RHYTHM 'N BLUES has been meticulously cared for by its sole owner, who spared no expense in enhancing the yacht with numerous upgrades beyond the original factory specifications. Among the standout enhancements are the powerful MTU engines, a state-of-the-art integrated touchscreen Hatteland navigation system featuring Skyhook, and a sophisticated helm station extension, complete with advanced air conditioning for ultimate comfort. A generously sized dining table and bar area create an inviting space for guests to engage with the captain while soaking in the breathtaking elevated ocean views. Maintaining RHYTHM 'N BLUES in pristine, like-new condition has been a top priority, entrusted to a professional crew of two who ensure every detail is perfect. Built with redundant systems for reliability and efficiency, this yacht is designed for stress-free, long-range cruising, allowing her to traverse the open seas with absolute confidence and ease. Additionally, luxurious accommodations and thoughtful design elements further enhance her appeal, ensuring every journey is one of comfort, style, and seamless adventure.

Key Features:

Enclosed Skylounge

Freedom Lift for Dinghy

3 Seakeepers & Hydraulic fin stabilizers

All interior and exterior soft goods replaced

New digital optiplex system 

Ghost security

Tender: 

13’ 9“ Yachtline 420 Deluxe

Upgrades / Additions: 

•Enclosed flybridge

•Additional washer/dryer in crew

•His & Her head in master stateroom

•Single helm electronics package including installation

•Sea Recovery 900G/day water maker with auto fresh water flush operation, pH neutralizer, UV sterilizer, and commercial pre-filter

•Black water treatment system

•N2K view vessel and security monitoring package

•FB air conditioning 38,000 BTU (A 1 only)

•Vents in dash and port side of bar

•Gulfcoast fuel polishing system based on US Military Abrahams-M1 tank design

•Duel anchor/windlass configuration

•Fold down TV on flybridge

•Panasonic intercom system

•Additional 40-gallon water heater (Total 80 gallon)

•Teak deck for aft deck and side walkway to midship

•Teak swim platform with teak steps

•(3) Underwater lights

•ACR searchlight with (1) remote FB

•Wired speakers include: Salon, Dining area, Flybridge, Aft deck, Sunpad, and Master stateroom

•Custom exterior canvas and windshield mesh covers

•Custom sky lounge with glass windshield with wipers and enclosed sides and back

•ZE/JMS system with iAnchor option

•Upgraded 3x17" Hatteland touchscreen for single helm electronic package

•Crew galley granite countertop (Giallo Veneziano)

•Added (3) Seakeepers (one 9 and two 6) with 5-year extended warranty

•Interior by Destry Darr Design- New upholstery, carpet, window treatment, bedding, drapery, etc.

•Added Octoplex Generation 2-power converter/Management system- New DC and AC panels with remote access

•Added GOST security camera and monitoring system

•Added new Freedom Tender lift

•Dock mate remote wireless docking

•All new house engine and generator batteries

•Added Starlink entertainment and boat monitoring system

•General maintenance- Bottom paint, zincs, shafts, and other related dry-dock service work

Contact us today to schedule a preview aboard the Ocean Alexander 78 Motoryacht “Rhythm ‘N Blues”!

Vessel Walkthrough:

Welcome aboard the Ocean Alexander 78, "Rhythm ‘N Blues." Start your tour on the spacious boarding platform, which offers a smooth transition from the dock into the cockpit. This area is protected from UV rays and seasonal rains by the overhanging boat deck, providing a comfortable oasis for guests. Enjoy the roomy transom seat and convenient snack table designed to accommodate multiple visitors. On your right in the starboard forequarter is a wet bar, and to your left, a staircase leads up to the boat deck.

Moving forward to the salon, located just beyond the aft bulkhead. The area is beautifully illuminated, with windows framed by mullions that feature sconce lighting, enhanced by an impressive recessed lighting system overhead. Choose from a range of seating options, including settees and easy chairs, ideal for relaxation or entertaining. In the salon's aft section, you'll find entertainment systems and a built-in beverage bar for your enjoyment. Conveniently situated on the port side, a day head equipped with a sink and toilet ensures guests won't have to go down to the lower deck.

As you proceed forward on the starboard side, you'll step into the galley, showcasing what can be accomplished with generous space and a substantial budget. Outfitted with full-size electric appliances from renowned brands, the galley features a striking granite countertop with plenty of drawers and storage lockers. Centrally located, it offers convenient access for serving guests throughout the yacht.

Proceed forward to discover dedicated dining space. Access to the lower deck is available via companionway stairs located in the starboard forequarter, next to the dining area.

Descend to explore the master stateroom, situated aft on the lower deck. This impressive suite, accessed through double doors and positioned slightly lower in the hull, fully utilizes the 20-foot beam. It boasts a king-size berth, a roomy dressing area with a cedar-lined hanging locker, a bureau, a vanity, and separate his and hers bathrooms with a shared shower. Entertainment include a 42-inch flat-screen TV and a DVD player.

In the forward cabin, the VIP stateroom features a walk-around queen berth, ample storage including a spacious cedar-lined hanging locker, and a 22-inch LCD TV with a DVD player. The ensuite bathroom is equipped with granite or marble countertops and high-end fixtures.

Located just aft of the VIP stateroom, on the port side of the central companionway, is the guest stateroom. This space features two single bunks separated by a night table, offering cozy accommodations. Each stateroom has its own private ensuite bathroom and shower facility, thanks to the main deck day head.

Finally, make your way up to the Skylounge on the upper deck, the yacht's executive office. Here, a set of premium helm chairs is positioned before a complete array of navigation electronics and engine controls. This climate-controlled, fully enclosed area takes full advantage of the vessel's wide beam, featuring a well-equipped beverage bar and a premium settee. Visibility from the helm is outstanding, and quick access to the main deck or cockpit is easily available. On the boat deck, just behind the Skylounge, dinghies are handled smoothly with a davit crane.

The Ocean Alexander 78 is designed to appeal to discerning yacht enthusiasts around the globe. For those who demand the highest quality, this yacht is an exceptional choice that merits serious consideration.

Vessel Overview:

2023 Refit:

•Added (3) Seakeepers (one 9 and two 6) with 5-year extended warranty

•Interior by Destry Darr Design- New upholstery, carpet, window treatment, bedding, drapery, etc.

•Added Octoplex Generation 2-power converter/Management system- New DC and AC panels with remote access

•Added GOST security camera and monitoring system

•Added new Freedom Tender lift

•Dock mate remote wireless docking

•All new house engine and generator batteries

•Added Starlink entertainment and boat monitoring system

•General maintenance- Bottom paint, zincs, shafts, and other related dry-dock service work

General:

•Vinylester resin

•Longitudinal and lateral fiberglass stringers filled with high-density foam

•Reinforced collision bulkhead

•Fiberglass with Infusion and "vacuum bag technology"

•Frameless window

•All exterior hardware SIS 316

Hull & Bottom:

•Block boot top stripe

•Interior structural components all bonded to hull

•Three coats of Seahawk primer; Hi-build epoxy barrier coat and covered with two coats of Seahawk self-polishing bottom paint

•Bronze through-hull fittings

Deck / Pilothouse:

•White non-skid fiberglass decks with custom Sea Deck padding

•Fiberglass settee with oval teak sliding table

•Custom pilothouse enclosure/extension with 38,000 BTU A/C and 3 Air handlers

•Marquip 2000 crane newly renovated Outdoor furniture

•Yachtlime (Zodiak) 420 Tender with Yamaha 60 (200hrs)

•Detachable full awning

•(2) Furuno TZT Blackbox Flatscreen/ Navigation Screens

•(1) Maetron flat screen, Integrated with Octaplex power monitoring

•GPS Skyhook Auto-Anchor Custom Granite wet bar with (5) stainless bar stools

•Ml VSAT

Main Engines:

•Twin MTU 1 0V2000 1600HP engines with ZF Model 2000 transmissions

•Three control stations, plus dock mate wireless remote

•Electric engine control

•Engine alarm system (off and temperature)

•Wet exhaust- including water temperature, oil pressure, hour meter and start/stop controls in engine

•Dripless engine shaft seal logs

•Dripless seal for the rudder post

•Underwater exhaust system

•Complete engine instrumentation

Generators:

•(2) Kohler 32 kW genset

•Generator sets resiliently mounted and installed with sound shield & vibration dampener

•Generators with gas/water separator

•Oil changing system for both engines and genset

•(2) Hydraulic windlass VWC4000C

Thrusters / Stabilizers:

•KEYPOWER hydraulic bow thruster 25HP stern 25HP with proportional

•KEYPOWER hydraulic stabilizers (9 Sq. ft. x 2)

Steering / Controls:

•Hydraulic steering system by Sea Star

•SIS rudders

•Bronze struts with cutlass bearing

•High performance computer-designed and machined class S propellers

•Zincs on rudders, shafts

Freshwater System:

•Reverse osmosis purification system

•Headhunter pressure freshwater system

•2mm thickness 316 SIS water tank with sight gauge

•Fresh water outlet with hose for engines and generators

•Fresh water wash down at bow & stern and boat deck

•(2) 40-gallon water heaters with high-density fiberglass insulation with high-efficiency heating element

Fuel System:

•4.5mm thickness 5052 Aluminum fuel tanks with sight gauges and tested to International

•Standards 33CFR 51 0(a) with high and low fuel level alarm system

•Dual Recor fuel/water separator with Y-valves for engine and generator

•Common drainage system for sink, shower, bilge, and exterior deck

•Bilge pump in forward and aft of engine room

•Automatic bilge pump

•24V shower sump pumps

•One manual bilge pump

•Dry bilge area arrangement in center of engine room

•Lighted bilge

Batteries:

•New heavy-duty batteries (House banks: 825 AH, Engine batteries: 550AH. Genset batteries:490AH)

•Battery paralleling system with control switch

•Service battery switch

•Engine battery isolation switches

•AGM Batteries with 40F to I 40F operating temp and industry-leading low self-discharge rates of 1 to 3%

AC/DC Systems:

•AC outlets throughout

•All primary AC & DC electrical wiring is appropriately labeled throughout the yacht

•GFI (11 0V) AC outlet

•24-volt system

Shorepower Connectors:

•Shore power receptacle 100 + 50-amp in transom with (1) 15 ft cable master

Airconditioning:

•Cruisair compressors for central air conditioner. Six units total 113K BTU (Reverse Cycle capable for operation down to 40F)

•Cruisair remote and self-contained air conditioner with ECU controls (Reverse Cycle capable for operating down to 40F)

Lighting:

•24V lights in all compartments

•24V LED lights (Aerospace quality, specially tuned color temperature for Ocean Alexander)

Interior Decor:

•Wood paneling and cabinetry

•Soft vinyl headliners

•Designed pull handles for drawers and cupboards

•Wood for window frames and bull-nose

•SIS hardware

•Satin varnish for interior finish

•Fabric covered walls for lower walkway walls

•Concealed hinges throughout interior cabinets with auto soft-closing function

•Mattresses for berths

•Hanging lockers with dual-locking mechanism

•Granite flooring in foyer

Master Stateroom:

•King-sized berth

•(2) Nightstands with countertop bureau and vanity on starboard side

•Safe in hanging locker

•LCD 40" N with professional NV System

•(1) Sub-woofer

•Fixed windows on hull side Full-height, cedar-lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting

•His-and-her head with shower and vanity

VIP Stateroom:

•Queen-sized berth

•Dressing mirror LCD 22" N and DVD disc player

•Cedar-lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting

•SIS rectangular port light with privacy screen

•Head with stall shower

Port Guest Stateroom:

•Side-by-side lower berths, fabric covered

•Nightstand

•22" TV

•Cedar-lined hanging locker

•Head with stall shower

Heads:

•Wood walls and cabinets with Granite or Marble countertops

•China sinks

•Planus toilet system

•Vent blower

•Seamless fiberglass stall shower with one-piece glass door. (Industry-leading seamless one-piece shower stall design provides long-term protection against moisture and water intrusion behind the shower

•Grohe faucets for sinks and showers

•Custom bathroom hardware

•Custom bathroom fixtures

•Air extraction in each head with low noise extraction fans switched separately from lights (Fans discharge to outside air)

•Wood flooring

•Medicine cabinet

•Shower door with Granite or Marble frame

•Mirrored cabinet door under headport light

Galley:

•Granite/marble countertops

•Wood cabinetry

•Wood flooring

•Storage cabinets

•Appropriately sized (or over-sized) silverware and cutlery drawers

•Overhead dish locker forward

•Overhang cabinet in galley

•Whirlpool garbage disposal

•36" JennAir custom panel French door refrigerator

•30" JennAir Over-the-Range microwave with speed-cook convection

•30" JennAir electric cook top

•27" JennAir electric oven

•Whirlpool trash compactor

•24" Fisher/Paykel dishwasher

Crew:

•Kitchenette (sink, microwave, and refrigerator)

•Microwave oven

•Storage locker

•LCD 22" N and DVD disc player

•Cedar-lined hanging locker with automatic lighting

•Drawers under bunk

•Head with stall shower

Other:

•Maytag 2400AWW stacked washer/dryer (Commercial quality, Energy Star washer/dryer with generous 2.4 cu. ft. capacity)

Audio / Video:

•LCD 40" N with professional NV System with subwoofer

•Phantom screen (for insects + pollen protection) with dedicated wood box for door

•24V LED lights (Aerospace quality, specially tuned color temperature for Ocean Alexander that last over 100,000+ hours)

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