48 ocean yacht express

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Boat Review: Ocean 48 SS Express

• By Dean Travis Clarke
• Updated: October 12, 2001

Ocean Yachts goes about its job quietly, turning out beautiful boats that sell well without a lot of fanfare. And with good reason. Naval architect Dave Martin has mastered the complex concepts of advanced planing hull design that he uses to make the “Next Generation” Ocean Yachts perform exceptionally well. The Leek family has been fishing offshore (and building boats to do it) since before the Revolutionary War. And interior designers combine their tasteful flair with the Leeks’ uncanny ability to eke every last square inch of usable space out of a boat’s interior to make each model of Ocean a favorite among wives and sweethearts. Ocean’s new 48 express is yet another of the company’s quiet successes.

Performance We had the opportunity to fish the new 48 equipped with optional twin CAT 3196s with electronic controls pushing out 660 hp each. (Standard power is a twin Detroit 6V-92TA package at 625 hp each.) All indications say this package will be very fuel-efficient. Nineteen-hundred rpm gives 27 knots for a quite reasonable cruising speed, and she maxed out at 2,335 rpm giving a 32.5-knot top speed. One thousand rpm means 11.5 knots. In fact, this hull is efficient enough to get up on plane and run at 18 knots on just one engine turning 2,000 rpm. Certainly the 48 Express’ speed is acceptable for today’s market. But where she really stood out was in cruising performance. With a north wind blowing at 10 to 15 knots against the Gulf Stream coming from the south, seas were 6-foot ocean swells topped off by a 1- to 2-foot chop. By all rights, we should have been taking spray on the windshield with every wave. But at speed, this may be the driest express boat I’ve ever run. Spray, on every point of sea, blew out and down. At slow trolling speed, the spray occasionally blows up onto the windscreen with the wind just off the bow. The 48 Express drifts beam to the wind and seas with a comfortable roll moment, while down-sea it tracked straight as an arrow at every speed with no lugging up the backs of waves. Whether fishing or docking, you’ll find that this express spins and turns beautifully. In fact, docking with either low or normal idle is excellent with inch-by-inch control and fluid reactions from the Mathers MicroCommander electronic gear/throttle controls.

Interior The 48 Express provides a spacious cabin amidships beneath the helm deck with double berths to both port and starboard. The salon seems shorter than on many comparably sized boats due to the aft cabin and the galley-down arrangement. Two steps down take you to a complete galley where a half-height refrigerator, microwave/convection oven and all the other luxury appliances live. A half-height freezer flanks the stairwell. A single full head with more than adequate headroom serves the master stateroom forward as well as the guest stateroom and salon. The owner’s accommodation consists of a centerline double berth with drawers beneath and cabinetry lining both bulkheads. Though this all may sound ordinary and plain, the fabrics, treatments and lighting Ocean uses elevates each interior to the sublime.

Construction Ocean uses woven fiberglass, Divinycell coring in the topsides, decks and bulkheads, blister-resistant vinylester resin, and tough-as-nails isopthalic gel coat. Rather than gluing many individual pieces together, Ocean utilizes a two-piece modular construction method that makes its boats strong enough to offer a five-year hull warranty.

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1999 Ocean Yachts 48 Express

$ 249,000.00, mount pleasant, sc, us.

• Make Ocean Yachts
• Model 48 Express
• Length 48 ft
• Location Mount Pleasant

Kirk Kirkland

Description.

FINANCING AND TRANSPORTAION AVAILABLE

WE TAKE TRADES

1999 48' Ocean Yachts Express Sportfish 

Powered by 3406 Caterpillars 800hp 

This boat has a huge Air Conditioned bridge deck with two STIDD Helm Charis and plenty of Seating! 

Spacious Salon plus with a Full Galley

2 Staterooms and a full Head with shower.  Aft stateroom is a full beam stateroom and has two double beds

Forward is the second stateroom with offset berths and hanging locker

Large cockpit with in-deck Fish Box and Eskimo Ice machine

New Glendinning Controls

Specifications

Dimensions & weight, other details.

The forward stateroom has over and under berths plus rod storage, drawers and hanging locker.  Also has private entrance to the head and shower.

Aft stateroom has two berths with plenty of storage and hanging lockers.

Powered by 3406 CAT's 800hp with 3633 and 3623 total time on the Motors.  They have been serviced and updated by CAT.

Fighting Chair not included in the sale.

Raised Bridge Deck Helm and seating are puts you right in the middle of the Action!!

Kirk Kirkland 843-452-1335

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HOOK Boat for Sale

48' ocean | 1998 | $289,000.

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Last updated Mar 14, 2024

Hook Boat | 48' Ocean 1998

Offers Encouraged! 

Trades Welcome

This Ocean 48 Express Has Been Tastefully Upgraded Over The Last Couple Of Years! 

Bow Davit and Cradle!!

Ocean 48’ Express Features

• Engines: Cat 3196’s 2002 | Hours 2,465  Updates Done
• Horsepower 660 HP @ 2300 RPM
• Cruise 25 MPH @ 1800 RPM / WOT 30 MPH @ 2300 RPM
• Fuel Burn 36 GPH Total @ 1800 RPM / WOT @ 2300 RPM 48 GPH
• Fuel Tank 678 gallons | Fresh Water Tank 150 gallons
• Fischer-Panda 12KVA Generator | Hours 1,700 (Fresh Service)
• Rupp Outriggers
• P/S Electric Deep Drop Reel Outlets
• Forward VIP Stateroom Full-size bed with draws and two lite hanging closets port and starboard
• Full Bath with vacuum flush head
• Galley featuring 3 smooth burner cooktop, m/w & convection oven, new faucet with pull out hose, trash compactor and ample storage
• Aft stateroom features (2) full size beds, one port and one starboard, reading lights, full size storage lite storage closet
• Port and starboard in-floor storage compartments with a.c. blower units accessible for service
• (3) Air Conditioners: Bridge 20K BTU, Salon 16K BTU, Forward Stateroom 12K BTU
• (3) Furuno TZT2’s (12”) & Radar
• Simrad Auto Pilot
• (2) Oversized In-floor Fish Boxes (Port & Starboard)
• 35 Gallon Live Well
• Bait Station With Sink/Faucet
• Rocket Launcher w/six rod/cup holders
• Slush Ice Machine
• Water maker
• Underwater lights

NEW Improvements Done Between June and August 2023

• Custom Salon Sofa
• Chair w/matching ottoman
• Kitchen & Bath Faucets
• (3) New Full Size Memory Foam Mattresses
• All LED lights replaced
• Professionally repainted throughout Salon, bath and both staterooms
• Shiplap accent wall aft stateroom with artwork added
• New Premium Bridge Upholstery with Colored Diamond Stitching
• New Insulated Blackout covers at salon entry door and (3) forward hatches
• New Bridge and Cockpit Sun Diffuser shades
• New Cockpit Sun Shade Cover
• New Soft Foam Flooring cockpit and helm (MarineMatt)
• Anti-skid front deck repainted
• Complete Detail, including piping
• Awlgrip Haze Gray Hull Painted
• New Custom Bridge Folding Table
• New Outrigger Aluminum Backing Plates
• Windless Completely Rebuilt
• CAT-Engine/Oil Change/Filters Changed
• CAT-Engine Air SEP/PCV Filters Changed
• All Sea-cocks checked/lubricated
• Descale A.C. cooling pump/system
• Flush/Vacuum AC condensation drip lines
• Fisch-Panda Generator new capacitors and Oil/Filter/Impeller changed
• New A.C. Blower Bridge
• New A.C. Compressor Salon

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by OLYMPIA YACHT GROUP.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Hook HIGHLIGHTS

• Yacht Details: 48' Ocean 1998
• Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL
• Engines: CAT
• Last Updated: Mar 14, 2024
• Asking Price: $289,000
• Maximum Speed: 267 kn

Hook additional information

• Cruising Speed: 21.72 kn
• Beam: 16' 0''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass

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The Top 12 Things to Do in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

Take a first-rate trip to Russia's fifth city

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Although it's Russia's fifth-largest city, you could be forgiven for never having heard of Nizhny Novgorod. Notwithstanding that another Russian city is simply called " Novgorod ," the current name of the city just doesn't have a memorable ring to it. (By contrast, its name during the Soviet years — Gorky, like the famous author — was much more iconic.) At any rate, this city of just over a million around six hours east of Moscow is more than worth a visit. These are just 12 reasons why!

Tour the Kremlin's 13 Towers

Like most every other city in Russia, Nizhny Novgorod is home to a Kremlin. (The word "kremlin" means "citadel" in Russian, and has nothing to do with the modern Russian government) One thing that elevated the Kremlin of Nizhny Novgorod above others in Russia (with the possible exception of the Moscow Kremlin and one or two others), however, is the fact that its wall has 13 towers. During the summer months, at least one free walking tour per day operates from the main entrance of Nizhny Novgorod's Kremlin.

Climb Russia's Longest Staircase

Named for one of the most famous Russian pilots of the early aviation age (Valery Chkalov), the Chkalov Stairs connect two of Nizhny Novgorod's public squares, which sit on the upper and lower embankments of the Volga River, respectively. Built in 1943 (during the period when Nizhny Novgorod was known as Gorky), the Chkalov Stairs currently have the distinction of being the longest staircase in Russia.

Go Wild at Limpopo Zoo

One thing that surprises many travelers to Nizhny Novgorod is how amazing its zoo, colloquially known as Limpopo is. In addition to being home to a tropical botanical garden (which, not surprisingly, is indoors), the zoo hosts a variety of reptiles, mammals and birds. There's also a small sculpture park on the grounds of Nizhny Novgorod's zoo, including both original and replica pieces.

Shop (or Just Stroll) Along a Storied High Street

Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street has been the de-facto "Main Street" of Nizhny Novgorod for more than 200 years. Well, minus the Soviet Union period, during which the cafes that once (and now) lined it became somewhat worthless, since intellectual conversations were basically forbidden. These days, you can come here for a cup of Russian tea then shop at the dozens of boutiques you'll find on either side of the street.

Sun Yourself at the Spit

Nizhny Novgorod sits at the confluence of the Oka and Volga Rivers, with the triangle of land at the point they meet being known as the Nizhny Novgorod Spit. Ignoring the unfortunate double-meaning of its name for a moment, this is actually a wonderful place to get a tan, if it's summer in the city and the sun happens to be shining. Even if not, photographers will enjoy a trip here for a view of the Kremlin and city center across the Volga.

Marvel at the Open-Air Museum of Rozhdestvenskaya Street

Like Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, Rozhdestvenskaya Street has long been one of the most important streets in Nizhny Novgorod. However, while the former has become a primarily commercial artery in recent decades, the charm of the latter is in its well-maintained buildings, which hearken back to the mid-18th century. In fact, some locals go so far as to consider Rozhdestvenskaya Street an "open-air museum."

Ride Russia's Newest Cable Car

Russian investment in infrastructure isn't quite as dramatic as that of, say, China, but the Federation has nonetheless built a selection of interesting and modern transportation systems since the fall of the USSR. Among them is the just-opened cable car, which travels from the center of Nizhny Novgorod over the Volga River to suburban Bor. At any rate, a ride over the river and back is definitely worth inclusion on your list of things to do in Nizhny Novgorod.

Taste Traditional Shchi Soup

Shchi is one of Nizhy Novgorod's most delicious local specialties, available in most every local restaurant that serves Russian food. From above, a bowl of shchi seems incredibly complicated, with a colorful palette that suggests the inclusion of dozens of diverse ingredients. In fact, the magic of shchi is in its simplicity. Building on the traditional pan-Russian recipe of cabbage, pork fat and salt (yes, just three ingredients), locals in Nizhny Novgorod sometimes add minced meat or egg whites as bonus items, then top the tangy soup with a dollop of sour cream.

Survey Amazing Russian Orthodox Architecture

Think the only amazing Russian Orthodox churches are in Moscow and St. Petersburg? Think again. Nizhny Novgorod boasts several amazing examples of Russian Orthodox architecture. From the brilliant golde domes John the Baptist Cathedral near the Volga River, to the expansive grounds of 14th-century Pechersky Ascension Monastery, Nizhny Novgorod is an architecture buff's dream!

Take a Look Back in Time

Nizhny Novgorod's historical center is relatively large and well-preserved, but a stroll (or 10) through it isn't the only way to get a feel for the city's centuries-long past. Head to the Russian Museum of Photography, which not only showcases a variety of images of Nizhny Novgorod that date back a century or even longer, but also spotlights the equipment Russian photographers have used throughout the years, and notable figures in Russia's photography history as well.

Visit the Convent from the Movie "Salt"

You'd be forgiven if you've entirely forgotten the 2010 film "Salt." However, if you remember any destination from this spy thriller, it's likely the facade of Makaryev Convent, which is located within day-trip distance of Nizhny Novgorod. Having served as a monastery from its consecration in the early 15th century up until the beginning of the Russian Revolution, Makaryev became a convent after the fall of the Soviet Union , and is now home to 22 nuns.

Take an Excursion to a 12th-Century Tea Town

Another worthwhile day trip from Nizhny Novgorod is to the town of Gorodets, which sits about an hour to its northwest. With a history dating back to the 12th century, Gorodets boasts an interesting array of architecture and museums, including one dedicated to samovars. 

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