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1985 Ocean Alexander 38 Double Cabin

1985 Ocean Alexander 38 Double Cabin

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$ 94,900 CAD
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LOCATION: Kingston Ontario

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

Ocean Alexander has earned an international reputation for building substantial, beautifully finished cruising yachts. Established in the late 1970s through the collaboration of Alex Chueh and renowned naval architect Ed Monk Jr., the builder became known for capable semi-displacement hulls, quality construction and finely crafted teak interiors—qualities that continue to make its classic motor yachts highly regarded today.

The Ocean Alexander 38 Double Cabin brings those strengths together in a practical trawler-style cruiser designed for comfortable extended cruising. Her solid-fibreglass semi-displacement hull, shallow keel and hard aft chines provide directional stability and economical operation, while the protected walkaround decks, flybridge and lower helm give the crew flexibility in changing conditions. Below, private staterooms forward and aft, two heads, a bright salon and generous storage make this an appealing layout for couples, family cruising or extended time aboard.

Waterthrush stands apart through the scale of investment made in her care. A documented 2015–2016 refit totalled $102,126 and approximately 772 labour hours, addressing the bottom, windows, exterior finishes, bilge systems, fuel system, transmissions, generator, batteries and charging equipment. More recently she has had a the windlass motor rebuilt, new windshield wipers, a new bilge pump, a new generator battery, a new toilet pump assembly, replacement fuel filters, a new raw-water pump, a new generator impeller, new dock lines and a new Mercury outboard for the dinghy. Her traditional teak interior, two-stateroom layout, twin diesel propulsion and extensive documented history create a compelling Great Lakes cruising platform. This is the perfect opportunity to own an iconic trawler.

This Ocean Alexander has space and comfort of a classic cruiser with the reliability and economy of twin Lehman Diesel engines. Waterthrush is the perfect vessel to take you on the Great Loop, explore the Rideau Canal, and extended cruising in the great lakes and beyond!

$102K DOCUMENTED REFIT – TWIN LEHMAN DIESELS – AC & HEAT - TWO STATEROOMS / TWO HEADS – DUAL HELMS – 8 KW WESTERBEKE GENERATOR – DINGHY WITH NEW MERCURY OUTBOARD +++

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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: Kingston Ontario
Date Posted: 2026-08-31

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

Ocean Alexander has earned an international reputation for building substantial, beautifully finished cruising yachts. Established in the late 1970s through the collaboration of Alex Chueh and renowned naval architect Ed Monk Jr., the builder became known for capable semi-displacement hulls, quality construction and finely crafted teak interiors—qualities that continue to make its classic motor yachts highly regarded today.

The Ocean Alexander 38 Double Cabin brings those strengths together in a practical trawler-style cruiser designed for comfortable extended cruising. Her solid-fibreglass semi-displacement hull, shallow keel and hard aft chines provide directional stability and economical operation, while the protected walkaround decks, flybridge and lower helm give the crew flexibility in changing conditions. Below, private staterooms forward and aft, two heads, a bright salon and generous storage make this an appealing layout for couples, family cruising or extended time aboard.

Waterthrush stands apart through the scale of investment made in her care. A documented 2015–2016 refit totalled $102,126 and approximately 772 labour hours, addressing the bottom, windows, exterior finishes, bilge systems, fuel system, transmissions, generator, batteries and charging equipment. More recently she has had a the windlass motor rebuilt, new windshield wipers, a new bilge pump, a new generator battery, a new toilet pump assembly, replacement fuel filters, a new raw-water pump, a new generator impeller, new dock lines and a new Mercury outboard for the dinghy. Her traditional teak interior, two-stateroom layout, twin diesel propulsion and extensive documented history create a compelling Great Lakes cruising platform. This is the perfect opportunity to own an iconic trawler.

This Ocean Alexander has space and comfort of a classic cruiser with the reliability and economy of twin Lehman Diesel engines. Waterthrush is the perfect vessel to take you on the Great Loop, explore the Rideau Canal, and extended cruising in the great lakes and beyond!

$102K DOCUMENTED REFIT – TWIN LEHMAN DIESELS – AC & HEAT - TWO STATEROOMS / TWO HEADS – DUAL HELMS – 8 KW WESTERBEKE GENERATOR – DINGHY WITH NEW MERCURY OUTBOARD +++

Dimensions
LOA: 38'4"
Beam: 13'4"
Draft: 3'2"
Weight / Displacement: Approximately 21,500 lb
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: To be confirmed
HP: 135 hp each / 270 hp total
Hours: PORT - 4778 | STARBOARD - 4766
Fuel: Diesel
Drive: Direct shaft drive
Typical Model Cruising Speed: Approximately 7–8 knots

Generator
Make: Westerbeke
Output: 8 kW
Fuel: Diesel
Hours: Approx 2,900; current hours to be confirmed

Electronics
- Raymarine radar; verify onboard
- Raymarine multifunction information display; verify onboard
- GPS; verify onboard
- Autopilot; verify onboard
- VHF marine radio; verify onboard
- Compass
- Full engine instrumentation
- Hailer; verify onboard
- Kenwood stereo; 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; verify onboard
- Samsung television and cable connection; verify onboard
- Smoke/fume detector; verify onboard

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; verify onboard
- Powered windlass with recently rebuilt motor
- Chain rode and anchor washdown; verify onboard
- Dinghy davits
- 10-foot inflatable dinghy; inclusion and condition to be confirmed
- New Mercury dinghy outboard
- Bimini top with forward clear enclosure
- 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; verify onboard
- Air conditioning and heat; operation to be confirmed
- U-Line ice maker; verify onboard
- Clock and barometer; verify onboard

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
- Engine raw-water pump replaced; applicable engine to be confirmed
- Generator impeller replaced
- New Mercury outboard acquired for dinghy; model, horsepower and year to be confirmed

Documented 2015–2016 Refit
- More than $102,000 invested
- 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
- 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

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
- Current soft goods, finishes and equipment operation to be confirmed

Galley
- Galley located forward in the salon
- Dometic three-way refrigerator; verify onboard
- Microwave; verify onboard
- U-Line ice maker; verify onboard
- Sink, cooking appliances, counters and storage configuration to be confirmed
- Hot and cold pressure-water system; verify onboard

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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