Boat test for the 2004 Ocean 50 Super Sport with boat pictures, boat specifications, and boat test results. Includes pricing, videos, engine test reviews, and ratings for the 2004 Ocean 50 Super Sport.

Having salted the boat like a bacalao, we headed back to Riviera Beach to wash her down. With the wind still honkin’, Hawn deftly maneuvered the 50 into her berth (of course, the big Cats, 30"x40" 4-blade Hall & Stavert wheels, and ZF tranny with a 1.75:1 gear reduction helped a little bit). Coming down the flying-bridge ladder, I noted that her 100-square-foot cockpit was, for the most part, dry. The 50 had proven herself on the high seas, and it was time to see if her brawn had a layout to match.

The engine room, accessed from a cockpit with optional teak coaming and covering boards ($4,700), offers 5'10" headroom, and even with the big Cats, I was able to easily get outboard of both engines. In fact, this is one of the more accessible engine rooms I’ve been in lately in this size vessel, and routine service down here should be a breeze, with regular maintenance points at your fingertips.

The intelligence and cleanliness of the engine room setup is rivaled only by the 50’s interior layout. The standard satin-finish, teak-paneled saloon (maple is available, too) is warm and inviting. Immediately inside the saloon, an L-shape lounge to port has stowage for rods or other gear below but can be replaced by a sofa bed if you require extra accommodations. Either way it offers the best view of the standard Sony flat-screen TV to starboard and is comfortable if you just want to put your feet up.

Of course, even lounge lizards occasionally need a snack, and that’s where the U-shape galley just forward and to port comes in. It’s equipped for the Hot Pocket guy who just needs a microwave and the gourmet chef who’ll require the three-burner Force 10 cooktop. The stealth of the standard Sub-Zero under-counter refrigerators and freezers maximizes the galley’s narrow U-shape. One thing I was not fond of here was the optional $5,600 granite countertop. While the granite is attractive, I found that lifting the heavy cooktop cover (which slipped out of my hands the first time) was a mandatory two-handed effort, and there was no place to stow it securely. As I’m a klutz, I had visions of the thing falling and cracking. I think the standard Corian is the better choice. One neat feature is the hatch in the galley sole that provides access to maintain the Cruisair air-conditioning system (there are three zones) and more room for provisions. I had enough room to squat and crab walk down here.

The 50’s below-decks area was also spot-on when it came to layout and looks. Her three-stateroom, two-head accommodations are equally suited for the cruising family or bluewater tournament team needing a rest from the bite. Amidships to port is the master, with full-size walkaround athwartships berth and en suite head. The standard five-inch foam mattress felt great on my achy back (while I didn’t take a nap, I needed to thoroughly inspect all of the boat’s features). Overhead cabinets, drawers, and two hanging lockers offer enough space for even the most demanding clotheshorse.

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