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SPECIFICATIONS

Current Price	uS$ 119,500
Vessel Type	Convertible Boats
Builder	Ocean Yachts
Year	1988
Location	Harrison Township, Michigan, United States
Hull Material	Fiberglass
LOA	55 feet
Beam	16 feet
Engine Manufacturer	Detroit Diesel
Engine Model	8V92
Engine Count	1
Engine Year	1988
Fuel	Diesel
Max Speed	31 knots

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Here’s an in-depth overview of the 1988 Ocean Yachts 55 Super Sport (55 SS):

🛥️ General Profile & Styling

Type: 55′8″ mid‑50s sportfisher/convertible from Ocean Yachts' popular Super Sport line, built between 1981–1990
Hull: Modified‑V fiberglass hull with sleek yet aggressive lines—unbroken sheer, long foredeck, flybridge update in 1986 with solid windshield and black mask
Cockpit: Tournament‑class cockpit, ideal for serious fishing or casual cruising.

⚙️ Performance & Power

Engines: Twin Detroit Diesel 8V‑92s at 735 hp each (1,500 hp total); top speed ~30–31 knots, cruise ~26–27 knots
Fuel & Water Capacity: Massive fuel tank ~1,000 gal (3,785 L) and freshwater ~200 gal (757 L)
Draft/Beam: About 4′4″ draft and 16′4″ beam (4.98 m × 4.98 m)

🏠 Layout & Accommodations

Below Decks: Three staterooms and two heads (bow master w/en‑suite, plus two guest cabins)
Salon/Galley: Spacious salon with L‑sofa, dinette, wet bar; galley, includes electric stove, microwave/convection oven, fridge/freezer
Comforts: A/C, central vacuum, generous storage.

🎣 Deck & Flybridge Features

Flybridge: Hardtop with overhead hatch, three‑side EZ2CY enclosure, updated ladder/davit etc
Cockpit: Teak sole, covering boards, transom gate/door, rod outlets, livewell, chill plates and bait station standard on many models
Gear: Ideal Windlass, Marquipt davit, cockpit engine controls.

🔌 Systems & Electronics

Generator: Westerbeke ~15 kW; freshwater/cooled,
Electronics: Radar, GPS/chartplotter, autopilot, VHF, sounder, stereo –
Electrical: 50A shore power, cables, battery chargers, hydraulic steering, synchronizer, Racor filters

📏 Specifications at a Glance

SpecDetailLOA55′8″ (16.76 m)Beam16′4″ (4.98 m)Draft4′4″ (≈1.3 m)Displacement~58,000 lbFuel/Water1,000 gal / 200 galEnginesTwin Detroit 8V-92 diesels, ~750 hp ea.Staterooms3Heads3

💡 Variant Notes

Freshwater Great Lakes examples often show lower engine hours and more cruising than fishing .

✅ Summary

The 1988 Ocean 55 SS is a high-performance, stylish sportfisher with full cruising comforts—powerful twin diesels, tournament-style build, and spacious accommodations. It's known for blending sleek looks and speed with practical fishing and cruising layout. Over 170 were built, making it a popular and well-supported model . If you're into offshore fishing or long-range cruising with creature comforts, it offers a sweet middle ground.

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