Ocean Alexander builds yachts of undeniable quality, and are sought after on the international brokerage market. The OA 85E is one example of a best-seller, thanks in part to its four-stateroom, five-head layout which accommodates up to eight guests. Live Mas is located in San Diego, California, and offered by Worth Avenue Yacht Sales for $5.4 million.

The yacht features substantial recent upgrades, including but not limited to the interior and exterior furnishings, carpeting, soft goods, white quartz countertops, refrigeration and freezer appliances, smart televisions and a Starlink system. In 2022, Live Mas had a complete exterior repaint at Westport Shipyard in Port Angeles, Washington.

Live Mas has a cruising speed of 18 knots and a top hop of 23 knots and is powered by twin 1,920 hp MTU 12V2000 engines with just over 2,000 hours on them. It has a fuel capacity of 2,800 gallons, giving it excellent range at cruising speed.

Additional equipment includes:

• 2 Kohler 32kW generators
• SidePower hydraulic zero speed stabilization
• SidePower hydraulic bow and stern thrusters
• Sea Recovery 900 gpd water maker
• Ecomar 600 gpd waste treatment system
• 2 – 40-gallon hot water tanks
• Seagull water purifier

Yachting previously wrote: “From the dock, the 85E is almost a contradiction in terms: modern yet ageless. She has the requisite reversed transom, too often called Euro, that embraces and protects a wonderfully large swim platform; she has the large windows in her topsides, and everything from the window pillars to the electronics arch is raked. Yet anyone who loves the lines of a vintage Rolls-Royce or a classic Trumpy motoryacht will be right at home here. Ten years down the line, the 85E will still turn heads.

“The 85E is a boat created to bridge the gap between our traditional Ocean Alexander styling and interior design and the European boats that feature highly contemporary design that is often not accepted in the American market,” said Ocean Alexander’s Richard Allender. “It features updated exterior styling, along with a new interior layout and design. This will be the basis on which the future products from Ocean Alexander are designed.”

A Novurania tender with Yamaha outboard is also included with the vessel. 

Where is Live Mas located? The yacht is currently lying in San Diego, California.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Teri Woodward at Worth Avenue Yacht Sales, (954) 703-5737 or via email, Teri@WorthAvenueYachts.com. 

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 85’
• Beam: 20’1”
• Fuel Capacity: 2,800 gal.
• Draft: 5’4”

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Sanibella is a 2019 Ocean Alexander 88 Motoryacht which underwent an extensive refit in 2014. It is located in West Palm Beach, Florida, and is listed by HMY Yacht Sales at $5.795 million. 

This vessel has a unique distinction as one of only four E88s ever built, with a full skylounge and plenty of space to relax or socialize. Sanibella also has a sundeck equipped with seating and dining areas, a hot tub and sunbathing areas. The added volume allows for additional mechanical equipment including at-rest stabilizers, bow and stern thrusters and a waste treatment center, all of which are commonly seen on much larger vessels. The twin 1,600 hp Caterpillar C-32 ACERT engines have extended warranty through 2029. 

The layout has a full-beam owner stateroom, a large VIP stateroom and two spacious guest cabins, all with ensuite heads. Sanibella has a crew area for three including a captain’s cabin with a double bed and a second cabin with two berths.

Designed for long-range comfort, Sanibella has a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top hop of 21 knots according to the builder. The Zero Speed stabilizers keep things stable while underway or at anchor. 

Here are just a few of the additional features of this vessel: 

• Extended Platinum Caterpillar warranties through 5/7/2029 (2,000 Hours)
• Recent Caterpillar 1,000-hour (spring 2024)
• Satin walnut interior wood with stone floor in galley
• Heated stone floors in master his/hers en suite
• Spa/hot tub on boat deck
• Zero Speed stabilizers
• Hydraulic bow & stern thrusters
• Sea Recovery 900 gallon per day water maker
• Ecomar waste treatment system (600 gallons per day)
• StarLink internet
• Hydraulic swim platform
• Fuel polishing system
• Electrosea Clear Line system
• GOST security system
• 12-foot Zar Tender with new 70hp Yamaha outboard

Yachting previously wrote: “Every yacht starts with a designer facing a blank sheet of paper, with a fresh and unusual layout. In addition, you’ll find a comfortable list of “must-includes” in one hand. What happens next can be yet another variation on a tired theme or a cleverly designed motoryacht that excels on all levels. In the case of the Ocean Alexander 88 Motoryacht, the result clearly reflects the latter. This is an 88-footer with the space you’d expect to find on yachts far larger.

“Actually, my original instructions were to create a three-stateroom yacht,” says Destry Darr, whose Destry Darr Designs of Ft. Lauderdale did both the layout and the decor. ”When the plan changed to four cabins, well, I had to do some creative rearranging.””

Where is Sanibella located? The yacht is currently lying in West Palm Beach, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, HMY Yacht Sales, at 954-926-0400.

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 88’
• Beam: 20’1”
• Fuel Capacity: 9,463 gal.
• Draft: 5’11”

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The 2020 Ocean Alexander 100 Skylounge Bella Lisa is currently listed by MarineMax for $8.7 million.

Bella Lisa accommodates 10 guests across five staterooms, with additional space for five crew. The yacht’s design stands out for its on-deck master suite, a feature generally found on larger superyachts. There are four guest staterooms belowdecks.

“What a difference 10 feet can make. Ocean Alexander already offers a 90-footer with a four-stateroom layout whose guest spaces would qualify as VIP suites on most yachts. With its OA 100 Skylounge, the builder has added an on-deck master, much like the kind aboard superyachts. That’s one reason why Ocean Alexander calls the 100 Skylounge the entry-level yacht in its six-model mega-yacht series,” Yachting previously reported. 

“While designer Evan K. Marshall may be known for superyachts, he brings a practical sensibility along with luxurious touches to his designs for Ocean Alexander. Marshall was the first to use the split-level master suite, making use of the bow for a step-down en suite head that includes a bureau with nine backlit and Lucite-faced drawers.”

The interior layout has an open-plan salon that integrates living and dining areas. Large windows throughout create natural light, an enhanced sense of volume and offer unobstructed views.

Outside, the cockpit, shaded by the skylounge aft deck, has a U-shaped sofa with tables for alfresco dining. A wet bar is conveniently located nearby. The foredeck has a C-shaped settee with a table, providing an additional private area for guests.

The skylounge aft deck includes another wet bar, grill and L-shaped settee. A 15-foot Brigs tender is stowed here, easily launched by a 2,500-pound davit. Inside the skylounge, guests can relax in air-conditioned comfort while enjoying entertainment on the flat-screen TV.

Bella Lisa is powered by twin 1,920 hp MTU diesel engines, allowing for a top speed of 24 knots, with a 15-knot cruising speed for extended passages.

The helm station, located in the skylounge, has a Garmin electronics package. Wireless yacht controllers and plug-in remote controls enhance close-quarter maneuvers for the skipper and crew.

According to MarineMax, Bella Lisa has been meticulously maintained by a three-time Ocean Alexander owner. The OA 100 model is noted for its efficient layout and larger size compared to other yachts in its class.

Where is Bella Lisa located? The yacht is currently lying in Pompano Beach, FL.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Michael Tyrrell, (954) 756-7433, MarineMax Yachts

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 100′
• Maximum Beam: 23′
• Max Draft: 6.43′
• Cruising Speed: 15 knots
• Max Speed: 24 knots 
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Number of Engines: 2
• Engine Make: MTU
• Engine Model: 12V 2000
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Combined Horsepower: 3,840hp
• Fuel Capacity: 4,000 Gal.
• Freshwater Capacity: 650 Gal.

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The E in Ocean Alexander’s 70E stands for Evolution. An apt descriptor for the motoryacht Ocean Alexander launched in 2016 which was designed by Evan K. Marshall. 

“But, lest you worry that Ocean Alexander has thrown the baby out with the bath water, this is still a classic OA in so many ways: solid construction, outstanding seakeeping abilities and thoughtful design,” Yachting previously wrote. “If your dad had an Ocean Alexander, he’ll still feel right at home.”

Alexander Marine USA currently has Uplist II, a 2020 OA 70E, listed just shy of $3 million. The 70-foot motoryacht was the 27^th 70E hull launched and is a great option for owner operators or those looking to cruise with a small crew. 

“Uplist II is a beautiful, one owner, Ocean Alexander 70e motor yacht,” says Alexander Marine Yacht Consultant Greg Wilkinson. “I sold this yacht new to the current owners and she has been maintained, with no expense spared, at our OA service center in Seattle every year since new.”

In the salon guests will find a light and bright atmosphere aided by the oak and stone color scheme, volume-enhancing windows and custom seating designed by Evan K. Marshall. The main-deck interior is split level with the galley amidships. Galley appliances include a wine cooler, a Fisher Paykal refrigerator, a Jenn-Air Microwave, a Jenn-Air induction cooktop, a Jenn-Air convection oven and a Bosch dishwasher. 

Accommodations onboard Uplist II include four staterooms belowdecks that sleep up to eight people. The master stateroom has a king berth, a chaise lounge chair and vanity to port, two nightstands, cedar-lined stowage and an en suite head. 

Power onboard Uplist II is provided by twin 1,000 hp Volvo IPS 1350 diesels which push the 70-footer to a reported 28-knot top speed. It’s worth noting the engines have just 539 hours on them. 

Regarding exterior entertainment areas on board, guests will be able to enjoy alfresco dining on the main-deck aft, sunning on the foredeck’s sun pad and additional lounge seating on the flybridge. 

Some other notable features on board Uplist II include: 

• Bow thruster
• Garmin 8600 Series Black Box
• Garmin 12 kW Open Array Radar
• Garmin Autopilot
• Hydraulic swim platform

Where is Uplist II located? The yacht is currently lying in Seattle, Washington.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Greg Wilkinson, 714-331-7131, greg@alexandermarineusa.com 

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 70’
• Maximum Beam: 18’2”
• Fuel Capacity: 1,040 gallons
• Draft: 5’

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Barnstar is an Ocean Alexander 80 motoryacht that is currently listed with HMY Yacht Sales for $1.95 million. HMY says the 2010 build “is a custom 80-foot motoryacht that was built for a very knowledgeable owner.”

Inside, the interior has a warm and inviting atmosphere featuring a high-gloss teak joinery accented with light fabrics that brighten the space combining with volume-enhancing windows that make the salon feel large. The lounge area is aft.

Walking past the forward bulkhead guests will find the country galley and pilothouse. A U-shaped dinette sits to port while the granite countertops and galley amenities are to starboard. Meal-prep appliances include: 

• Franke double sink with faucet
• Spice rack
• 36-inch Amana Easy Reach refrigerator 
• Full-size microwave/convection oven
• 24-inch Gaggenau gas cook top
• 24-inch Gaggenau electric oven
• 24-inch dishwasher

Belowdecks, accommodations include three staterooms for owners and guests and two crew cabins. In the master stateroom owners will enjoy a king berth with night stands on either side, a walk-in closet and an en suite head. The forward guest state room has a queen berth while the port guest cabin has side-by-side single berths. 

Exterior entertainment areas onboard include the maindeck aft, the foredeck and the flybridge. On the flybridge guests will have a choice between a C-shaped dinette forward, a Whirlpool spa amidships and bench seating aft. The cockpit has the standard transom bench seat and fixed dining table, making it a great spot for alfresco dinners.  

Power aboard Barnstar is provided by twin Caterpillar C32A diesels. It’s worth noting the tender and tools onboard are excluded in the sale.

Some other notable features on board Barnstar include: 

• Navigation package with NEMA 2000
• International navigation lights
• Heavy-duty Kahlenberg air horn
• Powermax amplifier/repeater system
• Nobeltec navigation on Dell computer
• KVH satellite TV antenna
• KVH multiSat control panel
• HDTV satellite receivers 
• Axis camera system
• Two Icom VHF transceiver with repeater on flybridge
• Rupp VHF antenna
• Simrad AP28 autopilot
• Furuno Navnet radar
• Furuno LCD chart plotter
• Furuno network sounder
• Furuno BBW GPS antenna
• Maretron weather station
• Furuno AIS receiver
• Keypower hydraulic 36 hp bow thruster, stern 25 hp with proportional control
• Washer and dryer combo

Where is Barnstar located? The yacht is currently lying in Coral Gables, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Steve Moynihan, (561) 722-9629, smoynihan@hmy.com. 

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 80’
• Maximum Beam: 20’
• Fuel Capacity: 2,500 gallons
• Draft: 5’11”

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“I want to show you my favorite place,” superyacht designer Giorgio Cassetta says as we climb the stairs to the sky lounge aboard the Ocean Alexander 35 Puro.

With wide windows and wood soles reminiscent of the teak decks outside, the room is barefoot-elegant. Its centerpiece is a bar that is as much a sculpture as a service area, opposite a seating area and custom-made coffee table by Poltrona Frau in Italy. This is a level of luxury rarely seen on a 113-footer. Full-glass walls separate the sky lounge from the wheelhouse, with different degrees of opacity to suit the privacy preferences of the captain and guests.

There’s another reason this area aboard Cassetta’s first Ocean Alexander project makes him so proud. “She’s the only boat in her size in probably 15 years to have an upper-deck walk-around layout,” he says.

Full-beam bridge decks have been the default ever since maximizing volume became a priority to buyers, builders and designers. Yet between the yacht’s 24-foot beam and the creativity of Cassetta’s studio, the side decks neither encroach on the sky lounge nor sacrifice safe access. The trick is inboard-angled glass, just enough at shoulder height to lend the sense of more freedom of movement.

Altogether, the 35 Puro stands apart from not only the competition but also other Ocean Alexanders. It’s high on style and doing things differently to try and help Ocean Alexander break into new markets, yet the yacht remains rooted in the practicalities that have earned the builder loyal customers. “She needed to be an Ocean Alexander through and through, but she needed to be radically different in many ways,” Cassetta says.

One of the most evident is the decor. Hull No. 1—which premiered at the Palm Beach International Boat Show in March and sold over the summer—has the Nautique style. Cassetta chose warm-toned mahogany stained to look like teak, charcoal-stained oak accents, and white soles with stainless-steel strips (for the dining area) to create a contemporary vibe for European buyers while still appealing to American customers.

These tones and textures continue outside. That continuity is crucial, Cassetta says, given how global owners increasingly treat their yachts. “It’s not a hotel. It’s a home on the sea,” he says. “It needed to be classy, but absolutely welcoming.”

Also classy and welcoming: stairways. Designers and builders of smaller motoryachts tend to treat stairways as utilitarian features. Yes, they might be crafted of wood or have stone treads, but their design and engineering largely focus on connecting one deck to another. By contrast, the external stairs aboard the 35 Puro are the Cassetta studio’s “stairway to heaven,” a hallmark of its larger superyacht designs.

Owners and guests can stand at the base of the steps on the main deck and see straight into the sky two decks up thanks to floating treads. The internal stairway from the guest staterooms to the sky lounge has an atriumlike effect, more open than is typical for a yacht this size. Similar to the stairway to heaven, owners and guests can stand on the lowest deck and see straight up to the yacht’s sky lounge.

Something large-yacht owners increasingly seek is flexible space, especially outside, where all-day living is a priority. The 35 Puro’s bow lounge has convertible configurations. For a front-row seat underway, there’s a U-shaped settee and table nestled against the wheelhouse, with a sun pad a few feet forward. For sunbathing, the sun pad slides aft over the table (via tracks) and fills in the settee, transforming it into an even larger sun pad. Another option is to fill up the hot tub, otherwise concealed beneath the forward sun pad. Or keep the U-shaped settee, but move the table halfway toward the hot tub and settle the small sun pad atop it. Now you have seating, sunning and soaking spaces.

Even with all the marked differences, the Ocean Alexander 35 Puro remains true to shipyard tradition. There’s well-planned stowage throughout, especially in the galley, which includes a 100-bottle wine refrigerator. A wet bar is on the main deck aft, at the salon’s entry. Deck crew can access foredeck gear without guests getting underfoot.

“Every passageway, every storage area, everything was optimized,” Cassetta says. “But that doesn’t mean it’s as large as possible. Everything needs to be the right size.”

He points to the custom dining table, explaining how ratios account for dish size. “Everything was really built in detail, down to this level of OCD,” he says.

Whether OCD or just smart detail, it’s exactly what Ocean Alexander wanted. “Giorgio’s done an incredible job,” says Sally Doleski, Ocean Alexander’s vice president of marketing. “The entire idea when we reached out and started collaborating with Giorgio, and hence her namesake, is a pure yachting essence.

“There really is a huge, untapped marketplace that we never really truly appealed to stylistically,” Doleski adds. “Regardless of whether [the boat] is in Monaco or off the coast of Hong Kong or down in Australia or in Fort Lauderdale, it’s going to fit anywhere in the world because it checks all the boxes.”  

Beautiful Brightwork

Giorgio Cassetta’s team rethought exterior stainless-steel handrail design. On this yacht, it resembles flowing ribbons instead of rounded rails. The yard’s welders did a “beautiful” job, Cassetta says. “It’s executed like jewelry.”

Smart Step Up

Hull No. 1 grabbed the attention of a couple seeking a larger-size yacht with striking design details and excellent alfresco spaces. The owners plan to cruise the Florida Keys, the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands and the Northeast United States.

Total Transformation

In a first for Ocean Alexander, the swim platform is a transformer, lifting up and extending out for a variety of uses. It has chocks too, since yachts in this size range often carry water toys. 

Take the next step: oceanalexander.com

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The Ocean Alexander 28L emerges as a stunning new entry in the legendary Series, masterfully designed by renowned yacht designer Evan Marshall to redefine luxury in the sub-100-foot yacht market. With its innovative layout featuring a forward main deck dining room and a sophisticated pocket door system, the 28L offers unparalleled versatility for both casual gatherings and formal entertainment. This yacht represents a perfect blend of spacious comfort, meticulous design, and luxurious finishes that will captivate discerning maritime enthusiasts and families seeking an extraordinary marine experience.

Key Features

• Versatile Forward Dining Room
• Sophisticated Pocket Door System
• Spacious Luxurious Interior
• Under 100 Feet
• Flexible Social Spaces

Specs at a Glance

• Maximum Length: 95’ 3” 29.05 M
• Waterline Length: 83′ 0″ 25.30 M
• Beam: 23′ 1″ 7.05 M
• Draft (approx): 6′ 0″ 1.83 M
• Displacement (approx): 250,246 lbs. 113,510 KG
• Fuel Capacity: 3,850 gal 14,573 L
• Fresh Water Capacity: 650 gal 2,460 L
• Holding Capacity: 400 gal 1,514 L
• Tonnage: 187 GT
• Standard Generator: Twin Kohler 40 KW
• Standard Power: MTU V10 1600HP

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Aquila 47 Molokai: Agile Angling Platform

What We Said: “Versatility is at the heart of the 47 Molokai. It’s a fishing-focused, fast power cat with overnight accommodations.”

Feature-Filled: The boat’s 360-degree fishability is desirable for stand-up anglers ready to go toe-to-toe with a formidable foe. Forty-plus rod holders ensure that a rod for every fishing scenario is at the ready. Twin 42.5-gallon transom livewells, two 90-gallon in-deck fish boxes and a bait-and-tackle rigging station aid in the fishing mission. Whether it’s drifting over wrecks and reefs for bottomfish, flying kites for sailfish or trolling the deep for marlin, the 47 Molokai plays all piscatorial positions well. Twin 600 hp or quad 400 hp outboards let owners dial in the desired performance.

Final Thoughts: Stable is what one feels when stepping aboard the 47 Molokai, helped in part by its 14-foot-7-inch beam. Supporting the drag-reducing, efficiency-enhancing, double-step hull form is a robust build, including a vacuum-infused hull, deck and cockpit sole. Primary forward and aft bulkheads are carbon fiber, while the secondary bulkheads are vinylester-resin-infused. A cabin with a queen-size berth enables weekend excursions. The Aquila 47 Molokai offers the angling advantages of a center-console as well as the element-free amenities of a sport-fish boat.

Azimut Yachts Seadeck 6: Eco-Conscious Cruiser

What We Said: “The Seadeck concept has a back-to-nature philosophy that includes ethically sourced and recycled materials and a cleaner, softer aesthetic with the sea as the focus.”

The Path to Sustainability: The Azimut Seadeck 6 has cork decks. It can run hotel loads—including the Seakeeper gyrostabilizer—at anchor for up to four hours during the day and eight hours at night thanks to a series of Torqeedo batteries and solar panels. The yacht also contains material from up to 15,000 recycled plastic bottles in its build, like the moquette carpeting belowdecks. Additionally, carbon fiber is used in strategic areas to reduce weight without sacrificing strength, which creates a lighter, efficient yacht. This express cruiser, however, does not sacrifice form, function or luxury. Its foldout cockpit sections increase deck space, and a hydraulic swim platform and steps enable seamless water access. Add in a luxe interior with sole-to-ceiling glass, light-tone furnishings, lacquers and a three-stateroom layout, and the Seadeck 6 ticks off a lot of boxes for owners.

Final Thoughts: A yacht can’t be all things to everyone, but the Azimut Yachts Seadeck 6 pushes the go-greener envelope for those seeking a vessel with a forward-thinking yet chic and luxurious design, and an eco-friendlier build.

Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90: Inside Meets Outside

What We Said: “Most striking is the Infynito 90’s partially enclosed foredeck, which Ferretti refers to as an all-seasons terrace. It’s a real wow feature, fully protected from above by a roof that stretches from the forward-raked bridge-deck windows to the ultra-high stem. The foredeck is open to the sides, with a view forward via a window.”

It’s Up to You: The all-seasons terrace has several layout options, including a hot tub with seating, a bar with six stools, and an L-shaped sofa with a table, to name a few. The standard accommodations are belowdecks with a three- or four-stateroom arrangement, but owners can choose a main-deck stateroom too. Additionally, the motoryacht’s sky lounge can have an open plan, with the helm area separated via bulkheads and a sliding door for crew privacy. Twin 1,550 hp and 1,800 hp MAN diesels are available. With the larger engines, the Infynito 90 can make an average top hop of 23 knots with an easy cruise speed of 15 to 17 knots. At a leisurely 10-knot jog, range is north of 2,000 nautical miles.

Final Thoughts: The Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90 represents a bold step in yacht design as it reimagines onboard spaces. It turns traditional concepts upside down to create something brand-new and multifunctional, and it’s all done with a high level of fit-and-finish.

Horizon Yachts FD110 Trideck: Going Long

What We Said: “Horizon Yachts’ Fast-Displacement series, penned by designer Cor D. Rover, is notable for its broad shoulders and high freeboard. These yachts carry a measurable beam forward to enhance interior and exterior volume, with a wave-splitting bow design and admirable performance across a wide spectrum of speeds.”

Inside Matters: The FD110 Trideck we got aboard had a warm, washed wenge wood with oak and walnut accents in the interior. A seemingly infinite number of other woods are available. Horizon offers owners a high level of customization. Referencing the volume created by the yacht’s design, the salon accommodates an 87-inch flat-screen TV with room to spare, and there are sole-to-ceiling windows around the superstructure. Additionally, the FD110 Trideck’s galley has room for eight fridge and freezer drawers, plus a full-height refrigerator. There is an on-deck owners’ stateroom with a king-size berth, and four guests staterooms belowdecks including three VIPs (two amidships, one forward).

Final Thoughts: For extended cruising, the Horizon FD110 Trideck is powered with twin 1,900 hp Caterpillar C32A diesels. At 8 knots, the yacht has a 3,000-nautical-mile range. At 16 knots, range is around 600 nm. We saw a top speed of 18.6 knots while aboard.

Horizon PC68: Room to Roam

What We Said: “Horizon Power Catamarans has done a lot to optimize the space that this yacht’s 24-foot-6-inch beam affords. Dismiss the thinking that lower staterooms on a multihull yacht are small and constricted. The builder performed some design magic and created four spacious dwellings. In the starboard hull, the master stateroom has a private entrance with a walk-around king-size berth athwartships in the peak, giving the owner an exterior view via a frameless hullside window. The cockpit has a 9-foot-long high-gloss wood table that seats eight.”

Ranging Far and Wide: In addition to the spaciousness created by the wide footprint, multihull yachts offer a different kind of ride than their monohull brethren. On the PC68, sharp hull entries make head seas seem gentle, while a Humphree active stabilization system reduces roll. Powered by twin 850 hp MAN i6 diesel engines matched with five-blade Veem props, the yacht’s range is more than 1,400 nautical miles at 10 knots. At a cruising speed of 19 knots, it’s possible to travel more than 600 nm between refueling stops.

Final Thoughts: With a Portuguese deck accessible through the flybridge forward door as well as a shoal-friendly 5-foot-4-inch draft and the range to travel far and wide, the PC68 is a multifaceted multihull.

Maritimo M60: A Classic Reimagined

What We Said: “To understand how the Maritimo M60 performs, you must know that it comes from Australia’s Gold Coast, north of Sydney. Local Maritimo owners do not have a protected Intracoastal Waterway. They cruise with few harbors in which to hide. That coast, facing the Pacific Ocean, endures waves that build across thousands of nautical miles of open ocean.”

Based on Owner Input: When Maritimo decided to update its original 60-foot motoryacht, the builder sought feedback from its global network of owners. The result is the M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht. Based on owners’ input, the builder focused on maximizing space in the cockpit and platform areas, offering versatile options for entertaining, adventure and relaxation. This yacht also has an aft galley, which socially connects the exterior and interior dining areas.

Final Thoughts: Thanks to its variable-deadrise hull with a deep keel, sharp bow entry and flattened progression aft, the M60 excels in offshore cruising efficiency, comfort and stability. Maritimo also stayed with conventional shaft drives for this vessel. Its 1,200-gallon fuel capacity and three options for power—standard twin 800 hp Volvo Penta D13 or optional 1,000 hp Volvo Penta or 1,150 hp Scania engines—bring distant ports of call within easier reach.

Ocean Alexander 35 Puro: Defining Italian Style

What We Said: “The Ocean Alexander 35P is the first model in the builder’s Puro series, which is being offered in addition to the Revolution, Explorer and Legend series. The builder says the idea behind Puro is to offer yachts for the global marketplace, instead of taking stylized cues from niche geographical markets. Size-wise, the 35 Puro is a 113-foot yacht with a beam of more than 25 feet and a gross tonnage of 273.”

Style With Spirit: Puro in Italian translates as “pure,” yet it can also mean clear or undisputed; all are appropriate to describe the styling of this Ocean Alexander motoryacht, which is produced in collaboration with Italian yacht designer Giorgio Cassetta and naval architect Andrea Agrusta. Within the notable, stylish exterior lines, the 35P has accommodations for 10 guests. The master stateroom is situated on the main deck forward and includes seating areas to port and starboard. The four guest staterooms are on the lower deck, with two VIPs and two twin-berth setups. On the main deck, there’s a conventional layout with a salon and formal dining area.

Final Thoughts: With the 35 Puro, Ocean Alexander has retained the brand DNA that has made it successful while still offering a new look and feel for the next generation of cruising enthusiasts.

Princess Yachts Y95: Class-Leading Flagship

What We Said “The Y95 is the flagship of Princess Yachts’ four-model Y Class of open-flybridge designs. The flybridge is set up for driving and entertaining in comfort. There are twin adjustable helm seats, along with a forward-facing L-shaped seating area for guests. A bar on the flybridge includes a sink, an electric barbecue, a hob and a drawer refrigerator. The dining table up top seats 10 people. Additional dining space is on the main deck.”

The Flybridge Experience: With all respect to climate-controlled, fully enclosed helm vessels, there’s something visceral about enjoying a luxury yacht from an open flybridge. It might be the expansive views of the seas, a subconscious longing to relive the enjoyment of smaller open vessels more associated with youth, or the simple pleasure of feeling the wind and sun while underway. Whatever the reason, the attraction is undeniable.

Final Thoughts: With more than 80 percent of each vessel constructed at its 1.1-million-square-foot facility in Plymouth, United Kingdom, Princess ensures excellent quality control across its entire line. Performance is another strong suit. With an efficient hull form and wave-piercing bow, the Y95 reaches speeds of up to 23 knots with its standard 2,000 hp MAN V12-2000 engines, according to the builder.

Riva 82 Diva: Tradition Meets Technology

What We Said: “Flybridge motoryachts of this volume do not get any more elegant. Mauro Micheli and his team at Officina Italiana Design—which has penned every new Riva for about three decades—tell me their brief this time was to create a modern flybridge yacht that’s also sporty and streamlined. And haven’t they just? The 82 Diva’s proportions are precise, and it is the first Riva with fold-down quarter platforms that turn the cockpit and hydraulic swim platform into a beach club. The fold-down platforms add more than 10 feet to the almost 20-foot beam.”

Sleek and Stylish: The Riva’s polished yet sinewy lines hint at the yacht’s performance characteristics. The 82 Diva is based on a new hull form and powered by standard twin 1,800 hp MAN V-12 diesels. The builder promises a top speed of around 29 knots and a 26-knot fast cruise, at which the range should be about 300 nautical miles with the yacht’s 1,700 gallons of fuel. A pair of 1,900 hp MANs are an option for owners who desire a bit more velocity.

Final Thoughts: For a planing design with big, powerful engines, the 82 Diva is fundamentally a quiet yacht. At cruising speeds, the sound level in the owner’s stateroom is just 65 decibels, about the same as laughter or normal conversation. It’s only 67 decibels with the yacht at top speed.

Riviera 585 SUV: All-in-One

What We Said: “The short and very sweet story of the Riviera 585 SUV is that it blends spirited 32-plus-knot performance with a luxurious alfresco lifestyle. From the raised, enclosable alfresco deck overlooking the cockpit to the forward helm, everything is on a single level, yet headroom in the four staterooms belowdecks is more than 6 feet, 5 inches. That is an admirable engineering feat.”

Sport Utility Vessel: This Riviera is aimed squarely at those who want some of everything in their boating experiences. Port and starboard transom doors open to the teak cockpit, making it a full-on water-sports entertainment zone. A console partially shielded by the overhanging roof combines an outdoor grilling area with a bait-prep station that has tackle stowage for those who’d also like to do a bit of fishing during their time on the water. Inside, the layout with a master, VIP and guest staterooms plus optional crew quarters lends itself well to extended cruising with family or friends, with or without professional crew aboard.

Final Thoughts: An Australian boatbuilder, Riviera Yachts has a reputation for building robust boats, with hand-laid fiberglass construction and solid glass bottoms. The deep-V hull is built to handle rough sea conditions, lending plenty of confidence to skippers.

Sanlorenzo 57Steel: Ocean-Crossing Elegance

What We Said: “Visually, Sanlorenzo’s 57Steel makes quite a statement. With exterior design and space planning by Zuccon International Project in Rome, this model has a nominal volume of 1,050 gross tons. Forward-raked bridge windows give the 57Steel a touch of go-anywhere styling, but it’s still a modern motoryacht with hybrid hull architecture—a modestly raked stem, square stem root, midlength fluted bow bulb, spray rails and flaring forward, and twin fin stabilizers and rudders.”

Bonus Space: Down at water level, with the yacht’s side platforms out, the beach-club real estate adds up to almost 1,000 square feet for guest relaxation and fun with the water toys. Add the gym next door, which includes a hammam, sauna and day head, and the whole area becomes one of the best wellness spaces of its kind on a yacht with a length overall less than 200 feet.

Final Thoughts: Piero Lissoni’s design studio in Milan created this yacht’s contemporary interior ambience. The decor focuses on oak veneers, soft whites and creams in a combination that should appeal to charter guests along with the yacht’s owners. This is a less-is-more approach to design rather than a minimalist one—and fun is still included. The main salon has a cocktail-bar entrance to its lounge and dining areas.

Sunseeker 100: Big-Time Style

What We Said “Sunseeker offers an upper helm position, and wing or stern stations. With or without that second helm, the upper deck’s layout is asymmetrical. In a first for the yacht builder, the upper deck connects via sloping side decks to the forward terrace’s booth seating and sun pads; farther forward, a foredeck tucks deep into the bow. The foredeck is accessed via a short set of steps to port, while a companionway connects aft from the terrace to the portside deck. The after end of the flybridge is open to a degree of owner interpretation.”

Flexible Stateroom Layout: The Sunseeker 100’s accommodations should work for owners and guests, as well as different kinds of charter parties. In addition to the main-deck master, this yacht has four en suite staterooms for as many as 10 guests belowdecks. Two staterooms amidships have king berths, while the other two are forward with berths that can be configured as twins or doubles. They can also have Pullman berths.

A Fun Ride: Our writer found that turns were pretty prompt, given the vessel’s half-load bulk of around 220,000 pounds. With the fins and trim system active, the bow stayed up between 3 to 4 degrees, with roll and pitch nicely in check. Overall, the ride was remarkably comfortable and surprisingly quiet, even at top speed.

Two Oceans 555: Primo Power Catamaran

What We Said: “Stability was among many characteristics that left me impressed with the Two Oceans 555, the company’s first offering in the United States. The builder was founded in 1989 and constructs its boats in Cape Town, South Africa, with power and sail models from 23 to 160 feet length overall. Two Oceans also builds offshore rescue craft, which explains some of the other characteristics I saw after taking a turn at the helm of the Two Oceans 555. For instance, I was startled to learn that this power cat gets about 1 nautical mile per gallon at 10 knots. With 750 gallons of fuel, that’s a lot farther than most yachtsmen will ever want to run in a single hop.”

Off-Grid Package: This power cat can be ordered with twin 9 kW Integrel Solutions generators coupled to the prop shafts with flex power takeoffs. Combined with the solar panels forward of the flybridge helm, this arrangement feeds a bank of Victron Energy lithium-phosphate batteries totaling 26,000 watts, providing more than 19 hours of silent running time for all air-conditioning, ship and galley needs.

Final Thoughts: The Two Oceans 555 has the interior and exterior real estate of a monohull nearly double its size. The builder made good use of that space, creating a yacht that’s ready for comfortable long-distance cruising.

wallywhy 150: 78 Feet, 8 Inches of Innovation

What We Said: “The wallywhy150 is a two-and-a-half-deck design with around 150 gross tons—a spec we don’t often see with yachts this length, but, again, Wally likes to do things differently. The ‘why’ bit of wallywhy is an acronym for Wally Hybrid Yachts, which has nothing to do with hybrid propulsion, but rather references hulls that are optimized for a range of displacement and semi-displacement cruising speeds.”

Outdoor Living: There are two principal zones on the 150: the cockpit and the upper deck aft. The cockpit, occupying two levels, has its forward half at the same level as the after end of the main salon, which is lower than aboard more-conventional yacht designs. The rest of the cockpit is down a step. It has an island sofa amidships with a flippable backrest, so guests can laze facing forward or aft. The upper deck aft serves as a sun deck with partial protection from a mostly carbon-fiber hardtop. It’s a sizable space, whether used for family fun or as a party venue.

Final Thoughts: Standard power is triple 900 hp Volvo Penta D13s and IPS1200 pod drives, which should deliver a top-end speed of around 21 knots. With the optional triple 1,000 hp D13s with IPS1350s, Hull No. 1 hit 22.9 knots one way and 22.6 knots on a reciprocal heading. Wally quotes a 23-knot speed at half-load.

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The “e” in Ocean Alexander 70e stands for evolution. The motoryacht designed by Evan K. Marshall features an open interior layout and more modern lines with a nod to larger yachts and a European-style superstructure. 

“But, lest you worry that Ocean Alexander has thrown the baby out with the bath water, this is still a classic OA in so many ways: solid construction, outstanding seakeeping abilities and thoughtful design,” Yachting previously wrote. “If your dad had an Ocean Alexander, he’ll still feel right at home.”

MarineMax has a 2017 Ocean Alexander 70e, The Three B’s, listed just shy of $2.4 million. The 70-foot flybridge motoryacht is owner-operator friendly, but if owners prefer to have a captain for the weekend sojourn, a crew quarters aft has a berth and a wet head. The Three B’s has a variety of social spaces, inside and out, and a four-stateroom layout that sleeps up to eight people. 

On the inside, guests will find waist-to-ceiling windows running the length of the salon lounge area aft, flooding the space with natural light. An integrated TV lowers from the ceiling in case the big game is on. Seating includes a sofa to port and an L-shaped settee to starboard. 

Forward and up a step the main-deck galley sits amidships to starboard. A wine cooler is tucked away underneath a staircase to port leading up to the flybridge. An L-shaped dinette with a folding table and two additional stools is forward of the galley to starboard, adjacent to the lower helm station. The galley is equipped with an array of stainless-steel appliances, including: 

• Fisher Paykel double door refrigerator
• 30-inch Jenn-Air microwave
• Jenn-Air electric stove
• Whirlpool garbage disposal
• Jenn-Air electric convection oven
• Bosch dishwasher
• 15-inch Jenn-Air trash compactor

On the flybridge, a sun shade extends from the hardtop that covers the lounge area aft. Amidships, a bar is positioned to starboard underneath the hardtop while a grilling station sits to port. Forward, the dinette to starboard is abaft the upper helm station. 

The foredeck is a multifunctional exterior entertainment area with a lounge pad forward of a dinette, in case guests want to catch some sun or enjoy cocktails at sunset. On the main deck aft, the transom bench seat and fixed table make a great spot to dine and enjoy alfresco views. 

Belowdecks, the full-beam master is amidships with a king berth, cedar-lined stowage and an en suite head. In the bow, the forepeak VIP has a centerline berth and en suite head. The starboard guest cabin has over-under berths while the port guest cabin has side-by-side berths. 

Twin 900 hp Volvo IPS 1200s give The Three B’s a 28- to 30-knot top hop and a 26-knot cruise speed. It’s worth noting the engines currently have 1,469 hours on them. 

Some other notable features on board The Three B’s include: 

• Twin Kohler 32kw generators
• Hydraulic swim platform
• 2021 Walker Bay Venture 14 tender
• Miele Washer and dryer combo
• Garmin VHF 200
• Garmin GRID remote
• Garmin 12KW open array radar
• Garmin Autopilot GHP reactor
• Garmin AIS w/ NMEA GPS
• Garmin sonar module w/ transducer
• Ritchie 5″ compass

Where is The Three B’s located? The yacht is currently lying in Clearwater, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Scott Roberton, (727) 638-7890

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 70’
• Maximum Beam: 18’2”
• Fuel Capacity: 1,040 gallons
• Draft: 5’

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When Ocean Alexander introduced its 70e with design by Evan K. Marshall, the builder blended modern lines with an open layout. The main deck has four entertainment zones, while windows enhance the sense of volume, and a lack of forward bulkheads create clear sightlines from end to end.

Belowdecks, the 70e has a four-stateroom, three-head layout, sleeping eight people.

Standard power is twin 900 hp Volvo Penta IPS1200s. At press time there were three Ocean Alexander 70es available, ranging from $2.79 million to $2.99 million.

From the Archive

“Everything you need to know about the Ocean Alexander 70e is summed up in that ‘e’ tacked on so casually to the end of the name. It stands for Evolution, an apt descriptor for this 70-footer. But, lest you worry that Ocean Alexander has thrown the baby out with the bath water, this is still a classic OA in so many ways: solid construction, outstanding seakeeping abilities and thoughtful design. If your dad had an OA, he’ll still feel right at home.”

— Yachting, February 2017

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