1994 Ocean Alexander 423 Classico “Andante'”

"Andante" is powered by twin 3208 Caterpillar engines. These engines are naturally aspirated and produce 210 hp at WOT with direct drive Twin Disk MG-502 transmissions and Hynautic Controls.

Both engines were completely rebuilt in 07/14. There are receipts on board for this, and for most of the other repair and maintenance items that have been completed. Currently there are 4188 total hrs on the engines, 1088 hrs since the Rebuild.

Ship power is provided by a Westerbeake 8kw diesel powered generator. This genset is in complete sound shield and has 2951 hrs of operating time. Engine room access is located by lifting the stairway in the Galley. The engine space is clean, tidy and well lit. There is a nice assortment of spare parts (belts/filters/fluids, etc) located here. Fuel tank switching and Racor Primary fuel filters are located aft. Access to everything, including the outboard side of both engines in easy. There are also large Engine Hatch panels in the Salon Floor, when more access is desired.

• ProMariner 60 amp battery charger
• Two 30 amp shore power cords
• (11) gallon electric water heater, with Heat Exchanger
• (3) aluminum fuel tanks (one is 300 gallons, two are 150 gallons)

The galley is located at the front of the main salon, with excellent natural light and a wide open feel. Teak cabinetry, upper and lower storage cabinets, drawers and Excellent use of storage opportunities. The garbage and recycling is conveniently stored in a pull-out cabinet, and there is a huge bulk storage space (with custom shelving) beneath the teak parquet galley floor.

• Upper plate and glass storage
• (3) burner Princess Electric glasstop stove
• Norcold Freezer over Refrigerator
• GE Convection/Microwave oven
• Extra Deep storage sliders located in the cabinets beneath the sink
• Stainless steel sink with cutting board and drying rack (very clever)
• Combination faucet with sprayer
• Tiled counter and backsplash
• Tack lighting
• Pull-out cutting board
• Drawer space
• U-line Ice Maker located beneath helm seat (not working)

Located at the forward stbd portion of the main salon is the Lower helm station. With port and stbd side doors, access to both sides is quick and easy from the lower helm station. This station is completely capable of vessel command with total Electronics and controls.

• Upper gauge console with engine monitoring gauges
• Danforth Constellation compass with sunshade
• Icom M125 VHF Radio
• Bow Thruster control
• Simrad AP35 Autopilot (not working)
• Garmin GPSmap 4208 (Radar/GPS Plotter and Depth)
• Autohelm Tridata gauge
• ACR remote spotlight control pad
• Teak steering wheel
• Glendinning engine synchronizer
• Trim tab switches
• Hynautic engine controls
• Back up camera with Monitor on a stand alone screen

With a full custom hardtop and 4 sided enclosure, with three Brand new front panels (Polycarbonate corners, 40 mil Crystal Clear 2020 center panel), the Flybridge is a great place to have morning coffee, evening cocktails and everything in between. The hardtop is a tremendous addition to the feel and comfort of this space. Located at the front of the bridge is the upper helm station:

• (2) pedestal mounted Capt Chairs with sunbrella covers
• Custom console cover
• Jensen AM/FM/CD/ Sat capable stereo
• Trim tabs controls
• Glendinning engine synchronizer
• Garmin GPSmap 4210 color display (HD Radar/ Chart Plotter/ Depth)
• Uniden VHF Radio with DSC
• Azimuth Electronic Compass
• ACR Remote spotlight control
• Simrad AP35 autopilot (not working)
• Autohelm tri-data repeater screen
• Anchor Windlass control
• L-shaped flybridge seating with storage beneath
• Rectangular shaped table

Rich teak woodwork with teak parquet flooring and excellent headroom. Large windows with wood blinds and fabric curtains. A large L-shaped sofa runs down the stbd side and across the back with storage beneath. A large teak table for dining and a leather barrel chair, reading lamps and overhead lighting. As mentioned before, there are both Port and Stbd side doors that offer easy access to both side walks.

• Alpine salon stereo
• Vessel library with Owners manuals and service records, located in bookcase
• (2) bar stools located at the breakfast counter
• HVAC controls for the salon and guest stateroom

The Guest Stateroom is forward and offers excellent storage, crossed upper and lower bunks, excellent headroom, overhead hatch and stainless steel portlights. This space also has it's own head with stand-up shower.

• Criss-crossed upper and lower bunks
• Storage drawers
• Hanging locker (closet)
• Overhead hatch with screen and shade
• (2) Stainless steel port lights with screens
• (2) reading lamps
• Overhead lighting
• Full length wardrobe mirror on back of door

Guest Head with Stand-up Shower

• Electric toilet
• Sink and counter space
• Medicine Cabinet
• Towel bars
• Stand-up Shower with bi-fold door
• Pocket door for privacy

The Master Stateroom is located aft of the main salon. Featuring a queen sized pedestal bed with Custom Inner-Spring mattress. This is a full beam stateroom with Stainless Steel side portlights and an overhead hatch. This space has it's own zone of reverse cycle Heating/Air Conditioning. Door and drawer storage cabinets run along the stbd side with two large hanging locker closets forward. There is a Beauty counter with sitting stool, mirror and make-up storage in the port rear corner. A full length wardrobe mirror is located on the back of the door.

• Pedestal mounted Queen Bed with storage beneath
• Custom inner-spring two sided mattress
• Spare Propellers stored under the bed
• (2) large Hanging lockers, one is complete full length
• Storage drawers along stbd side
• Built-in Beauty Counter with stool and mirror

Master Head and Shower

• Electric flushing toilet
• Sink and counter
• Medicine Cabinet
• Teak flooring
• Stand-up shower
• Bi-Fold shower door

Andante
1994 Ocean Alexander 423 Classico Trawler for Sale

Andante, our lovely 1994 Ocean Alexander trawler, is on the market. She’s located in Shelburne, Vermont on Lake Champlain (Now located in Hampton VA!). Prior to moving north in 2022, we were full-time liveaboards in the New York Harbor and did regional cruising in the Long Island Sound and along the Hudson River. Andante has traveled extensively with previous owners including doing the Great Loop, along the East Coast, and multiple trips to the Bahamas.

She has twin Caterpillar 3208 NA engines with 420 total hp, a fully enclosed hardtop flybridge, and a closed-loop multiple zone Kabola diesel heating system that has made for cozy winters as winter liveaboards or when extending the season. Included is an 8.5' Boss Boat hard dinghy with 9.9hp Yamaha motor and electric crane/davit for easy deployment. Bridge clearance is 14’ 8” with the mast down, which makes her an ideal boat for looping or inland cruising, and there is minimal exterior teak for easy yearly maintenance.

Andante is a fantastic and well-loved boat - comfortable, well-maintained and beautiful. As a young family of four, she was a wonderful first home together and we will all miss her dearly, but life is taking us in a different direction.

Now it’s time for her next chapter: making your Loop or leisure or liveaboard plans a reality!

• Specs

Boat Name: Andante
Boat Year & Make: 1994 Ocean Alexander Classico 423
Lenth of hull: 42'
Length including bowsprit and swim platform is 46’
Beam: 14' 8”
Draft: 3' 10”
Bridge Clearance: 14' 8" (with the hinged mast down)
Dry Weight: 34200 lbs

• Cruising Speed (both engines combined):

7–8 knots @ 1,200-1,400 RPM – Fuel burn: 4-5 GPH
8.5-9 knots @ 1,800 RPM – Fuel burn: about 6 GPH (our preferred cruising speed)
9.5-10 knots @ 2,000 RPM – Fuel burn: about 7-8 GPH
12 knots at 2,300 RPM – Fuel burn: unknown
Maximum Speed: 14 knots WOT

• Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks: (160 Gallons)
(2) 80-gallon tanks located in the aft lazarette port/starboard
Fuel Tanks: (600 Gallons)
(1) 300-gallon tank located below the aft stateroom
(2) 150-gallon tanks located midship port and starboard
Each tank is gravity-fed and can be opened/closed
Holding Tanks: (60 Gallons)
Mid-ship fuel tanks and water tanks include see-through tube level gauges

• Engines and Generator

(2) 1994 Caterpillar 3208 NA, 210 HP each - Rebuilt 7/2014 (invoices onboard)
Approximately 1,088 hours since the 2014 rebuild
Engine Type & Fuel: Inboard Diesel
New Racor fuel filters x 2 (Both filters replaced 2024)
Westerbeke 8kw diesel-powered generator
2,951 hours
Port and Starboard starter batteries are new as of 2024
There are two full-sized spare propellers stored under the master stateroom bed

• Andante is powered by twin 3208 Caterpillar engines. These engines are naturally aspirated and produce 210 hp at WOT with direct drive Twin Disk MG-502 transmissions and Hynautic Controls.

• Ship power is provided by a Westerbeke 8kw diesel powered generator. This genset is in a complete sound shield.

• Spare Parts Included

Engine room access is located by lifting the stairway in the galley. The engine space is clean, tidy and well lit. There is a nice assortment of spare parts (belts/filters/fluids, etc). Spare Bulbs, ets are currently stored in the master closet. Fuel tank switching and Racor primary fuel filters are located aft. New Racor filter system installed in 2024. Access to everything, including the outboard side of both engines is easy. No real “boat yoga” to get to anything here!

• Spare Props

Both propellers were serviced and rebalanced in 2023. Two extra propellers are located in the storage area under the master stateroom bed.

• Heating & Cooling

Closed-loop multiple zone Kabola diesel heating system (installed 2019)
Kabola HR 400 47,700 BTU diesel furnace with exhaust aft starboard
Victron Phoenix Inverter 12 VDC > 240 VAC @ 800w
Multi-zone Caleffi manifold + 5 gallon buffer tank located under the forward bunks
(7) Real Sure Marine Hydronic Heaters (radiators + bowers) across 3 zones (aft, mid, forward) to accommodate the main salon, each cabin, and both heads
Individual thermostats in main salon, aft cabin, aft head, forward cabin
Non-tox antifreeze circulant (there is also extra on board)
Marine Air Conditioners / Reverse Cycle Heaters
Dometic 16,000 BTU
Marine Air 16,000 BTU
Marine Air Control system replaced in 2021
Seaward Marine Water Heater - 11 Gal Front Heat Exchange 120V Stainless Steel (new in 2025)

• Electrical

ProMariner 60 amp battery charger
2x 30 amp shore power + several spare cables and connectors and pigtails (e.g., 50 amp -> 2x 30 amp y-cable)
Main switch console opposite galley

• Galley

The galley is located at the front of the main salon and has excellent natural light and a bar with stools. Teak cabinetry, upper and lower storage cabinets including extra deep storage sliders located in the cabinets beneath the sink. Garbage and recycling is stored in a pull-out cabinet under the stove, and there is a HUGE bulk storage space beneath the teak parquet galley floor where we put in additional shelving to aid in pantry storage.
(3) burner Princess Electric glass top stove
Norcold Fridge & Freezer
GE Convection/Microwave oven
Stainless steel sink with cutting board and drying rack
Pull-out cutting board
Combination faucet with sprayer
Tiled counter and backsplash
U-line Ice Maker is located beneath the helm seat. NOTE: Ice Maker is not currently operational but we have the parts to fix it on board.
No-touch LED under-counter lighting installed in 2019 and 2020

• Lower Helm Station

Located at the forward starboard portion of the main salon with easy access from either side of the boat. This station is capable of vessel command with total electronics and controls. To be honest, we rarely used it in favor of the upper helm in the flybridge since that has better visibility.

Upper gauge console with engine monitoring gauges
Danforth Constellation compass with sunshade
Icom M125 VHF Radio
Bow thruster control
Garmin GPSmap 4208 (Radar/GPS Plotter and Depth)
Simrad AP35 Autopilot
Autohelm Tridata gauge
ACR remote spotlight control pad
Teak steering wheel
Glendinning engine synchronizer
Trim tab switches
Hynautic engine controls

• Fly Bridge

We can’t say enough wonderful things about having a flybridge that is a full custom hardtop with a 4-sided enclosure. Morning coffee, evening cocktails, entertaining friends or family, keeping everyone dry and happy in less ideal weather… this is a superb feature if you have plans for lengthy passages. And the couches are comfortable enough to sleep on fully stretched out if you’re not on watch. The upper helm station is primarily where we operated from when underway.

Located at the front of the bridge is the upper helm station:
(2) pedestal-mounted swivel captain’s chairs with Sunbrella covers
Custom console cover
Jensen AM/FM/CD/Sat capable stereo
Trim tabs controls
Glendinning engine synchronizer
Garmin GPSmap 4210 color display (HD Radar/ Chart Plotter/ Depth) - map chip updated in 2022
Bow thruster control (replaced 2022)
Uniden VHF Radio with DSC
Azimuth Electronic Compass
ACR Remote spotlight control
Simrad AP35 autopilot
Autohelm tri-data repeater screen
Anchor Windlass control (gearbox replaced in 2019)
L-shaped flybridge seating with significant storage underneath it all
Significant storage under the entire helm station
Rectangular table with lip

• Main Salon

Excellent headroom and teak woodwork with teak parquet flooring. Large windows with wood blinds and fabric curtains. A large L-shaped red leather sofa runs down the starboard side and across the back with storage beneath. A large teak table for dining and a leather barrel chair with reading lamps and overhead lighting.
Port and starboard side doors for access to both side walks.
Vessel library with owners' manuals and service records, located in bookcase
(2) bar stools located at the breakfast counter
HVAC controls for the salon and guest stateroom
Main controls and Salon thermostat for Kabola heating system
Individual Kabola heating system blower controls
Teak dining table top has been treated with food-grade epoxy for ease of cleaning and protection

• Accommodations

The Guest Stateroom or V-berth is forward and offers excellent storage, off-set/crossed upper and lower bunks, excellent headroom, overhead hatch and stainless steel portlights. There’s also an overhead hatch with a screen and blackout shade.

Our kiddos loved their room and we put in a small step to make it easy for little ones to get from the sole to the top bunk without assistance. The hanging locker (closet) has some shelving – at one point this closet housed a washer and dryer (still plumbed/ vented) but we never used it for that and have capped the dryer vent from the inside to prevent heat/cold leakage
(2) Stainless steel port lights with screens
(2) reading lamps - need to check functionality
Overhead lighting and full length wardrobe mirror on back of door
12v Adjustable Fan
Thermostat and blower controls for the Kabola heating system zone

Just outside the room is the forward head with a Raritan Crown Head II electric marine toilet and stand-up shower with a built-in seat and a bi-fold door.
The Master Stateroom is located aft of the main salon. There is a queen-sized bed with 3 drawers on each side and a custom inner-spring mattress. There is also additional storage under the bed - right now that is where two additional propellers are stored. There are port & starboard-themed lights on each side of the bed. This is a full beam stateroom with stainless steel side portlights and an overhead hatch on the port side – just FYI, you can’t really open this hatch if you have the dinghy stored on deck directly above it. The master stateroom has its own zone of reverse cycle heating/AC. Drawer and door storage cabinets run along the starboard and port sides with two large hanging locker closets forward; one is full length, and the other has removable shelving in it. In the port rear of the stateroom, there is a small desk with a swing-out stool, mirror, and make-up/jewelry storage. There is a full-length wardrobe mirror located on the back of the door. On the port side is also the master head with a stand-up shower with a bi-fold shower door and Raritan Crown Head II electric marine toilet.

• Deck Features:

Transom-mounted swim platform
Fresh water washdown (hot & cold), starboard on the swim platform
Folding swim ladder, port side
Safety rails and recessed walkaround
Very large(!) lazarette storage compartment
P.A. speaker (replaced in 2024)
Magma stainless steel grill located on starboard rear of trunk cabin
(2) 30 amp shore power connections
Anchor pulpit with stainless steel chute
Windlass with foot-pedal controls (gearbox replaced in 2019)
Electric Crane/Davit with wired remote
Raw water washdown at anchor pulpit (we never used it but it is plumbed)
Radar Mast with spreader light
Forward hatch and latches replaced in 2020

• SALE OF BOAT INCLUDES:

2005 Boss Boat 8.5' rigid dinghy with a cover and custom cradle
2006 Yamaha 9.9hp 4-stroke outboard motor
Spare propellers
Shore power cords + extras (including 50 to 30 amp pigtail)
Probably a bunch of other random and useful things we find as we move gear off.

• Bottom Paint, Spring 2026

The bottom was fully inspected, then put two coats of barrier and two coats of Petit Trinidad HD hard copper/epoxy bottom paint. All zincs and anodes replaced at that time.
Normal recommissioning items (oil change, check systems, fluid levels, etc.), water pump impeller replacement for the generator, spring cleaning, flush the heating system, etc. done Spring 2026.

The top side finish is in serviceable shape, but there is visible wear, and a new owner might eventually want to refinish the boat with either gel coat or modern Marine top-side paint to spruce her up a bit. This is a cosmetic issue only. From 20’ away, you can’t really tell, but if you get closer, you’ll notice that she needs a little love.

Overall, the boat is in very good shape and, like most Taiwanese boats, is overbuilt and feels solid underway. We’ve done our best to keep up with maintenance and replace/repair equipment as issues arise. We’ve never had any major issues and don’t know of any on the horizon, but little stuff will always crop up and need to be addressed.

It’s hard to part with Andante because we love her and have so many great memories from when our kids were first born, but she’s too much boat for us at this point in our life. Someone looking to live aboard or do coastal cruising/the Great Loop would find her both reliable and very comfortable.