Van De Stadt Offshore 8M

1970 Van De Stadt – For Sale in Kent Reduced to £4,500 This Van De Stadt sloop-rigged sailing cruiser, with mouldings built by Tyler Boat Company of Hoo in 1971 and constructed by Offshore Yachts Ltd of Royston, is currently moored at Gillingham Marina, where a berth is available. The yacht offers four berths, including a forward double cabin and two single berths in the saloon. This solid yet fast cruiser provides comfortable accommodation for its size. This yacht has been well-maintained and updated. It would make an ideal first yacht. This yacht has just been lifted, washed off, anodes checked and re-launched in March 2025. A berth at Gillingham Marina is also available Please call our Kent Office +44 (0)1634 571605 for further information or to arrange a viewing. Accommodation This 1971 Van De Stadt Offshore accommodates four berths in two cabins. The bow has a double V-berth with an infill and storage underneath.Moving aft towards the saloon, located behind the forepeak is the heads to port with a marine toilet with storage shelves behind, opposite to starboard is an additional locker with hanging storage.Located a midships is the galley with a single stainless-steel sink with manually pumped cold water to port and opposite to starboard a two burner stainless steel spirit cooker.The saloon includes two booth seating areas to both port and starboard that can easily convert to single berths. Ample natural light is provided by two non-opening windows and opening deck hatch in the forepeak. The interior is finished in light teak, with red upholstery and 6 ft headroom, and the saloon offers ample storage space for its size. Internal lighting has been updated to LED.Access to the engine is via the companionway steps, these steps led to the aft cockpit with its tiller steering and bench seating for four people with reasonable storage space.