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Ocean Alexander Yachts for Sale

Ocean Alexander is a family-led Taiwanese builder whose motor yachts and composite superyachts have long been a familiar sight in American waters, from the Pacific Northwest to South Florida.

CountryTaiwan
ShipyardKaohsiung, Taiwan, with operations in the United States
Founded1977
FocusSemi-custom motor yachts and composite superyachts from about 90 feet to around 130 feet
Manhattan from the water, with a boat passing

About Ocean Alexander

Alex Chueh founded Ocean Alexander in Taiwan in 1977, and the company remains in the hands of the same family, now led by his son. Its principal yard is in Kaohsiung, and the builder also maintains facilities in the United States, reflecting how closely its fortunes have followed the American market.

For decades the name was associated with robust, traditional cruising yachts shaped in collaboration with the Monk design office. More recently the range has been reinvented with modern profiles and larger volumes, much of it drawn by American designer Evan K. Marshall, and the newest Puro line was styled by Giorgio M. Cassetta.

The builder works on a semi-custom basis. Hulls and profiles are defined, while layouts, interiors and deck arrangements can be adapted. Ocean Alexander now concentrates on yachts in the high-80-foot to superyacht range, and it typically unveils new models at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Ocean Alexander yacht models

The current range is arranged in three series, named by length in meters. Earlier generations, including smaller flybridge motor yachts and the builder's Explorer models, remain common on the brokerage market.

Ocean Alexander yachts for sale

Ocean Alexander yachts change hands both publicly and privately. There may be no Ocean Alexander in the current Reel Deal Yachts selection, but Daniel can search the wider market, including yachts that are not publicly listed.

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Buying a Ocean Alexander yacht

A pre-owned Ocean Alexander is often a well-used yacht in the best sense: cruised regularly, and frequently run by a small professional crew. Buyers should look closely at engine and generator hours, stabilizers, air conditioning and the condition of exterior teak and finishes. Yachts that have spent their seasons between New England, Florida and the Bahamas deserve a careful look at corrosion and saltwater systems.

The larger Revolution, Legend and Puro yachts move into crewed territory, so running costs, crew quarters and whether a yacht fits a buyer's intended flag and cruising plans all matter. Daniel's buying guide explains how he approaches survey and sea trial.

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Selling a Ocean Alexander yacht

Ocean Alexander has a loyal American following, and many buyers are repeat owners moving up within the brand. Pricing is best anchored in recent sold comparables across the same generation and series, adjusted for refit history, electronics and upkeep. A clean maintenance log is especially persuasive here, as is evidence that the yacht has been run by consistent, capable crew.

Most of the market meets in Florida, so Daniel often positions an Ocean Alexander around the Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach shows, while also presenting it to cooperating brokers and to his private network in New York and Europe. Owners who prefer privacy can sell quietly, as described in the off-market guide.

Ocean Alexander new builds

For owners considering a new Ocean Alexander, Daniel can help compare the three series, weigh semi-custom options and coordinate between the owner, the builder's dealer network, designers and an owner's representative as specification and construction progress.

How Daniel guides a new build

Why work with Daniel Grant

Daniel is an independent broker, so his advice is not tied to one builder. He can set an Ocean Alexander honestly against its Italian and Taiwanese peers, and with the support of Reel Deal Yachts in Miami he brings the structure of an established brokerage to a very personal service.

His clients value discretion and a straight answer. Whether the question is when to sell, whether a refit will pay for itself or how a particular hull compares with her sisters, Daniel grounds the conversation in sold comparables and the realities of the American and European markets rather than in asking prices.

Questions owners ask

Who owns Ocean Alexander?

Ocean Alexander was founded in Taiwan in 1977 by Alex Chueh and is still family-led, with his son now at the helm. The company builds principally in Kaohsiung and also has facilities and a strong presence in the United States, which has long been its most important market.

What is the difference between the Revolution, Legend and Puro series?

The Revolution series is modern and performance-minded, with large glazing and a contemporary profile. The Legend series offers a more classic cruising silhouette, with open or enclosed upper decks. The Puro series is the newest and sportiest, and its 40-meter model is the largest yacht the builder has produced. Model names reflect length in meters.

Do older Ocean Alexander yachts hold their appeal?

Well-maintained examples remain sought after, particularly among American owners who know the brand. Buyers tend to focus on maintenance records, refit history and systems condition rather than age alone. A yacht with updated electronics, a documented engine history and a clean survey will usually be positioned more confidently than a neglected newer one.

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