Ocean Alexander 39 Sedan Electric Propulsion Conversion
- Boat REF# · 335213
- Length · 39'0"
- Year · 1986
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Semi-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 2 x Electric 0hp, Bell Marine Drivemaster 20 KW (2022)
- Lying · Bainbridge Island, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Extra Details
| Designer | Ocean Alexander Design Team |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ocean Alexander |
| Lying | Bainbridge Island, WA USA - Shown by Appointment |
| Fuel capacity | 310.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 180.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 40.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 23/10/2023 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x Electric 0hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Bell Marine Drivemaster 20 KW (2022) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 15 engine2= 15 |
| Engine Cooled | Air cooled |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 4 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Generator output | 8KVA |
In 2022 this boat was professionally converted to operate on electrical power. Two Bell Marine 20 KW electric motors were installed along with all required batteries and electrical systems. 72 KW hours of 48 volt LiFePo battery storage is aboard. The electrical system is installed professionally with marine grade components by Seattle Boat Works, which would also provide support for any future owner.
The seller provides the following information regarding speed and range:
On batteries only:
9 nm 1400 rpm 6 kts
14 nm 1200 rpm 5 kts
20 nm 900 rpm 4 kts
40 nm 700 rpm 3 kts
On batteries and generator using 5 gallons of fuel:
16 nm 1400 rpm 6 kts
23 nm 1200 rpm 5 kts
37 nm 900 rpm 4 kts
70 nm 700 rpm 3 kts
The original fuel tanks remain installed. The original Westerbeke 8 KW generator is aboard but is not operational. The owner uses a portable gas generator for battery charging (this effect is described in the chart above) .The diesel generator could be repaired to provide for underway battery charging, or a new DC to DC generator installed for maximum efficiency. The boat could then operate continuously at 4 knots through diesel generation underway with such a system to provide for long range cruising. As currently configured, the boat is entirely capable of completely quiet cruising on Puget Sound, and has reached Vancouver, British Columbia over a 3 day cruise (stopping at Port Townsend and Friday Harbor for overnight recharging).
Electrical systems include:
- Victron 3KW Battery Charger-Inverter
- True Charge 20 Plus Smart Charger
Dimensions
| Length | 39'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 36'0" |
| Beam | 14'4" |
| Draft Max | 2'10" |
| Airdraft | 22'6" |
| Displacement | 23,003.9lbs |
| Headroom | 6'3" |
| Storage | In water |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 110 volt generator, 110 shore power voltage, 13 batteries charged by: shore power, generator The addition of solar would greatly extend the current cruising range and Is highly recommended.
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Semi-Displacement |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
LOA for moorage purposes is 42 feet 8 inches.
This is a semi-displacement hull with a shallow draft keel. The fiberglass hull is reinforced with full length stringers bonded to the hull and marine plywood transverse bulkheads also bonded to the hull. The deck is fiberglass with balsa core construction. The cabin superstructure, sun deck, and flybridge structure are fiberglass construction.
Waterline Boats / Boatshed does not independently verify capacities and measures, which are reported from seller-provided information and/or literature.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Air conditioning | 1 Air conditioning Units |
| Heads | 1 heads (Vac flush) |
This is a double stateroom model with forward berthing, central salon, and aft cockpit. The flybridge features a large sundeck.
Enter the main salon through sliding teak-framed glass doors. To port is an L-shaped settee with teak dining table. Starboard is an ice maker and refrigerator unit. The lower helm is forward to starboard. The motor room is accessed through hatches in the teak parquet cabin sole.
A passageway leads to the forward cabins from the salon. To port is the guest cabin with two single berths, hanging locker, and ample storage. Opening windows provide ventilation to this cabin. Opposite to starboard is the shared marine head compartment with Vacuflush toilet and shower with tub.
Forward is the owner's stateroom. This features a walk-around queen bed with storage under. There is good ventilation through a large overhead hatch and opening windows port and starboard.
Galley equipment;
- Galley Maid 3 burner electric stove with oven
- Nova-Kool R 4500 under counter refrigerator/freezer
- U-Line ice maker
- Double stainless steel sink
- Hamilton Beach 0.8 cu. ft. microwave
- Magma stainless steel BBQ
- Raritan 12 gallon hot water heater
Heating-Cooling equipment;
- Cruise Air reverse cycle AC (currently not working)
3 burner Electric Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Raw water wash | |
| Cockpit shower | |
| Ice Maker | |
| Microwave |
This is a double stateroom model with forward berthing, central salon, and aft cockpit. The flybridge features a large sundeck.
Enter the main salon through sliding teak-framed glass doors. To port is an L-shaped settee with teak dining table. Starboard is an ice maker and refrigerator unit. The lower helm is forward to starboard. The motor room is accessed through hatches in the teak parquet cabin sole.
A passageway leads to the forward cabins from the salon. To port is the guest cabin with two single berths, hanging locker, and ample storage. Opening windows provide ventilation to this cabin. Opposite to starboard is the shared marine head compartment with Vacuflush toilet and shower with tub.
Forward is the owner's stateroom. This features a walk-around queen bed with storage under. There is good ventilation through a large overhead hatch and opening windows port and starboard.
Galley equipment;
- Galley Maid 3 burner electric stove with oven
- Nova-Kool R 4500 under counter refrigerator/freezer
- U-Line ice maker
- Double stainless steel sink
- Hamilton Beach 0.8 cu. ft. microwave
- Magma stainless steel BBQ
- Raritan 12 gallon hot water heater
Heating-Cooling equipment;
- Cruise Air reverse cycle AC (currently not working)
3 burner Electric Stove
Deck Gear
| Spray dodgers | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Davits | |
| Swim Platform |
Electric Maxwell 3500 windlass (with remote control)
2 anchors
(Delta 35 lbs.; Danforth 13 lbs.)
200'0" of chain
300'0" of rode
Takacat 300S Inflatable Catamaran Raft dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Radar | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Fish Finder | |
| Depth sounder |
Navigation equipment includes:
Lower Helm
- Garmin GPSMAP 8616 Chartplotter with Fish Finder Depth Sounder;
- Furuno 1751 Open Array Radar;
- Ritchie 5 inch Powerdamp Compass;
- Electric Trim Tabs;
- Garmin Rudder Angle Indicator;
- Jensen KCD 9100 50 Watt AM/FM/CD Stereo;
- Clock and Barometer
Upper Helm:
- Garmin GPSMAP 8612 Chartplotter with Depth Sounder;
- Ritchie 5 inch Powerdamp Compass;
- Standard Horizon Explorer VHF-DSC;
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| Horn |
3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 electric)
Two (2) Rule 1100 GPH electric bilge pumps
One manual fixed pump by lower helm
Broker's Comments
The Ocean Alexander 39 model is a lovely boat that offers fine quality inside and out. And -- this boat has another remarkable feature -- electric propulsion!
In 2022 the owner re-powered the boat as an electric propulsion vessel. Both diesel engines were professionally replaced with 20 KW electric motors by Seattle Boat Works, a specialist in electric propulsion for boats. A high-capacity lithium iron phosphate battery bank provides energy for nearly silent propulsion at a trawler speeds. More details regarding speed and range are provided within this presentation.
With many comparable boats typically getting 1 gallon per mile fuel consumption at cruising speed (at $5.00 per gallon fuel cost) the cost savings for operating this electric trawler are nothing short of astounding.
This boat is also a comfortable two-stateroom motor yacht with the signature high quality finish typical of Ocean Alexander yachts. Lovely teak interior paneling, trim, and flooring is found throughout the boat. The forward stateroom includes a walk-around queen bed in a spacious cabin. A large sun deck is aloft aft of the flybridge helm. And, the boat has a generous cockpit for convenience and docking safety. Current electronics include Garmin MFD chart plotters for the upper and lower helm stations. This would be a remarkable boat for entertaining, day cruising with friends, or overnighting in local waters. All at zero fuel costs.
The original four-cylinder Westerbeke 8 KW diesel generator is still aboard but will only run in limited capacity due to low pressure in one cylinder. It could be rebuilt for full operation to charge the battery bank underway for long distance cruising. With 310 gallons capacity in the diesel fuel tanks this hybrid diesel-electric combination would enable a very long distance cruising range. Note that currently there is currently no solar installed in the system and it has been suggested that this addition would greatly add to the range of cruise.
This unique boat is truly worth viewing if you value the space and luxury of a motor yacht without the fuel costs of cruising in one.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.