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OYSTER 595/06
MASTEGOT
OWNERS: PAU AND HELENA SERRACANTA PROJECT MANAGER: OLIVER ESSEX HANDOVER: AUGUST 2022
Proud owners of Oyster 595/06 Mastegot, Pau and Helena are both avid surfers, with a passion for the sea and nature. After owning an Oyster 575, they knew exactly what they wanted from their next yacht: simplicity; reliability; and no compromise on performance or style. They have big plans – to live aboard for the next couple of years while they prepare for and take part in the Oyster World Rally in January 2024.
595/06 is the seventh sailboat they have owned – and their second Oyster – since they fell in love with Oyster 30 years ago when they saw a brochure at a friend’s house. They picked Oyster for its reputation as the maker of the best quality bluewater yachts; the once-in-a-lifetime Oyster World Rally; excellent After Sales support; and (in Pau’s words) the “stunning” Oyster Palma Services.
“We chose the 595 because we are very comfortable managing it by ourselves without a crew,” Pau told us. “We saw great improvements in performance with the twin rudders, sail locker, the hydraulic furling system for Code Zero, the gennaker at the bowsprit and many other features. These all make her an excellent boat to sail shorthanded.”
The couple has already put Mastegot through her paces, sailing from Ipswich to Palma almost nonstop with “excellent performance”. Once in Palma, they joined the Oyster Palma Regatta in September and won Class 4 overall, even with a hydro generator fitted!
PROJECT MANAGER’S COMMENTS
With her grey hull and grey teak caulking (a first for Oyster), paired with a suite of 3Di Ocean sails from North Sails, Mastegot looks very smart out on the water. Down below, she boasts a light and airy oak interior, complemented by neutral colours running throughout.
Pau and Helena were absolutely delighted with her, especially the improved sailing performance of Oyster’s new generation yachts. Initially, they were unsure whether she was too big for shorthanded sailing – the freeboard is much higher than their previous Oyster but during the handover they found her very easy to sail, even at 10.3 knots. Everything they need for long ocean passages and a lifetime of adventure is here.
They will be cruising the Balearics until the start of November, heading home to Barcelona for winter and then setting off to explore Sardinia, Sicily, the Aeolian Islands and Greece. In early September, they will leave the Mediterranean, sailing to Madeira and the Canary Islands. From there, they will join the ARC+ via Cape Verde, arriving in Antigua for the start of the Oyster World Rally 2024-25.
And then? As Pau says, “who knows, we will be sailing Mastegot somewhere!” The proud owners of 595/07 Jupiter have previously owned large power boats, but they and their three children are keen dingy sailors and are looking forward to seeing how the whole family adapts to sailing life. There is already talk amongst them of taking on the greatest sailing adventure of them all – a circumnavigation with the Oyster World Rally in 2026, for which their beautiful 595 is perfectly equipped.
The couple initially considered three different models - the 495, 565 and 595. They then saw the beautiful, rendered CGI images of the 595’s walnut interior, which spoke to their sense of style and captured their imaginations. This clinched the deal and, working closely with the Oyster team, they set about bringing the CGI images to life to create the exact look and feel they wanted for their yacht. They specified a light finish for worktops in the galley and the ensuite bathrooms, along with lighter-coloured upholstery, all of which contrast beautifully with the dark walnut timber that runs throughout the yacht.
Jupiter is set up for the owners to make the most of their short Mediterranean trips. They have specified all sorts of additional technology and features to guarantee they have lots of fun on, in and around the water. The lazarette is equipped with electric chargers for the children’s Flite boards, with stowage for their Jet Rib and electric fishing reels. Davits have also been fitted to carry a regular RIB to ferry friends and family from the shore to Jupiter when required. For the finishing touch to the onboard entertainment systems, they specified additional speakers on the aft deck.
PROJECT MANAGER’S COMMENTS
A delighted owner and his family took ownership of this beautiful 595 at the beginning of October. Following a successful handover, when they were given an in-depth introduction to their new boat, the Oyster Commissioning Team helped the owner and his crew export her to Guernsey. From there, she sailed across a boisterous Bay of Biscay, with winds of up to 40 knots. The owner was really impressed with how the boat handled and the comfort on board despite the rough weather. They continued their voyage down to Malta and then onto the Real Club Náutico de Palma.
It was an exciting challenge for our team to exactly match the attention to detail and quality finish captured in the CGI images but our designers and craftspeople excelled. The couple were keen to minimise clutter on the navigation stations, so chose to fit larger B&G screens to display maximum sailing data in one place. They also specified an Apple XDR monitor above the chart table so they could take part in business meetings while living on board. In the saloon, they chose the adjustable table that lowers to become a daybed – the perfect place for some chillout time with the family.
After all our experiences so far, we can confirm she is a safe and fast boat. And we fully agree with Oyster’s claim that their yachts are ‘beyond expectation’!
PAU SERRACANTA
OYSTER 595/07
JUPITER
PROJECT MANAGER: DEBBIE SCOUGALL HANDOVER: OCTOBER 2022
OYSTER 675/06
PACIFICA
OWNERS: MARTIN AND BETTINA SPRING PROJECT MANAGER: GARETH ALLAN HANDOVER: JULY 2022
Martin Spring and his family are long-standing members of the Oyster family, having previously owned an Oyster 575 for several years. Martin is very much an ’owner/driver’ and went to great lengths to put simplicity at the heart of every decision. The family has also been deeply involved in the styling and interior design to create an outstanding, personalised Oyster yacht.
Pacifica features a standard 675 layout, with three double cabins and the aft starboard cabin converted to a workshop. The interiors are finished in beautiful rich walnut, with walnut sole boards with ash inlays throughout, designed by Martin and his wife.
The owner’s cabin features a deep buttoned, full-width headboard in distressed denim leather, adding huge character to the space. In the saloon, the couple chose a clever rise-and-fall dining table, which rotates and lowers to also act as a coffee table.
As a keen skipper, Martin insisted on choosing a set of advanced North Sails 3Di Ocean sails, originally developed for racing which are now revolutionising the cruising capabilities of bluewater yachts. There is also a North Sails Helix structured luff furling gennaker and a parasailer for sailing the deeper downwind angles, all of which add to the already excellent sailing capability of this impressive 675. A Sur Marine ST 310 tender lives on the davits and is the perfect size to allow them to operate the passerelle without having to lower the tender.
PROJECT MANAGER’S COMMENT
We handed Pacifica over to Martin and his eldest son Alain during a glorious week of summer weather in July 2022. This was the first time Martin had seen her finished and he was over the moon with the exceptional build quality, master craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail of the interior design, together with the high-level specification of equipment throughout the yacht. In relatively light breezes, he was delighted with how quickly the boat slipped through the water, touching close to 10 knots with the furling gennaker deployed.
Following the handover, Pacifica was exported to Guernsey in fantastic sailing weather. An easterly 20 knot breeze powered her along under full main and jib, reaching 9.5 to 10 knots with ease, before switching to the furling gennaker as the breeze dropped.
I am pleased to report the boat and systems performed effortlessly (as they should!), giving the owners confidence as they set sail to cross the Bay of Biscay and cruise down the coast of Portugal.
GARETH ALLAN
OYSTER FLEET
Life-changing, globe-conquering, award-winning adventure machines. The Oyster fleet is home to the world’s finest bluewater sailing yachts.
For over 50 years, Oyster has built extraordinary bluewater yachts, with a dedication to visionary design and build expertise. Today, we continue to push the envelope of yacht design and technology, creating versatile and adaptable, luxury sailing yachts.
We design, build and support the finest bluewater cruising yachts in the world, with a meticulous attention to detail. Our DNA is rooted in over 20 million bluewater nautical miles and more than 90 circumnavigations. Over the last five decades, we have refined our sailing boats to create yachts that are capable of taking you safely to the remotest corners of the world, in comfort and luxury. Developed by sailors for sailors, the quality of these liveaboard boats is beyond expectation. You can find out more about the Oyster fleet over the following pages.
OYSTER 495 OYSTER 565 OYSTER 595 OYSTER 675
OYSTER 745 OYSTER 885 SII OYSTER 885GT
495
A new bluewater benchmark
The Oyster 495, a new breed of 50 foot bluewater sailing yacht.
OYSTER 495 INTERIOR LAYOUT
SPECIFICATIONS
Length overall including stemhead 16.1m / 52’8” Length of hull 15.15m / 49’7” Beam 4.77m / 15’8”
Draft - Standard keel | Optional shoal keel 2.28m / 7’5” | 1.83m / 6’0” Displacement (Lightship) 21,000 kg / 46,297 lbs Overall sail area (in-mast furling) 117.46m2/1,264 ft2 Overall sail area (fully battened mainsail) 126.43m2/1,361ft2 Typical engine Yanmar 4JH110 Fuel tank 800 litres / 211 US gals
Water tank
Air draft (excluding antennae) 600 litres / 159 US gals
22.77m / 74’9”
The new Oyster 495 is a luxury, bluewater cruiser, with half a century of Oyster experience and innovation running through her every inch.
She combines innovative design, excellent sailing characteristics, quality materials and superb British craftsmanship in a thoroughly modern 50 foot sailing yacht.
Key features:
Three cabin configuration
Available in five alternative interior styles
Electric cassette bathing platform
Owner’s cabin featuring signature triple Seascape windows
Twin rudders, standard and shoal keel options
565
A yacht for all oceans
An award-winning sub 60 foot bluewater sailing yacht for all oceans.
OYSTER 565 INTERIOR LAYOUT
SPECIFICATIONS
Length overall including stemhead 18.09m / 59’3” Length of hull 17.22m / 56’6” Beam 5.13m / 16’10”
Draft - standard keel 2.50m / 8’ 2”
Displacement - standard keel Typical engine Tanks - fuel
27,570kg / 60,780lb Yanmar 4LV-150 110kW (150hp) 950 litres / 208 Imp Gallons (250 US gals) Tanks - water 730 litres / 160 Imp Gallons (192 US gals) Sail area - including 110% foretriangle (IMF) 152.00m2 / 1638ft2 Sail area - including 110% foretriangle (Slab reef) 160.00m2 / 1722ft2 Air draft approx, excluding antennae 25.04m / 82’2”
The award-winning sub-60 foot Oyster 565 features Oyster’s iconic styling, luxurious liveaboard interiors and exceptional standards of craftsmanship.
She boasts a powerful sail plan which makes for effortless shorthanded sailing. Well appointed, she is capable of fast, consistent cruising speeds.
Key features:
Three cabin configuration, plus workroom
Hydraulic push-button, in-mast furling
Alternative interior layouts and wood finishes available
Twin rudder and standard keel
Lloyd’s Register certified hull and deck
