Ocean Alexander 78 Motoryacht for sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL United States of America

As the fourth largest yacht production facility in the World (2021), Ocean Alexander has stepped into its own. Their commitment to technology, design and safety in construction has no rival in the mid-category yacht production industry today. You will see frequent references to the aerospace industry. That is because their computer aided design technology is down to the millimeter in precision.

Rhythm ‘N Blues has had only one owner, who built her with many upgrade options. The most notable are MTU engines, integrated touchscreen Hatteland navigation module (with Skyhook) and beautifully appointed helm station extension, complete with robust A/C, full dining table and bar. Rhythm ‘N Blues has always been professionally maintained by a crew of two. She shows like new, despite her 3,100 hours of usage. Everything is overbuilt, and she boasts redundant systems, for headache free long range cruising.

Construction

General:

• Vlnylester resin

• Longitudinal and lateral fiberglass stringers filled with high density foam

• Reinforced collision bulkhead

• Fiberglass with Infusion and ·vacuum bag technology"

• Frameless window

• All exterior hardware SIS 316 

• Ocean Alexander employs various techniques to reduce sound and vibration. Focusing on providing a quiet and comfortable yachting environment through various proprietary techniques of controlling sound and noise transmission. Some of these techniques include, multiple insulation barriers Including reflective materials, absorptive materials, dampening materials, air pockets and flexible isolation mounts. Ultimately resulting in vibration/sounds levels that are industry leading and at times 1 /2 to 1 /10 of ISO-6954 requirements.

Hull and Bottom:

• Block boot top stripe

• Interior structural components all bonded to hull

• Three coats of Seahawk primer. Hi-build epoxy barrier coat and covered with two coats of Seahawk self ­polishing bottom paint

• Bronze through-hull fittings

Deck/Pilothouse:

• White non-skid fiberglass decks with custom Sea Deck padding

• Fiberglass settee with oval teak sliding table 

• Custom pilothouse enclosure/extension w/38,000 BTU A/C and 3 Airhandlers 

• Marquip 2000 crane newly renovated

• Outdoor furniture

• Yachtlime (Zodiak) 420 Tender with Yamaha 60 (200hrs)

• Detachable full awning

• 2- Furuno TZT Blackbox Flatscreen/ Navigation Screens

• 1- Maetron flat screen, Integrated with Octaplex power monitoring

• GPS Skyhook Auto-Anchor

• Custom Granite wet bar with 5 stainless bar stools

• M7 VSAT

• HD7 Trac Vision

• FLIR night vision camera

Mechanical

Main Engines:

• 2- MTU® 10VHP engines with ZF Model 2000 transmissions

• Three control stations

• Electric engine control

• Engine alarm system (off and temperature)

• Wet exhaust and including water temperature, oil pressure, hour meter and start/stop controls In engine

• Dripless engine shaft seal logs

• Drlpless seal for rudder post

• Underwater exhaust system

• Complete engine instrumentation

Generator:

• 2- Kohler®32 KW genset

• Generator sets resiliently mounted and Installed with sound shield & vibration dampener

• Generators with gas/ water separator

• Oil changing system for both engines and genset

• (2) Hydraulic windlass. VWC4000C

Thruster/Stabilizers:

• KEYPOWER® hydraulic bow thruster 25HP. stern 25HP with proportional 

• KEYPOWER® hydraulic stabilizers (9 Sq. ft. x 2) 

Steering/Controls:

• Hydraulic steering system by Sea Star 

• S/S rudders

• Bronze struts w/ cutlass bearing

• High performance. computer-designed and machined class ·s· propellers

• Zincs on rudders, shafts

Plumbing

Fresh Water System:

• Headhunter pressure fresh-water system

• 2mm thickness 316 S/S water tank w/ sight gauge

• Fresh water outlet with hose for engines & generators

• Fresh water wash down. at bow & stern & boat deck

• (2) 40 gallon water heaters with high density fiberglass insulation w/ high efficiency heating element

Fuel System:

• 4.5mm thickness 5052 Aluminum fuel tonks with sight gouges and tested to International Standards 33CFR 51 0(a) w/ high and low fuel level alarm system

• Dual Rocor® fuel/water separator with Y-valves for engine & generator

• Common drainage system for sink. shower. bilge & exterior deck

• Bilge pump in forward and aft of engine room

• Automatic bilge pump 

• 24V shower sump pumps

• One manual bilge pump

• Dry bilge area arrangement in center of engine room

• Lighted bilge

Electrical

Battery:

• Heavy-duty batteries (house banks: 825 AH, engine batteries: 550AH. genset batteries: 490AH)

• Battery paralleling system with control switch

• Service battery switch

• Engine battery isolation switches

• AGM Batteries with 40F to l 40F operating temp and industry leading low self-discharge rates 1 to 3%

AC/DC System:

• AC outlets throughout

• All primary AC & DC electrical wiring is appropriately labeled throughout the yacht

• GFI (11 0V) AC outlet

• 24 Voll system

Shore Power Connector:

• Shore power receptacle 1 00 + 50AMP in transom w/ 1 15ft cable master

Air Conditioning:

• Cruisair® compressors for central air conditioner. 6 units. total 113K BTU (Reverse Cycle capable for operation down to 40F)

• Cruisair® remote and self-contained air conditioner w/ ECU controls (Reverse Cycle capable for operating down to 40F)

Lighting:

• 24V lights in all compartments

• 24V LED lights (Aerospace quality. specially tuned color temperature for Ocean Alexander)

Bonding System:

• Bonding system throughout

• The vessel's bonding and grounding systems include copper straps secured to the hull and running the full length of the vessel parallel to centerline. Engines. generators, metallic through hulls, strainers, and pump bodies connected to the bonding strap using 8 AWG wire minimum or equivalent

Accommodations/Interiors, Audio/ Video

• LCD 40" N with professional NV System with subwoofer

• Phantom screen (for insects + pollen protection) with dedicated wood box for door

• 24V LED lights (Aerospace quality, specially tuned color temperature for Ocean Alexander that last over 100,000+ hours)

Master Stateroom:

• LCD 40" N with professional NV System

• One Sub-woofer

• King-sized berth

• Two nightstands with countertop Bureau and vanity on stbd. ,Side , VAN TT( orJ i o"1

• Safe in hanging locker

• Fixed windows on hull side

• Full-height, cedar-lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting

• His-and-her head with shower and vanity

Guest Stateroom VIP:

• Queen-sized berth

• Side-by-side lower berths, fabric covered (Port guest stateroom)

• Dressing mirror

• LCD 22" N & DVD disc player

• Cedar-lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting

• SIS rectangular port light w/ privacy screen

• Head with stall shower (Port guest stateroom + fwd. VIP stateroom

Crew Quarters:

• Cedar-lined hanging locker with automatic lighting

• Kitchenette (sink, microwave and refrigerator)

• Storage locker

• Drawers under bunk

• Head with stall shower

• Microwave-Oven

• LCD 22" N & DVD disc player

Heads:

• Wood walls & cabinets with Granite or Marble countertops • China sink • Plan us'" toilet system

• Vent blower

• Seamless fiberglass stall shower w/ one-piece gloss door. Industry leading seamless one-piece shower stall design provides long term protection against moisture, water
intrusion behind the shower

• Grohe '" faucets for sink and shower

• Custom bathroom hardware

• Custom bathroom fixtures

• Air extraction in each head is by low noise extraction fans, switched separately from lights. Fans discharge to outside air

• Wood flooring

• One medicine cabinet

• Shower door with Granite or Marble frame

• Mirrored cabinet door under head port light

Galley:

• Granite/ marble countertops

• Wood cabinetry

• Wood flooring

• Storage cabinets

• Appropriately sized (or over-sized) silverware and cutlery drawers

• Overhead dish locker forward

• Overhang cabinet in galley

• Whirlpool'" garbage disposal

• 36" JennAir'" Custom Panel French Door'" Refrigerator

• 30" JennAir Over-the Range Microwave with Speed-Cook Convection 

• 30" JennAir'" electric"cook top

• 27" JennAir '" electric oven

• l 5" Whirlpool'" trash compactor

• 24" Fisher/Paykei '" dishwasher

Interior Decor:

• Wood paneling and cabinetry

• Soft vinyl headliners

• Designed pull handles for drawers & cupboards

• Wood for window frames and bull-nose

• SIS hardware

• Satin varnish for interior finish

• Fabric covered walls for lower walkway walls

• Concealed hinges throughout interior cabinets w/ auto soft-closing function

• Mattresses for berths

• Hanging lockers with dual-locking mechanism

• Foyer flooring is Granite 

• Maytag'" 2400AWW stocked washer/ dryer (Commercial quality, Energy star washer/dryer w/ generous 2.4 cu. ft. capacity)

Upgrades/ Additions

• Additional washer/dryer in crew His/Her head in Master Stateroom
• Single Helm Electronics Package including installation.
• Sea Recovery 900G/Day water maker w/auto fresh water flush operation, PH Neutralizer, UV sterilizer and Commercial Pre-filter
• N2KView Vessel and Security Monitoring Package
• FB air conditioning 38,000 BTU (A 1 only) Vents in dash and port side of bar
• Gulfcoast™ Fuel polishing system based on US Military Abrahams-M1 Tank design
• Duel Anchor/Windlass cofiguration
• Fold down TV on flybridge
• Panasonic Intercom System
• Additional 40 Gal water heater (total 80 Gal)
• Teak deck for aft deck and side walkway to midship
• Recessed boarding ladder on starboard gounel
• Teak swim platform w/ teak steps
• Underwater lights (three)
• ACR searchlight with 1 remote FB
• 24" Electri-Chef™ electric barbecue on Flybridge deck
• Wire only for flybridge and aft deck speakers( 4 sets of wire on flybridge)
• Custom exterior canvas and windshield mesh covers
• Custom Skylounge w/glass windshield w/wipers and enclosed sides and back
• ZF/JMS System w/iAnchor option
• Upgrade 3x17" Hatteland touchscreen for single helm electronic package
• Crew galley granite countertop (Giallo Veneziano)