1989 Oyster 406

The Oyster 406 was launched to replace the immensely popular Oyster 39. Developed from the larger Oyster 435 the 406 was available in both deck saloon and coachroof versions. The deck saloon layout is the smallest of the deck saloon offerings from Oyster and features the same timeless styling as her larger sisters. With a practical two-cabin, two-heads layout including a large light saloon and spacious galley, the Oyster 406 has proven to be a desirable boat for bluewater cruisers and long-term liveaboards alike. Built between 1986 and 1990 a total of 35 hulls were launched. Hull number 27, the Oyster 406 WANDERING AENGUS is the desirable deck saloon layout of the 406. With her current owners since 2015 she has proven to be the ideal short handed cruising yacht. Benefitting from significant refitting at the time of their purchase in 2015 she has been fastidiously maintained throughout their ownership. He inventory highlights include: Underwater hull stripped and osmosis treatment completed in August 2014 FlexTeek decking to finish foredeck, side decks, coachroof top and aft deck (2015) Cockpit seating and sole finished in flexiTeek panels (2015) Perkins 4.108 marine diesel engine MaxProp 3-blade, bronze feathering propeller Domestic batteries replaced in 2025 Sterling Power Products ProCharge-Ultralite battery charger Raymarine Smartpilot Series autohelm with ST6002 control head and linear drive unit Simard NSS8 multifunction display with mast-mounted radar scanner Simrad is40 navigation instruments Class B AIS receiver, integrated to display on chart plotter in cockpit Standard Horizon fixed DSC VHF and handheld VHF Ebersapcher D4, diesel-fired, blown-air heating system (2016) Stainless steel standing rigging, fully replaced in 2015 Furlex 304S roller reefing system on forestay (2023) Seago inflatable dinghy (2019) with Yamaha Malta outboard Wintering afloat in her berth at Craobh Marina the Oyster 406 WANDERING AEGUS is available for immediate viewing by prior arrangement. GRP formed and laminated internal structural members Plywood bulkheads, laminated to hull and deck Topsides finished in original gelcoat Painted navy blue sheerband in traditional Oyster style Underwater hull finished in navy antifouling Deck & Superstructure Construction: Single-piece GRP moulded deck with integrated coachroof superstructure and self-draining cockpit. GRP laminate sandwich construction 4 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled Hurth hydraulic reversing marine gearbox Engine last service August 2025 Gearbox removed and refurbished, replacement fitted January 2025 Cruising speed under engine 7kts Stainless steel propeller shaft MaxProp 3-blade, bronze feathering propeller, reconditioned by Darglow Engineering in 2020 Raymarine Smartpilot Series course computer Raymarine rudder reference unit Raymarine Linear Drive direct to quadrant Extension lead to connect to shore supply Hardwired RCD-protected system. 3 pin