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We have a 48 Ocean Alexander Classico and are looking at some of the Pilothouse models in the 52-62' range. The Pilothouses seem to be better set-up for live aboard and ease of use. While We are mostly on the bridge underway, we really like having a settee/table in the pilothouse as a work...

We have a '99 Ocean Alexander 450 Classico and the rubber around the windows and glazing are heavily discolored against the white windows and body. The rubber wedge window glazing and rubber screw trim cover need replacing. I have looked through all types of rubber window glazing profiles to...

This is a "new to me" Ocean Alexander 450 -- we're having a problem with the power to the stabilizers, and so far here is what I know: 1. When the stbd key is turned on -- it energizes a 12v to 24v converter so that the stabilizers get the 24v they need. 2. Both house & engine battery banks...

I need help understanding exactly which lubrication is best for Twin Disc MG5061A gears. The manual has a notation to see the builders plate on the gears for specific lubrication. There is a handwritten notation in the book that says CF-4 30 wt. I know there are detergent and...

Does anyone know about the Ocean Alexander construction? I understand that they are a solid glass hull with balsa cored sides. Are they a quality comparable to Hatteras, who has a reputation for "thick" and "tank like" hulls?

For thirty years, I thought Hatteras 53 MY hulls & sides were constructed entirely of fiberglass, hence their 55,000# weight compared to similar size vessels weighing a mere 39,000#. Surveyor and author,David Pascoe, writes, "[Hatteras 53] hulls and superstructure are built like a tank with...

Can anyone explain the main difference between the 426 and 450 sedans? They seem to be virtually the same boat. Has anyone had experience with the 450? We're looking at one in Stratford, Ct.

Ok -- I'm looking (at point of engine surveying) a 2006 Mainship 430 with Cummins QSC 540 engines with only 600 hours. I'm hearing good and bad. I understand that Cummins went from the 540 to the 550 -- 1) b/c it simplified parts for their engines; 2) that there was a problem with the 540...

I contacted the OA Factory and found that the OA 450 that I'm looking at has a solid glass hull with balsa cored sides from the waterline up (not solid pvc coring as they used later). I'm concerned b/c I've heard a LOT about balsa turning to mush and possible catastrophic failures. I am...

I'm looking at a 40' Ocean Alexander Europa Style. Does anyone know the construction of the hull & sides? --solid glass, cored, etc... I have a fear of cored hulls because I understand that once water gets in, it turns the core to mush and will eventually cause a catastrophic failure.

Looking for 42-50 Europa or pilot house (with flybridge) style trawler. Live in Connecticut and will be kept on CT River. Price commensurate with condition of boat and gear.

I was reading some great posts and one discussion included running gear protection and segued into a 42' GB aground that went on its side when the tide went out, and when the tide came back in, instead of righting itself, the boat took water and was declared a loss. We're looking at purchasing...

Looking for 42-54 Europa or pilot house (with flybridge) style trawler with twin engines and queen centerline berth. Live in Connecticut and will be kept on CT River. Willing to travel anywhere on east coast or gulf for a good boat. Prefer Grand Banks but may consider others. Price...