1997 Offshore Pilothouse Motoryacht Boat in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 US
Built in 1997
Pilothouse Motoryacht
2 Engines (2x Caterpillar)
58 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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.
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.
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
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
Located midship, with King size bed
Abundant teak drawers, bookshelves, and cabinetry throughout
Ensuite head and stall shower
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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 08/2026
2 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)
New bottom paint (02/2026 plus full running gear service) and propspeed
2023 - Shafts and couplings trued, 4 cutlass bearings replaced, rudders fully serviced, props balanced
2022 Walker Bay 12' dinghy with 40 hp Honda outboard
Maxwell windlass, rebuilt 2022
88 lb Delta with 250' chain
55 lb Delta with chain & rode 150'
7 ft. MarQuipt tide ride stairs
Custom folding reclining chairs on foredeck
Three station steering plus Dockmate
MarQuipt davit 1500 lbs. with new hydraulic cylinder and remote control
New ACR spotlight
LED deck lights and anchor light
Windshield wipers 2026
Mesh window sun covers
Fishing rod holder
Numerous dock lines, (8) fenders, canvas covers, and Coast Guard safety items
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.
Owners personal items, with list of details to be furnished prior to survey of the vessel.
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/26 | Initial price | $595,000 |
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| Price | $595,000 | $595,000 | $539,000 | $795,000 | $799,500 | $300,000 |
| Location | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Islamorada | Fort Lauderdale | Stuart | Jacksonville |
| Nominal Length | 58' | 58' | 48' | 60' | 65' | 65' |
| Draft | 5' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Cummins | Caterpillar | DDC/MTU Series 60 825 HP | Detroit Diesel |
| Total Engine Power | 660 hp | 660 hp | 450 hp | 705 hp | 825 hp | 735 hp |
| Days on Market | 9 | 9 | 149 | 438 | 100 | 252 |
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