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The offshore 27 is a great boat. It has the same hull as my 1989 Whaler 27 FC WD, and it is rated for up to 600 HP. The hull that was used on all the Whaler 27 models has not been taken out of production, and in fact, you can still buy a new one from Brunswick Commercial and Government Products division.

The Whaler 27 model of hulls have a 10'4" beam, and require wide load permits to trailer. These boats are not boats you would want to trailer to a ramp and offload routinely due to their size and weight, although it is possible to do this. You would need permits for the highway use and a crew of 2 to ramp launch. You also need at least a 1 ton truck for a towing vehicle. I personally believe this was the reason Brunswick discontinued selling them as recreational fishing and cruising boats years ago.

If you have a boat lift or slip on the water, or if you have access to a dry stack marina as I do, and you are willing to spend a LOT of money to operate, maintain, and store a boat, the Whaler 27's are great! Don't be fooled into believing you are getting a cheap boat when you look at them for low initial purchase price on the used market.

See this link for photos
http://www.brunswickcgp.com/Page.aspx...ilant.aspx