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MarineMax Lifestyles
this spring, marinemax announced the extension of its
yachting portfolio with the addition of ocean alexander yachts,
from texas to the east coast. With this expansion, marinemax
is now the exclusive dealer for ocean alexander in the region,
offering all models ranging from 72' to 155'. With manufacturing
facilities in taiwan and the United states, ocean alexander builds
one of the world's most premium and high quality yachts.
William H. mcGill, Jr., chairman, President, and chief
executive officer of marinemax, stated, "We are excited about
expanding with ocean alexander. the brand has been increasingly
recognized by the american buyer as one of the preferred yachts
of choice among those looking for a traditional luxury yacht. the
quality, craftsmanship, engineering, and design are very appealing
and the broad range of yachts allows our customers to stay in the
marinemax family as they grow their boating lifestyle."
every yacht is a dream made real
in the case of ocean alexander's founders, this is truly the
case. a successful floor hardware manufacturer in taipei, alex
chueh had a reputation for high integrity and exacting quality.
alex's life took an unexpected turn, when a friend suggested he
accept a boatyard as payment for a loan. Upon inspection of the
operation, alex saw that his own passion for high quality and his
superior business experience could create a wonderful future in
building fine motor yachts. alex dreamt of becoming the finest
yacht builder in the world and began gathering knowledge that
would lead him to his goal.
a legacy of naval architecture
Half a world away in seattle, naval architect, ed monk, Jr. had
grown up with a single-minded passion to design boats, taking
after his father, whose designs had become prized for their looks,
live-aboard comfort and ability to navigate rough waters between
california and alaska.
ed's degree in industrial Design from the University of
Washington and his professional credentials as a naval architect
and as a draftsman and designer for both pleasure and commercial
crafts up to 100 feet long, meant that although young, ed's work
was already a generation beyond his peers.
in 1978, through a mutual acquaintance, alex and ed met on
Bainbridge island, Washington. each man was obsessed with his
dream of building the finest craft the world had seen, and it was
only natural they should combine their talents: remarkable design
and exceptional manufacturing ability.
a Passion for engineering and Performance
an object of great beauty and an engineering marvel all at
the same time, ocean alexander is obsessed with proving that
their yachts' unmistakable splendor and engineering excellence
will never fail you, and are fanatical about performance.
THE ART OF LUXURY
Ocean Alexander is a marvel of beauty and engineering.
OCEAN ALEXANDER
engineering a yacht's decks and interiors for comfort and good
looks, is as complex a task as engineering its hull and structure
for optimal performance. techniques and materials employed
include high grade aluminum i-beams, carbon fiber reinforcement,
european class one plywood, solid fiberglass hull bottoms,
superior quality balsa and vacuum bag technology, military grade
aquatech shafts and superior electrical systems.
ocean alexander craftsmen are so skilled at cabinetry, joinery
and patterning they can rightfully be called artists, perfecting their
woodworking skills over the course of three decades. in addition
they take their environmental responsibility seriously, purchasing
over 1,000 acres of pine plantations in new Zealand to serve as a
renewable resource for the future.
"We are extremely excited about entering into this new
relationship with marinemax," said richard allender, Director
of U.s. operations for ocean alexander yachts. "choosing the
right dealership to represent our brand is one of the most crucial
decisions of the business. marinemax has long been recognized
as the largest recreational marine dealer in the U.s. and their
extensive network of service marinas brings assurance to our
yacht owners that buying and maintaining a new ocean alexander
will be an efficient process. With numerous locations along the
eastern seaboard, this new representation by marinemax will
create greater exposure to yachting enthusiasts for the ocean
alexander brand."
today, ocean alexander is one of the world's premier yacht
manufacturers, perfecting the art of luxury while simultaneously
making their vessels eminently livable and the most technically
accomplished in the industry.
Visit marinemax.com/oceanalexander to view a video of the
new ocean alexander 90 motor yacht, and the full range.