1999 Ocean Yachts 60’ Convertible – ALE & RYE The 1999 Ocean Yachts 60’ Convertible - ALE & RYE is a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully upgraded sportfishing yacht that delivers the perfect balance of offshore performance, cruising comfort, and classic Ocean Yachts styling. Powered by twin 1130-HP MTU diesel engines and equipped with dual Fischer Panda generators, she offers proven reliability and long-range capability. Her highly desirable 3-stateroom, 3-head layout provides exceptional livability for extended cruising, family use, or serious fishing trips. Spacious accommodations, generous salon seating, and a well-appointed galley make this 60’ Convertible equally comfortable at sea or dockside. In 2025, ALE & RYE received over $30,000 in professional electronics upgrades, featuring a fully integrated Garmin navigation suite and Starlink internet connectivity, including: Dual Garmin GPSMAP multifunction displaysGarmin xHD3 radarGarmin Reactor 40 autopilotGarmin AIS 800Networked engine-room camerasStarlink high-speed satellite internet All systems were custom installed and professionally integrated, delivering modern technology in a proven sportfishing platform. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, ALE & RYE is easy to show and turnkey ready. This vessel represents a standout opportunity for buyers seeking a well-maintained, upgraded example of the Ocean Yachts 60 Convertible.
Characteristics
- Length: 18.29 m
- Beam: 5.18 m
- Engines: 2x Mercedes MTU 183 (1130 HP)
- Fuel capacity: 4240 l
- Cabins: 3
- Max speed: 35 kn
- Cruising speed: 30 kn
Electronics & Navigation Upgrades (2025)
- Garmin 8612 GPSMAP Displays (×2)
- Garmin 8616xsv GPSMAP with Built-in SounderGarmin AIS 800 Black Box Transceiver
- Garmin GMR 434 xHD3 4 kW Pedestal Radar with 4 ft Array
- Garmin Reactor 40 Autopilot Hydraulic Core Pack with SmartPump v2 and GHC 50 Control Display
- Garmin GNS 10 Network Expander
- Garmin GPS 24xd Antenna
- Garmin GA 38 GPS/GLONASS Antenna
- Garmin GRF 10 Rudder Feedback Sensor + Extension Cable
- Garmin Network Cables & NMEA 2000 Backbone Components (6 m cable, fittings, hose, fluid, etc.)
- Garmin Audio/NMEA 0183 Cable Integration
- Custom Acrylic ¼″ Black Bezel Panels for the three new displays
- Full System Integration feeding NMEA 0183 data to VHF radios for DSC function
- Autopilot Hydraulic Lines Replaced & Re-bled with Dexron III fluid (new style pump with valve block)
- Custom Engine-Room & Deck Cameras connected to upper Garmin displays
- Starlink System with Gen 3 Router, Mount, Deck Gland, Custom Starboard Antenna Mount, and Surge-Protected Power Outlet
- Professionally installed with custom fabricated Starboard mount and concealed wiring
Labor Summary:
Over 50 hours of professional marine-electronics labor including removal of legacy systems, custom acrylic panel fabrication, NMEA network integration, and full autopilot hydraulic system reconfiguration.
Total Investment: $26,600 Garmin Package + $3,359 Starlink = $30,000+ in recent electronics upgrades.
Features
Salon
- U -Shaped sofa to port with storage
- Teak Table
- Blinds
- Ships Electrical Panel
- Entertainment Center to Starboard
- Storage Cabinets to starboard
- Barrel swivel chair
Galley / Dinette
- Full size Refrigerator / Freezer
- Ice maker
- Galley Sink
- Microwave connection oven
- Corian counter tops
- Dinette to starboard with storage
- Teak and Holly flooring
- 3 burner cooktop
- Ample storage
Master Stateroom
- Mid ship master stateroom with center line berth
- Queen center line
- Teak drawers
- Night stands
- Large hanging closet
- Built in flat screen TV
- Ample storage to port and starboard
- Ensuite head
Master Head
- Mirrored vanity with storage
- Curian countertop
- Walk-in Shower
- Vacuflush heads
VIP Stateroom
- Queen size bed with storage
- Flat screen TV
- (2) Teak hanging locker
- Ample drawer and cabinet storage
- Ensuite head
- Custom storage (TACKLE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE OF THE VESSEL)
VIP Head
- Mirrored vanity with storage
- Corian Countertops
- Walk in Shower
- Vacuflush head
Guest Cabin
- Cross over berths to port
- Ample storage cabinets and drawers
- Flat Screen TV
Guest Head
- Mirrored Vanity with storage
- Corian countertop
- Vacuflush head
- Shower Walk-in
Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer
Flybridge
- Fiberglass helm pod with single lever controls
- Custom chrome bessel with manual gauges
- Seating forward of helm
- Additional seating to port
- (2) Teak helm chairs with foot rests
- Refrigerator to port
- Hydraulic riggers
- Stereo with speakers
- Hatch over helm
- 4 sided enclosure
- Teaser reels
- (6) Rod holders
- Trim tab controls
- Overhead electronics box
Electronics
- Garmin GPS Plotter
- Garmin bottom machine
- Furuno Radar with open Array Antenna
- (2) VHF Radios
- Stern system
- Satellite to port Spot light
Cockpit
- Teak Covering boards
- Transom fishbox and livewell
- Murray Brothers fighting chair with rocket launcher
- Rod holders port and starboard
- Marlin transom gate
- Cockpit controls to starboard
- Tackle storage to port
- Engine room access
- Bait rigging station
Deck / Hull
- Bottom job in 2022 including soda blasting. All of the through hull values were exercised and many were replaced.
- Pulpit with windlass
- Davitt
- Powder coated hard rails port and starboard
- Underwater lights
Engine Room
- Twin Mercedes MTU 183 Engines 1130HP
- (2) Fischer Panda Generators
- Racor fuel filters
- Dripless shaft logs
- Fire system
- AC and DC lighting
- Recent detailing including painting
