L

• 220 V shore-power connection and battery charger

Additional Information:

• Complete documentation file with invoices for all work carried out.

• Maintenance performed exclusively by an authorised Volvo Penta service centre.

• The boat is available for immediate handover.

A Tarfish 820 in this condition is an exceptional rarity on the market. The substantial investment made over the past three years provides the next owner with a technically outstanding vessel featuring a refurbished engine, renewed hydraulic systems and high-end electronics. An ideal opportunity to start cruising immediately with complete peace of mind.

Viewings can be arranged by prior appointment.