The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Oyster 53

Bluewater Cruiser
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  331402
  • Length  ·  53'10"
  • Year  ·  2001
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin and Bulb
  • Sleeping berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 100hp, Yanmar 4JH3-HTBE (2001)
  • Lying  ·  St.Lucia
Boatshed St Lucia
Boatshed St Lucia
Andy Topham

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Rob Humphrey's
Builder Dell Marine NZ
Lying St.Lucia
Fuel capacity 195.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 180.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 10.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 100hp
Engine make and model Yanmar 4JH3-HTBE (2001)
Engine Hours engine1= 5506
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Prop(s) Max Prop
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 7 knots
Max speed (approx) 10 knots
Generator output 7.5KVA
Generator Hours 2774
Water-maker

Dimensions

Length 53'10"
LWL 45'7"
Beam 15'3"
Draft Min 7'3"
Draft Max 7'3"
Displacement 49,061.3lbs
Headroom 6'7"
Storage On marina

Rig

Sloop rigged Hood Aluminium spars (2001) with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Reefing mainsail Dolphins - Inmast (2019)
Headsail Dolphins - Furling (2019)
Other sails Staysail (2019)
Cruising Shute (2003)

Some standing rigging replaced 2024

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 220 volt generator, 220 shore power voltage, 11 batteries charged by: engine, wind generator, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin and Bulb
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 3
Sink 2
Shower 2
Air conditioning 2 Air conditioning Units
Heads 2 heads (Manual)

4 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Drapes
Cabin heating
Manual water system
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Cockpit shower
Microwave
Washing Machine

4 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Passerelle
Bimini
Bow Thruster

2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric Lewmar windlass (with remote control)
2 anchors
328'1" of chain
Avon dinghy (2003)
(RIB)
5hp outboard, Mercury , Short shaft ()
Electric Primary Winches

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Radar
VHF
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
Video
WiFi Booster
AIS Receiver
Depth sounder
Radar Reflector

Sailor

Ray Marine Nav Package 2018

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life buoys
Searchlight
Safety harnesses
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz
Swim ladder
MOB System
Emergency steering

3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 electric)

Date of last life raft service: 01-01-2022

EPIRB battery replacement date: 08-01-2024

Broker's Comments

The Oyster 53 is a well known and respected long distance cruising yacht. The 53 was made by Dell Marine in New Zealand and is extremely well built and commissioned on 2003.

On the deck there are sail controls leading aft including electric headsail and stay sail furler and electric winches.

Below deck the saloon area is light and spacious with a long galley area to starboard. The two forward cabins have bunks in the port side and a double berth to starboard with shared head and shower. The aft Master Cabin offers a large double and ensuite shower.

This example has had recent electronics update before the ARC 2023.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

6 years

Why are you selling her?

Downsizing

Where have you sailed her?

UK / Atlantic / Caribbean

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