2004 Oyster 56

The Oyster 56 is widely regarded as one of the most successful yachts ever produced by Oyster, with over 70 built and a long list of notable circumnavigations and bluewater passages. Designed by Rob Humphreys, she combines strong offshore performance with the build quality and finish for which Oyster is known. Sailing Performance and Handling The design delivers fast passage times in safety and comfort, making her a capable offshore passagemaker. ‘Shaya Moya’ is particularly well set up for short-handed sailing, with powered winches, hydraulic sail handling, a bow thruster, and autopilot. As a result, she can be confidently managed by two people, even in demanding conditions. Below deck, the interior is spacious, well finished, and practical for long periods aboard. Accommodation is arranged for six adults, offering comfort and privacy whether cruising with family or guests. The quality of joinery and layout reflects Oyster’s reputation for creating refined, liveable interiors. ‘Shaya Moya’ has been extremely well maintained by her current owner, and this shows throughout. She presents as a well-cared-for example of the model, with systems and equipment aligned to serious cruising rather than marina use. Whether your plans involve coastal cruising, an Atlantic circuit, or more ambitious long-distance voyaging, this Oyster 56 offers a proven and capable platform for extended adventures. For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Paul in the Plymouth office on +44 (0)1752 260086. Construction GRP hull produced using a Lloyd’s approved gelcoat and laminating resin Single-skin hull construction Stiffness provided by massive ribs and stringers Keel-stepped mast, White hull with cove line and double boot top lines Coppercoat Teak laid side decks, forward and aft coachroof, cockpit seats, sole and helmsman’s seat Teak decking replaced on ring deck, foredeck & aft deck in 2018 Deck edge incorporates internal scupper drains Raised bulwark finished with teak capping rail High-performance bulb external lead keel Whitlock Athena steering pedestal & stainless-steel Maxi wheel Fully protected skeg-hung rudder Engine, Stern Gear & Propulsion Perkins/Sabre M115T 4-cylinder diesel engine 115HP Approximately 5,500 engine hours Shaft drive Aquadrive coupling Max Prop 3-bladed 600mm (24”) diameter feathering propeller Ambassador AM15 rope cutter on shaft Engine and generator Racor filters parallel plumbed to allow cross supply Racor 500FG fuel filter and water separator Twin alternators: 1x 55A/12V alternator for engine start battery charging 1x Mastervolt 150A/24V high output heavy-duty alternator with 3-stage charge regulator for domestic battery charging Electric Sleipner 10.7hp tunnel bow thruster with GRP eyebrow, and control panel on steering pedestal Manifold system for seawater inlets to reduce through-hull fittings Deck Equipment 45kg stainless-steel Ultra anchor with 100m of 12mm stainless-steel chain and chain counter 20kg Bruc