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55' Ocean Yachts 1988
Ocean Yachts 1988 For Sale in Harrison Township, Michigan
$119,500
Harrison Township, Michigan
Dimensions
- Length Overall: 55'
- Beam: 16' 4"
- Maximum Draft: 4' 4"
- Dry Weight: 58,000 lbs
Tank Capacities
- Fuel: 1000.00 gal
- Water: 200.00 gal
- Holding: 100.00 gal
Engine Information
- Engine 1 : 1988 Detroit Diesel 8V92 - 750hp
- Engine 2 : 1988 Detroit Diesel 8V92 - 750hp
General Description
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.
Bluewater 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
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