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$595K
1997 Offshore Yachts Pilothouse Motor Yacht
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View Offshore Yachts Yachts for SaleFort Lauderdale, Florida
$595K
USD · Asking Price
58 ft
Length
1997
Year
Motor Yachts
Type
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Location
About This Vessel
This 1997 Offshore Yachts Pilothouse Motor Yacht, measures 58 ft, and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, powered by 2x Caterpillar 3196 660.00HP.
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 HondaFull 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. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
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 -2/2025Double 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 disposalFiltered under sink R.O. filter for water and icemakerFresh water accumulator and pump, New 2022Sharp microwave/convection ovenPass-through to pilothouse and dinette seatingTeak and holly floor
Master Stateroom
Located midship, with King size bedAbundant teak drawers, bookshelves, and cabinetry throughoutEnsuite head and stall shower
VIP Stateroom, Forward
Full size berthOverhead deck hatch and stainless hull ports for ventilationNumerous drawers and storage lockersHead and shower, shared with port side stateroom
Guest Stateroom, Port
Raised single berth with large storage under for spare props and miscellaneous boat sparesWasher/dryer (over & under) (New 12/2024)Stainless port lightNumerous drawers and storage lockersHead and shower, shared with forward VIP stateroom
Pilothouse
Port and starboard doors to side decks (Both doors rebuilt 09/2026)Stairway up to flybridgePass‐through to galleyDinette/chart table with L‐shaped seatingHelm chair that adjusts also to the table seatingTeak & holly soleLarge storage lockers and drawers at lower helm area
Flybridge
2022 Walker Bay 12' RIB with Honda 40 hp outboardL-shaped seating area to port with two adjustable tablesHelm and companion chairsWet bar with Norcold refrigeratorNew Bimini top with plexiglass windshield and enclosure 2026MarQuipt 1500# davit with new hydraulic cylinder and remote controlStainless surround hand railsStainless dinghy cradleStereo speakers
Cockpit
Complete cockpit makeover in 2024, including paint, flooring, lighting, dive tank holders and deck hatches.Helm station with bow thruster and engine controlsSink and storage locker to portTeak covering boardsFull cockpit sun shade New 2026Deck wash down and shower controlsTransom door to swim platformTeak cockpit floor replaced 04/2024 with gray SeaDek systemEngine room and lazarette accessNew 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 07/2025New Caterpillar engine hoses 2024ZF transmissions with 2 1/2 inch shafts. Shafts and props serviced 02/2026New thru-hull valves for AC, 2 gen sets, and watermaker (2026)Bennett trim tabsSpare 4 blade propsWesmar 24 Volt bow thrusterWesmar hydraulic stabilizers fins out, new bearings, seals, actuator rebuild and seals (2024), plus hydraulic cylinder rebuild in 2025New 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 system180 GPH fuel polishing systemNew Whale 20G water heater (2024)Racor fuel filtersNumerous 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 versionGlendenning updated electronic 3 station engine controllers (2021)Two Garmin chart plotters, one in pilot house, one on fly bridge. (2022)Garmin HD 4' radar 02/2022New autopilot (Raymarine EV-200 with wireless remote, new 08/2024) plus new pump and compass.Big Bay HD 15" monitor in pilothouseICOM VHF radios on the fly bridge and pilothouse with AIS, new in 2020.Starlink Gen 3 updated 05/2024ICOM VHF radio on fly bridgeRaymarine Tri-Data and transducerRemote cameras, 5 in engine room, 1 in lazarette, 1 in cockpit, 1 in salon, 2 pilothouse, 2 flybridgeACR 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 08/20262 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 propspeed2023 - Shafts and couplings trued, 4 cutlass bearings replaced, rudders fully serviced, props balanced2022 Walker Bay 12' dinghy with 40 hp Honda outboardMaxwell windlass, rebuilt 202288 lb. Delta with 250' chain55 lb. Delta with chain & rode 150'7 ft. MarQuipt tide ride stairsCustom folding reclining chairs on foredeckThree station steering plus DockmateMarQuipt davit 1500 lbs. with new hydraulic cylinder and remote controlNew ACR spotlightLED deck lights and anchor lightWindshield wipers 2026Mesh window sun coversFishing rod holderNumerous 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.
Vessel Overview
Year1997
MakeOffshore Yachts
ModelPilothouse Motor Yacht
Vessel NameCandide
CategoryMotor Yachts
ConditionUsed
BuilderOffshore Yachts
DesignerWilliam Crealock
FlagUnited States
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel
Dimensions
Length Overall58 ft
Beam16 ft
Max Draft5 ft
Performance & Capacity
Max Speed20 kts
Cruise Speed16 kts
Fuel Capacity1,000 gal
Fresh Water450 gal
Engines & Mechanical
Engine Count2
Engine 1 MakeCaterpillar
Engine 1 Model3196
Engine 1 Power660.00 HP
Engine 1 FuelDiesel
Engine 1 Hours2866.00 hrs
Engine 2 MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Model3196
Engine 2 Power660.00 HP
Engine 2 FuelDiesel
Engine 2 Hours2854.00 hrs
Generators
Gen 1 MakeNorthern Lights
Gen 2 MakeNorthern Lights
Accommodations
Guest Cabins3
Heads2
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