Offshore Yachts: The Art of Luxury
and Safety on the High Seas

Offshore Yachts have a rich history dating back to World War II when the US Navy was looking for alternative construction materials due to steel shortages. Founder Richard O. Hunt pioneered the use of laminated fiberglass in the construction of auxiliary navy boats and went on to build the first laminated fiberglass pleasure cruisers in 1948. Ten years later, his sons joined him in the business, and Offshore Yachts was born.

One of the keys to Offshore’s success has been its commitment to safety, comfort, convenience, and performance. In the 1960s, the company sought out legendary naval architect William Crealock, one of the world’s leading authorities on performance cruising boats, to help achieve these goals. Crealock’s “deep fore foot” designs led to Offshore’s very successful high-speed Marauder series, which were built from the 1960s into the 70s. His designs are masterful realizations of the yachter’s abstract needs in physical form. In 1983, Crealock extended the deep-fore-foot design to the first Offshore 48, a boat that is the direct progenitor of the current line of cruisers, now reaching 92 feet. Today, designs are created by Doug Sharp, who continues the form, function, and style begun by Crealock.