General Overview
The 1990 Ocean Alexander 48’ Sedan is a classic Pacific Northwest cruising yacht known for its solid fiberglass construction, practical three-stateroom layout, and comfortable long-range capabilities. Designed by renowned naval architect Ed Monk Jr., this model blends traditional lines with a seaworthy hull that performs well in coastal and offshore conditions.
Powered by dependable twin Detroit Diesel 6-71 naturally aspirated diesel engines, the Ocean Alexander 48 delivers economical cruising, excellent serviceability, and the durability Detroit Diesels are known. The engine room offers straightforward access for maintenance, making this yacht especially attractive to owner-operators.
Inside, the spacious teak interior showcases classic craftsmanship with warm wood cabinetry, large salon windows, and a functional layout ideal for extended cruising or liveaboard use. The three-stateroom arrangement provides exceptional accommodations for family and guests, featuring a forward master stateroom with ensuite head, Two midship guest cabins with a second head. The salon flows seamlessly into the galley and lower helm area, creating an inviting social space with excellent visibility. Wide side decks, a covered aft deck, and a large flybridge offers comfortable outdoor living and entertaining areas.
Powered by twin Detroit 6.71 engines, each boasting 485hp, she effortlessly cruises at 12 knots, with a maximum speed of 24 knots if required. Featuring dual steering stations, ZF electronic controls, and a BOW THRUSTER. Preventive maintenance included new coolant in both mains, cleaning of heat exchangers and aftercoolers with Barnacle Buster, and replacement of impellers and zincs on both mains
Her equipment includes:
24 and 48-mile radar units
Two GPS chartplotters
Autopilot
Engine synchronizers
Engine block heaters
Water maker
2500W inverter
8kW Onan generator 1687 Hours
60-amp Smart Charger
(8) 6V batteries, (2) 4D batteries, (1) 8D battery
2-way anchor windlass
13’ Boston Whaler
Espar D5WSC furnace
Fully enclosed bridge canvas
Featuring luxurious accommodations with two double berth staterooms and one twin bunk stateroom. Two lavatories with VacuFlush toilets and two shower stalls. The up galley boasts an AC/DC full-size refrigerator, propane stove and oven, ample counter space, and generous storage capacity. The salon, adorned with Burmese teak, offers outstanding visibility, a wet bar, and a cozy atmosphere.
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Prospective owners may have the option to sublease the current slip for up to six months! Feel free to reach out with any questions – just give us a call!
Electronics
Autopilot: ComNav Marine 1001 at both stations
CD Player
Cockpit Speakers
Compass
DVD Player
Depthsounder: SiTex
Furuno GPS: at both stations
Navigation Center
Plotter: (2) Raytheon
Radar: 48 mile and 24 mile
Radio
TV Set
VHF
Inside Equipment
Battery Charger: Digital Smart Charger 60-amp
Deep Freezer: on bridgedeck
Electric Bilge Pump
Electric Head: VacuFlush (2)
Heating: Espar D5
Hot Water: 20 gallon
Microwave Oven: by GE
Oven: Magic Chef propane
Refrigerator: AC/DC Norcold (2014)
Outside Equipment/Extras
Davit(s)
Teak Cockpit
Boston Whaler 13' Tender
Covers
Bimini Top
Electrical Equipment
Generator: 8kW Onan
Inverter: 2500W Heart
Shore Power Inlet
Mechanical Features
Twin Detroit 6.71’s
485hp each
6 cylinder
Twin Disc Marine Gears
Port hour meter: 2143
Starboard hour meter: 2337
Keypower bow thruster, 24V 2-blade propeller
PSS
Dual block heaters
Dual Racor 1000 on mains
Air separator systems
Oil changing system
2 1/2 “ propeller shafts
Hydraulic steering with ZF -MMC electronic controls at both stations
Engine synchronizers
Full instrumentation (RPM, Volts, Oil Pressure, Temperature, Gear Oil Pressure)
3-way engine room access: port side guest stateroom, lazarette and saloon sole
Recent oil and filter change with oil sample reports
Spare set of 4-blade props
Standing tool cabinet in laz, tools included
US Watermaker WMC-1, 17 gph max
12 knot cruise at 1700 rpm
24 knot max at 2500 rpm
14 gph at 12 knot
March 2024 Preventative Maintenance
Drained coolant on both mains, filled with new Fleetguard extended life coolant
Cleaned heat exchangers and aftercoolers with Barnicle buster
Replaced zincs on both mains
Replaced impellers on both mains
Drained coolant on generator, added new Fleetguard blue extended life
Petro Clean on board and provided inspection plates for fuel tanks
Electrical
12VDC
110VAC
Six 6V inverter bank batteries, 2021
Two 4D starting batteries, 2021
One 8D house battery, 2021
60-amp ProMariner Smart Charger, 2021
30-amp shore power
Shore power adaptors and marine extension cord
2500W Heart inverter
Link Magnum monitoring system
8kW Onan generator, 1617 hours, with sound shield.
Dual Racor 500 filters
LED navigation lights
LED light bars on mast
Hart systems tank tender
Espar diesel fueled circulating hot water furnace, Model D5WSC
Three humidifiers
Three defroster fans
Electronic, Navigation, & Entertainment Gear
ComNav Marine 1001 autopilot, at both stations
24-mile radar
48-mile radar
Raytheon C90W chartplotter, at both stations
SiTex CVS-106 MK11 video sounder at lower station
Furuno FCV-667 video sounder at upper station
Uniden VHF ES 525 marine radio with DSC at lower station
ICOM IC-422 VHF marine radio with DSC at upper station
Engine synchronizers
Ritchie compassHigh speed Lenovo gaming laptop with Coastal Navigator program
Custom indexed binders with paper charts from PNW to AK
Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo, 10-disc changer
Toshiba TV
Gyro Trac Vision antenna
Bridgedeck
Outstanding seating arrangement
Excellent visibility
Bridge ladder with teak rungs
Centerline pedestal helm seat
Starboard side pedestal Nav seat
Port side forward facing bench seat
Aft L-shaped settee
Fiberglass table
Storage under and behind settee
Helm station with full instrumentation
Deep freeze chest freezer
Deck & Hull Equipment
Maxwell Nilsson 12VDC anchor windlass, controls at both stations, and on deck
Plow anchor
300’ galvanized chain, painted red every 50’
13’ Boston Whaler 1988 with canvas cover
Arm davits
Swim platform, teak
Transom door
Lines, fenders, bow fender holders, PFD’s
Fire equipment, cabins and engine room
ACR Epirb
12 x 54 Bennett trim tabs
Full enclosure bridge canvas, black
Slant back canvas from aft hardtop over transom
Exterior canvas window covers
Hinged fiberglass radar arch
12VDC Puller Track crab pot puller / hauler
Crab cooker
Crab pot
6-man Coastal Commander inflatable life raft (unceritified)
Cockpit washdown
Non-skid weather decks
Non-skid bridge deck
Teak overlay on aft deck
Stainless steel bow and side rails
Dickinson Sea B Que
Spare set of 4-blade props
Hauled out and bottom painted 2021, has a quarterly diver down to clean!
Zincs updated quarterly by diver
Saloon
Burmese teak interior
Two-door sliding glass entry
Built in cabinet to port side aft corner
L-shaped leather sofa, forward on port side
Teak and glass dinette table
Opening windows
Decorative pillows
Cloth interior privacy curtains
Carpeted sole
Carpet runner
Two wicker chairs
Two 110VAC lamp fixtures
Starboard side entertainment center with sink, storage, TV, Isotherm icemaker
Broan central vacuum system
Up Two Steps, Galley, Lower Helm, Additional Seating
Banquette seating with teak table top, starboard side, just aft of lower helm station
Galley
Adjacent to lower helm along port side
AC/DC full sized Norcold refrigerator and freezer, 2014
Magic Chef 4 burner LPG stove and oven
Broan trash compactor
GE microwave
Two stainless steel, deep, galley sinks with hot and cold pressure water
Two in-counter coolers or used for additional stowage
Two large dish stowage compartment on dash
Dishes, utensils and silverware included
Peekaboo pass thru aft, looking out into saloon
Parquet sole
US Watermaker
COMPANIONWAY access between lower helm station and galley;
Starboard Side Guest Cabin
Twin bunks
Storage beneath
Built in dresser between the berths
Pull out seat and vanity
Lockers
Privacy door
Port light with screen
Parquet sole
Mirror
Port Side Guest Cabin
Double berth
Storage drawers beneath
Full size mirror
Pull out seat and vanity
Full sized locker
Privacy door
Port light with screen
Engine room access door
Parquet sole
Guest Lavatory
Forward along companionway on starboard
VacuFlush toilet
Shower stall
Sink basin, vanity, 3-door medicine cabinet with mirrors
Teak towel racks
Primary Stateroom
Way forward
Island queen
Two steps each along port and starboard sides
Bulwark built in shelving with stowage cabinets
Full sized hanging locker
Full sized mirror
Privacy door
Port lights with curtains and screens
Ventilation hatch
Ensuite Lavatory
VacuFlush toilet
Shower stall with bi-fold door
Sink basin, vanity, 3-door medicine cabinet with mirrors
Teak towel racks
Teak wall hooks
Disclaimer
Exclusions:
All personal property is excluded unless specifically identified and included in the sale agreement and listing specifications. Personal property refers to all items not permanently attached to the vessel including but not limited to: artwork, furnishings, and recreational or entertainment items. Advertisements, marketing materials, and/or other photography may depict the vessel with personal property, however, such personal property is excluded unless otherwise specifically included as provided herein.
Disclaimer:
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.