1997 Offshore Yachts 58 Pilothouse "Candide" Zum Verkauf

1997 Offshore Yachts 58 Pilothouse for Sale - Versatile Motor Yacht in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exceptional Performance and Comfort for Cruising Adventures

The 1997 Offshore Yachts 58 Pilothouse is a remarkable motor yacht designed for those who seek adventure on the water. With a spacious layout and powerful twin Caterpillar engines delivering 660 HP each, this yacht promises a smooth cruising experience at speeds up to 20 knots. Ideal for socializing and exploring, the 58 Pilothouse is perfect for both short trips and extended voyages.

Designed for Comfort and Functionality

Step aboard to discover a well-appointed interior featuring three cabins that accommodate up to six guests. The yacht includes two heads, ensuring convenience for all aboard. With a generous beam of 16.8 feet and a draft of 4.7 feet, the 58 Pilothouse offers stability and space for relaxation. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening, this yacht is equipped to meet your needs.

Specifications - 1997 Offshore Yachts 58 Pilothouse

• Builder: Offshore Yachts
• Model: 58 Pilothouse
• Year: 1997
• Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Length: 62.7 feet
• Engines: Twin Caterpillar 3196 (660 HP each)
• Engine Hours: Port - 2866, Starboard - 2854
• Generator: (2) Northern Lights (12 kW and 8 kW)
• Cruise Speed: 16 knots
• Top Speed: 20 knots
• Cabins: 3
• Total Berths: 6
• Total Heads: 2

Features:

• TV
• Air Conditioning
• VHF Radio
• Garmin Electronics
• Bow Thruster
• Stabilizer
• Starlink Internet
• Swim Platform
• Outdoor Shower
• Washer/Dryer
• Water Maker
• Ice Maker
• Deck Fridge
• Radar
• Bottom Paint

The reputation of the Bill Crealock designed Offshore series of motoryachts has created a well-deserved following of loyal owners over decades of serious cruising. Candide has been owned by three fastidious owners, who receive high marks for proper care and maintenance of the vessel.

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.

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)

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.