Our Heritage
In 1977, Alex Chueh gave Ocean Alexander his name, his steely endurance and his insistence on engineering that leads the industry. Today, the first boats he produced sell for triple their original price.
Now under the direction of Alex’s son, Johnny Chueh, Ocean Alexander creates revolutionary ideas, astonishing beauty and luxury — never compromising its high engineering principles. Ocean Alexander has built its early Taiwan roots into U.S. manufacturing, worldwide service, and strong alliances with the finest architects and designers in the world.
1978
Ocean Alexander began by building the Mark I, still a sought-after classic that defined our early signature look and impeccable engineering.
1984
The company’s 71-footer, Night Hawk, was a custom yacht that set a size record for Asian boatbuilding.
1986
We double the size of our production facility.
1998
Our factory attains prestigious ISO-9002 certification for quality assurance in production, installation and servicing.
2004
Ocean Alexander becomes one of the first boatmakers in the world to use vacuum infusion to solidify and strengthen our fiberglass components.
2005
We crown our previous boatbuilding achievements with our first 100-foot megayacht.
2011
We replace our meticulously applied gelcoat exterior with a superior, highly protective aircraft-standard polyurethane skin.
2014
Ocean Alexander resets the industry with the new 120, a groundbreaking collaboration with designer Evan K. Marshall.
2015
Showboats International magazine acclaims Ocean Alexander as one of the top five superyacht builders in the world.
2016
We open our U.S. factory on Merritt Island, Florida, and build the first 70e.