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1985 Ocean Alexander 38 Double Cabin

1985 Ocean Alexander 38 Double Cabin

"Waterthrush" an exceptional classic cruising yacht. Refitted (2015/16), warm & spacious interior, ready for the next adventure!

$ 94,900 CAD
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LOCATION: Belleville Ontario

PLEASE CONTACT BRIAN REBEC - KINGSTON REGION - 1-833-829-2248 EXTENSION 2009

Few names capture the character of a classic cruising yacht quite like Ocean Alexander. Established in the late 1970s through the collaboration of Alex Chueh and renowned naval architect Ed Monk Jr., the builder earned an international reputation for substantial construction, capable semi-displacement hulls and beautifully executed teak interiors. Those enduring qualities have made early Ocean Alexanders sought-after cruising yachts for owners who value craftsmanship, comfort and genuine cruising character.

The Ocean Alexander 38 Double Cabin packages that heritage into an exceptionally inviting trawler-style cruiser. Her solid-fibreglass semi-displacement hull, shallow keel and hard aft chines deliver the steady, economical performance that makes an unhurried day on the water—or a longer Great Lakes adventure—so rewarding. Dual helm stations provide welcome flexibility in changing weather, while raised bulwarks and protected walkaround decks inspire confidence underway. Step below and the appeal continues: a warm teak interior, bright and spacious salon, private staterooms forward and aft, two heads and excellent storage create the comfort and privacy of a much larger yacht.

Waterthrush is a rare opportunity to own a classic cruising yacht backed by a remarkable level of documented investment. Her extensive 2015–2016 refit totalled more than $102,000 and approximately 772 labour hours, with attention given to the bottom, windows, exterior finishes, bilge and fuel systems, transmissions, generator, batteries and charging equipment. The current owner has continued that stewardship with a rebuilt windlass motor, new windshield wipers, a new bilge pump and generator battery, a new toilet pump assembly, replacement fuel filters, a new seawater washdown pump, a new generator impeller and new dock lines. Complete with a tender and Berkley 5 hp four-stroke outboard, Waterthrush combines timeless trawler appeal, genuine liveaboard comfort and the kind of maintenance history discerning buyers look for. She is ready to begin her next chapter with an owner who appreciates what a proper cruising yacht should feel like.

$102K DOCUMENTED REFIT – TWIN LEHMAN DIESELS – AC & HEAT - TWO STATEROOMS / TWO HEADS – DUAL HELMS – 8 KW WESTERBEKE GENERATOR – DINGHY WITH 5 HP FOUR-STROKE - PERFECT FOR GREAT LOOP +++

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Type: Powerboat
Year: 1985
Make: Ocean Alexander
Model: 38 Double Cabin
Length: 38'
Status: For Sale
Price: $94,900 CAD
Location: Belleville Ontario
Date Posted: 2026-09-05

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PLEASE CONTACT BRIAN REBEC - KINGSTON REGION - 1-833-829-2248 EXTENSION 2009

Few names capture the character of a classic cruising yacht quite like Ocean Alexander. Established in the late 1970s through the collaboration of Alex Chueh and renowned naval architect Ed Monk Jr., the builder earned an international reputation for substantial construction, capable semi-displacement hulls and beautifully executed teak interiors. Those enduring qualities have made early Ocean Alexanders sought-after cruising yachts for owners who value craftsmanship, comfort and genuine cruising character.

The Ocean Alexander 38 Double Cabin packages that heritage into an exceptionally inviting trawler-style cruiser. Her solid-fibreglass semi-displacement hull, shallow keel and hard aft chines deliver the steady, economical performance that makes an unhurried day on the water—or a longer Great Lakes adventure—so rewarding. Dual helm stations provide welcome flexibility in changing weather, while raised bulwarks and protected walkaround decks inspire confidence underway. Step below and the appeal continues: a warm teak interior, bright and spacious salon, private staterooms forward and aft, two heads and excellent storage create the comfort and privacy of a much larger yacht.

Waterthrush is a rare opportunity to own a classic cruising yacht backed by a remarkable level of documented investment. Her extensive 2015–2016 refit totalled more than $102,000 and approximately 772 labour hours, with attention given to the bottom, windows, exterior finishes, bilge and fuel systems, transmissions, generator, batteries and charging equipment. The current owner has continued that stewardship with a rebuilt windlass motor, new windshield wipers, a new bilge pump and generator battery, a new toilet pump assembly, replacement fuel filters, a new seawater washdown pump, a new generator impeller and new dock lines. Complete with a tender and Berkley 5 hp four-stroke outboard, Waterthrush combines timeless trawler appeal, genuine liveaboard comfort and the kind of maintenance history discerning buyers look for. She is ready to begin her next chapter with an owner who appreciates what a proper cruising yacht should feel like.

$102K DOCUMENTED REFIT – TWIN LEHMAN DIESELS – AC & HEAT - TWO STATEROOMS / TWO HEADS – DUAL HELMS – 8 KW WESTERBEKE GENERATOR – DINGHY WITH 5 HP FOUR-STROKE - PERFECT FOR GREAT LOOP +++

Call now to arrange your private showing.

Dimensions
LOA: 38'4"
Beam: 13'4"
Draft: 3'2"
Weight / Displacement: approximately 21,500 lb
Ballast: Not applicable
Headroom: Approximately 6'4"
Hull Type: Solid-fibreglass semi-displacement hull

Tankage (Gal)
Fuel: 300 US gal
Water: 200 US gal
Holding: 30 US gal

Propulsion
Make: Lehman, Twin
Model: 6.2L
Year: 1985
HP: 135 hp each / 270 hp total
Hours: PORT - 4778 | STARBOARD - 4766
Fuel: Diesel
Drive: Direct shaft drive

Generator
Make: Westerbeke
Output: 8 kW
Fuel: Diesel
Hours:

Electronics
- Raymarine radar
- Raymarine multifunction information display
- GPS
- Autopilot
- VHF marine radio
- Remote VHF handset at upper helm
- Compass
- Full engine instrumentation
- Hailer; verify onboard
- Lower and upper helm engine controls

Electrical
- Two 30-amp shore-power connections
- Shore-power cords
- Shore-power/generator selector
- Battery selector switch
- Two Odyssey AGM batteries installed during documented 2015–2016 refit
- Dedicated generator starting battery, recently replaced by current owner
- 40-amp battery charger installed during documented refit
- Two battery isolators installed during documented refit
- Three battery boxes and custom battery shelf
- Hot-water tank with engine heat exchanger
- Smoke/fume detector

Equipment
- Dual helm stations
- Flybridge captain's chair and bench seating with storage
- Raised bulwarks and protected walkaround side decks
- Bow sprit
- Double-anchor arrangement
- Bruce plow anchor
- Powered windlass with recently rebuilt motor
- Approximately 130' of 5/16" anchor chain
- Approximately 100' of rope rode
- Seawater anchor washdown with recently replaced pump
- Dinghy davits
- 10-foot inflatable dinghy
- Berkley 5 hp four-stroke dinghy outboard
- Bimini top
- Swim platform and swim ladder
- Transom door
- Dual trumpet horns
- Three new windshield wipers
- New dock lines
- Fenders; verify onboard
- Life ring with throw line
- Air conditioning and heat
- U-Line ice maker
- Clock and barometer

Upgrades and Maintenance

Recent — Current Owner
- Windlass motor rebuilt
- Windshield wipers replaced
- Bilge pump replaced
- Generator starting battery replaced
- Toilet pump assembly replaced
- Fuel filters replaced
- Dock lines replaced
- Seawater washdown pump replaced
- Generator impeller replaced
- Berkley 5 hp four-stroke dinghy outboard

Documented 2015–2016 Refit
- More than $102,000 invested, including approximately 772 labour hours
- Bilges cleaned; two bilge pumps replaced and an additional 2,000 GPH pump installed with siphon break
- Diesel fuel cleaned in both tanks
- Bottom sandblasted and faired
- Five coats of Interprotect 2000 epoxy barrier protection applied
- Three coats of CSC antifouling applied
- Front windows and opening-window channels renewed; removed frames repaired
- New Lexan flybridge windshield fabricated and installed
- All three navigation lights replaced
- Teak rub rail replaced with plastic rub rail and custom stainless-steel ends
- Water-damaged aft-cabin panelling replaced
- Non-skid surfaces cleaned, sanded and repainted
- Fuel senders replaced in both tanks
- Both engine raw-water intake strainers replaced
- Forward-head hose replaced
- Sacrificial anodes replaced
- Handrail removed, new stanchions fabricated and handrail reinstalled
- Exterior teak sanded and refinished with five coats of C-Tol
- Galley floor sanded and varnished
- Two Odyssey AGM batteries, three battery boxes and custom battery shelf installed
- 40-amp charger and two battery isolators installed
- Two transmission gaskets replaced; output-flange nut serviced and ATF renewed
- Generator mounting channels and four motor mounts replaced
- Generator exhaust elbow, exhaust gaskets and exhaust hose replaced
- Generator heat-exchanger ends and gaskets replaced
- Generator thermostat and gasket replaced
- Generator battery replaced at time of refit
- Cable installed for depth sounder
- Vinyl vessel name installed on transom

Accommodation
- Two private staterooms
- Four berths previously reported
- Two heads
- Forward guest stateroom
- Aft owner's stateroom with centreline queen berth
- Split aft-head arrangement with separate stall shower
- Direct aft-cabin access to the exterior
- Roomy salon with lower helm
- Port and starboard salon doors providing direct side-deck access
- Traditional teak joinery
- Generous interior storage

Galley
- Galley located forward in the salon
- refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice maker
- Sink, cooking appliances, counters and storage
- Hot and cold pressure-water system

PLEASE CONTACT BRIAN REBEC - KINGSTON REGION - 1-833-829-2248 EXTENSION 2009

Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct their agents, or their surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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