35 Ocean - Thoughts??

[Ken34]

What are your thoughts on a 35 Ocean for Great Lakes Boating.

I have always really liked this boat and its layout. It would give me the true sport fish feel.

I am not looking to pull the trigger or anything, just contemplating the next boat for us!

This one is local - I really like it!
http://www.temptationyachtsales.com...el/listing/pl_boat_detail.jsp&boat_id=2276870

I am unsure if it is OK to share links on this site, so if it is not my apologies. I will remove it.

 

[Ken34]

 

[Billylll]

I like Ocean's a friend of mine was the test Captain for Ocean for years (Capt Don Wilkerson), the Leek family owned and makes Ocean Yachts in the township I live in. It is amazing how the costs of quality boats have dropped the last 3 years. I think you would be really happy with this model.
Bill

 

[JVM225]

Nice looking boat. I always liked the lines on them.

 

[Hyperfishing]

I did not see the year on this one, and it is gas powered. Early 1980s Oceans were known as "flexible flyers", very weak hulls, some of them cracked. If you look on Yachtworld, you will see several that have had their bottoms stripped, and several new layers of fiberglass applied to strengthen them. Enraged previous owners have chartered airplanes and boats to fly over/cruise around the Miami boat show with giant flyers: "Ocean hulls crack" or words to that effect. It certainly left an impression on me. <gg>

The good news is that because they are so light, they are darn fast/economical with small diesels, and that applies to the better built newer ones too. I'd consider one, being careful as to how it was used. They tend to plane easily, which is good, but a much heavier/slower deeper v Hatteras will far outperform an Ocean in a bad seaway. Another plus to an Ocean, if you are not in a storm, is that they draw less than a Hatteras. Flat bottom = faster, harder ride.

 

[Billylll]

They did a have a few questionable years Chris. I'm not sure if this boat a 1990 was during that period of time. As with any purchase a survey is a really good idea or must have. To bad it isn't diesel powered though but depending on the intended use gas might be ok. Are these original engines what time are on the gassers?
Bill

 

[370 Motoryacht]

I would spring for a 38 Ocean, the 35s layout is nice but especially with a little one on the way you will want the second stateroom pretty quickly. There are a few 38's out there with the 3208 CATs at the boat performs awesome with them.

35-38 Vikings, Bertrams, Hatteras, Ocean, Eggs all have tremendous value right now.

 

[boatbum]

I am thinking you have a bargaining chip with the color of the carpet. It's gotta go.

 

[Perry]

and the flexible flyer moniker was for Oceans over 50'.

 

[BoatCrazy]

Ive heard mixed things about Oceans. They are great looking boats, but I am not sure they are a true battle wagon. If you are going to use it on the Lake, Im sure this model will be fine.

The only thing I would consider doing is just under the bridge in the front, where it is painted black, I would paint it white. You can polish the black all you want, but it will look terrible. Ive seen a few that have been painted white, and it looks real nice, gives the boat a bigger look too...

Good luck

 

[Billylll]

Some are real battle wagons however the 35 and 38' are not they are nice coastal cruisers.
I'm not sure if the RO is really looking for an offshore fishing battlewagon?
Ocean actually made a 40'fast Trawler in the 1990's very few were built. It was well suited for my needs I'm not into running to the Canyon's or fishing. That is the beauty of this hobby there are many different boats for different folks that suit their needs.
Bill

 

[HOGAN]

I'm not liking the AC unit it a gas engine room...

 

[Billylll]

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Originally posted by HOGAN

I'm not liking the AC unit it a gas engine room...

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Good catch Mike I don't the AC units are ignition protected.
Bill

 

[Billylll]

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Originally posted by boatbum

I am thinking you have a bargaining chip with the color of the carpet. It's gotta go.

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Mauve one of my favorite 80/90's colors I'd pay extra for the carpet!
Bill

 

[Robyns Nest]

Cruisair units are ignition protected.

 

[In the know]

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Originally posted by Hyperfishing

I did not see the year on this one, and it is gas powered. Early 1980s Oceans were known as "flexible flyers", very weak hulls, some of them cracked. If you look on Yachtworld, you will see several that have had their bottoms stripped, and several new layers of fiberglass applied to strengthen them. Enraged previous owners have chartered airplanes and boats to fly over/cruise around the Miami boat show with giant flyers: "Ocean hulls crack" or words to that effect. It certainly left an impression on me. <gg>

The good news is that because they are so light, they are darn fast/economical with small diesels, and that applies to the better built newer ones too. I'd consider one, being careful as to how it was used. They tend to plane easily, which is good, but a much heavier/slower deeper v Hatteras will far outperform an Ocean in a bad seaway. Another plus to an Ocean, if you are not in a storm, is that they draw less than a Hatteras. Flat bottom = faster, harder ride.

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The "flexible flyer" label was for the larger Oceans - 50' +. I believe that all the keels on the Oceans of that vintage are hollow and you need to be real careful having them hauled and blocked.

 

[Robyns Nest]

1991 the Oceans were built much better. Then in mid 90's they went up another notch.

 

[Gregory S]

AC might be ignition protected, but it should never be installed in an engine space.

 

[Robyns Nest]

Why not?

I have units in my engine room.

This system in the picture is a split system.

 

[Gregory S]

Gas engines, higher CO output/exposure than diesels. Stated in my Cruiseair manual not to install in engine room.