New listing Oyster Sovereign 55 Oyster Overview Price£330,000 inc. Year Built 1993 Model 55 Length 16.82 Lyingcres, Croatia Oyster Image Gallery Exterior Interior View 37 images Enquire about this Yacht Contact a Red Ensign broker to discuss a yacht or your plans in confidence. SPEAK TO BROKER Enquire about this boat Falmouth Office Port Pendennis Marina, Challenger Quay, Falmouth TR11 3YL 01326 313143 | info@red-ensign.com Oyster - 55 LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.BoatName(Required) Name Email(Required) PhoneMessage(Required) Specification Manufacturer Oyster Model 55 Beam (m) 4.80 Engine Perkins M90 four-cylinder diesel engine Engine HP 80 Engine Hours 4780 Water Capacity (l) 1000 Overview Oyster Sovereign 55 Kantara is a beautifully maintained Oyster Sovereign 55 that has remained in the same ownership since 1998. Built by Oyster Marine to a Holman & Pye design and commissioned in 1993, she is one of the most highly regarded bluewater cruising yachts of her era. Designed from the outset for comfortable long-distance cruising and manageable short-handed sailing, the Oyster 55 is ideally suited to a couple undertaking extended offshore passages or even circumnavigation. Thoughtfully upgraded and carefully maintained throughout her life, Kantara combines Oyster’s renowned build quality with genuine ocean-going capability, extensive cruising equipment and a level of long-term stewardship that is becoming increasingly rare to find. Ownership & Stewardship Current ownership since June 1998 Nearly three decades of continuous ownership UK VAT paid Oyster Marine VAT documentation retained Long-term cruising history Maintained and upgraded for continued use rather than short-term resale Equipment and Information Construction & Design Oyster Sovereign 55 Hull No. 29 Designed by Holman & Pye Built by Oyster Marine, Landamores Yard, Wroxham Lloyd’s approved construction Cutter-rigged centre cockpit cruiser GRP hull, deck and superstructure Encapsulated keel without bolts Fuel and water tanks situated mid ship under saloon. Blue Awlgrip hull finish White cove stripe detailing Teak laid side decks, cockpit seating and cockpit sole Sugar scoop stern with integrated boarding platform Stainless steel pushpit, pulpit and guardrails Stainless davits for tender handling Centre cockpit owner’s layout Aft Companionway from owner’s cabin Mechanical Systems Main Engine Perkins M90 four-cylinder diesel engine 80hp Approx. 4780 engine hours recorded Fresh-water cooled via heat exchanger Twin belt alternator upgrade Aquadrive anti-vibration shaft coupling system Racor primary fuel filtration Secondary engine fuel filtration 1000 ltr fibre glass fuel tank Engine instrumentation at helm Engine room sound insulation Generator Westerbeke 7.5 KW generator Approx. 3545 generator hours recorded Independent electrical generation system Integrated battery charging capability Propulsion Max Prop 3 blade propeller Shaft drive Aquadrive thrust bearing system Bow thruster Aquafax 16HP Electrical Systems Extensive domestic battery bank 450 Ah Dedicated engine start batteries Dedicated generator start battery Victron charging equipment Dual Shore power connection Battery monitoring systems AC and DC electrical distribution Multiple UK 3 pin AC power points throughout vessel Dedicated communications charging station at navigation desk Water Systems 750 ltr and 250 ltr glass fibre water tanks SeaFresh watermaker with divert valve Pressurised hot and cold water system Calorifier hot water system Large freshwater tankage Jabsco pressure water pump Emergency evacuation bilge pumping system belt driven from clutch on main engine Multiple bilge pumps Navigation & Communications Raymarine chartplotter system Secondary Raymarine chartplotter Raymarine radar Raymarine multifunction displays Raymarine ST60 wind instrument Raymarine ST60 speed instrument Raymarine ST60 depth instrument Raymarine autopilot Raymarine autopilot repeaters Raymarine cockpit plotter display Fluxgate compass system Icom fixed DSC VHF Icom handheld VHF Furuno Weatherfax receiver Weather routing receiver Offshore communications station Dedicated navigation desk charging station Navigation Station Full-size chart table Navigator’s seat Integrated communications panel Storage for pilot books and charts Dedicated instrumentation console Extensive bookshelf storage Rig & Sail Handling Cutter rig configuration Genoa, staysail, main by Peter Saunders, Lymington, Spinnaker by Gowen Spinnaker pole fitted on mast Adjustable split backstay Lewmar self-tailing winches throughout Centre cockpit sail handling arrangement Twin electric primary winches Halyard winches on mast Outhaul/ mainsheet/kicker/topping lift electric winch used in combination with in mast electric furling to port or starboartd Mainsheet traveller system Spacious lazerette for storage, fenders, lines, boarding equip, hoses, cables, bicycles etc Emergency tiller Teak cockpit tables Extensive deck hardware Ground Tackle Primary anchor Kedge anchor Anchor windlass Anchor chain 75m Secondary anchoring equipment Cockpit Deep protected centre cockpit Long cockpit seating to port and starboard Cockpit cushions Teak cockpit table Engine controls at helm Instrument pod at helm Excellent visibility underway Offshore secure seating arrangement Accommodation The vessel features Oyster’s sought-after owner’s layout with a spacious aft stateroom, dedicated navigation station and excellent separation between owner and guest accommodation and three Cruise Air cooling combined heating systems in forward, mid and aft cabins Accommodation Summary Centre cockpit owner’s version Large aft owner’s stateroom Forward double guest cabin Quarter cabin twin berths, upper and lower Multiple heads compartments Dedicated navigation station Single cabin aft navSaloon port side seating contains trotter box for passage making next to nav station U-shaped dining area with adjustable solid walnut table Extensive storage throughout Ensuite access Dressing area Extensive hanging lockers Drawer storage Vanity area Seating area Bookshelves Opening portlights Excellent ventilation Natural light from cockpit windows Guest Accommodation: Large double berth Storage lockers Hanging storage Opening portlights Reading lights Good standing room Saloon U-shaped seating area Large dining table Blue upholstery Extensive cabinetry Bookshelves Opening deck saloon windows Overhead hatches Excellent natural light Ventilation throughout Entertainment storage Galley Corian-style worktops Deep double stainless steel sinks Gimballed Force 10 gas cooker with 4 burners and oven Extensive drawer storage Dedicated crockery storage Glassware storage cabinet Food preparation area Deep freezer and fridge holding plate system driven by central compressor Excellent locker capacity Secure sea-going layout Safety Equipment Liferaft arrangement Emergency tiller Emergency bilge evacuation system Offshore guardrails Stainless pushpit and pulpit Radar AIS Multiple VHF systems Weatherfax capability Offshore communications equipment Broker's Comments There is something special about a yacht that has remained with the same owners for almost thirty years. Kantaraimmediately gives that impression. She feels like a yacht that has been used exactly as intended, cruisingextensively, maintained carefully and upgraded thoughtfully over time. The Oyster 55 remains one of the yard's most successful bluewater designs, offering a rare combination of offshorecapability, comfortable liveaboard accommodation and manageable sailing characteristics. Kantara benefits from acomprehensive cruising specification including generator, watermaker, upgraded charging systems, extensivenavigation equipment and a substantial inventory developed through real-world cruising experience. For buyers seeking a proven offshore yacht with genuine pedigree, continuous ownership history and the enduringappeal of a classic Oyster, Kantara presents a particularly compelling opportunity. 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. Explore more yachts for sale New listing Oyster Sovereign 55 £330,000 inc. View listing New listing Oyster 62 £450,000 ex. View listing New listing Bowman 40 £115,000 inc. View listing Nordia Van Dam 45 £170,000 inc. View listing Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 … Page 19 Next »