1996 Ocean Alexander 456 Classicco

Broker’s Remarks

Lightning is a beautifully maintained Ocean Alexander 456 Classicco, exceptionally equipped and fresh off a successful three-year family cruise through the Sea of Cortez and Puerto Vallarta. Kept in a protective Pacific Northwest boathouse for 15 years prior to cruising, she offers an impeccable blend of classic craftsmanship, mechanical reliability, and real-world blue-water capability.

Featuring low-hour Caterpillar engines with a fully documented, flawless fluid history, a dual-station helm layout with hydronic heating, and a brand-new comprehensive haul-out, this vessel is completely turnkey for her next owner.

Key Features:

• True Slip Footprint: 50.5′ tip-to-tip; extends to 55′ with the large transom-mounted tender.

• Proven Range & Fuel Health: Real-world fuel data proves a 1,000+ NM range at economy cruise. Fuel systems are meticulously clean, backed by active monitoring.

• Dual-Station Maneuverability: Effortless docking with dedicated bow and stern thruster controls at both the flybridge and salon helms.

• Premium Accommodations: Features a fantastic aft walk-around queen master suite, a comfortable forward VIP stateroom with double bunk, a high-gloss varnished teak parquet salon floor, and a large flybridge sea-berth.

• Premium Navigation Pack: Updated full Garmin electronics suite with integrated autopilot and a brand-new send/receive AIS transponder network.

• Dual-Tender Cruising Package: Includes a fully serviced 12′ Apex center-console RIB for long transits, a 10′ Apex RIB with beach-landing wheels for quick shore hops, a set of spare propellers, and a Yamaha land scooter.

Dimensions

• LOA (Hull): 45′ 6″

• LOA (Tip-to-Tip): 50′ 6″ (50.5′)

• Total LOA (With Transom Tender): 55′ 0″

• Beam: 15′ 8″

• Draft: 4′ 6″

• Displacement: ~40,000 lbs

• Fuel: 600 gal total (550 gal primary 5086 H32 Aluminum + 50 gal aux)

• Water: 250 gal (Stainless Steel)

• Holding: 50 gal (Fiberglass) with Sealand TankWatch III

Engines

• Twin Caterpillar 3116 TA Marine Diesels (2,000 original hours)

  • Status: “No Action Required” green-light trend analysis from Hawthorne CAT.

  • Maintenance: Port water pump replaced 2020; Starboard water pump and impeller replaced brand new March 8, 2026.

• Transmissions: Twin Disc Marine Gears

  • Status: Clean Hawthorne CAT fluid samples, normal wear baselines.

• Generator: Cummins Onan 8MDKDJ 8kW Diesel Generator

  • Status: Certified mechanically sound, normal oil diagnostics.

• Fuel Filtration System: Meticulous fuel delivery setup featuring Racor fuel/water separators equipped with integral vacuum gauges. Fuel tanks are verified pristine (vacuum gauges consistently reading below a clean 3” of mercury during extended cruising).

• Thrusters: Bow and stern thrusters with dual-station controls at both the upper flybridge and lower helm stations.

• Spare Running Gear: Complete set of spare propellers included.

• Engine Room Access: Exceptionally spacious layout with excellent, access to all major machinery, filters, and systems for easy owner maintenance.

Real World Performace

(Extracted directly from the vessel’s Portland to Mexico passage logs)

• Long-Range Delivery Economy (1250 RPM): 7.0 kts | 3.8 GPH combined | 1.84 NMPG | Range: 1,011 NM

• Standard Passage Cruise (1600 RPM): 9.3 kts | 6.4 GPH combined | 1.45 NMPG | Range: 800 NM

• High-Speed Cruise (1950 RPM): 10.7 kts | 18.3 GPH combined | 0.58 NMPG | Range: 320 NM

Electronics, Navigation and Communication

• Navigation Core: Full updated Garmin Electronics Package integrated at both helms.

• Chartplotting & Radar: Multi-function Garmin chartplotter network.

• Autopilot: Fully integrated Garmin autopilot system.

• AIS Tracking: New Class B Send and Receive AIS Transceiver installed with a dedicated, isolated marine antenna for clear collision-avoidance tracking.

• Communications: New marine VHF Radios updated at both stations.

Systems and Upgrades

• Inverter/Charger: Xantrex Freedom SW 3012 (3000W Sine Wave, 12 VDC Input) with dedicated Xanbus SCP (System Control Panel).

• Climate Control: Diesel Hurricane Hydronic heating system (Espar 120 Control) + fixed 110V electric wall heaters.

• Backup Charging: Statpower TrueCharge 40+ Amp Charger + secondary True 30 Charger.

• Battery Banks: House bank replaced 2023; Generator start replaced 2023; Engine start replaced 2021.

• Lighting: 100% complete vessel conversion to high-efficiency LED.

• Water Heater: Torrid Marine MV-30 (30-gallon, 1500W, 120V) with Well Saver pressure tank.

• Sanitation: All marine sanitation hoses completely replaced new systemwide (2023–2026).

Accomodations and Galley

• Layout: Highly desirable two-stateroom, two-head layout offering exceptional privacy.

• Master Stateroom: Fantastic aft master suite featuring a centerline, walk-around queen berth, abundant hanging locker storage, and a private en-suite head.

• VIP Stateroom: Comfortable forward VIP suite featuring a generous double bunk, located directly adjacent to the convenient day head and the galley.

• Main Salon: Stunning teak joinery highlighted by a beautiful, high-gloss varnished teak parquet floor, a U-shaped galley integrated into the open salon space, and custom-fitted privacy window shades.

• Refrigeration: Norcold DE-541 dual-voltage (120V AC / 12V DC) plus flybridge refrigerator.

• Audio/Visual: Yamaha Natural Sound R-N602 Network Receiver with Niles SSVC-4 speaker selector (3 zones); Samsung 40″ LED Smart TV.

Deck, Flybridge and Ground Tackle

• Flybridge: Fully protected bridge structure with a full canvas/Isinglass enclosure, offering an exceptional dual-station command setup in any weather.

• Flybridge Sea-Berth: Large, dedicated sea-berth on the bridge level—perfect for the off-watch helmsperson during overnight passages or a comfortable daybed while at anchor.

• Ground Tackle: * Primary: Heavy offshore-rated anchor rigged with 100’ of chain and 150’ of nylon rode.

  • Secondary: Dedicated secondary/stern anchor stored securely in the lazarette.

• Fishing Gear: Custom fishing rod holders strategically located along the deck/cockpit areas.

• Land Transit: Yamaha two-wheeled motorized port/marina scooter included.

Premium Dual-Tender Package

• Primary / Long-Transit Tender: 12’ Apex RIB Yacht Tender

  • Equipped with a 25 HP 4-stroke Nissan outboard engine, center-console helm station, and brand-new custom upholstery.

  • Recent Service (2026): Fully detailed and mechanically updated with a new water pump impeller, fresh engine oil, fresh gear oil, and a new battery.

• Secondary / Beach Landing Tender: 10’ Apex RIB Tender

  • Equipped with a 9.9 HP 4-stroke Nissan outboard engine and rugged, fold-down beach landing wheels for convenient, drag-free shore excursions.

Recent Maintenance

(Completed July 1, 2026, at Baja Naval)

• Full hull hydro-blasted, power-sanded, and painted with Sea Hawk Tropikote Antifouling Black (double-coated on waterline and leading edges).

• Running gear completely serviced, balanced, and painted. Shaft packing glands completely renewed with Teflon packing material.

• 100% brand-new zinc anodes replaced systemwide (hull, rudders, shaft, and thrusters).

• Full professional hull wash, machine compound/polish, and marine wax applied.

Safety Equipment

Offshore Safety Kit: Heavy-duty blue-water safety gear is available to be negotiated into the final sale. Package includes premium inflatable PFDs, thermal survival suits, and an offshore-rated life raft.

Disclaimer

Coronado Yacht Sales offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.  Personal items are excluded from the sale.