Canto Del Mare

1986 Ocean Alexander 48 Flushdeck Motoryacht · Sausalito, CA

Asking price: $195,000

[ the opportunity ]

A rare liveaboard opportunity in Sausalito

Canto Del Mare offers a truly unique chance to enjoy one of the most sought-after lifestyles on the San Francisco Bay. If you've dreamed of living on the water in beautiful Sausalito, you know how incredibly rare it is to find a large vessel with a desirable slip and legal liveaboard status. It took me a year and a half to find this opportunity, and it is an incredible place to call home.

More than just a boat, Canto Del Mare is essentially a floating home, offering the comfort of a two-bedroom, two-bath layout with three spacious decks to enjoy breathtaking views, fresh air, and the ever-changing beauty of life on the water. Wake up to seabirds and gentle waves, watch spectacular sunsets from your deck, and enjoy the peaceful connection to nature that only waterfront living can provide.

The location is exceptional, walking distance to downtown Sausalito, the ferry, charming cafes, restaurants, shops, and everything this vibrant waterfront community has to offer.

While she is primarily configured for comfortable liveaboard living, Canto Del Mare is fully capable of cruising throughout San Francisco Bay and venturing out through the Golden Gate when adventure calls.

[ walk-through ]

Take a walk through Canto Del Mare

1986

built

48 ft

length, ocean alexander

15'4"

beam

2 / 2

bedrooms / bathrooms

decks

700 hrs

twin cummins diesels

[ features ]

Fully equipped, ready to live aboard

Living

Transferable legal liveaboard status (new owner needs harbor master approval)
Highly desirable large-boat slip in Sausalito
Two bedrooms, two bathrooms
Three spacious decks
Parking and storage
High-speed internet

Galley & systems

Bosch dishwasher
GE Profile microwave
Full-size refrigerator and freezer
Three burner stove and oven
VacuFlush toilets in both heads, each with a separate enclosed shower
Washer / dryer

[ the vessel ]

Built to handle the Bay with ease

A rare flushdeck Ocean Alexander, designed by Ed Monk, most OAs of this era were sedan-style; this is not. She's been a local boat with only three long-term owners since 1993, always professionally maintained, and shows much newer than her age throughout, including 6'5"+ headroom in both staterooms and the flybridge enclosure.

Owning Canto Del Mare isn't simply buying a boat, it's embracing an extraordinary lifestyle. Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare, especially with a transferable liveaboard setup in one of the Bay Area's most desirable marinas. Whether you're looking for a peaceful full-time residence, a weekend escape, or a floating retreat, this is a chance to own something truly special.

Full specifications

Designer: Ed Monk
Builder: Ocean Alexander
Model: Flushdeck motoryacht
Hull material: Fiberglass (balsa-cored decks)
Engines: Twin Cummins 8-cyl. turbocharged diesel, 320 hp each
Engine hours: ~700
Generator: Westerbeke 12.5kW, ~600 hours

Cruising / max speed: 12 / 14 mph
Last haul-out / bottom paint: September 2022
Fuel / fresh water / holding: 500 / 274 / 40 gal
Displacement: 38,000 lb
Max draft: 4 ft 5 in
Electrical: 110V AC / 12V DC, 50A shorepower, new smart charger (2024)
Eisenglass: New, 2023

[ recent improvements ]

Meticulously maintained and updated

Salon

New blinds, new woodwork on cabinetry, new carpet, new table, sealed windows.

Galley

New microwave, exhaust fan, fridge and freezer, cabinetry, sink and faucet, dishwasher, and cabinetry lighting.

Staterooms

New carpet and mattresses in both the aft stateroom and V-berth, plus new artwork, bedding, and lamps forward.

Aft deck

New chair/couch combination, eisenglass windows, dining table and chairs, folding chairs, and door locks.

Flybridge & brightwork

New Bimini, wooden recliner, helm cover, and instrument plexiglass cover. All railings and brightwork stripped to wood and refinished with seven coats of varnish.

Top deck

New paint.

Engine

General cleanup and maintenance, oil and fuel filter changes, new water pump, new exhaust elbows.

Electrical

New inverter, new sump pumps, repaired/new wiring, new battery, new smart charger, new closet outlet.

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