Oyster 495, a floating apartment to travel around the world (15 m)
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Historically, Oyster has not been a boatyard that frequently goes below certain sizes, which is why the launch of the new Oyster 495, a modern blue water, is so interesting and marks the British yard’s new interest in this market segment. The design was developed by Humphreys Yacht Design and Oyster’s own technical department for the interior.
Oyster 495, a ‘minimal’ boat
The result is a boat with an almost minimal design, a clean-cut deck and a panoramic deck saloon-style deckhouse whose large window gives a sense of movement to the boat’s aesthetics.
The maximum beam is at the centre of the boat but continues almost all the way to the stern to ensure uniform volume throughout the interior. The bulwark also continues almost all the way to the stern, providing complete protection for the helmsman’s seating area.
Short keel, comfortable sail plan
The limited draught of 2.28 metres, with an L-shaped keel (with the option of a short keel that fishes even less, at 1.83 m), is certainly geared towards the convenience of entering ports with almost any depth rather than performance.
The 21-ton displacement with 120 square metres of upwind sail area does not seem to describe a light breeze hunter.
A floating luxury apartment
After all, this isn’t a performance cruiser and the main priority is to have a comfortable boat with a very well finished luxury interior that can be lived in all year round. As you know, those who buy an Oyster are buying a luxury floating flat, equipped with every amenity, to set off to discover the world.
The large beam (4.77 m) translates into very large volumes below deck. The master cabin is truly impressive, with three patented Oyster Seascape windows that give a feeling of light and space. Air and light flood all the spaces below deck, from the saloon to the galley to the guest cabins.
On deck, the Oyster 495 features a cleverly designed central cockpit and deck saloon. The transom houses a motorised boarding/bathing platform, which is operated with a button from the deck. Sunbathing spaces everywhere!
Where to see the new Oyster 495
Would you like to climb aboard the new Oyster 495? The World Oyster 495 premiere tour starts on April 14th and the boat will be on display in various cities around the world. Convenient” dates for those in Italy are the Spanish stops and, of course, the Cannes Yachting Festival from 6th to 11th September 2022. Here is the tour calendar
Oyster 495, technical specs
LOA: 16, 10 m
LH: 15,15 m
Waterline Length: 14,27 m
Max Beam: 4,77 m
Draft (standard): 2,28 m
Draft (short keel): 1,83 m
Light Displacement: 21 t
Propulsion: Yanmar 4JH110
Sail Plan (with furling mainsail): 120 mq
Sail Plan (with full-batten mainsail): 127,57 mq
Fuel: 800 l
Tank: 600 l
Height over Water: 23,14 m
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