Search Icon

LUCKY MARLIN
55 ft' Ocean Yachts Convertible 1987

$ 289,000

LUCKY MARLIN features a well-appointed three-stateroom layout, each with its own ensuite head and shower—offering exceptional comfort and privacy for up to six adults. The interior was recently remodeled using only the finest materials and modern appliances, creating a warm and contemporary living space.


The spacious salon includes a custom-built couch with generous storage beneath, along with a large settee ideal for dining and entertaining. Moving forward, the three staterooms provide ample space and thoughtful separation for guests, making LUCKY MARLIN a perfect platform for extended cruising or serious sportfishing adventures.

Specifications

  • Price USD:$ 289,000
  • Builder:

    Ocean Yachts
  • Model:

    Convertible
  • Location:

    CA, US
  • Type: Power
  • LOA: 55 ft
  • Beam: 16.33 ft'
  • Category:

    Sports Fishing Boats
  • Water Capacity: --
  • Fuel Capacity: 1000 gallon
  • Engine Details: Detroit Diesel 8V92
  • Engine 1: 800 HRS 735 horsepower
  • Engine 2: 350 HRS 735 horsepower
  • Engine Fuel: diesel
  • Days on Market:
  • New carpet throughout (2024)
  • Solar Panels added (2022)
  • New Teak Swim step (2023)
  • Repainted cockpit
  • Rebuilt bait tank
  • New cockpit lights
  • New custom cockpit chairs
  • New cockpit Leaning post
  • Shafts straightened and trued
  • New Cutlass bearings
  • Props tuned
  • New non-skid paint on the bow
  • New bigger alternators on main engines
  • Rebuilt transmission on port side
  • New batteries and cables
  • Couplers refaced

In 2015 the interior was completely remodeled by Jeddy’s Interior with only the finest material used

  • L-shaped leather couch with rod storage underneath
  • Custom dinette with leather cushions and custom table
  • Custom coffee table with storage
  • New valences and window coverings
  • Custom Marlin lamps
  • New entertainment center
  • Sony Stereo
  • LG flat screen tv
  • New carpet (2024)
  • Range: Euro Kera 3 burner
  • Microwave: Cuisinart
  • Refrigeration: (2) Stainless Steel TRUE 
  • Icemaker(s): 
  • Stainless Steel Sink
  • Granite counter tops
  • Breville Toaster Oven
  • Teak and Holly sole

The Master Stateroom is located to the port side

  • Offset Double Berth with Custom Bedding
  • Basket and Weave Wall Coverings
  • Cedar Lined Hanging Closet
  • Samsung TV with Direct TV box
  • Ensuite Head and Shower
  • Dometic head system
  • New Carpet (2024)

The VIP Stateroom is located forward

  • Queen sized walk around bed with custom bedding
  • Basket and Weave wall coverings
  • Samsung TV with Direct Tv box
  • Port and Starboard hanging lockers
  • Ensuite head and shower
  • Dometic head system

The Guest Stateroom is located on the Starboard

  • Single berth with custom bedding
  • Basket and Weave wall coverings
  • Samsung TV with Direct TV box
  • Ensuite head and shower
  • Dometic head system
  • Hanging Locker
  • Brower Davit WC-1200
  • Pacific Edge bow bait tank 2 sided with rod holders.
  • Maxwell Windlass 1500

General:

  • Length Overall: 55’
  • Beam: 16’ 4”
  • Draft: 4’
  • Gross Tonnage: 48

Capacities:

  • Fuel Capacity: 1000
  • Water Capacity: 200
  • Grey Water: 
  • Black Water: 30 gallons

Main Engines:

  • Main Engines: Detroit Diesel 8V92
  • Engine Hours: 800/350
  • Gearboxes: Capital
  • Drive: Direct Drive

Generators and Electricity:

  • Output: 16kw
  • Generators: 1
  • Generator Hours: 2400
  • Shore Power: 50 amp
  • Batteries: 8D AGM

Air Conditioning:

  • Type: Marine Air Conditioning (5)

Other Machinery:

  • Steering System: Hydraulic
  • Fresh Water System: 110 VAC with accumulator tank
  • Bilge Water System: Rule Bilge Pumps
  • Radar #1: RayMarine 12” Hybrid Touch 
  • Autopilot: RayMarine Autopilot
  • GPS #1: RayMarine Hybrid Touch
  • GPS #2: RayMarine Hybrid Touch
  • Depth Sounder(s): RayMarine
  • Compass(s): Ritchie
  • Icom 506 VHF radio (2)
  • Fusion Stereo
  • TV’s: 50” LG flat screen salon
  • Audio Equipment: Sony receiver
  • Pyle Amplifier 
  • Satellite TV System: Intellian 24” with Direct TV
  • VHF Fixed: ICOM M-506 (2)
  • 8v92 Detroit Diesels
  • Marine Air Conditioning Units (5)
  • Glendinning Electronic Controls (helm and cockpit)
  • Reverso Oil Change Pump
  • Racor Fuel Filters
  • Rheem Water Heater
  • Air steps
  • Turbo boost gauges
  • 240 VAC/ 12VDC System with distributions panel
  • 50 Amp Shore Power inlet
  • 16 Kw Northern Lights Generator
  • 8D AGM Batteries
  • Master Volt Charge Master 12/50-3 Battery Charger
  • Samiex America Battery Charger
  • Our-Back Power Systems charger/inverter
  • Solar Panels added to hardtop
  • Anchor Windlass System: Maxwell 1500
  • Anchors:  Plow Anchor
  • Anchor Chain & Rode: 300’ Chain
  • Davit/Cranes: Brower Systems WC 1200
  • Enclosure replaced (2024)
  • Custom Made Helm Chairs by Sea Furniture
  • Factory Hardtop
  • Helm Windlass Control
  • Flybridge Air Conditioning
  • Ray Marine 12” Hybrid Touch plotter/radar/sounder (2)
  • Ritchie Compass
  • Pyle Fold Down TV
  • Icom M506 VHF radios (2)
  • Fusion Stereo
  • Flybridge Carpet
  • Ray Marine Autopilot
  • Ray Marine Speed/Depth Log
  • Flybridge Seating
  • Glendinning electronic engine controls
  • Custom Cockpit Chairs (Sea Furniture)
  • Cockpit Engine Controls
  • Cockpit sink
  • Engine Room Access
  • Custom Leaning Varnished Leaning post 
  • Custom bait tank with window
  • Cockpit painted and non-skidded (2023)
  • New teak swim step (2023)
  • Transom Door
  • Cockpit bolsters
  • Outriggers with Maximizers
  • 27 Rod Holders
  • Cockpit Camera
  • Cameras: Cockpit Camera
  • Fire/Heat/Smoke Detectors: Yes
  • Fixed FM 200 System: Fireboy Fixed System
  • Portable CO2: 
  • Fire Extinguishers: 6 Extinguishers
  • Life Rafts: Winslow 6 man
  • Life Rings: Yes
  • EPRIB(s): 
  • Flares: Yes
  • 13'6" Zodiac 2013
  • Yamaha Outboard 2013 60hp 4 stroke

Owner’s personal items and fishing equipment

LUCKY MARLIN is a highly customized sport fisher that has enjoyed meticulous care from dedicated owners with an open-checkbook approach. Her interior has been completely remodeled with premium materials, resulting in a stunning and sophisticated living space.

Fresh from a recent yard period, LUCKY MARLIN is in excellent mechanical condition and turn-key ready for her next owner.

The yacht is held in a Single Asset LLC for potential tax advantages, and a 55’ Newport Harbor mooring and beach mooring are also available for separate purchase—offering a unique opportunity to avoid high slip fees in one of Southern California’s most desirable harbors.

Specifications and details of this vessel are provided in good faith for informational purposes only. Data regarding the specifications, operating characteristics and condition of the vessel was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, capacities, consumptions and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided and agrees to instruct his agent or surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price and inventory changes and withdrawal from market without notice.

 

Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker has been told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot and does not guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Listed by Northrop and Johnson Newport Beach, CA

THIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH NORTHROP AND JOHNSON NEWPORT BEACH, CA 949-610-5812 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY UNITED YACHT SALES - FLORIDA TREASURE COAST. United Yacht Sales - Florida Treasure Coast is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel.

RELATED YACHTS

Photo of 73' Ocean Yachts 73 Super Sport 2005

Unconquered

73' Ocean Yachts 73 Super Sport 2005

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Photo of 70' Ocean Yachts 70 Enclosed Bridge 2000

My Time

70' Ocean Yachts 70 Enclosed Bridge 2000

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

Photo of 65' Ocean Yachts 2003

THIS LITTLE PIGGY

65' Ocean Yachts 2003

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States