Ocean 50 Super Sport — By Capt. Patrick Sciacca — March 2004

Deliciously Tenacious

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Base price: $885,000 with 2/700-hp Caterpillar C12 diesel inboards
Optional power: 2/1,015-hp Caterpillar C18 diesel inboards; 2/825-hp MTU Series 60 diesel inboards
Standard equipment: 4/rod holders; bait-prep center; transom door; insulated fishboxes w/pumpout; lounge seats w/polyfoam cushions on flying bridge; hardtop w/3-sided enclosure; Nibral props; Awlgrip engine room; Aquamet 22 shafts; 220V-50A shore power w/auto cord reel; 20-gal. hot-water heater; 2/VacuFlush MSDs; Sony flat-screen TV in saloon; Autohelm Tri-data

SPECIFICATIONS
Length overall: 50'6"
Beam: 16'9"
Draft: 4'5"
Weight (dry): 54,038 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 780 gal.
Water capacity: 150 gal.
Test engines: 2/1,015-hp Caterpillar C18 diesel inboards
Transmissions/ratio: ZF/1.75:1
Propellers: 30"x40" 4-blade Hall & Stalvert
Steering: Hynautic hydraulic
Controls: Glendinning single-lever electronic
Optional equipment on test boat: teak coaming and covering boards; Lewmar Concept II windlass; refrigerated fishbox; Rupp outriggers; International fighting chair w/teak rod holder; granite countertops; Amtico oak flooring in galley, dinette, and heads; Broan compactor; tinted aft windows and door; EZ2CY 3-sided enclosure (in lieu of standard); Glendinning controls; 13-inch Samsung flat-screen TV w/DVD in guest stateroom; steps and companionway runner; accessory package; extra step box; designer interior
Price as tested: $1,071,605

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