1989 Offshore Yachts 48 Sedan

1989 Offshore Yachts 48' Sedan

A rare opportunity to acquire one of the few Offshore Yachts 48 Sedans built.

Offshore’s legendary Bill Crealock hull design is known for soft entry, dry running, and exceptional offshore manners—traits that have made the brand a benchmark for quality semi-displacement cruisers. THE WET BAR stands out for her sedan configuration (far fewer built than the traditional raised pilothouse), her exceptional care, and her professional ownership since 2022.

She presents cleanly throughout, has been upgraded selectively yet tastefully, and shows pride of ownership everywhere you look.

Powered by twin Caterpillar 3208TA diesels showing just under 8,000 hours—but don’t let the hours fool you. These have been trouble-free, meticulously maintained, and run exactly as a properly-cared-for CAT 3208 should. They are dry, clean, smooth, and reliable.

If you’re shopping for an Offshore 48 or a quality 45–50’ sedan cruiser with traditional yacht craftsmanship, proper engineering, and above-average care, this one deserves to be at the very top of the list.

Vessel Walkthrough

Stepping aboard from either the port or starboard midship boarding doors or through the transom gate and swim platform, you enter a wide, secure cockpit designed for effortless line-handling, fishing, or relaxing at anchor. From here, the large salon door opens into a bright, single-level interior—one of the signature benefits of the rare Sedan layout.

Wide side decks with high rails make movement fore and aft safe and confident for any crew.

Inside, the salon and galley-up arrangement delivers excellent visibility and a spacious, open feeling, with large windows surrounding the entire main salon. The L-Settee, Teak cabinetry, and overhead grab rails highlight Offshore’s practical design and quality build.

Forward to starboard is the lower helm, while the galley to port keeps the cook in the center of the activity. The flow from cockpit to salon makes the boat feel much larger than 48 feet and ideal for family cruising or entertaining.

Down a short companionway are the two staterooms and head(s), featuring a forward master with island berth and en suite head; plus a port guest cabin and guest/day head. An enclosed shower connects the two heads.Up top, the flybridge offers excellent sightlines, dual helm seating, and plenty of guest space—an ideal place to run the boat in fair weather.

The engine room is accessed via the large cockpit hatch or through a smaller hatch in the center of the main salon, revealing clean, well-kept CAT 3208TAs with just under 8,000 trouble-free hours and the type of maintenance only a marine-professional owner provides.

Vessel Details

Cockpit:

A wide self-bailing cockpit welcomes you aboard, offering plenty of room for fishing, line-handling, cruising chairs, or simply relaxing at the dock. The cockpit connects directly to the salon through a large sliding door, creating a natural indoor/outdoor flow. A large hatch/lazarette is located at the center of the cockpit sole providing easy access to the engine space and very generous storage.

There are engine controls to starboard, and a cockpit sink and prep station and storage to starboard.

Wide side decks with high rails on both port and starboard make access to the bow safe and confident, even underway. In the aft cockpit and to starboard is a ladder that leads to the flybridge above.

Main Salon:

Entering the salon from the aft cockpit and through the sliding door, you’re greeted by large windows on all sides—one of the great advantages of the Sedan configuration. Natural light floods the space, and the visibility from the lower helm area is excellent. To port is a comfortable L-Shaped settee with storage beneath, and a folding dinette table. Teak cabinetry lines the starboard side, housing the entertainment system, a/c, and additional storage. Overhead Teak grab rails, a signature Offshore feature, offer safety and support underway. The salon is open, warm, and connected—perfect for family cruising or entertaining.

Galley:

Galley up! Forward and to port, integrated into the salon, is the galley-up—a highly functional layout preferred by many cruisers. This configuration allows the cook to remain part of the conversation and provides excellent sightlines to the water. Being up in the salon means no steps to navigate while carrying food or drinks, and the chef enjoys the same great views as everyone else. And the ease of a sliding door to port ensures easy movement to the forward deck as well.

• Fridge/Freezer
• Stove/oven
• Microwave
• Ample cabinetry and counter space for meal prep underway, dockside or at anchor

Interior Lower Helm Station:

To starboard, forward in the salon. The lower helm station is useful for cool mornings, pouring rain, or running inside during shoulder seasons. Visibility is excellent, and a sliding helm door to starboard allows quick access to the side deck for docking.

Aft of the lower helm is a set of wooden steps connecting you directly to the Flybridge Up, without having to be exposed to the elements.

• Remote Racor vacuum gauges at lower helm
• Main DC panel
• Battery selector switches
• Heart Interface Battery Monitoring System
• Wheel steering
• Well laid-out instruments, electronics and gauges
• See Electronics and Navigation for details

Staterooms and Heads:

Down a gentle set of steps from the salon is the accommodation deck, featuring two staterooms and two heads.

The Master Stateroom occupies the bow with a centerline island berth, flanked by hanging lockers and cabinetry. Teak joinery, ventilation hatches, and excellent privacy make this a comfortable, well-appointed space for extended cruising.

The Guest Stateroom is to port, arranged with a double berth. It is a bright and inviting space with good storage, ideal for family or visiting friends.

Heads: Two enclosed heads (master ensuite + guest/day head). The shared stall shower connects the two heads. They are well-finished with fiberglass liners for easy cleaning and teak cabinetry for warmth.

Easy access to the DC panel and the back side of the lower-helm electronics is provided through a dedicated compartment above the aft/day head, making service and upgrades simple and frustration-free.

Flybridge:

Up top, the flybridge provides commanding views and excellent sightlines for piloting. Seating includes a captain's chair at center, plus double bench seating to starboard and an L-Shaped settee to port for guests. The flybridge is soft-enclosed in canvas and isenglass enclosure. There is ample room for instruments, navigation electronics, and storage. It’s an ideal place to run the boat in good weather and a favorite gathering spot while at anchor.

To port is access to the steps directly down to the lower helm and galley area, allowing easy and safe movement without being exposed to the elements.

Aft on the bridge is space for storage, a dinghy, and an electric crane. Steps to starboard lead down to the aft cockpit.

Electronics and Navigation:

• Autopilot: Robertson AP200
• GPS: (2) Furuno, one each at interior lower helm and at flybridge
• Sonar: Interphase, forward-looking
• Fish Finder: Si-Tex SVS 650 color
• Radar: Furuno 36 mi
• VHF Radios: (2). (1) Standard Horizon GX 1400; (1) Standard Horizon Quantum GS2360S
• SSB Radio: Icom M710 with Pactor II modem for Sailmail
• Wind Monitor: Raymarine
• Garmin GPSMAP 8600, installed Nov 2023

Deck:

• Windlass: Muir 3000
• Anchors:(1) 88 lb. Delta with 400' of 5/16" BBB chain
• (1) 66 lb. Bruce with 40' 5/16 BBB chain and 300' 3/4" rode
• (1) 44 lb, Bruce anchor (stern anchor on 250' 5/8" rode
• (1) 18' Dia Parachute type Sea Anchor
• Davit for dinghy on upper deck
• Electric crane for dinghy 
• Dinghy: 2019 12' Zodiac CRA360, center console, withOutboard: Yamaha 4-stroke 15hp electric start

Engine Details and Mechanical Equipment:

• (2) Caterpillar 3208TA engines
• 375 hp each
• Approx. 7,900 hours
• Hynautic Controls
• Generator: Northern Lights 8kw in sound proof box, approx. 8,163 hours
• Fuel capacity: 850 gallons (with fuel polishing system and transfer pump)
• Tank tender fuel level system
• Remote Racor vacuum gauges at lower helm
• Fireboy fixed halon system in engine room
• Oil changer system plumbed into engines and generator
• Water capacity: 275 gallons
• Water heater: 10 gallons, 110v
• Watermaker: Sea Recovery 500 GPD
• Air Conditioning/Heat: July, 2024. Dometic 12k with heat

Electrical:

• Voltage: 110vAC, 12vDC, 60 amp shore power
• Batteries: (4) new house batteries, Sept. 2025 VELOR agm 12v 200; plus (2) 4D Lead Acid engine start batteries
• Inverter/Charger: Magnum 2800W with 120 amp charger
• Battery Monitoring System
• Solar Panels: 480 watts, mounted on hardtop
• Battery chargers: (2) 40amp house battery chargers; (1) Lewco 40amp charger for engine start batteries

Other Upgrades:

• 1998 Gel coat peel and reapply Vinylester resin on bottom
• Bottom is blister-free
• 2011 All new 3/16" thick aluminum FUEL tanks
• 2011 Awlgrip paint job on hull, brow and flybridge
• 2011 New FRP hardtop and macralon enclosure designed and installed

Exclusions

• 2019 Zodiac Dinghy with Yamaha Outboard

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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