1980 Topaz Express

This 1980 Topaz Express is a 28-foot fiberglass express cruiser built for serious offshore work and cruising. Twin Volvo diesel engines producing 400 horsepower deliver a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 29 knots, making her capable and responsive in a range of conditions. The 10-foot-3-inch beam provides a stable platform for extended time on the water.

The boat has spent 35 years in active use, logging considerable time offshore—including trips 80 miles out from the Louisiana coast and regular runs to the oil rigs and Ship Island. She has proven herself as a dependable, sturdy platform for long-distance cruising and has handled heavy weather without issue.