1988 55' Ocean Custom 55

Accommodations and Layout
Gusto IV features the most popular layout in a 55' Ocean Plan A.Highlights are 3 staterooms each with private head; large U-shaped galley on deck a very functional dinette and the nicest salon in the industry.
Main Salon
This is without a doubt the most liveable salon in any 55'-60' sportfisherman.Aft to port is a large L-shapedsettee which has storage beneath.Opposite are two occasional barrel chairs and a custom hi-lo teak table is also provided.The entertainment center is forward to starboard above the dinette and is loaded with top of the line electronics including a new flatscreen TV (fall 2008) JVC stereo system w/Bose 5.1 Acoustimass system JVC 5-disc CD player JVC DVD player and a Sony Direct TV receiver.In the counter separating the dinette from the salon is abar withbottle storage.The dcor is very tasteful and features carpet upgraded fabrics faux teak mini blinds and a carpet runner. New headliner with recessed lighting in 1999.
Galley
The galley is on the main deck and is located forward to port.It is a chefs dream and features two under counter Subzero refrigerators one freezer disposal microwave/convection oven Scotsman icemaker three burner Kenyon cocktop instant hot water tap and Corian sink.A beautiful teak and holly sole accents this area.All the countertops in the galley/bar area are Corian with inlays.There is additional custom teak storage cabinetry by Cay Marine bulit in above the galley countertops.
Dinette
Located opposite the galley in the forward starboard portion of the mainsalon is a very comfortable and functional six place dinette with teak table and two stools which fit beneath the dinette table.There is teak and holly sole beneath the dinette also.
Master Stateroom
Master stateroom is forward and features queen bed 4 hanging lockers color television VCR and an abundance of storage space.Adjoining in the forepeak is the master head with oversized stall shower.Separate Cruisair AC controls provide temperature control in these areas.Teak and holly sole and 2 deck hatches provide light and ventilation.
Port Guest Stateroom
Sleeps two on two lower berths.A custom filler is supplied to convert these berths to a full bed.Comforts include color TV separate Cruisair air conditioning controls and ample hanging locker and storage areas.Large head with teak and holly sole and stall shower adjoins immediately forward.
Starboard Guest Stateroom
Sleeps two on upper and lower berths.This is a very functional and comfortable stateroom which boasts lots of elbow room hanging locker and drawer storage.Access to head with teak and holly sole and shower is immediately forward.
Fly Bridge
This is an extremely comfortable flybridge and ten people can sit in comfort on the forward L-seat starboard seat and three Pompanette helm chairs.A refrigerator is even provided to save steps to the galley.Also included is a 3-sided Isenglass enclosure with U zips (3) which was new in 2006. There are hynautic controls and steering fiberglass hardtop with hatch the top of which was awlgripped in 2007 overhead lighting and molded in overhead electronics box.There is storage under the bench seats and forward in the eyebrow.
Electrical
12V DC- [removed phone]V AC systems Northern Lights 12kw genset new in 2000. With 2100 hrs AC and DC engine room lights Dy-tek battery condition gauge Pro-tech 4 automatic battery charger 8D batteries new in 2005.
Mechanical Equipment & Engine Details
Cruisair air conditioning Halon fire extinguishing system cockpit bridge controls hydraulic wheel steering trim tabs (2) bilge blowers (4) automatic bilge pumps Glenn Denning engine synchronizer engine alarms and emergency stop Hynautic clutch and throttle controls dripless shaft logs awlgrip engine room manual engine room gauges main engine crash pump hot water heater 110 V AC fresh water pump Reverso oil change system Racor fuel filters (2) engine room exhaust blowers overhead insulation teak bilge grate. The starboard engine was an entirenew long block in 2004 and has approximately 1200 hrs. The port engine had a major overhaul by DMS in 2005 and has approximately 1000 hrs. Turbos were blue printed by DMS in March of 2006. Two new twin Disc 1.5 to 1 transmissions were installed in 2000.
Electronics and Navigational Equipment
Furuno 1942 radar64 miles new in 2005Furuno FCV-582 color depth soiunderRitchie compassDy-tek Sea temp gaugeIcom M-59 vhf radioClarion Marine stereo w/Infinity speakersACR electric spotlightNorthstar 951X GPS/plotterRobertson AP300X autopilotBennett trim tabsFull instrumentationBilge pump monitor lightsACR Epirb
Deck and Hull
8 person Viking life raft in valise. Anchor bow pulpit teak deck new in Spring 2007 freshwater and saltwater wash down system ideal electric windlass w/wildcat navigation lights spreader lights hull color is white (3)Murray Brothers chairson flybridge (5) deck access hatches teak covering boards enclosure boarding step teak varnished transom stipped & refinished in Jan. 2009 entire boat was painted with Imron. The topsides and toe rail were done by Cay Marine in 2000. The hull was sprayed by EagleEye in Riveria Beach FL in 2003. The cockpit was done in 2007 and the fighting chair was completely refinished in 2007.
Fishing Equipment
Transom door 41' Rupp 3X outriggers (4) rod holders cockpit sink refrigerated fish box 8 rod holders on aft flybridge rail Murray Brothers fighting chair with rocket launcher and rigging tray refinished in 2007 center rigger Ocean tackle drawers and storage cockpit freezer cockpit controls - starboard side transom gate cockpit coaming pad cockpit engine room access. Custom cockpit insulated stepbox new in 2007.
Remarks
The Gusto IV is a highly customized well maintained exampleof the popular 55' ocean. She hada lot of custom interior work along with topsides paint job and new toe rail by Cay Marine in 2000. She is ready to fish and/or cruise in style and comfort wherever you wish to go. Her present owner purchased her in 1999 and continually upgraded her over the years. He is retiring from boating providing a great buying opportunity on a custom ocean that will turn heads in every port!
Category: Powerboats
Water Capacity: 100 gal
Type: Sport Fish./Conv./Flybr.
Holding Tank Details:
Manufacturer: Ocean
Holding Tank Size:
Model: Custom 55
Passengers: 0
Year: 1988
Sleeps: 0
Length/LOA: 55' 0"
Hull Designer:
Price: $219,000 / €168,293
Engine Manufacturer: Detroit Diesel
Condition: Unavailable
Engine Model: GM 8V92TA
Boat's Name: GUSTO IV
Engine Type: Other
Stock Number:
Number of Engines: 2
Location: Charleston, SC 33410
United States
Engine Drive: Other
Beam: 16' 4"
Horsepower: 735 hp
Draft: 4' 4"
Engine Year: 0
LWL:
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Displacement: 0 t
Engine Hours: 0
Ballast:
Fuel Type: Diesel
HIN:
Fuel Capacity: 1000 gal
Hull Material: Fiberglass/Composite
Propeller Type: Other
Number of Hulls: 1
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Propeller Material:
Sail Area:
Cruise Speed: 24 knots / 27.62 mph / 44.45 kph
Boat Ad Last Revised: [removed phone]:30:41
Max Speed: 27 knots / 31.07 mph / 50 kph