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Ocean Alexander - 27 Explorer - For Sale

27 ExplorerbyOcean Alexanderbrings serious cruising capability to an 88-foot platform. As amotor yachtin themega‑yacht classwith afiberglass-composite hull, it pairs generous volume with practical capacities for extended time aboard. Shestakov Yacht Sales, led by broker Andrey Shestakov, is ready to guide you through selection and purchase.

Selecting a 27 Explorer

Choosing the 27 Explorermeans prioritizing space, utility, and straightforward serviceability. Its 88 ft (26.82 m) length and 20 ft (6.27 m) beam offer substantial room for living and entertaining, while a draft range of 12.30–13.40 ft (3.75–4.08 m) suits confident coastal and selective offshore itineraries. Twin MAN inboard diesels and thoughtful tankage underscore practical ownership. If you value amotor yachtwith the stature of themega‑yacht class, the27 Exploreris a compelling fit.

Features of the Model

Twin MAN inboard diesel propulsion (2 engines)

fiberglass-composite hullwith a fiberglass deck

3 heads to support guest and owner use

Crew area with 2 berths for professional support

Substantial tankage: 2,186 gallons of fuel and 660 gallons of water

Beam of 20 ft (6.27 m) for stability and interior volume

Technical Specifications

Length overall (LOA): 88 ft (26.82 m)

Beam: 20 ft (6.27 m)

Draft: 12.303–13.397 ft (3.75–4.0833 m)

Engines: 2 × MAN, Inboard, Diesel

Hull: fiberglass-composite

Deck: Fiberglass

Heads: 3

Crew beds: 2

Fuel capacity: 2,186 gal

Water capacity: 660 gal

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to discuss build and configuration options for the 27 ExplorerbyOcean Alexander, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will coordinate specifications, delivery timing, and all documentation to streamline your purchase.

Questions and Answers

Q: What is the 27 Explorerclassified as? A: It is amotor yachtpositioned in themega‑yacht segmentwith afiberglass-composite hull. This defines the yacht’stype,size class, andconstruction.

Q: Who builds the 27 Explorer? A: The yacht is built byOcean Alexander, a name associated withqualityandcraftsmanshipin this category.

Q: What are the key dimensionsof the27 Explorer? A: LOA is 88 ft (26.82 m), beam is 20 ft (6.27 m), and draft ranges from 12.303 to 13.397 ft (3.75–4.0833 m).

Q: What enginespower the yacht? A: Twin MANinboard dieselengines (2 total) provide propulsion for the27 Explorer.

Q: What are the onboard capacitiesand accommodations? A: Fuel capacity is 2,186 gal; water capacity is 660 gal. The layout includes 3headsand 2crew bedsto support owner and crew needs. For full details and options, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and captains who spend time aboard the 27 ExplorerbyOcean Alexanderreport a boat that rewards hands-on operation. Sea-trial data shows a top speed around 22–22.3 knots, a “best cruise” example near 14 knots with roughly 394 nm of range, and a very economical slow cruise around 8.5 knots returning about 1,260 nm; combined with the model’s advertised ~2,000+ nm long-range capability at slow speed, this gives genuine itinerary flexibility. Handling earns praise for being remarkably responsive to the helm with large rudders, tracking cleanly in reverse on one engine and making close-quarters work straightforward, and seakeeping is consistently described in reviews as composed for the size.

Aboard, the tri-deck layout reads larger than the LOA, with 3–4 cabin arrangements including a full-beam owner’s stateroom supporting family cruising and multi-week liveaboard use. Day-running is helped by a 225 sq ft aft platform whose hydraulic center section is designed to stow and launch a tender and PWCs, and a dedicated captain’s cabin with desk and good pilothouse sightlines adds practicality. On the maintenance side, examples are fitted with MAN mains; the engine room offers “plenty of room to work” with about 6'10" overhead clearance, and auxiliary systems include two ~32 kW generators and multiple AC units, all on familiar large-yacht service cycles. Public owner-thread activity on the 27 Exploreris limited, and no consistent model-specific failures have surfaced in the reviewed sources.

Pros and Cons

Owner-operator friendly handling with large-rudder response and confident low-speed maneuverability.

Genuine range flexibility, from about 394 nm at 14 kt to roughly 1,260 nm at 8.5 kt, with economical slow-speed cruising.

Tri-deck social layout with 3–4 cabins, a full-beam owner suite, and a 225 sq ft aft platform with hydraulic tender/PWC launch.

Real-world range and performance depend on sea state, load, and exact engine spec, so buyers should confirm numbers per hull.

MAN mains and twin ~32 kW generators require dealer-level service planning typical of large-yacht systems.

Public owner reports are limited, and there are no widely documented model-specific failure patterns to benchmark long-term wear.

Comparison with Other Models

Model	LOA	Beam	Draft	Speed (Cruising/Max)	Gross Tonnage
27 Explorer	88' 0" (26.82 m)	20' 0" (6.27 m)	12' 4" (3.75 m) – 13' 5" (4.08 m)	-	221365
Divergence 45	44' 0" (13.61 m)	13' 0" (4.19 m)	10' 1" (3.08 m)	26 kn / 34 kn	-
548 Pilot House	55' 0" (16.76 m)	17' 0" (5.31 m)	14' 6" (4.42 m)	9 kn / 21 kn	-
42 Sedan	42' 0" (12.80 m)	14' 0" (4.47 m)	-	-	-
FLYBRIDGE	70' 0" (21.34 m)	18' 0" (5.64 m)	16' 5" (5 m) – 17' 9" (5.42 m)	18 kn / 24 kn	-
70e	70' 0" (21.34 m)	18' 0" (5.54 m)	15' 10" (4.83 m) – 16' 5" (5 m)	21 kn / 25 kn	78000
85E	85' 0" (25.91 m)	20' 0" (6.12 m)	16' 5" (5 m)	-	-
83E	85' 0" (25.91 m)	20' 0" (6.12 m)	19' 5" (5.92 m)	-	-
100 MY	100' 0" (30.68 m)	23' 0" (7.01 m)	18' 1" (5.50 m) – 21' 1" (6.42 m)	19 kn / 22 kn	200
54	54' 0" (16.46 m)	15' 0" (4.57 m)	18' 10" (5.75 m)	10 kn / 12 kn	-