1998 Offshore 48 Yachtfisher
$289,000
Boat in Thomaston, ME 04861 US
48 Yachtfisher
2 Engines (2x Caterpillar)
48 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
AT LAST, is an well-maintained yacht, serviced by quality shipyards for a knowledgeable owner. She has seen continuous upgrades and improvements and regular maintenance intervals of her systems.
She is set up as the ultimate long-distance cruising yacht. With an air draft of 18' (with VHF antennas down) she is an ideal Great Loop cruiser. She is also the perfect boat for cruising the Atlantic coast or heading down to the islands.
AT LAST has spent her last several summers cruising the coast of New England and up to The Great Lakes. She has been wintered in heated winter storage facilities the last several seasons.
An additional benefit is AT LAST has a hull shape that does not require fin stabilizers which are awkward appendages that tend to catch lobster traps or other waterborne debris.
AT LAST represents an excellent opportunity for a truly well-maintained and upgraded turn-key cruising boat for the next owner.
Once aboard “AT LAST” and starting from the roomy cockpit with center storage locker and lazarette access you enter the master cabin through a full-size door. This cabin has a full-size head with separate stall shower, a centerline queen berth, TV, extensive hanging locker and drawer storage. Up three steps is the main salon with a custom L-shaped settee, barrel chair, entertainment center and a custom adjustable table. Port and starboard full-sized sliding doors provide access to the large, secure walk around decks. Going forward down three steps is a fully equipped galley with refrigerator/freezer (nearly full size). To starboard is a full-size head with separate stall shower. Forward is the guest cabin with a centerline queen berth with two hanging lockers, large drawers and plenty of storage with private head access.
From the salon going aft and up several steps is the sun deck with hard top, service bar, sofa table chairs and stools. Up three steps from the sun deck is the bridge with dual helm chairs, settee with table and lounge seating. The foredeck is very large with locker storage for lines, an anchor windlass with salt water washdown and a bow seat with cushion.
Below deck, AT LAST features quality hand-rubbed, satin finish Burmese teak cabinetry, and teak and holly sole throughout.
Salon
Wide-open salon is spacious and very well suited for entertaining. Teak and holly sole; L-settee to port. Teak Hi-lo table expands for dining convenience; custom teak bar cabinet with glass and bottle holders and U-Line ice maker; entertainment center with 23” Insignia TV. The main salon also has a serving bar overlooking the galley-down with two bar stools.
- U-Line Crescent ice maker (2024)
- Insignia 23" flat screen TV (2024)
- DirectTV receiver – H24-COM (2022)
- Yamaha CD player
- Yamaha Tuner
- Tru Tech DVD player
- Bluetooth Controller for stereo (2022)
- Separate AC / Heat digital thermostat and controller
- Updated upholstery – cushions and pillows (2021)
- Sisal and Oriental rugs (2021)
- Bar stools (2023)
- Cabin lamps (2023)
Lower Helm Station
The lower helm station is on the starboard side with a full-size access door to the protected walkaround with bulwark step for ease of docking and boarding.
- Main AC/DC distribution panel with safety breakers and indicator lights
- Wesmac bow thruster control
- ACR remote spotlight control
- Hydraulic steering
- Hynautic engine controls
- Glendenning engine synchronizer
- Bennett trim Tab control switches
- VDO Engine instrumentation
- Standard Horizon VHF Radio with GPS / AIS (2022)
- Furuno Depth Sounder
- Furuno Autopilot 511 control (2022)
- Northern Lights generator instrumentation & control panel (2018)
- Maxwell windlass control
- Magnum battery monitor and control display
- Victron MPPT Solar controller
- Ritchie compass
- Holding “Tank Watch” monitor panel
- Inverter battery switch (2025)
Galley
The galley is located on the port side down. The galley is extremely large and offers all the amenities of home with plenty of storage in drawers and lockers for extended cruising.
- Teak Cabinetry - Optional Upgrade
- Norcold AC/DC Refrigerator
- Microwave convention oven (2021)
- Three Burner Electric Stove Top
- Double Stainless-Steel Sink
- Electric Disposal
- RGB strip LED lighting (2022)
- Vegetable Sprayer at Sink
- Coffee maker (2021)
- Area carpets (2021)
Master Cabin
The master cabin is roomy and comfortable with a center-line queen-sized berth. The entire cabin is beautifully decorated with teak interior, teak and holly sole with custom designer carpet over, built-in night stands, lighted cedar-lined full hanging lockers, abundant drawer units and lighted vanity/dressing table. There are doors that provide access to the main salon and separate door to the cockpit for convenience and safety. The cabin includes a large ensuite head with lots of storage, separate stall shower, Vacuflush head and head blower.
- Splendide 2000 washer dryer (combo unit)
- 20" Samsung flat scree TV
- Separate AC / Heat digital thermostat and controller
- RGB strip LED lighting (2022)
- Desk lamp (2023)
Guest Cabin
The forward stateroom is spacious and has a beautiful teak interior, two lighted teak lockers and drawers, centerline queen berth and lighted, mirrored dressing vanity. There are opening hatches with screens (2), and portlights (2), providing lots of light and ventilation. Private separate entrance from guest stateroom to forward head. Forward head has storage, separate stall shower, Vacuflush head and head blower. The cabin is heated and cooled with a separate AC / Heat with digital thermostat and controller with remote control.
Flybridge
The spacious flybridge features a custom hard top with full enclosure, upgraded high end Llebroc helm chair covered in “Ultra Leather” with folding arm rests, footrest and separate companion chair - very comfortable for long distance trips. There is plenty of seating as well as a custom table with embedded chart of western Penobscot Bay. There is overhead lighting and storage baskets for cruising on aft platform. The electronics are in excellent condition with clear displays and no sun damage. There are 275-watt solar panels (2) mounted on the hardtop of the flybridge along with the Furuno open array radar scanner and a VDO wind meter.
The flybridge has plenty of room for guests and is a fabulous space to spend the day and operate the boat. The boat deck has a cradle for a dinghy and a 600 lb capacity boat hoist with a solenoid (2025) and synthetic line replacing wire cable (2025).
- Furuno Navnet displays (2)
- Furuno open array radar scanner
- Furuno Autopilot
- Furuno Depth/Speed display
- ICOM VHF radio
- Ritchie compass
- Wesmar bow thruster control – 24V
- ACR remote spotlight
- Shakespeare VHF antennas (2022)
- Sirius XM antenna (2022)
- Cell telephone booster antenna (2022)
- EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Locating Beacon)
- Trim tab control switches
- Hydraulic steering
- Hynautic engine controls
- Glendenning engine synchronizer
- Full VDO gauges & instrumentation
- Llebroc helm chair (1)
- Pompanette navigators chair (1)
- 110V outlets (2)
- Full Isinglass enclosure (2022)
- Cushions and pillows (2021)
- Sisal rug (2021)
- Cruising cooler with drain line (2021)
Sundeck
The aft sundeck is a large, open, all-weather space. It is well laid out and fantastic for entertaining. It also provides excellent visibility underway or in a picturesque anchorage. Open the doors and enjoy the breeze in the shade or button it up in colder or wetter weather. A large cabinet opens at waist level to reveal a serving area with 4’ serving counter and abundant storage providing a well laid out area for storage and for meal and snack preparation and serving.
- Full Isinglass enclosure (2023)
- Custom tables and chairs (2023)
- Updated upholstery on cushions and pillows on indoor/outdoor sofa (2021)
- Port and starboard wing doors
- Dometic 12V freezer / refrigerator and Avalon water cooler (2022)
- Sisal rug (2021)
- Textilene and Sunbrella covers for all the windows and the cockpit coaming
Deck & Hull
Full keel - this hull was custom ordered from the factory with a full keel to provide grounding protection, better tracking and increased stability. Sharp entry, deep forefoot, hard chine and flat sections aft provide a smooth, dry ride and excellent stability. Oversized walk around side decks with raised bulwarks and “hip height” rails (great for children, pets and guests).
- Bulwark doors port and starboard amidships convert to boarding step
- Oversized transom door from cockpit to large swim platform
- Gel Coat finished fiberglass window frames, doors and hatches
- Gel Coat ed exterior
- Light tan non-skid decks
- Cockpit engine control station
- Cockpit bow thruster control
- Large cockpit storage box for dock lines and gear
- Updated 600 LB dinghy hoist on aft boat deck hardtop
- Butler dinghy davits mounted on transom (1100 lb) (2021)
- Maxwell 2200 anchor windlass (2017)
- Saltwater wash down on bow at windlass (2021)
- Fender caddies for large fenders mounted on bow (4)
- Freshwater wash down spigot (cockpit)
- Hot cold shower (cockpit)
- Bow seat with cushion with storage locker beneath
- Fresh barrier coat and bottom paint with Prop Speed on running gear (2025)
- Tides Marine dripless shaft seals
- Updated Spurs line cutters (2023)
Electrical Systems
- Northern Lights 12kW generator ~1800 hrs (new in 2018)
- 50 AMP 240V shore power service w/receptacles fore and aft
- AC and DC breaker/distribution panels
- Magnum MS-2812 2800W sine wave inverter charger
- Magnum ME-RC50 control display
- Magnum ME-RC50 Magnum battery monitor
- Balmar DDCC1224 Digital Duo charge alternator
- Blue Seas ACRs for engine alternators
- 275-Watt solar panels (2)
- Victron MPPT solar controller
- Charles HQ Series 25 amp / 24 volt battery charger
- 8D AGM Batteries - Engines -2 (Lifeline 8D AGM), House, and Inverter System (5)
- Lifeline 8D AGM port engine start battery replaced in 2025
- Odyssey 4D AGM Batteries - Bow Thruster (2) (2021)
- Group 31 generator start batteries - (1) (2021)
Engine Room
- Easy access from aft cabin steps
- Twin Caterpillar 3126 TA Diesels (~3375Hours)
- Twin Disc Transmissions
- Northern Lights 12kW generator ~1800 hrs (new in 2018)
- Engine alarm system
- Fuel polishing system
- Engine room fire suppression system (needs inspecting)
- Racor 1000 Primary Fuel / water filters - Engines
- Racor 500 Primary Fuel / water filters - Generator
- 110V LED engine room lighting
- 12V engine room lighting
- Engine room vacuum
Hull, Deck, Hardware, and Ground Tackle
- Hull Material: Fiberglass Laminate, Cored Hull-Sides
- Framing Material: Fiberglass Stringers, Bulkheads
- Cored fiberglass laminate deck
- Deck Frames: Bulkheads
- Hull to Deck fastenings: bonded and bolted
- Cored fiberglass laminate superstructure
- Dual station hydraulic steering controls
- Sea Cocks: Bronze Ball Valves
- Anchor: 55lb Manson with 280’ of 5/16” chain
Propulsion
- Twin Caterpillar 3126 TA – 420 HP each – 3375 hours
- 1999 blocks (replaced by Caterpillar under warranty)
- Reduction Gear: Twin Disc MG5061-A, 2.47:1
- Propeller Shaft: 2” stainless steel with Spurs line cutters
- Tides Marine dripless propeller shaft seal
- Hydraulic engine controls
- Three blade bronze propellers (2)
- Three blade bronze spare propellers (2)
Electrical
- Northern Lights 12kW generator (~1798 hours)
- Electrical System: 12v & 24v DC, 120/240v AC
- Shore Power System: 50 Amp 240v – two inlets – cockpit and amidships to starboard
- Batteries:
- Bow thruster - Odessey 4D AGM (2)
- Engine start - Lifeline 8D AGM (2)
- House - Astrolite 8D AGM (3)
- 110v AC Battery Charger:
- Charles 24v 25 Amp, Phase Three 12v 40 Amp battery charger
- Caterpillar 12v engine alternator
Electronics and Navigation
- Furuno FI-50 Fathometer
- Ritchie Compass (2)
- Furuno DRS open array radar:
- Furuno NavNet 3D 12” MFD’s (2)
- Knot meter: In GPS & Furuno FI-50
- Furuno NavPilot autopilot (2)
- Icom IC-M504 VHF
- Standard Horizon Eclipse GX 1400 VHF with GPS
- AIS Transponder
- ACR remote spotlight
Additional Systems
- Marine Air (3) Zone-master stateroom/salon/guest stateroom
- Splendide washer/dryer (single unit)
- Raymarine SAT TV (2 boxes)
- Electric Air Horn (2023)
- Dometic Vacuflush heads (2)
- Kuuma stainless steel water heater (15g)
- Rule bilge pumps (4)
- Intercom system throughout vessel - (6) Station
- 600lb dingy davit on aftdeck hardtop
Additional Equipment
- Seoladir inflatable fenders – purchased for use in locks (2024)
- Heavy Duty Easystow Inflatable fenders 12’ x 44” (2)
- Heavy Duty Easystow Inflatable fenders 12’ x 60” (2)
- Fortress anchor with line rode
- Anchor bridle
- Dinghy hoist bridle
- PFDs, fenders, dock lines
- Misc spare parts
- Owner's personal belongings
- Zodiac dinghy and outboard
- Artwork
- Tools
- Binoculars
- Handheld VHF radios and chargers (2)
- Go/Ditch bag with gear
- Dive tank and dive gear
- Verizon hot spot and charger
- Kettler deck chairs (2) - Kettler stools/ottomans (2)- Lamp on console above icemaker
- Toaster oven
- Melamine dishware
- Custom Yeti and Tervis Tumbler glasses
- Silverware
- Shark vacuum cleaner
- 110 V Electric Heaters
- Throws and sofa blankets
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/26 | Initial price | $289,000 |
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Customers praise the 1998 Offshore 48 Yachtfisher for its robust construction and excellent seaworthiness, making it a reliable choice for serious anglers
Many highlight the spacious deck layout, which provides ample room for fishing activities and comfort during extended trips. The boat's powerful engines deliver impressive performance and stability even in challenging offshore conditions. Owners also appreciate the well-designed cabin accommodations, offering a comfortable retreat after long days on the water. Overall, the 1998 Offshore 48 Yachtfisher is highly regarded for combining functionality, durability, and comfort, making it a favored vessel among fishing enthusiasts.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1998 Offshore 48 Yachtfisher is a well-regarded sportfishing yacht known for its blend of performance, comfort, and fishing capabilities. Here are some of the key pros and cons of this model:
Pros
Solid Construction: Built with quality materials and craftsmanship, the Offshore 48 offers durability and longevity.
Spacious Layout: The interior is designed to maximize comfort with ample living space, including comfortable sleeping quarters, a functional galley, and a roomy salon.
Excellent Fishing Features: Equipped with fish boxes, rod holders, and a large cockpit area, it’s well-suited for serious anglers.
Good Performance: Powered by reliable engines, it provides solid cruising speeds and stable handling offshore.
Classic Styling: The yacht’s design combines traditional aesthetics with practical functionality.
Cons
Aging Systems: Given its 1998 build year, some onboard systems such as electronics, plumbing, or engines may require updating or maintenance.
Fuel Efficiency: Larger sportfishing yachts like the Offshore 48 can consume considerable fuel, which may impact operating costs.
Limited Amenities Compared to Newer Models: Modern yachts may offer more advanced technology, updated interiors, or additional features not found on this older model.
Maintenance Requirements: As with many yachts of this age, ongoing upkeep is essential to keep the vessel in optimal condition.
Made For
The 1998 Offshore 48 Yachtfisher is designed for serious anglers and boating enthusiasts who seek a perfect blend of sportfishing capability and comfortable cruising. Ideal for those who want a sturdy, reliable vessel built to handle offshore conditions, this yachtfisher caters to individuals or families looking for a versatile boat that offers both excellent fishing features and spacious accommodations for extended trips on the water. Whether you’re an experienced fisherman or someone who enjoys leisurely voyages with the option to fish, the Offshore 48 Yachtfisher provides the durability, performance, and comfort to meet your needs.
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