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Oyster 575 review: from the archive

• Toby Hodges
• June 2, 2021

A delivery passage from Palma, Mallorca, to southern Spain gave Toby Hodges the chance to assess the new Oyster 575 in her own element as a luxury bluewater cruiser and charter yacht

This is the definitive crossover size boat, deemed still manageable for a couple, yet large enough to warrant a paid crew. Credit: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

Product Overview

• All useful spaces have lift rings.
• All sole boards have rubber insulation strips.
• Stowage maximised where possible.
• Lockers vent via the headlining.
• Excellent finish and ventilation.
• Fiddled surfaces with grooves for handholds.
• Towel rails/pegs.
• No dedicated wet hanging in this format.
• Pilot berth rather small.
• Steep companionway.

Manufacturer:

A 220nm passage on the new Oyster 575 certainly provided quality time aboard to assess whether this might be a worthy heir to Oyster ’s most successful model ever, the 56, of which 75 have been sold.

The test boat, On Liberty , was on her way to the start of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers in Las Palmas and I hitched a ride for the passage from Mallorca to Cartagena in southern Spain.

Though winds were generally light and we spent a fair amount of time motorsailing, I had the chance to test the master cabin out on passage, stand a night watch and tuck into alfresco meals in the cockpit.

This is the definitive crossover size boat, deemed still manageable for a couple, yet large enough to warrant a paid crew.

With a professional skipper and chef aboard On Liberty producing exquisite meals, I wasn’t going to be frying my own bacon, so I took it on the chin and enjoyed a bit of charter luxury.

The Oyster 575 is better suited to charter than the 56 largely thanks to an uncluttered guest cockpit, with walkthrough access to the twin wheels aft.

Otherwise she has a similar layout, but boasts a larger aft cabin and galley where the beam is carried further aft, plus a modernised C-shaped main saloon.

Composite build materials and a metre extra waterline ensure she’s a faster boat.

Advances in design equal more volume too (though thankfully still retaining a deep V sea-going bilge) and existing 56 owners are apparently considering the Oyster 575 as an upgrade.

Like the Oyster 655 and Oyster 54 , the Oyster 575 benefits from a composite lay-up using carbon and Kevlar.

Though our test boat had the deep keel, she is offered with a shallower fixed version (2.06m) or with centreboard and dual rudders (reducing draught from 3.82m to 1.65m).

As of this year, all Oysters other than superyachts, will be built in the UK.

The Oyster 575 on passage

So quiet is the VW engine in the Oyster 575’s penthouse of an engine room that I had to check the instruments to see what was propelling us across a windless Palma Bay.

We were heading south-west towards Ibiza and tucking into the first of many fine dishes in the guest cockpit.

The lazarette is so vast it easily swallows downwind sails, plus all fenders.

The benches are long enough to lie on or seat eight, but I soon found the backrests too low and felt they cried out for extra cushioning.

The table with double coolbox is a winner and there’s useful bottle stowage in a sole box which can double for control line tails.

Carrying out watches from here, protected by the sprayhood, certainly proved comfortable.

So quiet is the VW engine in the 575’s penthouse of an engine room that I had to check the instruments to see what was propelling us across a windless Palma Bay.

The majority of the trip was spent motorsailing with just a light headwind to tickle the main.

But a string of episodes helped make it more ‘luxury charter’ than mundane delivery.

Dolphins at sunset, beautiful clear sky at night and sunrise, but above all the first class comfort.

My night watch as we rounded the lighthouses of Formentera was a practical demonstration of how things are done on a yacht of this type.

A comfortable yacht for a night watch.

I watched a blood orange moon rise through image-stabilised binoculars, played with a ‘Stargazer’ app on skipper Tim Beebe’s iPad to identify the constellations.

And as night chilled further, settled under the sheltering canopy to interrogate one of three multifunction plotters to pick out distant AIS targets. Night watches aren’t what they were!

When the forecast breeze finally showed up, we had reached the stunning backdrop of Cartagena’s imposing cliffs.

In a Force 3 the Oyster 575 displayed the slippery pace shown by the 54 – adding another feather to the cap of Rob Humphreys, her designer.

We could muster seven knots close-hauled at around 50° with the 135 per cent genoa, small gusts instantly affecting her speed.

Unfurling the staysail engaged an extra gear, and each additional knot of wind speed added another few decimals to the log.

I didn’t find her helm communicative, with her long steering linkage and dual autopilot rams, but the rewards are relaxing, easy sailing that makes helming a point-and-go task.

Although the autopilot is likely to have that pleasure on long passages, it would have been rewarding to have had more feedback through the helm.

Thanks to the twin wheels, the helmsman has unhindered views forward from both sides and I love what happens when you go through waves – nothing – she’s as well mannered as a royal butler.

Slight weatherhelm crept in reassuringly with winds in the teens, but cracking off to her trademark point of sail, a reach, proved how easily she sits at nine knots.

Oyster have a winning recipe for internal layouts, thanks to the centre cockpit which creates sumptuous aft cabins, large passageway or U-shaped galleys and spacious saloons set low down to maintain privacy, but enjoying plenty of daylight from the coachroof windows.

The Oyster 575 was no surprise in this respect, utilising the well-tried format to appeal to couples, families or charter guests.

Deciding whether to have the crew cabin abaft the navstation, or make this area a workroom and put the crew in the Pullman forward, is a nice option to have.

“Those who go for the workshop tend to have a lift-up bunk in here too,” explained project manager Debbie Johnson, who joined us for the passage.

There is also the option of having a Pullman with a walkthrough heads (as per the 56), but this set-up with bunk or workshop cabin is the best use of the space.

Timber and upholstery choices can be customised.

White oak is standard, but On Liberty had American cherry joiner work, which produces a warm and inviting effect, and having seen examples of the other options (including teak, maple and walnut), this would get my nod.

Stowage space (lacking on the 54) has been addressed and maximised wherever possible, and especially in smaller cabins like the Pullman, heads and galley.

Oh, and did I mention how comfortable the aft cabin is?

The abundant stowage is well organised.

Enlarging the port here could help, but otherwise the galley is hard to fault – a superb place to store, prepare and cook food.

The passageway is wide enough for two people to pass for access to the aft cabin, yet narrow enough to provide bracing.

The Avonite (Corian-like) worksurface, is fashioned by the yard with high-fiddled edges to prevent lying water. The abundant stowage is well organised.

A Force 10 stove, easy to clean Frigoboat freezer and fridge are standard, while the domestic-sized wash/dryer and chest dishwasher are essential for charter.

It’s questionable how often the double sofa to starboard will be used.

An outboard view is just about possible when standing, but a low sole means there are only two shallow steps down going forward or aft.

The saloon table top slides to access hinged leaves that open to seat seven with the addition of director’s chairs, and there’s useful stowage beneath the portside seating.

It’s questionable how often the double sofa to starboard will be used; the lifting flatscreen TV is contained behind here and thus not viewable from this side of the saloon

Master cabin

You’d be hard pushed to beat this cabin for headroom, space, light and comfort.

Standard layout has a desk to starboard, but this area can be additional stowage, or as we had on On Liberty , seating, which proved useful for reading, changing or working.

Again, larger hull ports might give it the edge.

Master cabin.

It was tough in here at sea though. . .

You might mock, but we had enough heel to have to figure out the best angle to sleep at, or whether to use the leecloth.

The main problem with aft cabins, however, is noise from the dock, engine and deck, which will wake you no matter how you sleep in that palatial berth

The navstation has plentiful instrument/screen space, plus a large shelf for pilot books

A chart table that’s comfortable and spacious, with plentiful instrument/screen space, plus a large shelf for pilot books, good stowage and a no-nonsense distribution panel on the bulkhead behind.

All electric panels hinge to allow easy access to wiring

Machinery: the mark of quality

The machinery space and attention to installation detail on the Oyster 575 is a trump card.

Oyster’s walk-in engine room, providing unhindered access to the VW 150 TDI, is double-insulated, using a laminated layer of foam with high-density rubber, while the generator is sited under the companionway steps.

The main fuel tank has three easily viewable inspection hatches and a second fuel tank under the forward sole increases capacity to 1,400lt.

All water pumps are in the saloon sole (to keep noise away from the accommodation), as is the 480ah gel domestic battery bank and starter batteries.

Raw water manifold systems for engine and genset can be linked, so if one blocks, you can carry on changing the other without stopping the engine.

All watermaker servicing elements are contained neatly next to the navstation for ease of servicing, while in the pilot berth cabin further aft is a cupboard for membranes and fuel filters, which is so tidy it could be mistaken for artwork.

Oyster have just launched a 655 and a 54, and the first 625 is building at SYS, so you have to admire their confidence that there’s demand for another model in between.

When you consider that each extra foot over 54 corresponds to an additional £100,000, you’ve got to really want that extra bunk and stowage space.

Proof that Oyster customers do is that 14 Oyster 575s have been sold within a year of launch.

Oyster yachts are finished to a premium standard.

Internal stowage particularly has been well thought out.

Were it possible, I’d like to see a lower cockpit sole, with higher backrests and larger hull windows like those on the 625.

The coachroof is sleek and the cockpit is excellent – bar a poor genoa sheet lead – but the helm positions are still quite exposed, which will always knock Oysters’ chances in a beauty pageant.

The Oyster 575 proved easy to handle, manageable for a couple, with powered systems all to hand.

She’s another slippery yacht from Humphreys, coupled with an easy motion that will be greatly appreciated at sea.

First published in the February 2011 issue of YW.

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The Oyster 575 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Oyster 575, a centre-cockpit cutter, was designed by Rob Humphreys and built in the UK by Oyster Marine Ltd.

Published Specification for the Oyster 575

Underwater Profile:  Fin keel and spade rudder

Hull Material:  GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall:  58'8" (17.9m)

Waterline Length:  51'6" (15.7m)

Beam:  16'5" (5.0m)

Draft:  8'10" (2.7m)

Rig Type:  Cutter

Displacement:  58,422lb (26,500kg)

Designer:  Rob Humphreys

Builder:  Oyster Marine (UK)

Year First Built:  2010

Published Design Ratios for the Oyster 575

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  22.4

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  30.6

3. Displacement/Length Ratio:  191

4. Comfort Ratio:  40.5

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   1.7

Read more about these Key Performance Indicators...

Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the  Oyster 575

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 22.4 suggests that, in the right hands, the Oyster 575 will have enough performance to leave most other sailboats of similar waterline length well astern. 

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of  30.6 would usually mean that the Oyster 575 would have a tendency to heel uncomfortably in a gust, and need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.

However, as she has much of her ballast concentrated in a bulb at the foot of her keel, she's likely to be considerably stiffer than her published Ballast/Displacement Ratio might suggest.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 191, tells us the Oyster 575 is a light-to-moderate displacement sailboat. If she's loaded with too much heavy cruising gear her performance will suffer to a degree.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 40.5 suggests that crew comfort of an Oyster 575 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a heavy bluewater cruising boat. Pitching and rolling will be well damped - your cup of coffee on the salon table stands a reasonable chance of staying there in most conditions.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.7 tells us that an Oyster 575  would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

Cruisers' Questions about this Sailboat...

How many versions of the Oyster 575 sailboat were produced and how do they differ?

There are three versions of the Oyster 575 sailboat: the Standard version, the Keel and centerboard version, and the Shoal draft version. They differ mainly in their keel design and draft.

• The Standard version has a L-shaped keel (with bulb) and a draft of 8’ 11” (2.7m);
• The Keel and Centerboard version has a centerboard inside of a short fin-keel and a draft that can vary from 12’ 6” (3.82m) to 5’ 5” (1.65m). This version also has dual rudders;
• The Shoal Draft version has a shoal keel (with bulb) and a draft of 6’ 9” (2.06m).

All versions have the same hull length, beam, mast height, rigging type, and upwind sail area. They also share the same elegant interior design and spacious layout.

How much does a secondhand Oyster 575 cost?

The Oyster 575 is a luxury sailboat that was built by Oyster Yachts in the UK between 2011 and 2018. It is a popular bluewater cruising yacht that offers a high level of comfort, safety, and quality. The price of an Oyster 575 varies depending on the year, condition, and location of the boat, but according to some online sources, it can range from around £750,000 to £1,750,000.

What are the main features and specifications of the Oyster 575 sailboat?

The Oyster 575 has a composite hull and deck made of GRP, carbon and Kevlar, and a fin keel with a spade rudder. She has a masthead sloop rig with an upwind sail area of 2,097 ft² (194.8 m²). She can accommodate up to eight guests in four cabins, including a spacious aft owner's cabin with an ensuite head. She has a large centre cockpit with twin wheels, a walkthrough access to the aft deck, and a raised saloon with panoramic windows.

How does the Oyster 575 perform under sail?

The Oyster 575 is a fast and comfortable passage-maker that can handle various sea conditions. She has a long waterline length of 51’7” (15.72m), a light displacement of 60,076 lb (27,250 kg), and a ballast ratio of 30%. She has a powerful sail plan with a fully battened mainsail, a self-tacking jib, and an optional staysail and gennaker. She has electric winches, hydraulic furlers, and push-button controls for easy handling. She can reach speeds of over 10 knots in moderate winds and has a good pointing ability.

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the Oyster 575 compared to other similar boats?

The Oyster 575 is a luxurious, modern, and well-equipped bluewater cruiser that offers a high level of comfort, safety, and quality. She has a spacious and elegant interior with fine joinery, leather upholstery, and custom fittings. She has ample stowage space, ventilation, and natural light throughout. She has a reliable and quiet engine, a generator, an inverter, and a watermaker for self-sufficiency. She also has a high resale value and a strong reputation among Oyster owners.

Some of the disadvantages of the Oyster 575 are her high price tag, her limited cockpit space due to the twin wheels, her steep companionway stairs, and her lack of dedicated wet hanging locker.

The above answers were drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; to the best of our knowledge,  we believe them to be accurate.

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Sailing a Rolex: Oyster Yachts 575 Review

• October 6th, 2017
• Sailing Yacht

When I was opening the door to the balcony of my appartement in Cannes some weeks ago and stepped out to the large patio – I think – I was one of the few lucky guys being able to enjoy this one million dollar view over the yacht harbour of Cannes, called Le Vieux Port. During Cannes Yachting Festival this is the epicentre of yachting in Europe the least. Moreso, I wasn´t just lucky to being able to look directly down on the nicest yachts on earth, my balcony was just above one of the most respected brands in yachting: Oyster Yachts of Ipswich, United Kingdom.

So whilst having my morning coffee I was standing there, watched the sun rising over La Croisette street at the waterfront and admired the lines of the two Oyster yachts moored directly under my windows: The Oyster 575 and her bigger sister, the Oyster 745. I know, this magazine is called NO FRILLS SAILING and I would say an Oyster is the farthest away from being a “no frills” boat, but I couldn´t help myself, I had to board one and explore her! In the end, it took me three attempts in three days in a row to persuade the Oyster staff to let me take the pictures and go inside this dream yacht. Here´s what I discovered …

The cockpit of an Oyster 575 sailing yacht

She is a huge boat, even the smaller 18 meter yacht moored next to her awesomely bigger sister ship. Entering her stern area via gangboard (operated by an hydraulic system) is a great feeling as one will stand directly on the master cabin´s roof. There are two large hatches which can be opened and used for ventilation and as escape hatches too, two dorade ventilators and the traveller system for the main sail. Let´s enter the cockpit …

… which is – surprisingly – a kind of a tight issue. The center cockpit configuration (as with all Oyster yachts) offers not the space I was expecting when looking at the boat from afar. In reality there´s enough space for one person of course, but I found it quite tricky to fit myself to the cockpit area. One reason may be the double steering wheel setup on the 575 which I find a bit overdisporportionate: The double steering eats away the space of the center cockpit as each steering wheel also comes with a huge console. I guess a single steering wheel with a central steering unit would have done it here (I will later board the Hallberg Rassy 64, a sufficiently larger boat of course and even this yachts bears a single steering cockpit and does this in a perfect manner).

Speaking of push button sailing, the Oyster is no exception. Large winches all over the place: The main sheeting is led abaft to a bigger mainsheet winch and the traveller sheets go on a smaller winch directly on the master cabin roof, the main Genoa winches (big guys for sure!) are a bit out of reach from behind the wheels, secondary winches could be reached from the wheel by hand. But on this Oyster yacht there´s no need to pull the cranks whatsoever as any of the winches are electric ones operated with ease from the big control panels in front of each steering wheel.

The Oyster 575 also bears a classic main sheet traveller system mounted behind the cockpit. These are the only winches which could be operated without any problems by the sailor from his steering position in the cockpit in case of electric shutdown or jamming of the winching system. All in all, I must admit, I found the Oyster´s cockpit layout not very convincing from my point of view in terms of single handed sailing without electric aides. The Genoa winches could only be operated from within the guest´s area in the somewhat narrow cockpit, it´s a long squeezing way from behind the wheels to the Genoa winches. Two wheels is – even on this 57 foot yacht – a bit exaggerated in my eyes. In terms of layout, the Oyster guys in Ipswich can do a better job on this one, I guess, there are much better thought through layouts in yachts available (for example on this fine yacht ).

The signature design of an Oyster yacht

So what is it that makes virtually everyone in the marina turn their heads and whisper in awe “There´s an Oyster coming in …!” when one of these yachts enters the port? What is so unique about these yachts turning almost every sailor´s eyes wet when speaking of an Oyster yacht? As a marketing pro in my “real life” I know that a product needs a unique signature – mostly a matter of design – that will set this product apart from all the others. On the Oyster yacht this design feature surely is her large, nicely carved and well-designed big deck saloon windows and the large three vertical porthole windows in the hull. It is the most recognizable Oyster design feature whatsoever – and “my” 575 also bears these.

I must admit, this is something that really turns me on. The cat-like large deck saloon windows are of such a beauty that it almost reminds me of a classic, yet modern, sports car. The windows embody speed and luxury at the same time yet these windows have been grown to be the synonym for perfect deck saloon design in yachting. Moreso, I love the three vertical porthole windows in the hull which will finally set apart and Oyster yacht from each and every single yacht brand in the world. By the way, it´s a shame that Oyster will offer these windows only beginning with the 575 – the smallest Oyster, the 46 foot Oyster 454 with an “entry-level” price tag of just around one million Euros does not bear this nice feature.

On the 575 and all the other Oyster yachts, the three vertical windows aren´t just design features for sure. Standing in the large saloon of this boat, I instantly and first of all take a look at the effect these three porthole windows create in the interior – and I love it! In fact we are moored closely to the bigger Oster and therefore cannot fully enjoy the effect of those three porthole windows, but I can imagine that having those big portholes near the surface of the water will create splendid views both when underway and seeing (partially submerged) the Ocean flowing by as well as mooring somewhere in a nice bay with a view onto the distant waterfront. Just awesome!

Where on other yachts there is a large wooden wall covered all over with blank timber, faux leather or at least stowage, on the Oyster we have a huge area of windows creating a unique feeling in this awesomely big saloon. By standing in this boat´s inside and seeing this effect first hand I instantly want to cast off and get underway just to experience these effects on my own. It must be something very special looking at the world outside through these windows. Unparalleled on any other yacht available.

Luxurious sailing on an Oyster yacht

Well, of course the Oyster 575 and all of her sisters are luxurious sailing yachts. Designed by Robert Humphreys their hulls promise to be sturdy, stable and well-built oceangoing circumnavigation-capable boats but with weighing in more than a ton with every meter of ship length these yachts aren´t made to go fast. They simply aren´t meant to go fast: I guess, if you can afford one of these you will have all the time in the world to reach B from A. Moreover, I could imagine that speed isn´t one of the most prominent features on your to-do-list as every day aboard this dream boat is pure treat and one wouldn´t want to let this end so soon.

I love the interior fitting, the design, the colours and the choice of materials on this Oyster very, very much! It´s a traditional center cockpit yacht internal layout with a large saloon in the middle of the yacht, a large owner´s cabin in the stern and two front cabins with heads and staterooms attached. The saloon is dominated by a large U-settee grouped around a super big dining table. The cushions are so thick, superbly stuffed with best foam material, covered in white leather – it is pure heaven letting one sink down into this sofa, so cozy, so unbelievable nice that you don´t want to get up anymore. I don´t want to imagine what a spill of red wine or a single breakfast with Nutella by my children would make with this interior fitting over the course of one week sailing … but I guess small children are not expected to be guests on board here.

Vis-à-vis the settee is a 4-person sofa on the starboard side. Again, large, well-made cushion, very cozy and inviting to sit down here with a Mojito, crossing one´s legs and having a nice conversation sitting in front of those gorgeous three vertical windows offering an unparalleled view outside. I loved the varnished bulkhead – I loved all of the woodworks inside the Oyster for sure – for being very clean, solid and almost classic in design. The figure pattern in the wood is arranged horizontally (instead of vertically on other yachts). This creates the impression of the saloon of being wider and more voluminous than it actually is but this is an effect barely needed: The saloon can easily turned into a dancing hall for sure.

The four step entryway down from the cockpit is not the steepest one but also not the easiest to climb down. I can imagine elderly sailors getting into trouble entering either cockpit or saloon from here, but this is a concession to the deep big saloon, the huge headroom down below deck in every corner and the vast volume of the boat´s interior. The handles of the entryway are made of thick, solid stainless steel adding a modern touch. As do numerous other details in this yacht, which I loved. The Oyster appeals to very wealthy people for sure and I guess these are older sailors – nevertheless, this boat bears such a vital and modern interior design with so many nice details that it almost eppears “young” to me. Bravo, Oyster!

I loved the nav station as you all may know, I am addicted to chart tables and navigation stations . The configuration seen on the Oyster 575 is exemplary and I am sure the nav seat in front of the nicely done chart table would be my favorite place below deck here on the whole yacht! The chart table itself is a bit small for the bigger charts but I guess it´s sufficient for doing a thorough passage planning. All controls and equipment like VHF and stuff can be reached easily by sitting on the modern yet very comfortable nav seat and I just adore the main switch panel on this yacht … it´s simply a dream! But it also reminds me of the huge amount of electric current needed to power up this boat and keeping it running. No “no frills” for sure.

The master cabin on the Oyster 575

Her internal layout is a classic one and no different from other center cockpit yachts: By going aft over port side one first enters the pantry of this yacht. Here the effect of having a comparatively narrow cockpit with also comparatively thick coamings can be observed: The headroom and space available in the pantry is just overwhelming! The pantry is light suffused as the large cat-like windows reach abaft and flood the kitchen with large amounts of natural light. There are numerous fridges and freezers, a four flame stove and a huge working bench for preparing meals.

On the opposite side of the entryway down to the master cabin a lot more stowage, another working bench and lots of cabinets and cupboards. Nevertheless, the available room for standing and working is narrow enough to get oneself wedged and secured when having to cook in heavy seas or when sailing with a more extreme heel. But let´s go through the pantry to see what the master cabin in this yacht can offer.

And that´s – as expected – so much! The large island bed is oversize and again the matrasses seem to be of a special thickness here. I must admit that I am not a friend of island beds as I consider them useless to unsafe in heavy swell – if not fitted with studding sails or other means of preventing people from rolling out and falling to the ground, island beds in the stern as well as in the bow cabins are nice to look at and nice to sleep in when moored but a pain in the ass to use when underway. I gues (I haven´t searched nor asked for) that the Oyster will offer some kind of securing system to make this bed usable in heeled conditions.

Colours, materials and woodworks are again very nicely chosen and done here, everything looks solid and made of special quality. I particularly got fond of one detail here in the back of the yacht: The nice little working place with a table, a cozy seat and some stowage for documents. So in case the big party is going on in the saloon or the visiting mother-in-law is going on your nerves the skipper can lose himself in some work here in the quietness of the master cabin in the back of the yacht. Nice!

Same goes for the front cabin in the Oyster 575 which is also of vast measurements and offers any amenities the high profile sailor is expecting from a yacht worth a minimum of 1.5 million Euros. Although the volume of the front cabin of course cannot compete with the master cabin, there´s more than enough space available here. Even the large island bed at least offers some safety to the side with the hull´s walls in the first half of the bed. I personally would have placed the portholes more to the front here, but that´s only a minor issue. Again, lots of stowage available, lots of light and a nice choice of material, colours and wooden fittings.

Modern yet classic: Material mix on the Oyster

What really struck me all of the time roaming the Oyster 575 was the fact that the designers accomplished something very special with this boat. On the one hand this yacht incarnates the very best of classic blue water passage making in style on a very classic yacht. Her hull design is proven, sleek but classy, her internal layout is proven and classy and therefore this whole composition is very much appealing to somewhat conservative sailors. On the other hand, the choice of material, colours, textures and so, so, so many details on this yacht are tremendously modern!

Just look at the woodworks. We all know that nowadays there are no rounded edges anymore due to the modular production and the fact that manufacturing sharp edges is easier, cheaper and faster. And with the Oyster I am sure that´s no different, but look at the details here – it´s a sharp edged corner in this picture, but they´ve managed to carve out the corner, fit it with nicely sanded beams and achieved a very sleek, clean and modern look. This does not appear to be a sharp corner anymore. I love the quality of the woodworks in the Oyster and really admire the small ideas here and there making the interior of this boat unique, stylish, modern and classy appealing.

The flooring is also very modern: Not the classic Koto style nor a carpet overkill, just lean and sleek floor panels. It creates a warm interior and kind of visually floats into a unified interior design with the other wooden fittings like bulkheads and cupboards. The choice of the flooring timber creates a warm and cozy feeling yet enhances the whole saloon and cabin appearance. The only thing that may be proven is the slip resistance of this floor but that is indeed an issue with all floors on yachts.

As I am right now since months engaged in roofing panel refitting of my own yacht I am especially interested in how this is done on other yachts. The Oyster features a very nicely done roofing configuration with leather-covered panels attached to the coach roof in panels which reach from one ship´s side to the other without a single longitudinal seam. This as well contributes to the larger appearance of the saloon. The panels are fitted with a layer of foam and covered with fine white leather. Again, nothing for the rough round the world trip and dirty fingers, but I guess this is also something this yacht won´t experience in her lifetime though. I love the interior of the Oyster: It´s classy, significant but very modern when you look at the details.

Is the Oyster Yacht the perfect dream blue water yacht?

So, have I been able to get to the bottom of the Oyster cult? Well, I don´t think so because – as everytime when I take a look at a yacht moored to the jetty – one has to sail such a yacht in order to get a feeling for it. But I would say I did get a taste and a feel for this yacht. Sailing on an Oyster on a long haul trip – I mean a 2 or 3 year circumnavigation – is most certainly a true delight. This yacht offers everything you dream of on a boat. Even 2 weeks of the worst rainy, grey, cold weather must be a pure treat if spent in the Oyster.

I guess, part of the Oyster cult is also the perfect marketing and brand image. The Oyster-only rallies all around the world, the very, very high prices of the product and the extraordinary design, choice of materials and the motto “only the best” makes this yacht brand almost a uniquely free standing product in the market. There are only a few other brands in the “production” or semi-one-off branch which are true competitors to that boat. I love her unique style and design, I literally found no spot, even the smallest one, where a worker in the yard did leave a slightly unclean Sika-seam or a screw head slightly off alignment. The Oyster is a perfectly made boat.

The sailor she will suit must be a special one for sure. Not just because of her dizzying price tag – even for the smallest entry-level boat – but also because of her heavy, heavy hull full of amenities and electric stuff. This is also my one and only point of critique: This is by no means a “no frills sailing boat”. You´ll need large amounts of electric current, the constant humming of a generator or going under engine power in order to keep her alive. Don´t ever think of this one situation when electric power supply fails … She probably needs a solid breeze to get going as the Oyster weighs in roughly a ton or more per meter – if going at the end, I am sure she performs well even in heavy water. So, is this the ultimate dream blue water yacht? I leave her fine deck, lock back and smile: She most definitely is. But not for me.

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Oyster 575 is a 58 ′ 7 ″ / 17.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Rob Humphreys and built by Landamores Yacht Builders and Oyster Marine starting in 2010.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Draft (shoal) 2.06m/6.75’ Draft - Centreboard - Board Up (SuperShoal) 1.65m/5.42’ Draft - Centreboard - Board Down (SuperShoal) 3.82m/12.5’

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OYSTER 575 SPIRIT

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The pure hull lines of Oyster 575 Spirit make her a fast and effortless bluewater cruising yacht with accommodation that is cut to fit for memory-making chartering.

This unique Oyster combination of exhilarating performance and outstanding live-aboard design made this model a popular choice for the 2017-19 Oyster World Rally. Your horizons may not be so epic on a charter but you and your guests will appreciate the luxury and comfort on offer. Plus, there is ample space to catch the sun on the fore and aft decks or find some shade under the bimini. The transom swim platform lets you make the most of the ocean and water toys on offer, as well as making a perfect spot to dangle your feet in the water and enjoy refreshing sundowners.

• Vertical sea scape windows in saloon
• Centerline doble V berth VIP cabin
• Large cockpit with twin helms
• Aft open deck space is ideal for sunning and relaxing.
• Swim platform on transom with swim ladder

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Make yourself comfortable, the design of the 575 incorporated many subtle changes based on the invaluable feedback of oyster owners on their world travels. comfort and luxury are the watchwords here as you pass through the guest cockpit (perfect for al fresco dining) and follow the beautifully-crafted companionway staircase down to the saloon..

The Oyster signature triple Seascape windows on either side of the saloon offer amazing views and flood the space with light. Beautifully warm wood panelling, a formal dining table and two enticing soft sofas give the space a contemporary feel. And three-zone air-conditioning means you and your guests will stay comfortable however hot it gets.

Forward of the saloon is a centre line double guest cabin, with en suite heads and shower. Just aft is a cabin with twin bunks and shared heads opposite. On starboard amidships is a further cabin with two bunks. The charming master suite occupies the full beam aft, making use of every inch of space. Along with the inviting centre line queen size bed, there is a comfortable sofa and plenty of useful stowage.

• Flat-screen TV • DVD/Blu-ray player • iPod/iPhone connection for saloon and cockpit music • Playstation 4 with games • Apple TV • On board movie server • Wifi when available

Watersport Activities

• 12’ AB Navigo RIB
• Inflatable tow ring 
• 2x Paddleboard 
• Snorkelling gear 
• Swim platform 
• Fishing rod and equipment 
• Diving by arrangement

• Fully air-conditioned • Washer/dryer • Icemaker • Watermaker • Sun bathing deck cushions • Sun block Bimini side panels • Deck shower • Cockpit drinks refrigerator

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Meet the team.

Jannika grew up in the lake district in Finland, but her love and passion for the ocean and travelling got her to learn how to sail. After working in the diving industry in South East Asia and Australia, she moved to living on a sailing yacht.

She got her first job on board working Mediterranean charters as a dive guide/mate and started building her professional yacht career. She later on captained yachts in the Caribbean, their itineraries including teaching, racing, and scuba diving. She is a keen racer and has completed most of the Caribbean regattas, skippering many of them. She has built mileage from Atlantic crossings, North American deliveries as well as cruising around the Caribbean and the Pacific side of Central America. …

Ryan composes the the other half of the team. He grew up in Connecticut, learning to sail at a young age and spending many days doing so on the Long Island Sound. In fact his dad insisted on having him at least sit on the family's 22-foot sailboat the day out of the hospital!

Most recently he ran a 44 foot catamaran with Jannika from the Caribbean to northwest Costa Rica. Prior to that he was the mate/engineer aboard an 85 foot catamaran on which he spent six winters in the Caribbean running charters, while summers took him from places such as British Columbia, Canada and the fjords of Norway. From the Virgin Islands all the way down the chain to Grenada he has ventured to many different anchorages, bays, underwater sites, and shores of the West Indies. With a kee…

She got her first job on board working Mediterranean charters as a dive guide/mate and started building her professional yacht career. She later on captained yachts in the Caribbean, their itineraries including teaching, racing, and scuba diving. She is a keen racer and has completed most of the Caribbean regattas, skippering many of them. She has built mileage from Atlantic crossings, North American deliveries as well as cruising around the Caribbean and the Pacific side of Central America. Jannika thrives to deliver safe and enjoyable experiences for guests and loves to share her passion for the sea and sailing. She is RYA Yacht Master Ocean qualified and also holds PADI dive instructor rating. Together with her partner Ryan they both share the interest for cooking and make sure guests are looked after with the best hospitality. If not sailing, Jannika can be found scuba or freediving, surfing, hiking or photographing her surroundings.

Most recently he ran a 44 foot catamaran with Jannika from the Caribbean to northwest Costa Rica. Prior to that he was the mate/engineer aboard an 85 foot catamaran on which he spent six winters in the Caribbean running charters, while summers took him from places such as British Columbia, Canada and the fjords of Norway. From the Virgin Islands all the way down the chain to Grenada he has ventured to many different anchorages, bays, underwater sites, and shores of the West Indies. With a keen eye for detail, experience of sailing, and background providing service to guests he ensures that you will always be on an enjoyable, safe, and exciting adventure. Together with Jannika he has a love for cooking to ensure guests appetites are well filled while cruising around in paradise. When not on board Ryan enjoys spending his time diving under water, surfing, hiking, or reading a great book of historical non fiction.

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