Offshore 8m
- Boat REF# · 141267
- LOA · 8.00m
- Year · 1973
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 10hp, Volvo MD 20 ()
- Lying · Fowey
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Extra Details
| Designer | E G Van de Stadt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Offshore Yachts |
| Lying | Fowey |
| Fuel capacity | 40.0 ltr (8.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 40.0 ltr (8.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 10hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo MD 20 () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8 knots |
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.00m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 6.55m |
| Beam | 2.44m |
| Draft Max | 1.30m |
| Displacement | 2,286kg (5,040.6lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.80m |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Not known Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | Not known - Slab () 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Not known - Furling (2009) |
| Other sails | Spinnaker (used as a cruising chute () |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Paint finish |
The Van de Stadt Offshore 8 is of GRP construction throughout and has been described as a comfortable, safe and economical five berth family cruiser. The hull has a skeg type rudder giving excellent, light and yet responsive handling. Stiff and dry in a seaway she still sails well in light airs and has good performance downwind. Well presented, these boats still cut a dash.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 3 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
The accommodation, with 5’ 11” headroom, is well laid out and spacious with a surprising amount of storage throughout. All internal upholstery is in very good condition:
• Forward cabin with double v berth and hanging lockers with underbunk storage
• Saloon with bunks to port and starboard with storage above and below
• Good sized quarterberth, currently used for storage (no cushion)
• Galley with twin burner cooker and oven, single stainless steel sink with electrically pumped water and gas catalytic space heater
• Heads with manual WC
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Carpet | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
The accommodation, with 5’ 11” headroom, is well laid out and spacious with a surprising amount of storage throughout. All internal upholstery is in very good condition:
• Forward cabin with double v berth and hanging lockers with underbunk storage
• Saloon with bunks to port and starboard with storage above and below
• Good sized quarterberth, currently used for storage (no cushion)
• Galley with twin burner cooker and oven, single stainless steel sink with electrically pumped water and gas catalytic space heater
• Heads with manual WC
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Beaching legs | |
| Instrument Covers |
1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Bruce and Fisherman's)
30.50m of chain
24.40m of warp
Avon dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2hp outboard, Yamaha, Short Shaft ()
Large cockpit, will seat 5 with ease, decks are finished in blue non-slip paint
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
• Simrad TP20 tiller pilot
• Navico TP1800 tiller pilot
• Cobra VHF DSC Radio (2008) with external speaker
• Bulkhead mounted compass
• Autohelm hand held electronic hand bearing compass
• Garmin chart plotter
• Nasa depth (2010)
• Lowrance log
• Navigation lights
• Clock and barometer
Safety Equipment
| LPG Detector | |
|---|---|
| Petrol Detector | |
| Life buoys | |
| Horn | |
| Boarding ladder |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
• Jack stays
• Horseshoe buoy with line and immersible light
• Dry powder fire extinguisher
• Rescue sling
• Radar reflector
Broker's Comments
These boats have often been described as a ‘go anywhere boat’ and were built in the days when the strength of GRP was not fully realized and were therefore very heavily laid up. She is a little gem of a boat, one of the nicest older generation boats we have seen. Beautifully presented, with a fresh coat of antifoul and, subject to any survey, we believe she is ready to launch and in a sail away condition.
The one possible modification required, particularly for a young family, is the addition of guard rails.
If you are looking for your first cruiser, this boat should be top of your list of boats to view.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.