Ocean Yachts Motor Yacht

I'm the new owner of a 1990 48' Ocean Yachts Motor Yacht. Although it's not a Sport Fish as the forum is titled, there is not a forum here under "Discussion on Yacht Builders - Motor Yachts - Ocean Yachts", and I know most of the Ocean Yachts were fishing boats. I've found this forum to be the only one where O/Y owners actually post. I have a few documents to post, along with some questions and experiences. I'm curious to how many of these 25-35 year old MY boats are out there. I was told by a former dealer there were 40 of the 48' M/Y built between 1989 and 1992 with a few different configurations like a shorter salon and an extended cockpit area, and a few extended to 53'. I'm just beginning my journey with this boat, and one of this size and age. The learning curve has been steep, as the seller and broker gave me zero information or instruction, just the key. The first few months have been expensive. Hopefully the summer will be smooth sailing!

I called the Egg Harbor Group last week and was told I'm on my own, and that they have nothing regarding the old Ocean Yachts boats.

I was trying to find parts for the sliding door tracks. All 3 doors are difficult and the starboard door next to the helm totally seized on the way from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach, which would have been a safety hazard except that it froze open. We took it apart and back together a few times drilling and tapping new holes. That one works the best now but still sticks at the end because the track is a little bent.

I'll mention one learning moment. Apparently the galley sink (and maybe because it has a disposal which I don't need) drains into the holding tank which is crazy. Of course the tank level monitor wasn't working and not realizing the holding tank was being filled by the sink, the toilets backed up and made a big mess! That would have been a good thing for the seller to mention during the sea trial.

There's nothing about a boat that makes financial sense. You got to love it.

I like the idea of printing pictures.

Yes, I know. Top priority.

Here's another thing I learned about Ocean Yachts; According to the original manual, it says not to put full weight on the keel when blocking (see attached, hopefully it's readable), but what they always do. So when I had it hauled last week there was 2 cracks on the keel draining water and with some growth. Looks like it would be right where it would be blocked. I'm having it re-glassed.

I think you're right about one of the previous owners in a no discharge zone. There is a thru hull on the port side mid ship that I haven't seen anything come out of. That is probably the original drain for the galley sink.

The two forward bathroom sinks and showers all go to one shower pump tank, which could be trouble.

So it's been 8 days and the the cracks in bottom of the keel haven't dried out yet. Would water in the bilge be getting in the keel? You would think if it that was the case any water would have drained out by now.

I was looking into a line cutter for the prop because I spend a fair amount of time dodging lobster pots in Massachusetts and Maine. The space between the prop and cutless is only 3/4 in and the Prop-Protector recommends .90 in, and the Shaft Shark recommends. .82 in. Are there thinner ones?

Unfortunately I'm a 1,000 miles away from the boat and am relying on other people for accurate information. But apparently the keel is foam cored. I looked at an exact same model boat in Clearwater, FL being sold by a guy named Bert who said he was a former Ocean Yachts dealer in NJ. He was the one who told me there were 40 of the motor yachts made. He also said they used 1" square foam blocks in the core above the water line. Below the waterline is solid so I can't imagine there would be any way that water from the bilge would get into the keel unless there is a crack.