Ocean Alexander Atlus 48 2004 "Summertime"

Ocean Alexander's history spans the revolution in Taiwanese yacht building that began in earnest in the 1970s. While the Taiwanese initially competed in terms of value, today a new generation of craftsmen and artisans produce some of the finest boats in their respective markets. Ocean Alexander's Altus series combines this earned wisdom and the economy of building in Mainland China. The line allows Ocean Alexander to extend its brand and preserve its image. 

Naval architect Ed Monk Jr. developed the profiles and general arrangements of this 48, as he has for Ocean Alexander's designs from the beginning.  The result is a pleasing blend of conservative West Coast proportion with a touch of European influence. The subtle rise of her chine forward and her modest flam and flare are sensible and what you would expect from Monk. Her straight sheer and sweptback superstructure are more challenging and create a contemporary look.

Her interior layout reflects the demands of American clients. The headroom, seating and berths are geared to American yachtsmen. The main cabin is open and airy. Pathways are not chiseled through built-in furniture, and the galley is not cloistered in a pit or hidden behind a partition, as is the case with some European-inspired designs. Anyone who is familiar with Ocean Alexander's well-executed interiors will be pleased with the look and feel of the 48's satin finished Burmese teak interior.

The saloon is aft, the galley and interior helm station a step above and forward. Belowdecks, the master stateroom is forward. The guest staterooms, one with a queen and one with upper and lower berths, share the second head.

"Summertime's"  Luxury Package ($16,500) includes granite countertops, upgraded soft goods and an upgraded entertainment center, featuring a 42-inch plasma screen TV on a lift. Sher also has the optional Air-conditioning Package ($25,000), which included an upgraded generator that was recently replaced with a 12kw Northern Lights.

In a compromise to styling, her low profile doesn't allow deck access adjacent to the interior helm: you must go through the cockpit. Full walk-around side decks will make the 48 easy to handle.

Monk has left space in the cockpit for a table and chairs, and incorporated a transom door for access to the platform. The bridge includes a control station with helm and companion seating and a lounge area with a table. 'Summertime" has the wet bar with a refrigerator, sink and barbecue are optional ($3,960). Since there is no boat deck, carrying a tender will require a transom davit.

All construction materials, machinery and equipment are imported. Marine plywood and interior hardware are shipped from Europe, fiberglass materials, system components and appliances come primarily from the United States. In my view, this is one of the advantages of boats built in the Far East: pumps, float switches, appliances and other expendable stuff are readily available in the United States.

Ocean Alexander builds the 48 in female tooling, using a combination of stitched and woven fiberglass reinforcements set in polyester and vinylester resins. A network of cored fiberglass stringers and resin-coated plywood bulkheads supports the hull. Balsa core, vacuum bagged into place, stiffens the topsides, decks and superstructure and reduces weight above the waterline. Exterior surfaces are finished in gelcoat.

Her engineroom is abaft the accommodations and is separated from the lazarette by a door. Access is possible from a hatch in the main cabin or a hatch in the cockpit sole. To facilitate major work, a portion of the cabin sole can be removed. Fuel is carried in aluminum wing tanks abaft the engines, and water is carried in stainless-steel tanks in the lazarette. Electrical and plumbing systems follow American Boat & Yacht Council recommendations. This familiar standard should help reduce the cost of labor in U.S. boatyards-where time is money.

Sleeps six owners and guests in three staterooms each ensuite heads.

The MASTER STATEROOM is in the bow and features a centerline queen berth including designer soft goods, bedspread, pillows and shams. A 32" Vizio TV is built into the aft bulkhead.  there are twin cedar-lined hanging lockers. Starboard just aft of the master is a private ensuite MASTER HEAD with granite counter tops, a large stall shower and a Vacuflush toilet.

Next aft from the COMPANIONWAY and to port is the GUEST/DAY HEAD, also featuring granite counter tops, large stall shower and Vacuflush toilet. The VIP GUEST STATEROOM is located aft of the guest head on the port side. This comfortable stateroom features a double berth, a large cedar-lined hanging locker and built-in storage beneath the berth. Includes matching designer soft goods, bedspread, pillows and shams.  

Across the companionway to starboard is the GUEST STATEROOM, featuring twin over-and-under berths outboard; two built-in cedar-lined hanging lockers and pantry/stowage locker. Includes matched designer soft goods, bedspreads, pillows and shams.

Up four steps and aft to the MAIN DECK LEVEL is the MAIN CABIN, with raised INSIDE HELM STATION situated forward to starboard. Helm station has been customized for increased view and functionality. LUltraleather helm seat with storage beneath.

Summertime is equipped with a full set of dishes, flatware, and pots and pans. This boat provides most everything you need for meal preparation and dining onboard.

Granite counter tops

Stainless dual voltage refrigerator and freezer

Three burner electric glass cooktop

Sharpe Carousel microwave/convection oven

Franke double stainless steel sinks with stainless spray nozzle

Single lever ZF electric controls

Sidepower bow thruster remote control

Furuno NavNet VX2 C-MAP radar/plotter/fishfinder display

Simrad IS15 analog wind point & digital wind speed

Simrad IS15 digital depth and speed

Simrad AP 25 autopilot control

ICOM IC-M502 VHF radio

Tank Tender

Maxwell Windlass controls

Ritchie Power Damp compass

Upper Helm

Single lever ZF electric controls

Sidepower bow thruster joystick

Furuno digital depth and speed

Simrad AP 25 autopilot control

ICOM IC-M502 VHF radio

Ritchie Power Damp compass

Maxwell Windlass controls

Furuno exposed array radar antenna

Simrad Hydraulic autopilot drive

Garmin 4212. GPS/ MAP

Icom M602

Single Lever Electronic Engine Controls

Bow Thruster Controls

New Bimini Top

Fresh water sink

Electric Gril

Removable Freezer

Single lever ZF electric controls

Key Power bow thruster remote control

Furuno NavNet VX2 C-MAP radar/plotter/fishfinder display

Simrad IS15 analog wind point & digital wind speed

Simrad IS15 digital depth and speed

Simrad AP 25 autopilot control

ICOM IC-M502 VHF radio

Tank Tender

Maxwell Windlass controls

Ritchie Power Damp compass

Upper Helm

Single lever ZF electric controls

Key Power bow thruster joystick

Garmin GPSmap 4212

Furuno NavNet VX2 C-MAP radar/plotter/fishfinder display

Furuno digital depth and speed

Simrad AP 26 autopilot control

ICOM IC-M602 VHF radio

Ritchie Power Damp compass

Maxwell Windlass controls

Furuno exposed array radar antenna

Simrad Hydraulic autopilot drive

Tracvision Sat TV

240 GPD Watermaker

Xantrex 2800 Inverter Charger

MasterVolt 24 volt inverter Charger

Built by Alexander Marine in Kaohsiung, this boat features a modified vee planing hull designed by Ed Monk. Jazz showcases solid craftsmanship and exceptional teak woodworking. The hand-laminated, balsa-cored hull ensures strength and lightness, while the fiberglass sides and decks add durability. She is a reliable and well-made vessel, ready for the any adventure. 

Maxwell electric anchor windless with remote controls 

Airtex 45 lb Stainless steel plow anchor with 200' of 3/8 BBB Chain

Side Power SE100 bow thruster

Bronze thru hulls with seacocks

Bronze sea water strainers on thru hulls

Fiberglass radar arch

Integral fiberglass swim platform with transom door

Hot and cold pressure water

Seaward 11gal hot water heater

U-line icemaker

(2) Vacuflush heads

High bilge water alarm system

Rule fully automatic submersible bilge pump

Engine compartment remote bilge pump with float switch

Freshwater pressure pump 

Groco accumulator tank

Shower sump pump

Submersible bilge pump with float switch in engine compartment 

Submersible bilge pump with float switch in lazarette 

Saltwater wash-down on the bow

Whale manual bilge pump

Cockpit wash-down

Cockpit hand-held shower

Fresh water hose bib