PHOTOS: exteriors by Ocean Alexander; interiors by Voyage Photography
Changing demographics in yachting means changes in megayacht models. More and more, cruisers crave getting away from shore for periods at a time. The Ocean Alexander 27E taps into this growing desire, in a size that lets owners and guests enjoy a cozy feeling.
Debuting at the just-concluded Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the 89-foot (27-meter) 27E kicks off Ocean Alexander’s Explorer line. “Explorer,” of course, calls to mind traveling long distances. To that end, the shipyard says the megayacht should see a best range around 2,100 nautical miles. This is enough to cover the entire Eastern Seaboard and still venture over to the West Coast, for instance. It also allows you to cruise amid all of the Leeward and Windward Islands of the Caribbean over the course of the entire winter season.
Wherever you decide to point her bow, the 27E prioritizes yet another item of importance to long-distance cruisers: space. In fact, when Ocean Alexander revealed its plans for the series and drawings from Evan K. Marshall, yacht buyers immediately noticed the deep swim platform. Between the elongated aft deck and extra-long platform, you get 225 square feet (20.9 square meters) for a few toys, lounge chairs, and good old-fashioned relaxation. Equally important, a standard davit and hydraulics in the platform make toy launching and retrieval smoother operations. Plus, when the toys are ready for launch, your crew can ready them without having to step around them.
This smart space arrangement continues inside, too. Ocean Alexander says that a number of its customers really liked the voluminous feel inside the Revolution series. Therefore, the design and build team applied that same thinking here. The 20’7” (6.29-meter) beam make the main deck extra welcoming, and the shipyard continues the tradition of keeping the saloon and dining area open to each other. While the galley can be closed off forward, it does have a coffee nook (doubling as the crew mess) for those of you who like chatting with the chef.
The galley is purposely on the main deck in recognition of the friendly relationship many customers have with their crew. But, it’s also there to allow elbow room, something the master and three guest staterooms still have below decks. The master spans the beam amidships, with two twin cabins between it and the VIP.
From the partially enclosed bridge deck to the bow lounge and the already-mentioned expansive aft area, the Ocean Alexander 27E has plenty of alfresco space for your small crowd. The spaces encourage you and your guests to dream of new destinations, keeping an eye on the horizon as they come into view.
Evan K. Marshall evankmarshall.com
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