Ocean Alexander Yachts Review

Founded in 1978, Ocean Alexander Yachts boasts a thirty year long history. The company was established by successful floor hardware manufacturer Alex Chueh, from Taipai, who had inherited a boatyard as payment for a debt. Chueh was determined to become a connoisseur of yacht design, and this goal led him to Ed Monk Junior, an industrial designer whose passion for boats had been established through a lifetime of watching his father's boat designs come to life. The company is now headed by Alex Chueh's son, John Chueh, whose business savvy over the past decade has seen the company's line of yachts expand and its production levels increase significantly.

Ocean Alexander seeks to match design with engineering, and is one of the few manufacturers continuing to use high grade Burmese teak throughout its yachts. It also offers a range of rare woods that can be used to furnish the interior of its yachts. It also makes use of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforcement as needed, and the company also insists on using solid hull bottoms, helping ensure that its yachts are less vulnerable to becoming grounded.

Pricing

Prices for Ocean Alexander Yachts vary, but start from several million dollars for a smaller model. Larger models and custom models will attract more substantial costs. Secondhand models can be purchased from around $500,000 to $3,000,000, depending on the make and model

Pros

• Reviewers appreciate the power offered by the hydraulic bow thrusters, and the strength of the stainless steel rudders
• Users have complimented Ocean Alexander Yachts' central electronic control systems, and high quality, low-noise exhaust fans and demisters
• Reviews have also noted the quality of interior fittings, including smaller devices such as showerheads, and larger devices such as ovens and refrigerators, which are considered to be some of the best on the market

Cons

• Some reviewers have noted that the design of the lower helm, which shares the same space and lighting as the dining area of the yachts, can be an issue in terms of lighting at night
• Some users feel that the space set aside for crew quarters would be better used as a recreation area
• Space in the engine room can be tight

Featured Models

Megayacht series: Megayacht 155, Megayacht 135, Megayacht 120. Motoryacht series: 102 Motoryacht, 102 Cockpit MY, 88 Motoryacht, Ocean Alexander 83, 80 Motoryacht. 80 Cockpit MY, 74 Motoryacht. Pilothouse series: 68 Pilothouse, 62 Pilothouse. Trawler series: 60 Trawler, 54 Trawler.

Conclusion

Ocean Alexander Yachts receive consistently good ratings on websites such as boattest.com. The yachts designed and manufactured by Ocean Alexander are of very high quality, with extreme care paid to the interiors as well as to engineering and manufacturing. Reviewers comment on the high quality fittings and interior design, as well as on the fact that Ocean Alexander Yachts are both powerful and maneuverable, making them an excellent luxury yacht choice. Selected well-reviewed models include the Ocean Alexander 68 Motoryacht, the Ocean Alexander 74 Motoryacht, and the Ocean Alexander 80 Cockpit Motoryacht.