Offshore Yachts has been building high-quality fiberglass cruising yachts since 1948 with the philosophy of maximum comfort, safety, and convenience regardless of sea conditions. Classically designed with attention to detail, Offshore Yachts have the following design features: two-tone non-skid decking; low silhouette and center of gravity; deep and finely Veed forefront; and molded fiberglass window frames, doors, and hatches.
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Model name | PRODUCTION YEARS | LOA | BEAM | DRAFT |
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Offshore 48 Yachtfish | 1985 - Current | 48' 3" | 15' 6" | 3' 6" |
Offshore 48 Sedan | 1987 - Current | 48' 6" | 15' 6" | 3' 6" |
Offshore 48 Pilothouse | 1999 - Current | 48' 6" | 15' 6" | 4' 4" |
Offshore 52 Sedan | 1991 - 1999 | 52' 0" | 16' 10" | 3' 10" |
Offshore 55 Pilothouse | 1990 - Current | 55' 0" | 16' 10" | 5' 0" |
Offshore 52 Pilothouse | 1998 - Current | 56' 3" | 15' 10" | 4' 1" |
Offshore 54 Pilothouse | 1998 - Current | 57' 3" | 15' 10" | 4' 1" |
Offshore 58 Pilothouse | 1994 - Current | 58' 0" | 16' 10" | 4' 8" |
Offshore 55/60 Pilothouse | 1990 - Current | 59' 6" | 16' 10" | 5' 0" |
Offshore 58/62 Pilothouse | 1994 - Current | 62' 6" | 16' 10" | 4' 8" |
Offshore 64 Voyager | 2014 - Current | 65' 6" | 18' 6" | 4' 9" |
Offshore 66 Pilothouse | 2005 - Current | 66' 6" | 19' 3" | 5' 5" |
Offshore 72 Pilothouse | 2005 - Current | 71' 8" | 19' 3" | 5' 5" |
Offshore 76 Pilothouse | 2012 - Current | 75' 11" | 19' 3" | 5' 4" |
Offshore 80 Pilothouse | 2012 - Current | 80' 8" | 19' 3" | 5' 4" |
Offshore 80 Voyager | 2003 - Current | 80' 11" | 21' 6" | 5' 10" |
Offshore 85 Voyager | 2003 - Current | 84' 11" | 21' 6" | 5' 10" |
Offshore 87 Pilothouse | 2012 - Current | 87' 0" | 21' 6" | 5' 10" |
Offshore 90 Voyager | 2003 - Current | 89' 11" | 21' 6" | 5' 10" |
Offshore 92 Pilothouse | 2012 - Current | 92' 0" | 21' 6" | 5' 10" |
Richard O. Hunt founded Offshore Yachts in 1948. The company’s roots date back to Word War II, when Richard pioneered the use of laminated fiberglass for the construction of auxiliary U.S. navy boats due to steel shortages.
After the war, Richard built the first laminated fiberglass pleasure cruisers, which started at 14 feet in length. The production of fiberglass boats was a milestone for Offshore, since fiberglass was becoming the replacement for wood due to its strength and durability.
Richard’s sons joined the family business in 1958, and son, Robert Hunt, still runs the business today. Shortly after, in 1960, Offshore built FRP cruising boats using a modified deep-vee hull, influenced by legendary boat-builder, Richard Bertram. This design technique creates a hull bottom capable of handling rougher waters.
Naval architect, William Crealock, designed powerboats for Offshore Yachts, developing the deep-fore-foot design, which became popular in the Offshore 48 model. Through the early 1980’s, the introduction of the first Offshore 48 models established the maxim, “The softest ride on the water.”
Offshore’s philosophy of maximum comfort, safety, and convenience stems from the use of the latest technology in yacht building. Utilizing hand-laminating techniques and intricate molds to prevent leaking windows, Offshore has an impressive model line ranging from 52 to 92 feet.