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1989 Offshore Yachts Sedan
“Fifth Tuition”
Newport Beach, California, United States
$249,900USD
48'Length
1989Year
UsedCondition
DieselFuel
PowerType
FiberglassHull
Description
The Offshore 48 Sedan is a proven West Coast cruising platform featuring a modified‑V hull, twin Caterpillar diesels, two staterooms, two heads, a full galley, and a spacious salon with pilothouse and flybridge controls. Fifth Tuition reflects Offshore’s well‑known build quality with FRP construction, cored decks, and robust mechanical systems.
Salon
- Large open salon
- L-settee with storage below
- Hi/Low table that expands for dining
- 2 occasional chairs
- (7) large low windows, (5) opening
- Roman shades
- Teak and Holly soles
- (4) Removable engine room hatches
Galley
- Large galley
- New Isotherm SS refrigerator and freezer drawers
- New SS Icemaker
- Updated countertops
- New single basin sink
- (2) wicker back Barstools
- Ample storage
- 2-burner H&H induction cooktop
- Samsung Microwave convection oven
- Overhead dish cabinet
- Sliding door to walk around
- Opening window
Master cabin
- Centerline queen bunk
- (2) overhead hatches
- (3) Opening, upgraded SS ports
- (1) Cedar-lined hanging lockers
- Direct access to the forward head
- Large dressing mirror
Bunk cabin
- Lower Double bunk
- Single slide-away bunk
- Cedar-lined hanging locker
- (2) Bell reading lights
- (2) opening ports
- Overhead hatch
- Large dressing mirror
Heads
- VacuFlush Heads
- The master head has a stall shower
- The guest head is a wethead
- Opening ports for ventilation
- Overhead hatch for light and ventilation
- Ample storage
Flybridge & Boat Deck
- Single helm seat
- L-settee with storage below
- Starboard side co-captain seat
- Furuno Navnet Cmap system
- Folding bimini top with built-in solar
- 800lb SS davit
- 10’ Novurania RIB with 20HP Honda engine
Cockpit and Decks
- Aft helm station
- SS sink
- Large lazarette storage area
- 2nd access ladder to flybridge and boat deck
- Full walk-around decks
- Port and Starboard boarding doors
- Bow seat
- Muir Windlass
- 300' anchor chain
- Bow washdown
- (6) SS hawse cleats
Lower helm
- Full controls
- Generator control panel
- Inverter panel
- Sliding access to full walk-around
- Digital RPM
- Teak folding seat and footrest
Mechanical
- Cat 3208 375hp engines (3590 hours)
- 8kw Northern Lights generator (3525 hours)
- Upgraded electronic controls
- Water heater
- Magnum Inverter Charger
- Lewco battery charger
- Dual Racor fuel filters for the mains and generator
- Muir windlass
Electronics
- Furuno Navnet CMap system
- Simrad autopilot (upper and lower helms)
- Furuno GPS Navigator
- Standard Horizon VHF at the flybridge
- Icom VHF in the lower helm
- (2) Raymarine quad data
- Bennett trim tab controls
- Floscan system
- Fusion stereo
Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Olson Yacht Group. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Overview
FIFTH TUITION is a well‑maintained 1989 Offshore 48 Sedan with numerous recent upgrades and modernizations that set her apart from other yachts in this class.
If you’re searching for a clean, thoughtfully improved cruising yacht with the pedigree of Offshore Yachts, FIFTH TUITION deserves your att
Key Specifications
LOA48'
Beam15' 6"
Draft Max4' 6"
TypePower
Hull MaterialFiberglass
FuelDiesel
Cruise Speed12 kts
Max Speed16 kts
Weight & Measurements
Dry Weight44,000 lbs
Accommodation
Cabins2
Heads2
Tankage
Fuel600 gal
Water300 gal
Registration & Documentation
Registration PlaceNewport Beach
Reg #THC48063C989
Title #950832
In StockYes
Listed2026-06-27T00:00:00+00:00
Engines
Caterpillar 3208Inboard
MakeCaterpillar
Model3208
TypeInboard
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power375 HP
Year1989
Hours3,592
Serial01Z13783
LocationPort
Drive TypeDirect
Caterpillar 3208Inboard
MakeCaterpillar
Model3208
TypeInboard
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power375 HP
Year1989
Hours3,590
Serial01Z13831
LocationStarboard
Drive TypeDirect
Generators
Northern Lights
MakeNorthern Lights
Power8 KW
Hours3,520
Full Details
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Listing Contact

NameTom Dunigan
TitlePresident
Emailtom@dmgboat.com
Phone586-204-7723
Cell248-505-3959
Address31300 N River Rd
Address Line 2Suite 3
CityHarrison Township
ProvinceMI
CountryUSA
Postal Code48045
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