Offshore 8 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

26.25' · 8 m

Displ.

6,175 lbs · 2,801 kg

First year

1969

The Offshore 8 Meter, introduced in 1969, represents a pivotal era in British yacht building when fiberglass construction began to marry traditional seaworthiness with the efficiencies of modern production. Designed by the esteemed Dutch naval architect E.G. van de Stadt, the Offshore 8 Meter was conceived as a robust, offshorecapable pocket cruiser. During its production run at Offshore Yachts Ltd. in the United Kingdom, approximately 130 hulls were completed, establishing it as a respected contender in the 26foot class. The vessel is characterized by its heavydisplacement feel, a moderate fin keel, and a skeghung rudder—a hallmark of Van de Stadt Design philosophy that prioritizes directional stability and structural integrity over outright racing speed.