SOLUTION, an OA 450, is a fine example of one of the most successful offerings from Ocean Alexander or for that matter from any boat builder in this size and class.  She is hull #6 of the 450's and was built new in 2000 for her original owners.  Experienced cruisers and owners of several previous boats they were involved in every aspect of her build, outfitting, and layout design, including the engine room.

They cruised her extensively over the years mostly around Florida and the Bahamas where they would spend long periods of time in comfort "on the hook" made possible by their knowledgeable input during SOLUTION's build.  They also spent occasional months on the Chesapeake and its tributaries.

She is offered for sale by her current owners who purchased her from the original owners in early 2015.  They have updated her electronics, tender, canvas, and other soft goods while cruising her mostly on Florida's West Coast.  Also knowledgeable owners they have continued to give SOLUTION the same TLC as her original owners.

Her CAT 3116TA's have only 2043 hours on them and have always been maintained on schedule including the CAT 2000 hour service in 2015 and because of the original owner's extensive involvement in the engine room and below decks design everything is easy to access here and in the large Lazarette.

Her 2-stateroom, 2-head layout with separate stall shower is ideal for the cruising couple or individual who has the occasional guests aboard.  Her upgraded 10 kW Northern Lights gen-set (625 hours) easily handles the custom 220V "tropical air conditioning package" (24K BTU for salon/galley and guest stateroom with a dedicated 16K BTU system for the master stateroom and heads) while still running all other AC electrical needs.

SOLUTION also has many other upgrades such as granite counters in the galley and heads, Ultraleather seating surfaces in the salon, custom teak frame salon sliding screen door aft, extra/enlarged storage cabinets throughout, washer/dryer, and the list goes on as you read through the listing.

Add this to the smooth, soft, dry riding Ed Monk, Jr. design and you have one of the finest cruising yachts ever built in the 42' to 48' range.  She offers the ride, roominess, and comfort of a 50' + boat with the economy and easy of handling of her more manageable size.

SOLUTION is the solution for the yachtsman or cruising couple who wants all the comforts of a larger boat for an affordable price.

The current owners cruising plans have changed and they are moving to a different style boat so a quick sale is desired.

• Northern Lights 10 kW generator with 625  hours
• (3) 200-AH heavy duty 8D batteries for engines and service, (1) 150-AH for generator
• (2) Inverters - one 1000-watt and one 300-watt
• Battery disconnect switch
• Battery paralleling system with control switches
• 30-Amp battery charger
• 250V/50A Shore power with 50' cable with inlet moved to transom in cockpit
• 12V Lights in all compartments
• AC/DC distribution panel with magnetic circuit breakers
• VOLT and AMP meters
• Bonding system throughout
• Wiring for speakers throughout
• AC outlets throughout
• Reverse Polarity indicating light
• Custom "Tropical" 220V air conditioning package
• Prepped for 220V water maker

• Twin Caterpillar 3116 diesels, 300 hp, with 2,043 hours.  All services current.
• Pressure fresh water system
• Prep with thru-hull for water maker
• Fresh water wash down in cockpit
• 20-Gallon hot water heater
• Aluminum fuel tanks with new (2016) sight gauges
• Stainless steel water tank with sight gauge
• FRP holding tank - plumbed for dockside or overboard discharge
• Common drainage system for sinks, deck, shower, and bilge.  Drains at transom.
• Color coded copper piping for fuel, water, and hydraulic system (all plumbing)
• (3) 12V bilge pumps with automatic/manual switches and run time counters
• (1) Manual bilge pump
• 12V Shower sump pump
• Dripless engine shaft seal logs
• Sea cocks and raw water strainers on all intakes
• Engine room lead/foam insulation 
• High water bilge alarm in engine room
• Racor fuel/water separators for engines and generator with vacuum gauges
• 12V Oil change system engines/generator/transmission
• (2) Engine room vent blowers, 12V
• Engine isolation switches
• Rubber plate floor
• 110V Fluorescent lights
• 12V Ceiling lights
• New service light with retractable cord
• AC outlet
• Fresh water outlet with hose
• FRP exhaust pipes with mufflers

• (2) Control stations - flybridge and salon
• Complete engine instrumentation at both helms
• (New 2016) International LED navigation lights
• Glendinning synchronizer (rebuilt 2016)
• New Flybridge helm seats (2015)
• Engine hour meters
• Electric horn
• Morse throttle & gear controls
• Hydraulic steering system
• Engine audible alarm system, for oil pressure, and temperature

• Hand-laid, gel coated construction
• Salon extended 18"
• Non-skid FRP main decks, cockpit, and flybridge deck
• FRP hinged mast with radar platform
• FRP swim platform with custom safety rails
• Black antifouling bottom paint
• Black boot top stripe
• Transom door and starboard boarding door
• Lexan windshield on flybridge, new 2015
• Custom FRP anchor platform with dual stainless steel anchor rollers & Maxwell VWC 1200C windlass - controls at bow plus lower and flybridge helms
• CQR 45 lb. anchor with 300' of 5/16 HT chain
• Delta 44 lb. Fast Set anchor with 50' of 5/16 HT chain and 250' of 5/8" braided line
• L-shaped flybridge eat with storage underneath - All new cushions w/sunbrella covers 2016
• Swim ladder on swim platform
• FRP cap rails
• Cabin side engine room vent boxes
• Custom 1200 lb. dinghy crane on flybridge with remote control
• Inmar 10' aluminum hull RIB w/8 hp Honda outboard (new 2015) on flybridge boat deck
• New Sunbrella dinghy cover

• New flybridge Bimini August 2016 - lined heat reflecting Sunbrella 
• New flybridge spray curtains 08/2016
• Stainless steel hardware
• 1.25" Stainless steel hand rails and stanchions including bow pulpit rail
• Stainless steel cleats and hawse holes
• (5) Stainless steel port holes with screens
• Additional stainless steel port hole in shower
• Maxwell VWC1200C windlass
• Bennett trim tabs
• Zincs on rudder and shafts
• Stainless steel shafts
• Stainless steel rudders
• Bronze struts with cutlass bearings
• Nibral 4-blade propellers - Custom upgrade - more speed & greater economy
• Bronze thru-hull fittings
• Teak with inlay, lower helm wheel
• Stainless steel wheel at flybridge helm
• Teak bow and stern staffs
• (6) New LED side deck and cockpit overhead lights, (December 2015)
• Windshield wipers and washers
• Custom stainless steel flybridge wing supports to accommodate larger dinghy
• Stainless steel BBQ grill
• All new over-sized navigation, anchor & steaming LED lights (2016)
• New bottom paint, March 2016

• New Draperies (2015)
• Built-in L-settee with ultra-leather cushions and storage below
• Halogen round ceiling lights, 12V
• Custom TV & Washer/dryer cabinet with vented combo washer/dryer & flat panel TV
• Teak valance board with accent lights
• Ultra-leather helm seat and back
• Icemaker in forward port custom cabinet
• Hydraulic hi-low table with optional teak top
• sliding door at starboard helm
• Steering control station
• Aft teak and glass sliding door with separate screen door

• Air conditioning
• Queen size centerline berth
• Mirror
• Stainless steel port holes with screens
• Access to chain locker
• Deck access via Mainship SS & Lexan hatch
• Cedar lined hanging locker, full height, with auto lighting to starboard
• Halogen round ceiling lights, 12V
• Shelf top wardrobe to port
• Accent lights under bunk and behind valance
• (4) Large drawers below berth & other various storage lockers

• Air conditioning
• Port holes with screen
• Halogen round lights, 12V
• Upper and lower berths
• Drawers under berth
• Cedar lined hanging locker with automatic lighting
• Accent lights behind valance
• Soft vinyl on hull side

• Granite counter tops with under mount sinks (stainless steel guest and porcelain master)
• Color core Formica walls and ceiling with teak trim both heads and shower
• Medicine/cabinet storage, both heads
• Grohe faucet for sinks and shower
• Stall shower accessed bu both heads
• Draperies
• Air conditioning, both heads (custom)
• 12V Lights
• Mirror
• Port holes with screens
• Rarian PHEHB2 electric toilet, master head
• VacuFlush toilet, guest head
• GFI AC outlets, both heads
• Exhaust vent blowers, both heads
• Vented loops vented overboard

• Air conditioning
• Granite counter tops
• Teak panel and cabinetry
• Storage cabinets and drawers
• Franke double sinks with Grohe faucet
• Floor accent lights
• Dish locker over aft counter
• Refrigerator (AC/DC)
• Exhaust blower vented outside
• Electric cook top
• Additional light over cook top
• Microwave/convection oven
• GFI 110V AC outlet
• Serving shelf
• Toaster oven, new 2015

• 9.5 knots @ 1450 RPM @ 5 GPH
• 13.5 knots @ 2000 RPM @ 13 GPH
• 15 knots @2600 RPM @ 25 GPH
• 16.5 knots at 2800 RPM

• Raymarine E 70024 Hybrid chart plotter, (2015), wired for both stations with NEMA to depth and autopilot
• Raytheon R40XX 32 nm radar
• Raytheon ST 6000 autopilot with control/displays at both helms 
• Raytheon ST 60 Tridata with two control/displays
• Raytheon RC 425 chart plotter (including cards for FL & Bahamas) at flybridge helm
• Raytheon 120 GPS NEMA receiver
• Raytheon NAV 398 GPS/Loran plotter at lower helm
• Yaseau SW amateur SSB transceiver with antenna tuner
• Ritchie compass at lower and flybridge helm
• Standard Intrepid VHF radio with dedicated antenna
• HD TV/FM mast antenna
• (3) Bilge pump recorders

Owner's personal effects, tools, and clothing.  The listing, as of the date of the Purchase & Sale Agreement, will be the official inventory list conveyed with the boat at closing.