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What Do you Think About Ocean Yachts?

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

julio008 New Member

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

NYCAP123 Senior Member

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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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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After a hiatus for some time to focus on the hugely successful Bali range, Catana has just released their Catana OC 50 performance cruiser that has the industry abuzz, including ourselves. This is not a super-fast performance boat like a an ORC50 or a TS but it offers a beautiful balance between performance and comfort that will no doubt be popular with the cruising community. The boat is light and strong, thanks to decades of experience in “carbon infusion” at Catana.

The new bulkhead helm station that is raised mid-position is a complete departure from their previous aft-helm positions and in our opinion, is a game changer! The open plan design which affords  spacious interior volume sets Catana apart from most other performance cruisers. This boat represents a perfect balance of performance, comfort and value that is quite unique in this market.

We have purchased hull #1 which is an owners version, fully equipped with generator, air-conditioning, American size fridge / freezer, additional fridges, Solar, Lithium batteries, full suite of sails including Code Zero and Spinnaker. Watch the video here where we discuss the design features and construction of the Catana OC 50.

Characteristics of the Catana Ocean Class 50

Catana started building catamarans in 1984 and is now based in Canet en Roussillon, France. With the help of legendary Australian multihull designer Lock Crowther early on, Catana became the world leaders in fast performance cruising catamarans. Many famous designers like Barreau (Marsaudon) have contributed to their reputation and their focus on producing fast, comfortable ocean crossers over the years. This iconic brand has produced some of the most talked about performance cats during their 30+ year history.

• Carbon Infusion Technology : Catana is a world specialist in fast cruising catamarans, designed for long distance cruising and continues to be unique in that it builds boats using an advanced Carbon-Infusion process. The deck and bulkheads are carbon and the hulls are foam core with vinylester resin infusion and added carbon in high stress areas. The furniture is built in foam-cored sandwich, which further reduces weight.
• Performance: The OC 50 has a large sail plan and so, even being a heavier boat, she will sail to windspeed. This catamaran should sail very well on all points of sail according to the Sail Area/ Displacement ratios of the boat. The boat is very responsive and accelerates quickly in small gusts of wind. Read our article Performance Catamaran Comparisons here>>
• Affordability – The boat is very competitively priced. Comparatively the Catana OC 50 is at a price point that is affordable for cruising couples. 
• Helm Position: The OC 50 has a bulkhead helm station (starboard) that is raised mid-position. This is a departure from Catana’s previous aft-helm positions and is a game-changer in our opinion. Not only is the visibility from the helm to all 4 corners good, but all the lines also run back to the helm. A sliding window opens fully to connect the raised helm station on the starboard side with the interior living space
• Bridgedeck Clearance: The boat has a high freeboard and an almost 3-foot clearance which will make this boat a quiet ride even in big seas. This boat sits high in the water, which will help to power through big waves. Bridgedeck clearance on a catamaran invites a wide difference of opinion among sailors. But what we all agree on is that good clearance is very important for the seaworthiness and comfort of a catamara n.
• Daggerboards: Ease of handling of the daggerboards is a big consideration for us. On the Catana they are push button controlled with a flat winder and can easily be lowered or retracted. A daggerboarded cat will sail consistently higher into the wind than a cat with keels.   It will also sail faster, on average, than a catamaran with fixed keels.
• Interior: The interior sets Catana apart from most performance cruisers. The open plan design maximizes the living space on one level and ensures ample interior spaces and comfort for live aboard couples. The salon is extremely spacious with two seating areas, an L-shaped galley, big forward facing nav station and sliding aft doors. The owners cabin is spacious with semi walk around bed, huge bathroom, lots of storage and washer / dryer. Simply put, this boat has more interior space than any other performance cat in this size range.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Length                         14.99 m/ 49.18ft LOA                             15.75/51.67ft Max Beam                   7,83 m/ 25,69 ft Draft, boards up          1,17 m/ 3,83 ft Draft, boards down     2,49 m/ 8.16 ft Light Displacement     31,164 lbs. Full Load                      41,844 lbs. Power                          2 x 57hp Mast Clearance           23 m / 75.45 ft

Fridges                        267 L / 9.43 cu ft Freezers                      98 L / 3.46 cu ft Mainsail                      90 m² / 969 sq ft Genoa                         64 m² / 689 sq ft Solent                          50 m² / 538 sq ft Gennaker                    130 m² / 1,400 sq ft Code 0                         105 m² / 1,130 sq ft Fresh Water                211 Gal Fuel                               211 Gal 

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Catana Ocean Class

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We first saw the Catana Ocean Class, a 50 footer, at La Grand Motte in 2022 where she was one of the main attractions of the International Multihull show. The layout is a bit of a departure for Catana (although they have launched similar helm set ups back in the day), as she has a raised mid-position helm on the starboard side.

Catana were famous prior to that for their sporty twin aft-helms configuration. I think that this will probably widen their market but it might upset a few Catana traditionalists.

The French manufacturer hadn’t launched a new model since the 2016 launch of the 53, as they were focusing on their Bali Catamarans range. Let’s see if they expand the range after the launch of the OC50.

Photos from Catana.

Judging from the reception the boat was getting at the show, this model should do well. This isn’t an “out and out” performance boat like a Marsaudon, but it offers a fantastic mix of performance and comfort that should prove popular. You get a nav station that looks like it belongs in Star Trek AND a full sized American fridge/freezer.

She’s stiff and strong thanks to decades of “carbon infusion” experience in building performance yachts at Catana, and with those daggerboards she should sail upwind well.

• A unique blend of performance and comfort
• Strong and rigid.
• She carries the same sail-plan as the Catana 53 despite being shorter. This catamaran should move particularly in fresher conditions.
• Great layout in the saloon. I love the nav station to port next to the cosy L-Shaped sofa
• Competitively priced
• That big fridge!
• It looks like the weight distribution is further forward compared to, say, an Outremer. the mast is stepped through the saloon. the nets are quite a bit shorter.
• Not as quick as some of her competition in lighter winds
• I am not sure about the aft sliding doors being so far back. It doesn’t do the profile any favours and I would worry in a big following sea. I’d have liked to see a version with the doors further forward
• To get to the helm, you need to walk round onto the starboard deck. No big deal, but you are separated from the “pack” inside, although the starboard aft window slides right open.
• Does look a bit like a Bali on steroids.

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She certainly looks seaworthy with her boxy, muscly profile and high freeboard. The Ocean Class carries the same amount of mainsail (90 sqm.) as her bigger sister: the 53.

The nacelle is 90cm above the water – this boat sits high on the water, which will help her power through big waves.

You can set the boat up with either an overlapping genoa (64m²) or a self tacking solent (50m²). In lighter winds, you can fly a Code O (105 m²) or a gennaker (130 m²) off the bowsprit. Light displacement is 14.5 T and she will soak up to 4.5 T of weight.

Like all Catanas, the Ocean Class has a bridle system for the mainsheet rather than a traveler. The windward sheet functions as the mainsheet/traveler while the leeward one is used to flatten the sail.

The disadvantage of this is that the main is not strictly self-tacking: on each tack, you need to release the leeward sheet( as it will become the windward one on the new tack) and flatten the sail by tightening the new leeward sheet. But, you can trim your mainsail very effectively with this kind of system and I know that Catana owner’s swear by it.

All of the lines run back to the single raised helm (except the light wind sails of course). This boat has been designed to be sailed by a couple, and the visibility from the helm to all 4 corners is good (although you need to duck around a bit to see the aft port side).

The Catana Ocean Class is powered by 2x 45HP engines (there is an upgrade available to 57) which will power you along at 7 knots and over with a decent sea state. Or just use one engine and cruise at 6 knots. She will carry up to 800L / 211 US gal of diesel.

Construction

The Catana Ocean Class is built with foam coring and vinylester resin infused into the hulls, decks and bulkheads, with added carbon fiber and Twaron cloth to increase strength and stiffness in high stress areas. She is a strong rigid boat.

Living Space

This is an area where Catana have put some blue water between themselves and the competition. Despite the mid position helm, the living space up top is very generous and well laid out. Stepping up the aft steps on the sugar scoops, you arrive at a wide aft deck area with winches on either side for your lighter wind sails.

An aft bench runs along the transom and then you are through the sliding doors that open right up to maximise the living space on one level.

Aft of the saloon is an L-shaped sofa area (room for 5) around a folding table. Along the starboard side runs a storage area and 2 pull out fridges. A sliding window opens fully to connect to the raised helm position on the starboard side.

Moving forward, there is a substantial nav station to port with a great looking helm seat. To starboard, is another large L-shaped sofa running along by the forward windowns which open right up.

The galley (with sink and a half) is positioned centrally to port behind the nav station leaving room for the full size American fridge-freezer to port and a central drinks cabinet and bar area behind the mast. It’s a well thought out design. The height of the roof in the saloon is 2.13m

The only thing that would worry me is the position of the sliding doors which are well aft. This has the benefit of giving you a huge enclosed space at anchor, but I would worry in a big following sea.

There are 3 basic configurations:

• Owner’s version with owner’s suite in the port hull with shower and seperate head forward
• Four Cabin version with twin bunks aft (that convert into a double),  and seperate head and shower in each hull
• Four Cabin version with twin bunks aft (that convert into a double),  and twin head and shower units in each hull

The finish is light oak effect and looks very smart. The quality doesn’t match the level you would see on a Balance or HH. They are aiming for a level on par with an Outremer.

The storage space looks well thought out and the whole feel is very light and airy, similar to the Catana 53. The height down here is a roomy 2m.

Here is the Catana Ocean Class Brochure .

This model represents a clever positioning from Catana, a great combination of performance, comfort and value that is pretty unique in the market. Its closest competitor is probably the Seawind 1600. Let’s see if they extend the range with this format and launch a 47 and a 42.

How much is the Catana Ocean Class? What is the price of this catamaran? As always, we will qualify this answer with “it depends on the options you go for”, but the price range runs from €915,000 to €1,250,000 for a fullly equipped boat. That’s pretty competitive versus the competition.

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Bénéteau Sense 50 review: It all makes sense – from the archive

• Toby Hodges
• May 5, 2021

Béneteau’s ground-breaking Sense range is leading the way in stylish living and home comforts afloat. Toby Hodges sails the first of the range, the creative Bénéteau Sense 50

Like it or not, newcomers to sailing are buying larger boats. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

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Manufacturer:.

Like it or not, newcomers to sailing are buying larger boats.

For many people, ease of living aboard is now the focus.

Bénéteau’s striking new Sense range takes this trend to greater extremes than any production boat we’ve seen.

In fact, its open-plan living area and en-suites seem nearly as suited to a two-bed flat with sun terrace as to a yacht.

Apart from extreme aft beam, twin rudders and chines, a pivotal design decision was to dispense with aft cabins.

By keeping all accommodation forward and lowering the cockpit sole, the boat divides into three, yet with little or no barrier between outside and in.

Features such as the mainsheet arch, open transom and large plexiglass windows were trialled with success on the Oceanis 58.

But at nearly half the price yet most of the volume, the Sense seems tailored to suit the cruising couple looking for sailing indulgence.

Groupe Bénéteau’s Yves Mandin says the Sense concept grew from the cruising market’s shift towards deck saloons and catamarans and the desire to create a design with comfort and elegance.

“We also wanted the boat to heel less,” he adds, stating that the Sense will heel 5˚ less than the Oceanis.

The design is rooted in an 118ft concept that architects Berret Racoupeau created in 2006.

Bénéteau liked the Evoe, asked for something similar, but smaller and the Sense was born.

“More comfort, less technical will be much better for the sailing market, with a focus on ease of living 24/7,” says Olivier Racoupeau.

Outdoors was also central to the design – it had to be very big and wide – while an option for a crew cabin was required for markets such as Turkey.

Following the development of four prototypes, build for the Bénéteau Sense 50 began in November and Bénéteau sold 20 during the autumn boat shows.

Half the buyers to date have chosen the Dock&Go joystick steering Half have also opted for crew cabins.

A Sense 43 will be at the London and Düsseldorf shows, and a 55 will follow next summer.

Sailing the Bénéteau Sense 50

For our test, Les Sables d’Olonne provided flat seas and a crisp Force 5 to 6.

Yves Mandin recommended we reef at around 17 knots and I soon appreciated why.

With the lot up for the photoshoot, she was fully powered up on a broad reach.

Armed with a tall rig for lighter airs to propel all that wetted surface area, the Sense certainly prefers to be sailed fairly flat.

As it was, I could sense the power available, but at the expense of feel – with little feedback from the twin rudders, she was hard to keep in a groove.

Out of the water, the rudders had looked deep and close together, meaning they would be constantly submerged.

This could account for the drag and lack of feel. Yet she trucked along nicely, taking a gust with a gentle heel, and accelerated easily.

The helmsman’s seats can be raised for easier access to the bathing platform.

With a reef in the main and three rolls in the genoa, she was more enjoyable and well balanced.

She still wandered, but made over 7 knots, albeit only at 50-55˚ – pointing is not the Sense’s forte – and tacking the 105 per cent genoa was effortless.

She would be easy for two to handle, or even solo with an autopilot.

Under full genoa and with the wind on our quarter, the speed increased a knot and a half.

The main disappointment was not being able to assess her downwind credentials fully because the wind was deemed too strong for the cruising chute.

It seemed difficult for the helmsman to stand or sit to windward on our test boat – Mandin said an angled sitting-out seat and a raised foot-chock was being added – but the helm seats did offer lavish comfort.

These lift up for access to the bathing platform, but I found the gap between the backrests and pushpit quarters a little alarming.

One benefit of lowering the level of the cockpit sole is low freeboard, which is uncharacteristic of today’s voluminous cruisers.

It also ensures you’re never too exposed while still commanding uninterrupted views forward.

Down below those large hull windows allow good visibility to leeward, and getting across her wide beam proved problem-free.

Mooring Nintendo-style

“It’s a game,” is how Bénéteau describe their joystick-controlled 180° rotating saildrive Dock&Go system.

This is one of the most intuitive systems I’ve ever used.

Within seconds, I had this unfamiliar 50-footer parked against a finger berth in a Force 4-5 crosswind.

Developed with ZF (German) and Yanmar for their 75hp engines, the system is exclusive to Groupe Bénéteau for three years.

Apartment interior of the Bénéteau Sense 50

Three shallow steps lead into an apartment of an interior.

Spacious and social, the Sense is in a league of its own in terms of comfort, light and views.

Saloon seats face the linear galley with an island unit, aft-facing windows blur the division between outside and in, and a vast beam and 7ft headroom create abundant space.

Our test boat had all the electric options – blinds, TVs, tables and washboards.

The island hides a flatscreen TV as well as a bench for extra seating around the table or it can be used for stowage.

It also offers security in the galley and while moving forward.

Our boat had the office over the Pullman berth option, which puzzled me initially.

But given that it’s rare for couples to sail with more than one set of guests at a time, two double en-suites makes sense.

Numerous down-lighters and indirect lighting help create an inviting ambience after dark – central to the apartment feel.

Batteries, water and fuel tanks are in a spacious bilge under the central raised saloon sole.

The sleeping and accommodation zone is forward, away from the dock, while machinery (pumps, genset, etc) is aft to reduce noise further.

A closer look at the Bénéteau Sense 50

Two modes: conventional, which seats six around a fold-out table (including the pull-out seat from the island); or suave, created when the table is lowered to form a cocktail table and the navstation seat raises at the end, chaise-longue style.

There is limited stowage, with only a couple of raised lockers and little room below the berths.

A practical option for this lowered format would be to create a large double berth (not yet an option).

There is limited stowage, with only a couple of raised lockers and little room below the berths, but there’s certainly room elsewhere on board.

Master cabin

Certainly comfortable, though a bit of an anti-climax in comparison to the rest of the Sense.

Stowage is limited, but well arranged, with a mix of drawers, cupboards and his and hers wardrobes.

Stowage is limited, but well arranged.

Headroom and light are impressive, and the en-suite contains a separate shower.

With its abundant natural light, views and headroom, the galley is welcoming to the novice nautical chef.

A long worksurface, which can extend over the stove, moulds seamlessly into a large double sink.

The galley is welcoming to the novice nautical chef.

Stowage includes a 2ft deep bilge with liners; a large fridge with front and top opening and optional coolbox; plus a double slide-out bin.

The aft windows also aid interaction with the cockpit.

An extension of the saloon, with the inboard ‘chaise-longue’ making this a practical option on port tack.

But it feels odd not to have a backrest. The chart-table is wide and there’s reasonable raised locker stowage.

Wiring access is good via the port cockpit locker/crew cabin.

The aft- facing table allows excellent contact with cockpit or starboard helm.

Office/Pullman

Maximises space through a large sliding door. In office guise, mattress cushions designed for the desktop store neatly in an alcove, allowing for a makeshift single cabin.

Cupboards and drawers surround the desk – even the stool top lifts for stowage or waste area below.

For and against – Interior

• Touches like chunky door handles throughout, powerful door magnets or slats under the bunk give the Sense the feel of a high-quality boat.
• Metal nipples on the sole boards prevent creaking.
• All drawers have soft-closing latches and raised lockers have slow opening hinges.
• There’s an impressive amount of extra stowage beneath the cabin sole – all boards lift on suckers and lining trays are used.
• White leather is an impractical option and although the cream head and side lining are very smart, they were already decorated in numerous grubby handprints. Could be more durably attached too.
• Look hard and you can see the telltale signs of the production prototype such as bare plywood mounts and flimsy panels in front of the blinds.
• Engine access was acceptable, but we took issue with the complete lack of generator servicing access.

Bénéteau Sense 50 verdict

There will be traditionalists who despise the Sense, but I champion it as an agent of change.

It is the antithesis of the traditional dark yacht interior and its space, comfort, light and views are unrivalled for those who cruise in warm climes.

“It’s about broadening people’s thoughts about how to live on a boat as a couple,” says Bénéteau’s Yves Mandin.

I like what Bénéteau have done here. There are some prototype finishing gremlins, but there’s so much creative thinking and innovation aboard that to my mind this boat is the talking point of the year.

It proved quicker and more powerful than the Oceanis 58 on which it was modelled.

The Dock&Go joystick steering deserves an award in its own right and with her modern design the Sense seems likely to win Bénéteau a new client base.

Our test conditions showed she is rigged for light airs, but she’s happier when sailed flat, so it’s best to respect the powerful form produced by her generous beam.

The true test of the Sense would come at anchor in an idyllic Mediterranean bay; taking a stroll from the master suite to the transom and diving overboard or simply relaxing on deck.

Maybe next time!

First published in the November 2010 issue of YW.

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Boat Review: Ocean 40 SS

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

Ocean Yachts’ newest hull is also its oldest. With the reintroduction of the 40 SS, Ocean Yachts celebrates its 20th birthday with a complete redesign of the company’s very first model.

Despite the fact that the Leek family has been building boats in New Jersey for more than 275 years, surely making them the oldest boatbuilding family in America, things there never stand still. Rather than being bound by tradition, Ocean designs and builds boats that look great and go fast.

The new baby of Ocean’s eight-model fleet is being offered in a limited edition at a non-negotiable price of $315,000. In a survey of a dozen other 38- to 40-footers, this comes in as the lowest price. And this doesn’t qualify as an a la carte boat either. I counted only seven options that I’d include. Otherwise, the 40 SS Limited Edition comes as a turn-key operation right down to the name on the transom.

With a full load of fuel and water, the 40 SS was clocked by GPS at 35.5 mph. Cruising speed figures to be about 32 mph burning 1.06 mpg. Doing the math shows the new Ocean 40 to have a range of approximately 390 miles.

One superb feature on the Ocean you won’t find on many 40-footers (or previous Ocean 40s, for that matter) is an entrance to the engine room from the cockpit – an item usually reserved for larger sport-fishermen.

Once in the engine room, you’ll notice that everything you need for maintenance is close at hand. There’s easy access for filling the batteries or changing the oil, and there’s even a freshwater wash-down spigot provided to top off the tank on the heat exchanger. Ocean also does an excellent job insulating the engine compartment, which, in the case of the 40, will be doubly appreciated. The Cat 3126 engines have slightly smaller turbos that turn at higher rpm than do most other Cats. The increased turbo whine is just enough to annoy if your boat skimps on the insulation

. Nautical designer David Martin scaled down the successful narrow-waisted chine configuration used on the Ocean’s larger siblings to provide a more fuel-efficient turn of speed. A steeper deadrise forward provides a softer head-sea ride. Another design feature Ocean aficionados will recognize are the flush, aft bulkhead windows with rounded corners so popular with 60-foot Super Sport owners.

The cockpit offers just over 80 square feet of fishing space adorned by a tuna door, rod racks, bait-prep center with sink, tackle lockers, a generous bait freezer, enclosed under-gunwale storage compartments and a large fish box in the cockpit sole that can be optionally refrigerated.

Another reason Ocean yachts enjoy such success is the company’s rich interiors. Progressive designs, luxurious fabrics, discreet and artistic lighting, and artful use of mirrors combine with superior joiner work to make an extremely pleasing living and entertainment environment. The galley remains simple but complete with a two-burner range, convection/microwave oven and refrigerator/freezer.

Ocean’s belowdecks layout reconfirms the fact that a boat needn’t be spartan to be a hard-core fishing machine. A master cabin below the salon (but still with 6’4″ headroom) features a walk-around double bed, private head and a full, enclosed shower. Just forward is a guest cabin with over/under berths. And to make life easier, Ocean is one of the only companies to offer a central vacuuming system as standard equipment.

Having had great fishing experiences on Oceans of all sizes, I believe you’ll find the comfort of this Ocean to be unsurpassed. And you’ll probably never find a better deal on a new 40-footer than the Ocean 40 SS. – Dean Travis Clarke

Ocean Yachts PO Box 312 Egg Harbor, NJ 08215 609-965-4616

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Ocean 43 Super Sport

• By John Brownlee
• Updated: September 21, 2007

Ocean’s latest Super Sport model is a sleek-looking 43-footer with plenty of standard goodies that will make fishing and/or cruising a breeze. As with all Oceans, the 43 is fast, but there’s more to this boat than just speed. If you haven’t checked out a Super Sport lately, you may be surprised at how much this boat has to offer for the money.

Take the cockpit, for example. There’s lots of room for even the most tournament-hardened fisherman, along with serious fishing features such as a live well in the transom and an oversized transom door that opens under a hinged covering board. Fish storage is handled by a large, in-deck fishbox with hatches that open on either end. It’s drained by a macerator pump and is big enough to hold even the largest wahoo or tuna. The bait-prep center forward has everything you need for serious rigging, including a sink with tackle drawers below, a cockpit freezer with a lift-out tray, and an ice/drink box with a dry-storage compartment beneath it.

After ascending the angled bridge ladder, we found a centerline helm arrangement with the gauge cluster strategically located above the wheel, and a large electronics surface to starboard. A lounge seat along the port side of the bridge contained racks for storing rods, and we found more dry storage beneath the forward lounge seat. There’s outstanding visibility all around.

Our 43 came with twin 480-hp Volvo Penta TAMD 74P EDC diesels (Caterpillar and Yanmar options are available), complete with Volvo’s new electronic controls. The controls take some getting used to, since the handles are small and quite close together, but the response is almost instantaneous and you can make the 43 spin on a dime.

Stable, Fast and Dry

The big Volvos pushed the 43 easily and it got on plane with almost no smoke at all. Ocean’s own speed numbers indicate a cruise of 27.8 knots at 2250 rpm, and a wide-open 32.5 knots at 2700 rpm. From the beginning, Ocean has striven to make all of its boats exceed the 30-knot barrier, and this boat certainly passes that test with flying colors. It ran well in the small chop we encountered on our test day, never pounding and throwing up a minimal amount of spray, even in the worst quartering sea.

With plush fabrics and wood accents galore, the interior of the 43 can only be described as plush. The salon features blinds with valances, recessed halogen lighting, and a port couch with a set of rod racks hidden beneath it. You can tell that fishermen designed the rod storage on this boat, because there’s plenty of it. The galley is up and features a counter with Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer beneath it. The Corian countertop forward contains a two-burner electric stove and a sink. Dry-storage areas are tucked into every nook and cranny, so getting all of your stuff aboard for a long fishing trip shouldn’t be a problem.

Two staterooms below provide sleeping space for four: two in the transverse double berth in the master stateroom forward and two more in side-by-side single berths in the guest stateroom aft and to port. The guest head is to starboard and has a real shower stall with an acrylic door. It even has a washer/dryer system. The master head is forward, in the forepeak, and the master stateroom comes with two cedar-lined hanging lockers.

Keeping with the Ocean tradition, the 43 SS comes with an incredibly complete standard-equipment list that includes an 8 kW diesel generator, an icemaker, air conditioning, a central vacuum system, an entertainment center, all ground tackle and fresh and raw-water washdowns, among many other items. About all you need to add is a top and outriggers, and you’re ready to fish!

The 43 features a very high level of fit and finish, and has a very solid feel to it when underway. But perhaps the best part is that Ocean has managed to bring all of this together at a remarkable price, making the 43 SS a deal that just might be too hard to pass up.

Ocean Yachts Inc., Egg Harbor City, NJ; (609) 965-4616; www.oceanyachtsinc.com

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50 foot yacht: guide to buying your next yacht.

• June 3, 2021

Boat owners will often move into the 50 foot yacht range when looking to do more than simple day boating excursions. While still typically owner-operated, a 50 foot yacht provides increased flexibility with regards to living spaces and can offer a wide array of amenities that suit your tastes and needs while on the water.

When moving up into the 50 foot range, yacht owners can begin expecting three stateroom layouts. With new technology and yacht design processes, owners can expect an impressive combination of interior spaciousness without sacrificing a sporty and sleek look.

Many new models in this size range are leading to extraordinary interest via buyers. Models such as the new Sunseeker Manhattan 55 and the Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht are very hot on the market today due to its gorgeous design and style mixed with incredible spaciousness and functionality.

BUYING A 50 FOOT YACHT

If you’re considering purchasing a new or used yacht, there are a few things you might consider as you narrow your options. First, what is your ideal day on the water? This will provide some helpful direction towards the type of yacht you’ll require. How much time do you plan to spend on the boat? How many people do you plan to take with you, and how many will need to be sleeping aboard the boat? How important is speed and do you have any size restrictions based on where you plan to keep your boat?

Buyers in this size range of yacht often will need to decide if they prefer a flybridge design or an express style yacht. While some buyers can’t live without the additional deck which enables 360 degree views of the open water, some buyers prefer the simplicity and ease of use of an express style yacht (or just the sleek and sporty look that many provide).

Answers to these functional questions often leads to the consideration of a few different manufacturers and models. From there, the style and design of both the exterior and interior of the yacht will often speak to the buyer and move him or her toward a buying decision. 

Having an idea regarding how much you want to spend on your yacht will also help the process. As you consider the financial components of the purchase, don’t forget to consider the costs associated with care and maintenance. Not only are these important elements of owning and operating a yacht, they will also pay off down the road during a resale process.

Choosing between a new and used yacht is also a major consideration. While a used vessel will cost less, buying new means you can have access to the latest technology and amenities while also making specific selections tailored to your tastes and style.

If you are a first time owner, a few other things to keep in mind before purchasing are: Where do you plan to keep the yacht? You’ll want this lined up prior to finalizing a purchase. Additionally, do you have insurance? Make sure you have insurance coverage finalized before taking possession of the boat (if you’re financing the yacht, this is required).

Lastly, as you consider a new 50 foot yacht purchase, it’s worth noting that there are other parties involved when a buyer purchases a yacht. The quality of the manufacturer of the yacht you purchase and the dealer from which you buy are crucial considerations. 

Does the manufacturer have a proven track record of financial stability, innovation and production quality? Can you rely on your dealer both to assist in the initial transaction and over the coming years with respect to service and guidance? Ensuring your dealer has the resources and commitment to be there every step of the way during your yacht ownership is critical. 

One Water Yacht Group is committed to providing a unique approach to both yacht sales and service. Backed with unprecedented financial strength and an unrivaled network of dealers and service centers through the eastern seaboard and Gulf coast, One Water Yacht Group is there for you wherever your new yacht may take you. 

50 FOOT YACHTS

One Water Yacht Group can provide many options in the 50 foot yacht range. Some of our featured new yachts in this range are detailed below:

Riviera 50 Sports Motor Yacht

Whether you aim to explore, entertain or unwind, Riviera’s 50 Sports Motor Yacht can serve you well. Offering the functionality and capabilities that you’d expect on a much larger yacht, this yacht can indulge you for a weekend or for a longer adventure. The three cabin and two bathroom layout includes an impressive full-beam master stateroom.

Absolute 50 Flybridge

For the yacht buyer seeking contemporary, sporty, Italian style, the Absolute 50 Flybridge delivers. The spaces both inside and out of this yacht are expertly designed and engineered giving guests a myriad of options for relaxation or entertaining. Whether it’s the extraordinarily large flybridge or the bright and airy main deck interior, every experience on the Absolute 50 Flybridge is maximum enjoyment. The yacht comes with three staterooms including a full beam master. The aft crew quarters can also be used for additional guests when necessary. 

Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht

Riviera’s Sport Yacht line is extremely popular, and the 5400 is a big reason why. The distinct silver, black and white colors are evident throughout the exterior design, and the interior style utilizes the finest materials and superb attention to detail. The 5400 Sport Yacht comes with three staterooms, including a full beam master, and two designer bathrooms.

Belize 54 Daybridge

For the yacht buyer seeking a unique combination of function and distinct style, the Belize 54 Daybridge calls out to him. With a reputation of immaculate wood work, the high end style and attention to detail of the Belize 54 Daybridge doesn’t end there. Three beautiful staterooms are paired with two bathrooms on the accommodation deck. A limited number of these yachts are produced each year specifically for yacht owners with an eye for the distinct. 

Sunseeker Manhattan 55

The new model in Sunseeker’s Manhattan line has yacht enthusiasts paying attention. The Manhattan 55 has been designed with extraordinary care to enhance both comfort and cruising and to provide a plethora of social spaces typically only seen in larger yachts. The exterior styling of the yacht will grab your attention with its curved glass and stainless-steel details. The Manhattan 55 comes with three staterooms to comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests.

Sunseeker Predator 55 EVO

Sunseeker’s 55 EVO is the latest entrant to the manufacturer’s highly popular Predator line of yachts. For buyers seeking a high-end, sporty express style yacht, the Predator 55 EVO quickly passes the eye test. Your pulse will quicken when gazing at the exterior design and the excitement doesn’t stop when entering the interior of the yacht. If you want sizzle, this yacht has it. The predator 55 EVO can accommodate up to 6 guests and has a range of up to 235 nautical miles.

Have any questions regarding the purchase of a 50 foot yacht? The One World Yacht team is ready to assist.  Contact us today .

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Yacht Review: Hinckley Bermuda 50

Just two years ago the Hinckley Company and Tripp Design announced plans to collaborate on a modern racer/cruiser. The new boat, an evolution of the famed Bermuda 40, has a plumb bow, lifting keel, twin wheels, ultra-modern styling and is definitely not your grandfather’s Hinckley. Designed by Bill Trip III, the B50 is a candidate to lead the pack in offshore and club venues in addition to providing its owners a sleek, comfortable modern cruiser fit for any adventure — coastal or offshore.

On deck, the Hinckley 50 features a sleek deckhouse topped in teak for secure footing, wide teak side decks, a wide racing cockpit, twin wheels and an open transom. The yacht’s hull is DualGuard SCRIMP carbon Kevlar composite hull with vinylester resin for stiffness and strength with a carbon-fiber deck. The mast height is 80 feet. The 80-foot-high mast is a custom-built carbon fiber spar with triple-swept back spreaders, all painted to match the deck color. The carbon fiber boom is V-shaped to capture the main when down. The headsail system is a Reckmann UD2sc below-deck hydraulic furler. Standing rigging is Navtec rod rigging with a hydraulic backstay. The mainsail is fully battened Dyneema. All blocks are Harken. 

Winches include two electric  Harken Radial 60.2STEA24H primaries, two Harken Radial 60.2STEA24H electric halyard winches, and one Harken Radial 50.2STEA24H electric mainsail winch.

To maximize upwind performance, the B50 has a lifting keel that retracts into a keel trunk that is shaped in carbon fiber and can be clad in the owners’ choice of wood. The keel trunk also forms a bulkhead that supports the cabin roof, making for a very rigid structure. The remainder of the boat’s bulkheads are cored with Corecell to reduce weight. Reducing weight is a constant consideration, right down to the custom carbon handrails along the coachroof. In all, the boat has 22,000 square feet of carbon fiber, 2,200 square feet of Corecell and more than three miles of wiring. There are actually no metal chainplates on the boat.

Below deck, the saloon is wide and open with a forward owner’s stateroom with centerline queen berth and ensuite head to port. Moving aft, there is a starboard side galley followed by a nav station with facing settees.

To port there is a crew head and shower, and a main dining area with settees. Above the saloon there are four large hatches for light and ventilation.

Two double crew cabins flank the companionway beneath the cockpit. The layout is Spartan, clean and functional for all endeavors — inshore and off.

The Bermuda 50 marks an interesting new era for Hinckley Yachts and may take a little getting used to for old-timers who could spot those classic Hinckley lines a mile away.

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Ocean Alexander 58

• By Peter A. Janssen
• Updated: October 4, 2007

The last time I was on an Ocean Alexander was probably six or seven years ago on Seattle’s Lake Washington, and two things stick in my mind. First, we ran in front of Bill Gate’s house (which took a while), and second, Ocean Alexander was an impressive cruising boat.

Earlier this summer I had the chance to get on an Ocean Alexander again, this time at Roche Harbor in the ever-verdant San Juan Islands north of Seattle, where the houses are smaller but the scenery is better, and I was even more impressed by the company than I had been before.

I wasn’t the only one. In fact, this particular Ocean Alexander, a new 58 pilothouse, was owned by Don Gearing, a contractor and developer with offices in Las Vegas and Moreno Valley, Calif., who has owned a veritable fleet of boats over the years. His last, an 85-foot motoryacht, was fine, he says, but it wasn’t as seakindly as he wanted. Actually, Don, who’s 82 years old, and his wife, Yuna, run their boats by themselves, and they were looking for something that would help flatten out the often-boisterous waters of the Pacific Northwest, where they do most of their cruising (they keep the boat on Vancouver Island, less than an hour away from Roche Harbor).

Like many yacht owners, Don has been relatively successful in his business life. “I guess you could say I’m a developer,” he says, shrugging. He says he started out installing air conditioning in Las Vegas in 1965; eventually he moved on to providing air conditioning to hotels, then to developing homes and other properties in Nevada, California and Oregon. In short, Don can pretty much afford to have whatever yacht he wants. And he wanted this one.

The only problem was that Richard Allender wanted it too. In fact, Richard, the sales and marketing director for Ocean Alexander and also an experienced boat owner, had the boat, hull number one, built for himself. The idea was that he and his wife, Pat, would live on it and go cruising; he had it tricked out with everything he could think of. Last winter Richard was sitting on the boat in the Seattle boat show, displaying it as the prototype. Don was actually at the show to look at another manufacturer’s yacht, saw the Ocean Alexander, and fell in love at first sight. “He wanted to know if it was a turnkey situation,” Richard says. “He didn’t want to worry about anything. I told him the fuel tanks were full; all he needed to bring was his toothbrush.” So Don and Yuna had their new Ocean Alexander 58 and Richard and Pat had to move into an apartment and order another one.

I caught up with these two couples at the Ocean Alexander owners rendezvous in Roche Harbor, where Don and Yuna were living on the boat in the master stateroom, while Richard and Pat were also on board, in the VIP stateroom, as guests. Fortunately, it’s a big, comfortable, well-appointed boat, and everybody seemed happy. Particularly Don. “I love to cruise,” he said, with the enthusiasm of someone half his age. “We can take this boat anywhere we want to go up here.”

That, of course, is the whole idea. “Our target market is for people who demand space and comfort but in a package that can be handled by an owner and wife,” says Johnny Chueh, president of Ocean Alexander. “It allows our customers to have their cake and eat it too.”

The 58 pilothouse was designed by the iconic Ed Monk Jr., who has been producing eye-pleasing, classic, seakindly pilothouse yachts for Ocean Alexander for almost three decades. Indeed, there are now more than 1,000 Ocean Alexanders cruising around the world; the current lineup goes from 42 to 98 feet. The new 58 pilothouse is a traditional three-stateroom, two-head design with lots of teak and luxury appointments that appeal to buyers who are used to the best, whether in their homes or their yachts, and who also, as Johnny says, want the independence of running the boat themselves. (With three staterooms, of course, there’s room for a crew, but the boat is really designed for the owner-operators of the world.)

This user-friendly yacht is meant for long-legged cruising; you could live comfortably on her for a long time, and feel safe and secure taking her just about anywhere. And you’d feel justifiably proud all the way. The craftsmanship and attention to detail make the boat. The joinerwork in the book-matched Burmese teak is exceptional; you don’t see any teak plugs that cover screws, for example, because the entire teak panel (instead of just the plug) is glued over the screw holes, a painstaking process that produces a clean and elegant look. And there are teak cornice boxes on the windows, not to mention burl-wood Roman pillars in the saloon and master stateroom.

The living-room-like saloon feels like home, and gets lots of light from the sliding-glass doors leading to the cockpit and from the two large windows on either side (plus the halogen lighting in the overhead). A 42-inch plasma TV and over-the-top stereo system are on the forward bulkhead, while two club chairs and a wine cabinet are on the port side, facing a large L-shaped Ultraleather settee to starboard. This is a very easy place to sit and watch the world go by, whether you’re underway or tied up at the dock. And you won’t be distracted by engine noise; thanks to its superior soundproofing, the Ocean Alexander is a relatively quiet boat (see chart). The saloon also has a very cool custom electric table that slides both up and out, over to the settee. In its default mode, it can be a coffee table; extended, it can be a dining table.

The center of all the action, of course, is the pilothouse, and here is where this boat really shines. The helm station, starting with the black, electric STIDD helm chair and Glendinning controls, is exemplary: Everything is neat, logical, and nearby. There is great visibility forward and to the sides (and with a TV monitor to see aft) and plenty of space to lay out charts (for those of us who still like the look and feel-and security-of paper), glasses, sunscreen, whatever. On the port side is a curved table seating four or five for socializing, dining, sightseeing or napping (I’d personally opt for all of the above), while behind the helm on the starboard side is a large, luxurious galley with top-of-the-line appliances from Franke, Miele and Gaggenau, granite countertops and double-opening cabinets for easy access and storage. There’s lots of counterspace, a full-sized refrigerator, cooktop, conventional oven and microwave-everything you’d have at home, provided you lived in a very nice home. The pilothouse even has a teak and ebony sole, plus large doors on both sides leading to wide sidedecks with Ocean Alexander’s signature waist-high elliptical stainless rails (these not only look good, but they also offer a tremendous amount of real and perceived safety and security).

Below, the 58 has a fairly straightforward layout, all with flawless woodwork and luxury appointments. Both the master and the guest heads have about the largest and most inviting showers I’ve seen outside a megayacht. You’d be comfortable in there with a friend, if that’s the kind of thing you have in mind. The master stateroom extends across the full 17’6″ beam, and is amidships, the most comfortable place to be while underway. There’s room to spare, with a walkaround queen bed, which raises on gas struts for storing large objects (suitcases, for example), plus built-in drawers. The VIP forward also has a queen, with the same extra storage. Both have large cedar hanging lockers. The third stateroom comes with two berths, available either side by side, or one over the other (as in this yacht), plus a built-in computer desk so that the owner can have an on-board office of sorts.

Aft, the large teak cockpit offers an extra space in which to sit and watch the world go by. It’s built for comfort and ease; there are boarding gates on each side, plus two more from the curved stairs leading up from the large swim platform. Up top, the bridge is large, clean, with great visibility and comfortable seating, plus the ubiquitous barbeque and dinghy/davits.

Accessible via a large door in the cockpit, the engine room is impressive-it is indeed a clean, well-lighted place. I had almost-standing headroom, and I’m about 6’2″. There is polished stainless throughout; the engine mount stringers are hand polished. Everything, including the twin Racor fuel filters, is easy to reach; the wiring, hydraulic and fuel lines are all labeled, the plumbing and fittings are oversized; you can access both sides of the standard 700 hp Cat C-12s. In addition, there’s a huge lazarette aft for extra storage.

In short, this is a very well-designed cruising yacht, as you’d expect from its heritage. The 58 has a twin-tunnel hull for minimum draft and maximum performance, with underwater exhaust for safety and quiet, and prop tunnels to protect the running gear. The hull is solid, handlaid fiberglass below the waterline and balsa-cored on the sides; aluminum structural beams with carbon fiber reinforcements add strength and rigidity. Safety comes first. Ocean Alexander tank tests each new model in extreme sea conditions to make sure, as Ed Monk says, that no water goes up on deck.

For his part, Monk has been designing Ocean Alexanders since the company was started by Johnny’s father, Alex, 27 years ago in Taiwan. The family moved to Australia when Johnny was 10 and boated in Sydney on their Ocean Alexander 48. Johnny eventually went to the University of Chicago for an economics degree and was working as a management consultant when his father had a stroke. At 25, Johnny came home. He has been running the company ever since.

After walking through the boat at the owners rendezvous, we took it out for a short test, where we registered a top speed of 20.5 knots at about 2300 rpm. But speed is not the point. This is a yacht that can cruise all day at an easy 13 knots (1835 rpm). “That’s fast enough for me,” Don says. “I like to enjoy the scenery.” Also, with its twin KeyPower bow and stern thrusters, its wide side decks and three control stations (pilothouse, bridge and cockpit), she’s easy to dock and handle when the cruising is over. All in all, the Ocean Alexander 58 pilothouse is a very comfortable cruising yacht.

In fact, that’s what she became. After the rendezvous and a photo shoot, Don and Yuna met some friends on Vancouver Island and headed north for a summer cruise.

Contact: Ocean Alexander, (206) 344-8566; www.oceanalexander.com .

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