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Seclusion 55' Ocean Yachts 1988

$ 119,500

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Here’s an in-depth overview of the 1988 Ocean Yachts 55 Super Sport (55 SS):


🛥️ General Profile & Styling

  • Type: 55′8″ mid‑50s sportfisher/convertible from Ocean Yachts' popular Super Sport line, built between 1981–1990
  • Hull: Modified‑V fiberglass hull with sleek yet aggressive lines—unbroken sheer, long foredeck, flybridge update in 1986 with solid windshield and black mask 
  • Cockpit: Tournament‑class cockpit, ideal for serious fishing or casual cruising.

⚙️ Performance & Power

  • Engines: Twin Detroit Diesel 8V‑92s at 735 hp each (1,500 hp total); top speed ~30–31 knots, cruise ~26–27 knots
  • Fuel & Water Capacity: Massive fuel tank ~1,000 gal (3,785 L) and freshwater ~200 gal (757 L)
  • Draft/Beam: About 4′4″ draft and 16′4″ beam (4.98 m × 4.98 m) 

🏠 Layout & Accommodations

  • Below Decks: Three staterooms and two heads (bow master w/en‑suite, plus two guest cabins)
  • Salon/Galley: Spacious salon with L‑sofa, dinette, wet bar; galley, includes electric stove, microwave/convection oven, fridge/freezer 
  • Comforts: A/C, central vacuum, generous storage.

🎣 Deck & Flybridge Features

  • Flybridge: Hardtop with overhead hatch, three‑side EZ2CY enclosure, updated ladder/davit etc
  • Cockpit: Teak sole, covering boards, transom gate/door, rod outlets, livewell, chill plates and bait station standard on many models 
  • Gear: Ideal Windlass, Marquipt davit, cockpit engine controls.

🔌 Systems & Electronics

  • Generator: Westerbeke ~15 kW; freshwater/cooled,
  • Electronics: Radar, GPS/chartplotter, autopilot, VHF, sounder, stereo –
  • Electrical: 50A shore power, cables, battery chargers, hydraulic steering, synchronizer, Racor filters

📏 Specifications at a Glance

SpecDetailLOA55′8″ (16.76 m)Beam16′4″ (4.98 m)Draft4′4″ (≈1.3 m)Displacement~58,000 lbFuel/Water1,000 gal / 200 galEnginesTwin Detroit 8V-92 diesels, ~750 hp ea.Staterooms3Heads3

💡 Variant Notes

  • Freshwater Great Lakes examples often show lower engine hours and more cruising than fishing .

✅ Summary

The 1988 Ocean 55 SS is a high-performance, stylish sportfisher with full cruising comforts—powerful twin diesels, tournament-style build, and spacious accommodations. It's known for blending sleek looks and speed with practical fishing and cruising layout. Over 170 were built, making it a popular and well-supported model . If you're into offshore fishing or long-range cruising with creature comforts, it offers a sweet middle ground.


United Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by South River Marine. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

  • Price USD:$ 119,500
  • Builder:

    Ocean Yachts

  • Model: --
  • Year:

    1988

  • Location:

    Harrison Township, Michigan, United States

  • Type:

    Power Yacht

  • LOA: 55 ft 8 in
  • Display Length: 55 ft
  • Beam: 16' 4"
  • Yacht Category

    Convertible Boats

  • Water Capacity: 200 gals
  • Fuel Capacity: 1000 gals
  • Engine Details: Detroit Diesel 8V92
  • Engine 1: 1988 2200.00 HRS 750.00 HP
  • Engine 2: 1988 2200.00 HRS 750.00 HP
  • Engine Fuel: Diesel
  • Days on Market:

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