CAVU has an “ETY” hull identification number same as a Marine Trader and is labeled as so. It’s a 40’ Ocean Marine Trawler made by Alexander Chueh. He was just out of the Army and had very little money when he started building boats. He understood that to build boats required a mold and buying a new or making one, was too expensive. So, he bought a used mold from Marine Trader and that is why all of Alexander Chueh’s earlier boats share the Marine Trader “ETY” HIN numbers.
Alexander Cheuh knew that on-top of making a better-quality boat, he needed to make changes in order for his yachts would not be confused with Marine Traders. He made the following modifications:
1. Ocean Marine windows have a rounded corner trim on all windows, inside and out. Where Marine Trader windows are rectangular and not rounded.
2. Ocean Marine Ed Monk style lap straks are more deeply grooved compared to Marine Trader.
3. Ocean Marine have thicker 3″x2″ oval teak handrails, Marine Traders do not.
4. Ocean Marine has large Ed Monk style hawses, Marine Trader’s hawse openings are reduced in size around the decks.
5. Both the wooden splash and bumper guards are smaller on the Marine Trader.
6. The hull on an Ocean Marine yacht is solid hand-laid fiberglass, with no wood in between layers.
7. The interior woodwork craftsmanship inside an Ocean Marine are far superior to a Marine Trader.
Later, Alexander Chueh opened another company called Alexander Marine and this is when he started building the Ocean Alexander. His son, John Chueh, is running Alexander Marine today.
A popular model, the 40 Double Cabin was introduced in 1980 when fuel-efficient trawlers were extremely popular in the U.S. market. One of the better-quality imports of her era, she rides on a solid fiberglass, semi-displacement hull with hard chines, moderate beam, and a long keel for improved directional stability. The standard two-stateroom floorplan of the Ocean 40 is arranged with the galley to starboard in the salon and a walkaround queen bed in the aft cabin. A lower helm was standard, and port and starboard doors in the salon provide convenient deck access.
Data Sheet
LOA: 40′ ” (12.19 Meters)
Type: Power – Used
Year: 1983
Beam: 13′ 4″
Bridge Clearance: ‘ “
Draft Max: 3′ 6″
Draft Min: ‘ “
Cabins: 3
Sleeps: 6
King Berths: 1
Heads: 2
Maximum Speed: Knots
Cruise Speed: Knots
Range NMI:
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 400 Gallons (1514.16 Liters)
Fresh Water: 200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)
Holding Tank: Gallons ( Liters)
Full Details
Accommodations
SALON- Very Comfortable L Shaped Settee w/ Custom Upholstery and Cushions
– Storage Under Settee
– Custom Hi-Low Teak Table
– Galley In Salon
MASTER STATEROOM
– Queen size Walkaround Berth
– Full Length Walk in Hanging Locker
– Chest of Drawers Port and Starboard
– Privacy Door
– End Tables
– Teak Flooring
– Access to Aft Deck
– Private Head
-Raritan Purisan EX (2024)
– Large Stall Shower
VIP STATEROOM
– V-Berth Forward with Fitted Sheets
– Hanging Locker
– Privacy Door
– Private Head
GALLEY
– Force 10 3 Burner Propane Stove with Oven 2023
– Range Hood w/ External Venting
– Microwave
– Countertop Ice Maker
– Large Corian Sink
– Stainless Steel AC Refrigerator/Freezer
FLYBRIDGE
– Captain’s Chair
– Large DC Refrigerator/Freezer
– Starboard/Port Lounges
– Bimini w/ storage cover
– Canvas Covers for Seating and Flybridge Helm
DECK
– Awlgrip Hull Paint
– Interdeck Non-Skid Paint (2025)
– Lofrans Tigres Windlass Foot and dual helm controls (2025)
– Hydraulic stern Thruster (Rebuilt 5/2021)
– Fuel Polishing System
– Dinghy Davits
– Teak Swim Platform
– Full Walk Around Teak Decks
– Window Covers
– Teak Cap Rails. All Exterior Teak Stripped and Refinished (2025)
– Replaced all portal gaskets & sealed all plastic portal lenses (2018)
– Full Boat Storage Canvas Cover
ELECTRONICS
– Standard Horizon Chart Plotter CP300
– Simrad Autopilot AP24 Flybridge
– Simrad Remote WR20 Helm Internal Battery Replaced (2025)
– Simrad Radar
– Depth Sounder
– Sony Stereo
– Fuel FloScan Helm
– Standard Horizon VHF Radio
– Handheld VHF
ELECTRICAL
– Westerbeke 7kw Generator w/ 638 hours has onboard winterizing (Injectors & exhaust system replaced 2015) Fresh oil service and impeller (2025)
– ProMariner ProNautic 60v charger (2024) Charges, House, Engine and Genrator Batteries
– 6 volt battery house battery bank wired in series for 12v (2022)
– Dual 30 amp Service w/Smart Plugs Added (2024)
– AC/DC Distribution Panel
– Led Lighting throughout boat
ENGINE ROOM
-The engine room is very clean and spacious with good all-around access.
-Upper & Lower Helms with full controls and Gauges
-Dual fuel filters/w Polishing
-Fuel Transfer pump
-(2) Reverse cycle air conditioners
-Diesel Heater (2024)
-Fresh water cooling system (eng. and genset)
-6 Gallon Hot Water heater w/Heat Exchanger (2025)
-(3) Bilge pumps
Water/fuel separator
-External raw water sea strainer
-Hydraulic wheel steering. Upper and Lower Helms rebuilt (2025)
-Engine & generator mufflers
-Fuel prime/bleeding pump
