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Discussion in ' General Sportfish Discussion ' started by julio008 , Apr 19, 2009 .

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Hello, my name is Julio, i am from Mexico and i would like to buy a fising yacth between 42 or 48 feet, we have rough seas where i live and have to run around 25 milles before we start fishing, i know hatteras and viking are one of the best yachts for fishing, but what do you think about ocean yachts??. Can you help me to decide what brand of yacht shold i buy??. (I am looking for a convertible model) THANKS, julio008

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julio008 said: Hello, my name is Julio, i am from Mexico and i would like to buy a fising yacth between 42 or 48 feet, we have rough seas where i live and have to run around 25 milles before we start fishing, i know hatteras and viking are one of the best yachts for fishing, but what do you think about ocean yachts??. Can you help me to decide what brand of yacht shold i buy??. (I am looking for a convertible model) THANKS, julio008 Click to expand...

Tank you, i would use it in Tampico Mexico, that is located in the golf of mexico 250 miles down from south padre island, i don`t know what to buy jet, i have many options and want to choose the best one, i am between, and Ocean, Riviera or Lhurs, what do you think navegates better??. Thanks, for taking your time on helping me out. Regards, Julio

CaptainMoto New Member

Have you looked at Mikelson? They are in San Diego and have a great reputation in your part of the world.

I am on the east side, and are looking for something to do some marlin fishing.

Capt J Senior Member

julio008 said: I am on the east side, and are looking for something to do some marlin fishing. Click to expand...

Capt J said: Oceans are a lot of boat for the money. But they are an average built boat for average seas. I would not even consider a Luhrs. Riviera's are ok. I would honestly look for a used Cabo, or Viking or Hatteras if it were me...... Click to expand...

Julio, I agree with the Capt J and NYCAP123 but don't miss the opportunity to look at a Mikelson. They make a 43 that has the space and ride of many 50s with lots of unique design features by Tom Fexas. Not too many on the East coast but there are several fishing out of California and Mexico.

What do you think about egg harbor are the ass good as ocean and riviera???

sorry but i want to make the best decicion, what about silverston yachts?? tanks,

julio008 said: What do you think about egg harbor are the ass good as ocean and riviera??? Click to expand...

Manny Senior Member

a Bertram 42' would be a very good option as well.

i like bertram, the problem is that all of them comes with volvo engines, and we don`t have dealer down here, so i`d rather stay with cummins or caterpilar.

I beg to differ. There are 2 42' Bertrams here in PR with Detroits. Not sure if you would want one with detroits, but they're better than volvo's in any case.

i all ready saw them but i`am looking something around 2005

simmikie New Member

julio, i guess i'll be the lightening rod. you appear (to Me) to be resisting the very advise you had asked for. is there a reason you appear to be hesitant (to me) to look in the Cabo or Viking direction? just don't want to see you work against yourself, and make a purchase that is not best suited for you. Mike

simmikie said: julio, i guess i'll be the lightening rod. you appear (to Me) to be resisting the very advise you had asked for. is there a reason you appear to be hesitant (to me) to look in the Cabo or Viking direction? just don't want to see you work against yourself, and make a purchase that is not best suited for you. Mike Click to expand...

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Stick to the Ocean Yacht in your price range Of all the boats you mentioned, the newer Ocean Yachts are a good choice. Older Ocean yachts had a lot of problems including many of the handling problems you have heard here. The newer ones are much better. I am currently running a 54' and in the process of helping someone buy a 50' which I was very impressed with . we sea trialed it in 3-6' seas and ran 25 knots + right into it. However, we drifted side to and it rolled pretty badly. As long as we kept moving it handled very well. (I have run at least 7 diffferent older models of Oceans as well). Keep in mind, Ocean is not as strong a quality as Viking Bertram Hatteras, but for the money you get a lot of boat. Capt Jay loves his Cabos but I have run 2 31', a 35' and 2 45' Cabos and I would not let any of my customers who fish rough water buy them. They are very hard riding and extremely wet although well built.

capttommy said: Of all the boats you mentioned, the newer Ocean Yachts are a good choice. Older Ocean yachts had a lot of problems including many of the handling problems you have heard here. The newer ones are much better. I am currently running a 54' and in the process of helping someone buy a 50' which I was very impressed with . we sea trialed it in 3-6' seas and ran 25 knots + right into it. However, we drifted side to and it rolled pretty badly. As long as we kept moving it handled very well. (I have run at least 7 diffferent older models of Oceans as well). Keep in mind, Ocean is not as strong a quality as Viking Bertram Hatteras, but for the money you get a lot of boat. Capt Jay loves his Cabos but I have run 2 31', a 35' and 2 45' Cabos and I would not let any of my customers who fish rough water buy them. They are very hard riding and extremely wet although well built. Click to expand...

Thanks, for your information it was really helpfull, i am looking on the new 42, have you been on that boat???????. I used to have a 35 cabo and i have the same opinion you do. Thanks, Julio

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1988 38' ocean yachts 38 sportfisher | 38 ft., description.

The 38 Super Sport was one of Ocean's best-selling models ever. A total of 158 of these boats were built, and used models remained popular for many years after she went out of production in 1991. "Hook" is Hull number 150 of 158 built. Key to the popularity of the Ocean 38 SS was her handsome good looks and a potent combination of speed and open-water agility. Like all Ocean designs, she rides on a tapered, low-deadrise hull with moderate beam and cored hullsides. A pair of floorplans were offered in the 38 SS: "Hook" is the more popular two-stateroom arrangement (walkaround double berth in the bow stateroom / separate stall shower in the head) with the galley in the salon. One of the more appealing aspects of the Ocean 38 is her serviceable engineroom. Teak Cockpit deck and hatches removed and replaced with new FG deck and hatches.

Cockpit Dive tank rack included. Professionally maintained, selling for health reasons. "Hook" is a fantastic convertible sport fisher, comfortable, spacious and set up for serious fishing. Get ready for your next fishing trip!

Located right here in the heart of paradise and home to some of the world’s most renowned cruising grounds, La Paz, Mexico, the gateway to the Sea of Cortez. Dozens of beautiful anchorages, many with white sand beaches and all with crystal clear warm waters teaming with exotic sea life.

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• Stepping into the salon, dinette positioned port and an open galley to starboard. Step down to a master stateroom with walkaround queen berth fwd, double bunk berth and head with separate shower stall
• Bedding and towels (decorator designed to coordinate with interior) never used, stored

Large capacity sub zero cockpit freezer and holding plates (110v a/c). Fridge/freezer under counter combo, ice maker converted to freezer (15degree hold)a/c or d/c automatic switch over.

• REFRIGERATION: 2
• MICROWAVE: Sharp
• WATER SYSTEM: Pressure
• WATER HEATER: 5 gal., electric
• STOVE: Electric, 2-burner w/oven

Navigation and electronics

Furuno NavNet radar/chart plotter/depth and temp sounder system, video signal transmitted to TV in salon for remote monitoring of data. Standard Horizon GPS plotter. Garmin portable GPS plotter. Simrad autopilot system, 2 stations, integrates with any of the GPS or Plotters via NEMA data links.

• RADAR: Furuno 24-mile range
• RADAR ALARM: YesVHF: Kenwood
• VHF #2: Yaesu
• GPS: Furuno NavNet
• GPS #2: Standard Horizon Chart Plotter/GPS
• RUDDER ANGLE: Yes
• DEPTH SOUNDER: 2
• HAILER: Yes
• KNOT/METER LOG: Yes
• AUTOPILOT: Simrad
• PLOTTER: Furuno
• COMPASS: Yes
• REPEATERS: Yes
• TV/DVD: Yes
• STEREO: Stereo system (3 cd/fm/am radios)
• OTHER: Remote control spot lite mounted on flybridge top
• BATTERIES: 4 220 ah house batts, 4-220 ah start batts. Automatic paralleling on M/E start up (1,000 amp relay), Manual control switching of all battery banks allows paralleling or isolation of any bank, Accidental restart lock out (based on oil pressure) prevents engaging starters when engines are running.
• BATTERY MONITOR: Yes
• BATTERY SWITCH: Yes
• BATTERY CHARGER/ALTERNATOR: 1,500 watt Magnum inverter charger (75 amp), 3 bank computer controlled auto charger, 60 amps distributed output. Port M/E 100 amp alternator (oversize) Sthd M/E stock 30 amp alternator.
• INVERTOR: Double, auto
• AC VOLTAGES: 220 V
• DC VOLTAGES: 12 V
• LIGHTING: All lighting LED type (Interior, engine room, cockpit, spreaders). Remote control exterior lighting
• SMART REG: Yes
• OTHER: Common bonding to all metal with zinc saver system. Lifted ground for genset when attached to marina shore power (220 / 50 amps system). Shore power cord 220/S0a with adapter to either 110vac 30a or split Y to two phased 110 outlets.
• AIR CONDITIONER: Cruiser Air, 16000 BTU's, reverse cycle BILGE PUMP: 3-2,000 gph bilge pumps, auto with alarms or manual control. 2-Shower type sumps (double as bilge pumps if needed) Forward sump drains head shower and mid cabin HVAC evaporator. Aft sump drains freezer drain, Main salon HVAC evaporator, all are automatic. Bilge stays clean and dry, any water discovered means a leak somewhere. Spare bilge pump
• RAW WATER SEA STRAINER: Yes
• BILGE BLOWER: 2
• FUEL FILTERS: Caterpillar
• FUEL SHUT OFF: Engines and fume detector
• LUBE OIL SYSTEM: Yes
• FRESH WATER COOLING SYSTEM: Yes
• HEAD TYPE: Overboard. Vacuflush head with spares for pump, valves and bowl. No holding tank in boat, direct overboard discharge.
• STEERING: Hydraulic wheel, Y Simrad
• SYNCHRONIZERS: Yes
• TRIM TABS: Yes, 2
• TRANSMISSION: Twin Disc
• GENERATOR: 8kw Onan/cummings genset. remote control and auto shut down. Manual switch over.
• OTHER: Extra M/E water pump impellers. one rebuilt M/E water pump (spare). M/E recording and alert systems. Auto shut down for high temp or low oil press. Spare M/E zincs. Custom HV exhaust/ER cooling fans thermostat over manual control. Head exhaust fans.

Deck and hull

• ANCHOR: Bruce oversized anchor with 200 to 250 feet of anchor chain (new 3 yrs ago, used 3 times). Anchor Bridle with choke plate. Lewmar remote controlled windlass (vertical)
• BOW ROLLERS: Yes
• NAV LIGHTS: Yes
• SPREADER LIGHTS: Yes
• DECK LIGHTS: Yes
• LIFELINES: Yes
• LADDER: Swim platform. Boarding and swim ladders
• DAVITS: Power dingy davit crane and anchor winch power from house Binks but switchable
• DECK WASH: dual water systems, salt water wash down (doubles as bait tank supply) or fresh water wash down. Cockpit shower with hot and cold water
• DECK MATERIAL : FG
• BOW PULPIT: Yes
• COVERS: Bimini top, cockpit awning, aft deck curtains and dodger. Bird bars x 2, all canvas on boat plus cockpit screens.
• OTHER : Assorted dock lines and fenders. Includes Hurricane lines
• LIFEJACKETS: 10
• LIFESLING: Yes
• USCG SAFETY PACKAGE: Yes
• STROBE: Yes
• OTHER: Search lights and Man overboard recovery system
• 2 Outriggers
• Transom door
• External live bait tank/Aransom hanging bag type. Bait freezer, fish box
• 2 cockpit deck chairs (fishing style)
• Fish cleaning table

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Opinion on Ocean Yachts?

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ASK 100 PEOPLE WHAT THEY THINK ABOUT A 2004 27 FT. BAYLINER AND PROBABLY 1/2 OF THEM WILL SAY THEY HAVE ALWAYS BUILT JUNK.FOR A GUESS OF AT LEAST 6 YEARS BAYLINER HAS BEEN BUILT BUY BRUNSWICK,THE LARGEST BUILDER OF BOATS IN THE WORLD.I THINK BAYLINER STARTED TO FIX A LOT OF THERE PROBLEMS IN THE EARLY 90'S BEFORE BRUNSWICK AND THAT IS WHEN BRUNSWICK BECAME INTERESTED.WE HAD A 23'BAYLINER 1991 OR 2 TROPHY WITH 2 125hp FORCE FOR TWO YEARS IT WAS GREAT AND WE TRADED TO A 25' 94 TROPHY THAT WAS GREAT WE HAD THAT 2 YEARS THEN MOVED UP.MY POINT IN THE VERY BEGINNING OCEAN HAD SOME PROBLEMS,DO YOU THINK THEY JUST LEFT THEM ALONE?? THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN OUT OF BISSNESS YEARS AGO IF THEY DID. THERE ARE A FAIR AMMOUNT OF TOURNEY WINNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEY.AFTER THE MUFF-DIVER SANK PEOPLE USED THAT AS AN EXAMPLE OF OCEAN'S BEING NO GOOD.YET EVERYTHING POINT THAT IT WAS A FREEK LARGE PIECE OF ROPE THAT SANK THEM IN CALM WATER.TH E MUFF-DIVER WAS A 84 OR 86 OCEAN RUN BY ONE OF THE BETTER CAPTAINS OUT OF OC MD. HE BOUGHT ANOTHER SLIGHTLY BIGGER OCEAN AND I THINK HE IS STILL RUNNING IT TODAY.ARE THEY A VIKE NO BUT I DON'T THINK THEY ARE JUNKK EITHER.WE HAVE A FEW OCEAN OWNERS ON HERE AND MAYBE THEY WILL POST ON HERE.  

Oh boy, looks like another doozy, Ok, here is my take on the Ocean Yachts. I will do the glass is half full approach. They have succesfully built boats since 1980, and their customer base for the most part, are repeat buyers. The nitch for these boats is truely out there, not everyone has Viking or Custom boat money. Most of everything you find on an Ocean Yacht, is top of the line components, like motors, interiors, set-ups, etc. They have always been fast, for the most part, comfortable fishing boats. From 1984 to 1992 I have been captain of every model over 42' some off the top of my head, 44' 46' 48' 55' 57' 63' and in 1992 a 42'. I won plenty of times with these boats against the biggest and the best of competition here on the East Coast and Bahamas. So they are serious fishing boats. So with that in mind, if you want to get in the action, at a price you can afford, and compete with the best of them, Ocean Yacht does the job. Have there been problems - yes there have been, I also think Ocean Yachts, for the most part, has stood firmly behind their products, and have worked hard to make themselves better at manufacturing these boats. As with these and all boats, you have to learn and understand the inherent problems an older vessel will have, and deal with them accordingly. I want to finish my post with one last thought, please don't turn this into an Ocean Yacht bashing contest, please. Dr. Mike, a 1990 boat has a lot of water under its bow at this point. My first question would be, how well did the owner of this vessel take care of her? I am sure this vessel will take a repair and be in service another 16 years. Captn Joe [ 01-14-2006, 11:55 AM: Message edited by: Captn Joe ]  

I have run several Ocean yachts over the years and they are sound, well made boats that serve well either fishing or just kickin bacK!  

They are a basic good boat. I've fished one for years, I've also fished Viking, Hatteras, Bertram, Trojan, Post.etc. Ocean is not at the top of the list, but then again, it doesn 't cost like the top of the list.  

Phil from the little debbie runs a 55 Ocean. She's always run smooth as glass when I've been on her.  

This is second hand information, however, I talked with a salvage diver who worked for the coast guard and he said the ONLY (his words) boats he got called in to patch during heavy weather so they could make it back was Ocean Yachts. Apparently he said the hulls woudl split while getting pounded in a good sea. I fished a tournament on a 55 Ocean in 8-12 foot seas when only 4 boats left the dock on day one and it was OK, but they sure are pretty, and quick  

Blisters are not a structural defect, and they are not caused or prevented by the relative structural rigidity of the hull. If you look around, you will find that that most brands (including Bertrams, Blackfins, etc.) have had blister problems on some of their boats. Not every boat, but if you get one that absorbs some water, you gotta get it fixed. Fix it right and it's a one time fix. The best way to avoid unexpected boating expenses is to not have a boat. [ 01-14-2006, 02:22 PM: Message edited by: algillen ]  

Over the past 15 years we have owned 7 Ocean Yachts a 1985 46', 1986 46',1988 48',1989 48',1989 44',1995 48' and currently a 1997 48'. We have never had blisters on any of them. For the money an Ocean Yacht is the best production boat you can buy. You get great accomodations and speed for half the price of a Viking. The ride may not be as good as some other production boats but an Ocean Yacht will always get you home no matter how crappy it gets. [ 01-14-2006, 05:00 PM: Message edited by: ANDY L ]  

I worked for Viking and they use solid glass from the water line down and balsa up past the water line. I think what happened maybe the glass under the water line devolped stress cracks in the glass and water had found it's way to the balsa core like what was said above.That's if they use balsa below the water line.  

Originally posted by algillen: The best way to avoid unexpected boating expenses is to not have a boat. Click to expand...

the fact that ocean yachts are all over the world and found fishing in every big game tourney on the planet speaks for the product. It is not fair to judge an entire company based on one story. maybe they are not for everyone, but stand at the weigh stations next time and count how many come backing down to weigh a fish.  

Although I haven't owned or ridden in one I think they are the perfect combination for the family and fishing trips. I really doubt moving up is in the near future but I would certainly consider Ocean Yachts. They are everywhere, factory is local (for me at least) and the interiors really are sharp. Could be a major plus in selling the wife on a bigger boat. --JK  

Have run a 1985 38 for a few years - solid boat. Yes she has had her fair share of problems; blisters, leaky salon windows... but she has gotten me home every trip. Stop by I'm on E dock Seaview Harbor, come to think about it you may want to wait until April- 5" of snow this morning, and I'll show her off. Don't buy into the flexible flyer crap - old problem. Do your research and feel free to email any questions you have - you will get an honest answer here. Good luck  

I had a 1982-42'. Bought it used in 83. Had that boat from the Bahamas to Newport RI. Been in some heavy weather (up to 18') and never had a problem getting home. I did have a delamination problem on both sides of the keel that came up in 84. Ocean had the boat hauled and sent a couple of guys from the factory to repair at n/c. Never had a problem after that. Had the boat about 8 years. Also never had a blister problem.  

I've only fished on one Ocea Yacht- the Little Debbie - I think she is a beautiful boat!!!!!!!  

I know I guy who owned a early 46 in Tuckerton. He had most of the same problems that were listed here. He sold the boat and always talks about buying another one. He always said though, he got what he paid for. [ 01-15-2006, 03:27 PM: Message edited by: Fishin4ever ]  

We'll have a new 42 Ocean at the AC Boat Show. This is a brand new model for 2006. Come by and take a look first hand. I think most will be impressed. Ask for me when you get there. Brian  

I've fished on a few Oceans they're decent boats far from the top of the list of best boats out there. I did see one sink in I believe it was 1991 it was around 42' 5-7' sea's and it wasn't from hitting anything. I believe the owner boat a Vikeing with the insurance check.  

bEING THE OWNER OF A 55' OCEAN YACHT, AND HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO RUN A SLEW OF OTHER BOATS INCLUDING A 47 AND 55 VIKING, THE OCEAN IS AN OUTSTANDING BOAT, DOES RIDE LIKE A VIKING PRETTY DARN CLOSE, BUT THE VIKING HAS HER BEAT IN WEIGHT HANDS DOWN. ABOUT BLISTER PROBLEMS, THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF MY BOAT WAS A FANATIC, HE SAW A FEW BLISTERS STARTING AND HAD THE BOTTOM RE-DONE COMPLETELY. DO I THINK THAT IS A DESIGN FLAW, NO. I NEVER HAD BLISTERS ON MY 1973 36' HATT., BUT I HEARD HORROR STORIES ON OTHER 73' HATTS. I THINK THE BLISTER PROBLEM STEMS FROM AMOUNT OF TIME IN THE WATER, THE PREP THAT WAS TAKEN ON THE GLASS WHEN IT WAS LAYED, WHO LAYED THE GLASS, THE HUMIDITY, THE PREP OR A HOST OF OTHER THINGS. IN THE CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS WE DO ALOT OF FIBERGLASS DECKS, AND MOST DO NOT BLISTER, BUT SOME DO, WHY WHO KNOWS BUT I THINK IT IS USUALLY ATTRIBUTED TO ONE OF THE THINGS I MENTIONED. THE BOTTOM LINE, IS ALL BOATS CAN DELVELOP BLISTERS AND I DON'T THINK A BOTTOM THAT DEVELOPS BLISTERS IS NECESSARILY A BAD BOAT.  

I am the owner and operator of Mega Bite 2, it is a 1979 ocean yachts 40SS. This boat is in the "flexible fyler" time period, and i'll tell ya; WHAT A BUNCH OF BS! The boat is solid as a rock with no blisters and a good design, some of the boats did have some tabbing issues but ocean recalled those ones and were fixed. As far as blisters go, that is purley a matinence thing, if the boat sits in water and the guy uses cheap bottom paint and hasnt put a barrier coat on, that is the reason for the blisters. Ocean is a highly reputable builder started by the long time boat building family the leeks. They have put a great combination of style performance and economy into a sweet package that no ocean yachts owner can deny. About that boat sinking, EVERY BOAT THAT SIZE CAN SINK, AND ACCIDENTS DO HAPPEN. Hope it helped, G.S. Mega Bite 2, Bouns Check, and The Grady  

i heard that in following seas the boat tends to be sloppy? i have seen a few in the yards and it looks like the keel kinda ends and it flattens out from the shaft outlet to the stern. Is that a real concern when the boat slides down a wave face.  

Reel Force - Following sea performance varies by model. Some were better than others. Current models are actually darn good and carry a lot of deadrise to the transom.  

The older Ocean Yachts did have a problem in following seas due to the flat stern but they corrected the problem when they came out with the "New Generation" hulls in 1990. [ 01-22-2006, 11:29 AM: Message edited by: ANDY L ]  

I have fished the canyons in some real crap and had Ocean's right next to me and they handled the seas as well as our boat. I think the rep they have is way over kill and I certainly would not be embrassed to own one. They will get you out and back with the best of the offshore boats in their class and save you quite a bit of money versus the high end battle wagons. I have known some Ocean owners that did have the blister problems and Ocean stood by these customers and repaired the problems even after the boats were over 10 year old. One thing is no new boat is cheap these days and that label pertains to all offshore boats when bought new. I would not put Ocean near the top of my personal list of top end offshore boats but I think you get a lot of boat for your money. I know a whole bunch of charter capts from MD to Florida that would disagree with this but I like Oceans and would fish on one any day. Our new 55 Carolina Custom will cost probably 1 million dollars less than a new Ocean of the comparable size but it takes every bit of almost two years to get one built. Capt John  

Dr. Mike, any boat has it's problems, to give you an idea, some new 48 Vikings have the engines laying on the hull. They are now revising the layout and are raising the engines on about 6 of them as i speak. By the way they were delivered before they found out about the problem. Talk about quality control.  

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1986 Ocean Yachts 38 Super Sport FEATURES:

• Engines – Twin Caterpillar 3208 320 hp Inboard Diesels with 3440 Hours
• Throttle Glendenning Synchronizers
• Bow Thruster
• Kohler Generator
• Marine A/C and Heat
• Raymarine Radar
• Raymarine GPS
• Raymarine Depth Finder
• Fresh Bright Work 2023
• Fresh Wood Work 2023 Including Swim Platform, Toe-Rail Around Boat, Gunwale Around Back Deck, Teak Floor on Cockpit Deck, Trim Around Upper Overhangs
• New (like) Sundeck 2023
• Bose Surrond System, Cube Speakers, Salon and Flybridge
• Under Water and Fly Bridge Lighting – Color Changing With Electronic Touch Panel
• Refrigerator/Freezer
• Eaton Ice Maker, Model SS45A, 120V – 50/60 hz 15w (New in 2023)
• Head/Shower
• Raritan Crown Marine Toilet, Model DD1083
• Bilge Pumps
• Fire Suppression
• Stored Indoors Climate Controlled for Many Season
• USCG Safety Equipment
• Recent Interior Updates Include New Fire Extinguishers, New Hardware Pulls in Galley and Berth, New Pull Down Insulated Shae on Large Salon Window, Lubricated Track on Entry and Screen Door.
• Recent Exterior Updates Include Updated Snaps, Caulking
• The 38 Super Sport was one of Ocean’s best-selling models.  She is a big boat for her length with the speed and performance of sport fisherman and the upscale interior of a family cruiser.  This vessel has a serviceable engine room.  The cockpit is set up for serious fishing and includes a tackle center, freezer, teak sole, and teak covering boards.

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Boat Review: Ocean 52 Super Sport

• By Dean Travis Clarke
• Updated: October 12, 2001

The season had just started in earnest in Palm Beach. Homeowners suddenly stored the summer shutters, gardeners freshened up all the landscaping, and the hustle and bustle of Worth Avenue’s shops decried declining stock prices. Most of the slips at the Sailfish Club were filled with gleaming hulls, and the first serious cold front hit town with brisk northeast winds guaranteed to start the denizens snapping in Sailfish Alley. We, too, hit the town to run Ocean’s newest 52-foot Super Sport, compliments of John Staluppi’s rapidly growing South Florida Yachts.

Performance According to Ocean’s VP of sales, Doug Finney, the majority of the earliest Ocean 52 SS buyers have opted for the standard power package – CAT 3406E diesels of 800 horses each. And our fuel flow figures below reflect those engines. However, the boat we got to run offshore for the real test boasted twin 10-cylinder MAN diesels rated at 1,050 horses each.

With one engine in neutral at idle speed (the only way to produce an acceptable harbor wake), the boat moved along at 6 knots. Outside Lake Worth Inlet we ran at 25 knots dead into the 4-foot seas in perfect comfort, though there was some delay before the engines spooled up – 22 seconds to be exact. Turning off with the seas 10 degrees off the bow showed the 52 had no problem running at 29 knots while staying smooth and dry. Naval architect David Martin, who draws all of Ocean’s hulls, does some masterful blending of a fast running surface combined with exceptionally roomy interiors.

The Ocean 52 running down-sea gives the sensation of riding a fast horse. As you come up on the back of the next wave, there’s just the slightest hesitation, as when a horse is in full gallop and has all its hooves off the ground. Then a fraction after it hits the wave it accelerates, just as when a horse touches the ground again. It’s a subtle but exhilarating sensation. It banks gently into turns and scribes a fairly large arc at cruising speed. But don’t let this stately demeanor fool you. Hook up to a fish, and it can back and spin with the best of them.

Cruising with the MAN engines, I found comfort in running 1,700 rpm at 27 knots. Top speed was 38.8 knots at 2,335 rpm. See the accompanying fuel flow chart for speeds with the CATs.

Cockpit Ocean provides most everything in the cockpit you’d expect. A deep freeze just to port of the engine hatch has a lift-out tray on top while just outboard of that is the sink and rigging station with tackle drawers beneath. Hidden in a cabinet to starboard is a set of cockpit controls. Perhaps the only thing I’d change on this boat can be found in the under-gunwale storage compartments. There really aren’t any. When you open the hatch on each side, you find the fiberglass liner comes out to within an inch or so of the hatch, precluding storing anything other than wafer-thin mints inside. And those always fare better when kept in the bait freezer. The starboard-side fish box boasted an optional cold plate to turn salt water into briny slush – the best possible way to care for fresh fish – and you’ll find a second optional, lift-out baitwell in the cockpit sole on centerline as well as another standard one in the transom.

Fishability The wide-open cockpit proved as easy to fish as any, with fish boxes, baitwells and rigging station logically placed. Of course, what every fishing captain does when he takes delivery of an Ocean is remove the life ring on the rail behind the bridge helm seat. It blocks what is otherwise an exceptionally good view of the cockpit, fighting chair and transom. Ocean leaves toe space under the gunwale cabinetry so you can more easily keep your center of gravity inboard when gaffing or releasing fish. But I’d still like to see that cabinet space opened up for gaff and mop storage.

Flybridge Ocean provides comfort commensurate with the best four-star hotels. For example, precious few production builders make optional air conditioning available on the flybridge. And whether at the dock or running to the fishing grounds, the flybridge has been designed for entertaining as well as navigating. A large, molded-in table on centerline along the forward brow breaks up the almost 360 degrees of seating in front of the helm console. Another straight settee along the portside ends with an optional built-in drink refrigerator on the aft end.

Ocean Yachts enjoys a reputation for consistently producing some of the best and most creative interiors of any production boat builder. All one need do to sell an Ocean Yacht is to take the family down below. Mission accomplished. In the case of this 52 SS, the living quarters consist of four separate levels. Enter the salon on one level, where the bulk of the seating consists of an L-shaped settee portside. To starboard, a single swivel chair lets the captain hold court. Step up to the galley with its beautiful teak joinerwork and satin-finished cabinets that give a warm, lustrous ambience. Waist-high, Corian-topped counters house cabinets and a refrigerator/freezer beneath. Opposite the galley is a dinette perfect for four super models or two people of my size. Descend the stairs for’ard, and you’ll find an over/under double cabin to port with a head and shower opposite. The forward cabin consists of a full-width cabin with a queen-sized island berth and a private head with shower in the forepeak. But if you walked aft at the bottom of the s’airwell, you’d have taken several steps farther downward and entered the full-width master stateroom. This compartment features an athwartship queen berth and its own private head with shower. If you cruise with two’couples, you’ll appreciate the buffer zone between the two main staterooms.

**Engine Room **You won’t stand upright in this engine ro’m, and there’s no room outboard of the engines. But everything you need to access from valves to dipsticks all rest within easy reach of the centerline passageway. Ocean has placed a large, diamond-plate box at the forward end of the compartment in the center alley to house all batteries. Certainly this makes battery maintenance a dream, but it also limits access to the items on the forward bulkhead.

So if you have your heart set on a top-quality sport-fishing boat but are having trouble convincing your other half to go along, just take her aboard an Ocean 52. And bring a deposit check.

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Ocean Yachts 57 Super Sport Review

• By Jay Coyle
• Updated: October 4, 2007

I will never forget that time in the 1970s when a buddy of mine bought one of the first Ocean Yachts. He jumped from a simple, stout 31-foot sportfisherman with a solid pedigree to a 46-footer whose name was not yet familiar. As it turns out, she was faster than just about anything her size and offered uncommon levels of luxury and accommodation-all that, with less horsepower than you would expect and a price that encouraged even the fiscally cautious to move up. Ocean Yachts’ new 57 Super Sport mirrors this proven formula and the company’s skill in applying it.

The key to Ocean Yachts’ success was its early acknowledgement that for those who fish or cruise , speed over ground is an asset. Though lately the herd has caught up in terms of speed, Ocean Yachts has not lost its touch. At 2340 rpm, the pair of 1,300 hp MANs on hull number one delivered a top speed of 36.9 knots in a 3-foot chop off Palm Beach, Florida. This is quite competitive, considering we had a full load of fuel, fishing gear and cruising supplies on board. At 1800 rpm I recorded a speed of 29.5 knots, and the MAN electronics indicated a fuel burn of 76.6 gallons per hour. The 57 can also be more conservatively powered for a top speed of 33 knots. While the MANs rumble a bit at idle speed, they deliver horsepower on demand without hesitation or clouds of black smoke. The 57 rises easily on plane, and she took a bit less than 30 seconds to reach maximum speed. Thanks to Hynautic power steering, she cuts tight turns with a light hand on her wheel. At low speed, she is stable and maneuverable. I recommend the optional trolling valves, particularly for those who chase spindle beaks, as the 57 is a bit peppy at idle.

Her bridge is efficient and comfortable. The pod-style helm from Ocean Yachts is fitted with engine instrumentation under glass, a tournament-style wheel and cast aluminum single-lever controls interfaced with Glendinning electronics. Covered electronics bays are to port and starboard, as are hamper-style cabinets in the console for an electrical sub-panel and a radio. Drop-down panels in the factory hardtop accommodate a radio and electric teaser reels. Tournament-style helm and companion seating provide a comfortable view of the cockpit, and a U-shape lounge area with integral stowage is forward. A rod locker alongside the helm would be handy for tossing a lure to schooling dorado, and the bridge freezer is perfect for preserving them. The 57 is also available with an enclosed bridge and an internal spiral staircase-an $83,500 option that would perhaps appeal more to those who cruise.

The cockpit, which has a full-size fighting chair, complements the tournament theme with soft corners and teak covering boards. There is a gate-style swinging transom door, a transom live well and lockers for deck gear beneath the coaming. Two under-sole fishboxes are fitted with macerators that discharge overboard. Aboard our test boat, one fishbox was rigged with an Eskimo Ice machine, and the other served as a freezer. The bulkhead console has additional refrigeration, a drink box, engineroom access and a tackle center with a sink.

The story of any Ocean Yachts boat would not be complete without mention of naval architect Dave Martin, who has penned each of the company’s models from day one. Martin began his career in 1948 at age 18, when he worked at Egg Harbor . Later, he moved to Pacemaker. When Jack Leek launched Ocean Yachts in 1977, he brought Martin aboard. Today, Ocean Yachts and Martin’s magic formula are in the hands of John E. Leek III.

Martin’s easily driven hull form and his understanding of weight and balance have resulted in designs that consistently meet their performance goals. The 57, too, is designed with higher speeds in mind. Her transom deadrise has been bumped up a bit from that of previous designs to 14 degrees. This allows for finer sections forward (softer ride) and improved performance in following seas. There are two lifting strakes instead of four, and they are spaced farther apart to optimize lift at increased speed. The strakes have a down angle that Martin found relieves suction on the bottom and improves water flow to the propellers . While some designers prefer shallow trim angles (about 3 degrees), Martin feels they are undesirable for running inlets and in following seas. I agree. The 57 has a slight bit of rocker in her bottom and is designed to run at 5 degrees when at speed. Trim tabs are used to adjust the running attitude for different sea conditions.

The 57’s hull and superstructure are built in female tooling. Woven and stitched reinforcements are handlaid with polyester resin. Fiberglass stringers, and marine plywood bulkheads and web frames support the bottom. Divinycell foam coring stiffens the hull sides, exterior decks and superstructure.

Under the cockpit and forward, fuel is carried in aluminum tanks that feed a day tank on centerline in the engineroom. This is a major improvement on the wing-tank arrangement that is common on some Ocean Yachts models. The company has taken heat in this department in the past and seems to have responded effectively. The elimination of wing tanks makes servicing the outboard side of the engines easy. Even with a second generator, the 57 should have room to move around. Considering this and the attention devoted to systems and detailing, the 57’s machinery space is the best I have seen from the builder.

The saloon has an L-shape settee with internal stowage for rods and cruising gear. An open galley area has under-counter refrigeration, and the adjacent dinette is larger than most I’ve found on convertibles this size. The accommodation space benefits from a step in the galley sole. The three-stateroom/three-head arrangement includes a full-beam master suite that tucks neatly beneath the galley and dinette area.

Our test boat, with 1,300 hp MANs, electronics and a long list of options, was $1,574,111. She could be conservatively outfitted, but my bet is most will load her up with electronics and fishing or cruising gear. Whatever you prefer, with the 57 Super Sport you’re bound to come out ahead.

Contact: Ocean Yachts, Inc., (609) 965-4616; www.oceanyachtsinc.com .

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