1987 Ocean Alexander 390 Sundeck

Step aboard and you’ll notice how much natural light pours into the salon from the big side windows, giving this classic trawler-style interior a warm, open feel. The wide side decks and high rails make line handling and docking less of a gymnastics routine and more of a stroll. The aft cabin layout gives you true separation between sleeping spaces, so guests can turn in early while the party continues up on the sundeck. Storage is everywhere—beneath settees, in deep lockers, and in full-height cabinets—so long weekends don’t feel like camping. Solid-feeling doors, real wood joinery, and substantial hardware remind you this is from the era when builders overbuilt, not underbuilt.

In these waters, you want a boat that’s happy loafing along efficiently yet can thread through tight channels and busy marinas without drama. The 390 Sundeck’s modest length, dependable diesel power, and hull shape are well-suited to mixed cruising—protected rivers one day, open stretches and choppy afternoons the next. The raised aft deck and enclosed flybridge give you breezy, shaded outdoor living even when the sun is high and the air is thick. With a comfortable range at displacement speeds and the convenience of an aft cabin layout, it’s an easy boat for a couple to handle while still offering plenty of room for visiting friends.