2016 Ocean Alexander 72 Pilothouse

ESCAPE is one of the finest 2016 model Ocean Alexander 72's on the market. She has a great owner history and has been maintained in impeccable shape. The exterior paint is like new, and the interior is in excellent shape.ESCAPE comfortably sleeps six in three ensuite staterooms plus a crew cabin aft with a full bathroom for a captain or extra guests. She has many custom features that make her a rare opportunity for the most discriminating buyer, and she is easy to show in Chesapeake City, Maryland.Exterior finishes are like new, and the interior was completely redone in 2025.

New enclosures 2024New carpets, interior coverings, and furniture 2025New galley flooring and countertops 2025AIS vessel monitoring system2nd Kohler 23 KW Generator (2nd one is an upgrade)Watermaker Sea Recovery 900 gallons per dayGulf Coast fuel polisherOil changing system2nd Stabilizer monitor on flybridgeAft deck plug in engine controlsEnclosed bridge surrounded with 24,000 BTU'S A/CTeak deck on bridge under hard topEPIRB auto releaseInternet modem and boosterMounted hard top8-person life raftTeak deck chairs and lounge chairsGypsy awning on flybridge that covers back deck for shade3 x Underwater lightsWired Yacht Controller remoteFoot activated salon to aft door button for ease of door openingPhantom screens on doors

ESCAPE has been well maintained; she has a beautiful painted finish that looks new, teak designed for easy access all around the vessel, beginning with the boarding gates on each side and full walk-around side decks.The aft has a full wet bar with sink, refrigerator, and a 32" flip-down TV with DVD player if needed for entertainment. The aft deck has both bench seating and several occasional chairs around a large table.ESCAPE has 4 cabins in total, which include 3 staterooms in the main part of the boat and a cabin aft for crew or additional guests. The boat comfortably sleeps 6 guests in 3 staterooms, including a large full-beam master stateroom accessed via a private staircase located off the main salon. The guest staterooms are located forward of the lower helm, and both are ensuite. Crew accommodations are separate, aft, and complete with a full ensuite bath.Entering through the electric aluminum and glass sliding doors from the aft deck, you will find the salon with expansive windows, an L-shaped settee and a captain’s chair opposite, along with a pop-up flatscreen TV on a lift for your entertainment. On the port side, a private staircase leads down to the full-beam master stateroom ensuite.Moving forward from the main salon, up two steps is the true gathering place aboard the yacht: the galley and helm station, which has ample seating around a good-sized table.Next to the lower helm, a staircase leads down to the guest staterooms. The VIP stateroom is all the way forward, which features a custom-sized centerline queen bed. The 2nd guest stateroom features an over/under bunk arrangement, and both are ensuite with the smaller bath doubling as the "day head" for guests.The second access point to the flybridge is a set of stairs that lead from the galley, with an easy-flip-open glass door. The flybridge has a second helm with all instrumentation as below, two (2) mechanical helm chairs along with a large table and full bar with sink, refrigerator, and 3 adjustable bar stools, and non-skid flooring to make your entertaining flow with ease. There is also a 32" flip-down TV with DVD player and an electric cooktop. Further aft is the davit and tender.Mechanically, she also has a Fuel Polishing System and Oil Changing System, and an additional Kohler 23 KW genset generator. The fresh water system has been upgraded with a Sea Recovery 900 GPD Water Maker.Docking the Escape comes with ease with the many upgraded features for the owner or captain, which include full walk-around decks, the flip-open door to the pilothouse, the electric sliding glass door from salon to the aft deck, along with heavy-duty corner cleats on both sides of the Euro transom. There are also two control stations, one on the flybridge and the other in the pilothouse, with complete engine instrumentation lit up with modern switches and a Kahlenberg heavy-duty horn if needed. The flybridge has all the navigation equipment you have down below. The hydraulic bow and stern thrusters give you everything you need to dock safely and comfortably.Other features for ease of docking include hydraulic key power stabilizer control for thruster, wireless yacht remote control, second stabilizer monitor on the flybridge, ACR searchlight with two (2) remotes, both on the flybridge and pilothouse.

Flybridge has a hardtop and a flip-open fixed glass door from the lower helmFlybridge has two (2) Stidd mechanical helm chairsElectric aluminum and glass sliding door to salon from aft with button and foot opening buttonGranite wet bar with sink, bar, and refrigerator on the flybridge and bar stoolsGranite wet bar with sink and refrigerator on aftIce maker in salonACR Searchlight3 x Underwater lightsFlybridge seating with teak decks under hardtopTeak deck on aft deck and walkway to midshipTeak on steps and swim platformBoarding gates on port and starboard sidesHeavy-duty corner cleats on both sides of the Euro transomU-shaped rails on the swim platformLighted OA logoSunpad at bowCustom exterior canvas and windshield mesh coversAnchor coverElectric cooktop on flybridgeFlybridge can be air-conditioned and has a Lexan windscreenFlip-down 32" TV with DVD on flybridge and aft seating area

Pilothouse/Lower helmRitchie Compass 5"VHF radio is ICOM M506 VHF DSCFuruno Nav pilot Auto pilotMaretron multi-function gauge panel for windFuruno Navnet system with six displays, chartsFuruno sonar (depth) and Furuno RadarACR RCL 100D spotlightEngine Controls, single leverStabilizer monitor on the flybridgeWired yacht controller remote on the flybridgeDuplicate lower helm electronics on the flybridge

Custom-manufactured thick veneer wood flooringL-Shaped dinette with chart drawer under sunken and extended dash with instrumentationWood table top with storage cabinet under windshield defrostersWeathertight pantograph doors to the side deck2 x helm seats with one (1) Llebroc mechanical helm seatCustom design pilot station

King-size bedEnlarged tinted windows with custom engineeringCustom cedar-lined closetGranite marble shower floor and granite shower seatStorage under bedGranite countertop at TV cabinet private head with shower stall "ensuite"Bureau with chest of drawersTwo nightstands with countertopUltra leather-upholstered headboard

Entire space air-conditioned with full-height storage on the starboard sideFlip berth space can accommodate a double berth bed or can be for additional storage; when flipped up, it provides 6' x 6' x 3' full height storage spaceSink with storage cabinetry, separate head, and one-piece design for a mildew/leak proof shower stall with retractable stairs to provide easier access to the head and shower stall

Fiberglass hull bottom with white vinyl rub railings with SS insert bronze through-hull fittings.Vinylester resin with marine-grade structural foam. High density allows for high temperature resistivity and is a particular advantage in thermal and acoustic insulation.Reinforced Collision BulkheadFiberglass with infusion lamination manufacturing technologyStainless steel hardware2" elliptical 316 stainless steel handrails & stanchions, main deck and 11/2"on Flybridge.Elliptical conforms better to human grip than traditional round rails. Provides greater "grip strength" for safety and comfort (Unique OA feature)Ocean Alexander employs various techniques to reduce sound and vibration through various proprietary techniques for controlling sound and transmission noise.Weathertight bulkheads with further sound and temperature insulation.Marine-grade aluminum beams for floors, walls and ceilings. Provides greater rigidity, monolithic structure, and solidness while underway.Use of crossknit directional with carbon fiber in high-stress areas for added structural integrity.

Chain locker in bow with hinged access and removable swim ladderPort and Starboard boarding gates, Ventilation hatch forward, trunk top fiberglass with staircase to FlybridgeFiberglass swim platform with Euro transom

Engines2x Caterpillar C18 Acert 1150 hp2x Control Stations: Flybridge and pilothouse with complete engine instrumentation with lighted, modern switchesElectric throttle and shift controls for engines with single levers for eachEngine Alarm System (oil and temperature)Intake / Exhaust fans with a demister to eliminate moisture from the intake airflow to keep machinery dry.Adjustable/Reversible Delta T fans for engine exhaust located on the superstructure instead of the hull side.Maximizes water protection and salt spray, resulting in safer and lower-maintenance ownership. (Unique OAFeature).Wet exhaust, including water temperature, oil pressure, hour meter, and start/stop controls in the engine room and remote start/stop controls in the pilothouse.Stainless steel engine bedsStainless steel rail on the side of the enginesGenerators2x Generators (Kohler 23W Genset) with fuel/water separators, mounted and installed with sound shield and vibration dampener.Steering/ControlHydraulic steering system with SS rudders and bronze struts with cutlass bearings.Zincs on rudders and shaftsHigh performance, computer design, and machined class "S" propellers2x Stidd mechanical helm seats on flybridge (white x2)One Stidd mechanical helm seat in the pilothouseWindlass/MooringHydraulic windlass, Maxwell VWLP3500CStainless Steel plow type anchor 80 lbs with 300 ft anchor chain (3/8" HT) and chain stopper chain counterHandsfree anchor chain wash system - allows for cleaning of the chain during anchor operationThrusters and StabilizersHydraulic bow thruster (25 HP) and stern (15HP)Hydraulic Keypower stabilizer (6 Sq ft x 2) control for thruster

Fresh Water System2 mm thickness 316 SS water tank with sight gauge, fresh water outlet with hose for engines and generators, fresh water wash down, at bow & stern & boat deck, Dockside water connectionHot Water Heater1 x 40-gallon water heater with high-density fiberglass insulation and a high-efficiency heating elementFuel System4.5mm thickness 5052 aluminum fuel tanks with sight gaugesDual Racor fuel/water separator with valves for engine and generatorBoth side fillers for fuel tanksFlame arrestor installed in fuel system (designed to prevent ignition of fumes during fueling/heavy operation)Fuel system with venting and "catchment system" designed for burps or overflow accidents.Bilge/DischargeCommon drainage system for bar sink, shower, bilge, and exterior deckBilge pump in forward and aft of the engine roomAutomatic bilge pump with manual and automatic switches in each space as divided by weathertight bulkheads.High water alarms mounted in each bilge zone24V Shower sump pumpsManual bilge pumpDry bilge area in the center of the engine room

Starboard side granite countertopsKenyon ceramic glass cooktopJenn Air stainless refrigerator side by side with bottom freezerTwin stainless steel deep well sinkJenn Air microwave and dishwasherGarbage disposalKeurig coffee makerAbundant storage in galley

1000 hr service performed on both main enginesBoth main engine heat exchangers were cleaned and pressure testedAftercooler and gear coolers inspectedRecent coil clean on all a/c chillers3 newly replaced flybridge 17” Hatteland Nav screensStabilizer serviced and seals replacedShaft seals replaced and housings2 new raw water a/c pumpsFire suppression system serviced. New raw water and coolant pump on Stbd mainNew engine start batteriesNew a/c room bilge pumpFull davit service with new pump, seals, and riggingNew davit wireless controllerNew salon carpetRecently sanded teak deckingNew flybridge aft enclosureNew salon a/c air handlerWindlass services3 new underwater lightsNew a/c raw water seacockTender recently servicedNew bottom paintNew zincs and prop speedNew cutlass bearingsRecent generators serviced and oil/filters changedNew fendersFull exterior waxed/polished in December 2022New salon icemakerNew galley disposalNew Nav UPS

Exclusions are to include, but are not limited to, the owner's personal items. A detailed list of exclusions is to be provided upon written request at time of sale.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated.