Oyster 435

Oyster Yachts

Overview

Price

£75,000 inc.

Year Built

1986

Model

435

Length

13.32

Berths

Lying

Falmouth, UK

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Specification

Name

Oyster Yachts

Model

435

Builder

Oyster Yachts

Designer

Holman & Pye

Hull Material

GRP

Beam (m)

4.0

Draft (m)

1.9

Displacement (kg)

13800

Engine

Nanni

Engine HP

Engine Hours

1000

Cabins

Berths

WC/Heads

Overview

Design and Heritage

The Oyster 435 remains one of the most admired yachts in Oyster’s heritage. Known for her blend of bluewater endurance and elegant lines, the Oyster 435 was designed to deliver safe, comfortable passagemaking without sacrificing style. Because of this balance, she continues to be highly regarded by experienced cruising sailors.

Cruising Capability

The Oyster 435 is a proven offshore yacht, designed for extended time at sea. Her hull form and displacement give a reassuring motion, while the deck layout supports safe movement and practical sail handling. As a result, she is equally suited to long ocean passages and confident coastal cruising.

Condition and Care

‘Soundwaves’ stands out as a meticulously maintained and well-equipped example. She has clearly been cared for with long-term ownership in mind, rather than short-term use. This attention to detail shows throughout the yacht and contributes to her ready-to-go presentation.

Systems and Upgrades

The yacht benefits from a strong list of thoughtful upgrades aimed at extended cruising and liveaboard comfort. These include renewed rigging, modern navigation electronics, a generator, a watermaker, and a bow thruster. Together, these systems support independence, ease of handling, and comfortable life aboard. Because of this, ‘Soundwaves’ is presented as a genuinely turnkey cruising yacht.

Liveaboard Comfort

Below deck, the Oyster 435 offers the space, ventilation, and storage expected of a serious cruising yacht. The layout works well for long periods aboard, whether used as a full-time liveaboard or for extended voyages. This makes her a practical and comfortable platform for ocean cruising.

Location and Viewing

‘Soundwaves’ is currently based in Truro, Cornwall, and is available for immediate viewing by appointment.

Please contact the Falmouth office to arrange further details or a viewing.

Equipment and Information

CONSTRUCTION

White GRP hull with blue cove line, boot top and style stripes (epoxy coated 2019)
Teak laid decks, cockpit seats, and sole
Internal GRP structural floors and stringers built to Lloyd’s standards
Fin keel with encapsulated cast iron ballast
Skeg-hung rudder (pedestal bearings replaced 2012)
LOA: 43 ft 5 in (13.23 m)
LWL: 36 ft 0 in (10.97 m)
Beam: 13 ft 2 in (4.01 m)
Draft: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Displacement: Approx. 13,800 kg
Ballast: 4,500 kg (cast iron, encapsulated)
Designer: Holman & Pye
Builder: Oyster Marine Ltd, Southampton, UK

MACHINERY & TANKAGE

Engine: Nanni N4.43D.HD, 43hp diesel (new 2011)
Drive: Z-drive reversing reduction gearbox (new 2011)
Propeller: 3-bladed feathering prop with rope cutter
Engine Hours: Approx. 1268
Generator: Whisper Picollo 5kVA (reconditioned 2023)
Bow Thruster: Vetus 80KGF
Watermaker: Installed for long-range cruising
Fuel: 296 litres (GRP tank)
Fresh Water: 546 litres (2 x GRP tanks under saloon seating)
Hot Water: 30 litres (calorifier + immersion heater)
Holding Tank: 70 litres (aft heads with macerator pump)

SYSTEMS

12V DC System
3 x 130Ah domestic batteries (2025)
1 x 125Ah engine start battery (2017)
2 x 80Ah bow thruster batteries
Charging via alternator, generator, or shore power
Oyster distribution panel (renewed 2003)
LINK 10 Battery Management System
Sterling and Victron Centaur chargers
2 x 180W solar panels
LED lighting throughout
LED masthead anchor light
220V AC System
Shore power with RCD protection
7 x 220V outlets throughout
Immersion heater
DAB Stereo Radio
TV

RIGGING & SAILS

Rig Type:
Sloop, keel-stepped mast
Spars:
Kemp anodised alloy mast and boom with double spreaders
Standing Rigging:
Replaced 2019 (stainless steel)
Running Rigging:
Regularly renewed
Sails:
Fully Battened Mainsail with lazyjacks (Dolphin, 2003)
Furling Genoa (Dolphin, 2021)
Trysail
Spinnaker + Snuffer
Furling Code 0
Storm Jib
Sail Handling:
2 x Antal W52 self-tailing electric primary winches
2 x Lewmar 43 secondary winches
1 x Lewmar 30 mainsheet winch
2 x Lewmar 40 halyard winches
Kemp boom kicker and mast-stowed spinnaker pole
Hood furling system for headsail

DECK EQUIPMENT

Deck Layout:
Deep, secure aft cockpit with wide side decks
Steering:
Wheel pedestal with leather-covered wheel and instrument pod
Anchoring:
SL Seawolf windlass (reconditioned 2014), anchor, chain and warp
Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and granny bars
Teak cockpit table
Sprayhood (2012) and Bimini (2012)
Passarelle and bathing platform
Hot and cold deck shower
Mooring cleats, fenders, and warps included

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS

Autopilot: Autohelm 6000 with S100 wireless remote
Radar: Raymarine Radar with RL80c cockpit and RL70c chart table displays
Chart Plotters: Raymarine RL80CRC at chart table, RL70c at helm
Depth, Speed, Wind: B&G Hydra 2000 system (cockpit and chart table)
VHF: Cobra Marine DSC VHF (2023)
NAVTEX: ICS Nav 6
WIFI Booster: Metsair system (2014)
Compass: SIRS Major helm compass
Radar Reflector: Firdell Blipper

ACCOMODATION

Berths: 6 in 3 cabins plus saloon
Interior: Handcrafted teak joinery with blue piped upholstery (2022)
Forward Cabin: V-berth (converts to double), vanity unit, storage lockers
Forward Heads: Jabsco marine toilet, stainless sink, shower, holding tank
Starboard Bunk Cabin:Two single berths with storage
Saloon: Two large settee berths, folding teak dining table, clock & barometer, lockers
Galley (Port):
Twin stainless sinks Force 10 gimballed cooker with oven & grill
Microwave
Frigoboat 12V fridge (2019)
Hot/cold pressurised water, manual fresh/salt pumps
Ample stowage and counter space
Navigation Station: Outward-facing chart table, navigator’s seat, instruments & switch panel
Aft Heads: Stainless sink, H&C water, Jabsco toilet, shower
Aft Cabin: Double berth, dressing table, hanging locker, stowage
Heating: Planar 44D diesel system 2018
Lighting & Ventilation: LED lighting and aeration fans throughout

SAFETY

Seago 4 man liferaft
Ocean Signal EPIRB
Fire blanket, fire extinguishers
Lifesling MOB recovery system
2 x Horseshoe lifebuoys with lights
NASA gas alarm
Radar reflector

Broker's Comments

The Oyster 435 is a yacht that serious cruisers instantly recognise, and ‘Soundwaves’ is a particularly strong example. She feels solid, calm, and very well prepared, with upgrades that clearly reflect real offshore and liveaboard use. The combination of renewed rigging, generator, watermaker, and bow thruster makes a big difference in day-to-day cruising, and she comes across as a yacht that is ready to go and keep going. For anyone looking for a proven Oyster with genuine bluewater capability and a high standard of care, ‘Soundwaves’ is a yacht well worth viewing in person..

DISCLAIMER

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.