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58 Offshore 1997 Boat for Sale

Candide

ASKING PRICE: $595,000 Watch Price

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Candide Boat | 58' Offshore 1997

PRELIMINARY LISTING - SUBJECT TO OWNER REVIEW AND CHANGES!

Candide has been totally updated under the ownership of the current couple, both with engineering backgrounds, and the comprehensive total systems makeover of the vessel must be seen to be appreciated.

The following categories and systems updates are as follows:

  • Total rewiring of the entire AC & DC systems, including full monitoring of the entire boat by PLC  screens in the pilothouse.
  • Updated electronics, incl. Garmin Nav System, Starlink, Gost Security, Dockmate,Glendenning engine controls, plus much more.
  • Complete update of all galley equipment.
  • Salon soft goods update including blinds and carpet.
  • Walker Bay dinghy with 40 HP Honda
  • Full engine room makeover, including LED lighting, thru hulls, all hoses and current machinery service. Updated A/C units new house and engine room AGM batteries.
  • New Bimini and enclosure on fly bridge, and sunshade over the cockpit.
  • Large inventory of valuable spares for long term cruising, which are cataloged on the PLC monitoring system.

Note: Buyers have read in listings before: "Ready to go cruising now" and found that statement untrue, but "Candide" truly is the exception and is absolutely ready to depart on a long- term cruise, today!! Do not let the age of the yacht discourage you, as the vessel will perform better than much newer vessels in the category.


Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Luke Brown Yachts - Ft. Lauderdale.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Candide HIGHLIGHTS

Candide additional information

Specifications
  • Cruising Speed: 16 kn
  • Maximum Speed: 19 kn
  • Beam: 16' 10''
  • Hull Material: Fiberglass
  • Max Draft: 5' 0''
  • Displacement: 82,000 lb
  • Fuel Tank: 1 x 1000|gallon
  • Fresh Water: 1 x 450|gallon
  • Cabins: 3
  • Heads: 2
Design Features

Deep and finely veed forefoot, with flared bow sections and radiused spray rails.
Fully covered walk around side decks with deep, safe bulwarks.
Both upper and lower rub rails (lower capped with stainless steel trim)
Low silhouette and center of gravity.
Flush pilothouse exterior doors. (Rebuilt 09/2026)
Large, low profile windows for excellent sit down visibility from within the vessel.
All exterior stainless steel is grade 316 and there is no exterior aluminum used on the vessel.
Added raised forward bulwarks.

Accommodations

Main Salon: (Layout attached): New carpet -2/2025
Double aft sliding doors with full glass windows.
Engine room access from forward in salon, as well as on the aft deck, before the salon entrance doors.
TV/entertainment center, audio/visual controller, sub woofer, Surround Sound.
U-shaped settee with expanding hi-lo table to port and new Visio 50" pop-up TV to starboard.
Storage lockers forward to starboard and across from the galley.
Private stairway down to owners stateroom is to starboard forward.
New salon blinds 05/2024

Galley - Salon Level, To Port

Teak and Corian counter tops
(2) Sub-Zero under the counter refrigerators and (1) Summit freezer with ice maker (New 2023)
3-burner ceramic stove top (Tru Induction TI-38 new 03/2024)
Double stainless sinks with disposal
Filtered under sink R.O. filter for water and icemaker
Fresh water accumulator and pump, New 2022
Sharp microwave/convection oven
Pass-through to pilothouse and dinette seating
Teak and holly floor

Master Stateroom

Located midship, with King size bed
Abundant teak drawers, bookshelves, and cabinetry throughout
Ensuite head and stall shower

Vip Stateroom, Forward

Full size berth
Overhead deck hatch and stainless hull ports for ventilation
Numerous drawers and storage lockers
Head and shower, shared with port side stateroom

Guest Stateroom, Port

Raised single berth with large storage under for spare props and miscellaneous boat spares
Washer/dryer (over & under) (New 12/2024)
Stainless port light
Numerous drawers and storage lockers
Head and shower, shared with forward VIP stateroom

Pilothouse

Port and starboard doors to side decks (Both doors rebuilt 09/2026)
Stairway up to flybridge
Pass-through to galley
Dinette/chart table with L-shaped seating
Helm chair that adjusts also to the table seating
Teak & holly sole
Large storage lockers and drawers at lower helm area

Flybridge

2022 Walker Bay 12' RIB with Honda 40 hp outboard
L-shaped seating area to port with two adjustable tables
Helm and companion chairs
Wet bar with Norcold refrigerator
New Bimini top with plexiglass windshield and enclosure 2026
MarQuipt 1500# davit with new hydraulic cylinder and remote control
Stainless surround hand rails
Stainless dinghy cradle
Stereo speakers

Cockpit

Complete cockpit makeover in 2024, including paint, flooring, lighting, dive tank holders and deck hatches.
Helm station with bow thruster and engine controls
Sink and storage locker to port
Teak covering boards
Full cockpit sun shade New 2026
Deck wash down and shower controls
Transom door to swim platform
Teak cockpit floor replaced 04/2024 with gray SeaDek system
Engine room and lazarette access
New stereo speakers

Mechanical/engine Room Equipment

In 2002 new Cat. 3196 engines were installed with the latest Cat upgrades. (2,865 hours total time as of September, 2026)
New exhaust systems (10/2025)
Engine and transmission service complete 07/2025
New Caterpillar engine hoses 2024
ZF transmissions with 2 1/2 inch shafts. Shafts and props serviced 02/2026
New thru-hull valves for AC, 2 gen sets, and watermaker (2026)
Bennett trim tabs
Spare 4 blade props
Wesmar 24 Volt bow thruster 
Wesmar hydraulic stabilizers fins out, new bearings, seals, actuator rebuild and seals (2024), plus hydraulic cylinder rebuild in 2025
New 09/2021 Marine Air 65,000 BTU 5 zone A/C reverse cycle system, flushed annually continuously with quick disconnect service terminal and descaling maintenance. The system also has water flow and temperature monitors for easy maintenance. (2026)
All septic hoses replaced in 2023.
800 GPD FCI Watermakers with new membranes 2023.
Fireboy FE-241 clean-agent system fire system (Inspected 08/2026).
Oil change system
180 GPH fuel polishing system
New Whale 20G water heater (2024)
Racor fuel filters
Numerous spare cruising parts for mechanical, plumbing, A/C , water maker, and electrical systems

Additional Main Engine / Generator Service

Main Engines:

Both turbochargers rebuilt & balanced (2020); port turbo rebuilt again (2025), starboard inspected.

New aftercooler cores installed on both engines (2025) — replaced per Caterpillar's 6-year interval.

All fuel injectors bench-tested and re-sealed; (port 2025, starboard 2026).

Heat exchangers removed, cleaned, new seals (2020); starboard core replaced (2020).

Heat exchangers inspected and cleaned 2025.

Raw-water pumps replaced (2020)

Fuel transfer and primer pumps replaced (2025).

Both alternators rebuilt (2020)

Engines aligned (2023).


Generators:

Both generators comprehensively serviced (2020): injectors rebuilt, new raw-water pumps, heat exchangers cleaned/new seals, new belts, new thermostats, new sound-shield insulation, new air filters.

Port 8 kW: new wet exhaust (2021), coolant pump replaced.

Starboard 12 kW: new wet exhaust (2021), new thermostat, new raw-water pump, new crankshaft/timing-gear-case oil seal (2025)

Electronics

Dockmate Controller with bow thruster and windlass control (2020)
Gost security monitoring system (2020) and updated to the latest version
Glendenning updated electronic 3 station engine controllers (2021)
Two Garmin chart plotters, one in pilot house, one on fly bridge. (2022)
Garmin HD 4' radar 02/2022
New autopilot (Raymarine EV-200 with wireless remote, new 08/2024) plus new pump and compass.
Big Bay HD 15" monitor in pilothouse 
ICOM VHF radios on the fly bridge and pilothouse with AIS, new in 2020.
Starlink Gen 3 updated 05/2024
ICOM VHF radio on fly bridge
Raymarine Tri-Data and transducer
Remote cameras, 5 in engine room, 1 in lazarette, 1 in cockpit, 1 in salon, 2 pilothouse, 2 flybridge
ACR spot light with hand held remote control (New 03/2025)

Electrical

The present owner has done a comprehensive re wiring of the entire vessel, bringing it to a level unmatched in the marine industry today.

The vessel has a industrial, Programable Logic Controller system (PLC) in the pilothouse, only found on custom maxi-yachts. The system monitors all A/C, D/C current, engine and generator functions, Air conditioning monitoring, temperature watch on shaft seals, full camera monitors, plus all maintenance records with upcoming future scheduled project dates.
12 KW Northern Lights Generator (4106 hrs. September 2026)
8 KW Northern Lights Generator (4805 hrs. September 2026)
(2) Inverter/chargers, (3000 watt house, 2500 watt backup) starboard, new 08/2026
2 x 50 amp shore power inlets, forward and aft in cockpit & 2/50-amp 30' shore cords (Aft retractable power reel)
130 amp 12 volt alternators with one on starboard engine (Delco with remote amp gauge in pilothouse) new 11/2025
(12) AGM house batteries - replaced 04/2026 (Deka AGM)
Engine batteries 04/2026 (Deka AGM)
Full interior / exterior LED lighting conversion (2020)

Exterior, Hull, Deck

New bottom paint (02/2026 plus full running gear service) and propspeed 
2023 - Shafts and couplings trued, 4 cutlass bearings replaced, rudders fully serviced, props balanced
2022 Walker Bay 12' dinghy with 40 hp Honda outboard
Maxwell windlass, rebuilt 2022
88 lb Delta with 250' chain
55 lb Delta with chain & rode 150'
7 ft. MarQuipt tide ride stairs
Custom folding reclining chairs on foredeck
Three station steering plus Dockmate
MarQuipt davit 1500 lbs. with new hydraulic cylinder and remote control
New ACR spotlight
LED deck lights and anchor light
Windshield wipers 2026
Mesh window sun covers
Fishing rod holder
Numerous dock lines, (8) fenders, canvas covers, and Coast Guard safety items

Broker Remarks

In conclusion: This broker has represented many Offshore Yachts and true Bluewater yacht design transactions of all sizes for many years and this 58, (exact same interior and layout as the 62 Offshore) is a must see for potential cruising families in this category and price range.

Exclusions

Owners personal items, with list of details to be furnished prior to survey of the vessel.

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Offshore YACHTS SALES REPORT

LOA (ft)
BOAT BRAND
YEAR
SOLD PRICE (USD)
SOLD DATE
DAYS ACTIVE
LOCATION
64
Offshore
2009
$1,626,150
Aug, 23
83
USA
52
Offshore
2006
$485,000
Aug, 23
462
Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
48
Offshore
1989
$125,000
Aug, 23
78
San Diego, CA, USA
48
Offshore
1989
$125,000
Aug, 23
76
San Diego, CA, USA
80
Offshore
2002
$1,625,000
Feb, 23
349
Sidney, BC, Canada
80
Offshore
2017
$3,900,000
Jan, 23
457
Stuart, FL, USA
80
Offshore
2017
$3,900,000
Jan, 23
457
Stuart, FL, USA
80
Offshore
2006
$1,800,000
Jun, 22
216
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
80
Offshore
2006
$1,800,000
Jun, 22
217
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
72
Offshore
2006
$1,650,000
Apr, 23
210
Seattle, WA, USA
66
Offshore
2005
$1,300,000
Sep, 22
326
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
62
Offshore
2005
$825,000
Jul, 23
116
Stuart, FL, USA
62
Offshore
2000
$650,000
Mar, 23
162
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
62
Offshore
2000
$730,000
Mar, 22
350
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
58
Offshore
1994
$405,000
Feb, 23
289
Coronado, CA, USA
55
Offshore
1992
$420,000
Jan, 23
108
Richmond, BC, Canada
54
Offshore
2000
$550,000
Jul, 23
156
Stuart, FL, USA
54
Offshore
2006
$750,000
Jun, 23
149
Marina Del Rey, CA, USA
54
Offshore
2003
$710,000
May, 23
71
Sturgeon Bay, WI, USA
54
Offshore
2009
$1,150,000
Apr, 23
76
Seattle, WA, USA
54
Offshore
2001
$680,000
Mar, 23
188
Anacortes, WA, USA
54
Offshore
2006
$795,000
Sep, 22
79
Wrightsville Beach, NC, USA
54
Offshore
2000
$658,800
Aug, 22
84
Long Beach, CA, USA
54
Offshore
2000
$658,800
Aug, 22
84
Long Beach, CA, USA
54
Offshore
2000
$634,000
Jun, 22
137
Vero Beach, FL, USA
54
Offshore
2016
$1,800,000
Feb, 22
122
Anacortes, WA, USA
52
Offshore
2001
$680,000
Apr, 23
69
Anacortes, WA, USA
52
Offshore
2001
$681,500
Apr, 22
70
USA
48
Offshore
1989
$140,000
Jun, 23
Scituate, MA, USA
48
Offshore
1988
$157,500
Jan, 23
160
San Diego, CA, USA
48
Offshore
1999
$453,000
Oct, 22
348
Beaufort, NC, USA
48
Offshore
1999
$420,000
Oct, 22
25
CA, USA
48
Offshore
1997
$380,000
Jan, 22
80
Redondo Beach, CA, USA
31
Offshore
1978
$16,355
Mar, 23
138
Swansea, Swansea, United Kingdom
31
Offshore
1973
$7,863
Jan, 23
479
Tollesbury, Essex, United Kingdom
27
Offshore
1972
$6,605
Apr, 23
111
Ferry Nab, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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