Van de Stadt 8m Offshore- any love for 'em?

[Neeves]

Hello Kelpie, I came across this thread when researching the Offshore 8m. just curious if you ended up buying one? I’m currently looking at a (serious) project boat in my area, and wondering if all the hard work and the cost to get her up and running will be worth it Thanks, Laura

Laura,

Welcome the forum, hang in here

Take care, stay safe

Jonathan

 

[Scotiansailor]

No we didn't, we found an Albin Vega for sale locally instead which I think is pretty comparable and we liked a lot. Maybe a little easier to sell on afterwards as they have a good reputation.

If you read PBO you'll find that one of their columnists, Marsali Taylor, sails one up in Shetland and seems to like it.

Thanks so much for that

 

[neil1967]

Laura
I stand by my comments made in 2009 - they're good boats, but I think as with all boats you'll never get back the money you spend on them, except in pleasure. That said, the Offshore 8 is a fairly simple yacht and shouldn't cost too much to renovate. We sold ours in 2013 for something bigger (a 40' Oyster ) and I know the next owner greatly enjoyed her - including some club racing - until she too moved on to a larger yacht. The next owner was the guy we originally bought her from in 2007, so he obviously missed her so much he wanted her back!

 

[DanTribe]

A very good "sensible" Dutch design for their time in the 1970s. Sail well and able to take some tough going if necessary. There was one in a club I belonged to that was sold to several owners within the club and was loved by all. I recently saw her at Shotley looking very neglected and lonely. Sad that this type of boat is no longer popular.