For Sale: 1993 Oyster 485

[Sunsetslim]

Ahoy cruisers

We've decided to part with our Oyster 485. She has been a great boat for us, and I have constantly upgraded her systems to the best available options. We have sailed her ~45,000 miles, and she is by far the best sailing boat I've ever had the pleasure of cruising. Holman and Pye hit the nail on the head with this boat; it's the perfect mix of comfortable and easy-to-handle with a short crew. This boat is set up to single-hand, with all lines leading to the cockpit, electric winches, electric heads, washing machine, watermaker, lithium,1600W solar, davits... Standing rigging new in 2023. She is nearly turn-key, needing very little to hop in and go anywhere. She is currently cruising the Caribbean.

As part of the sale, I would be willing to deliver the boat with the new owner anywhere on the Eastern Seaboard of the US/Canada while I teach you how to handle her. I am a professional delivery captain with a USCG 100T Master.

We have a condition/valuation survey from April 2023 @ $328,000

Price is $300,000

Please PM me for options list.

[gordonhinds]

Hi James, your email bounced back... can you resend it to me? Very well appointed and maintained yacht! Gordon

[Sunsetslim]

Originally Posted by gordonhinds

Hi James, your email bounced back... can you resend it to me? Very well appointed and maintained yacht! Gordon

I've sent you a PM, Gordon.

[Dockhead]

I almost bought one of these in 2009. Paid a deposit but then couldn't agree with the seller on the deficiency list.

These are absolutely gorgeous boats -- H&P sure could handle the drafting pen. More beautiful to look at in person than photos can convey. Much nicer than the later Humphrys designs in my opinion.

If I were in the market . . .