Oyster 595, the “Rolls-Royce” of the sea (19.05 m) with which you circle the world in two

For the first time outside “its” Great Britain, the new Oyster 595 (19.05 x 5.36 m) makes its European debut at Boot Dusseldorf (Jan. 21-29, 2023). We have already told you about the 495, and now we tell you what a boat this “little superyacht” from the British shipyard designed by Rob Humphreys is.

Oyster 595 – 19.05 m – Luxury cruiser

Who hasn’t dreamed of buying a fast and safe boat with which to ply the oceans, circumnavigate the globe or more simply escape the cold of winter to take refuge in the Caribbean? If you have a family(and are not Andrea Mura) perhaps the Oyster 595, from the historic British shipyard specializing in luxury cruisers and reborn from the ashes a few years ago(story here), is the boat of your dreams.

Oyster 595 and 565, two “family members” to ply the oceans

The Oyster shipyard, under the new ownership of Richard Hadida, patron of Evolution Gaming, a company active in the online casino industry, in 2018 presented to the public two projects the 565 and 595, two “small” 18- and 19-meterers born from the pencil of the well-known British designer Rob Humphreys. Both share an almost identical style and layout above and below deck as well as the same philosophy of going to sea: namely that of owners who like to travel the world as a family, without necessarily feeling obliged to have a skipper on board. The difference, besides price (with a “delta” of about 300 thousand pounds), lies in space: the 595 has 14 percent more internal volume…

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Oyster 595 – Simple…

Despite its 19.05 m overall length, the 595 succeeds in dispelling the myth that a nearly 60 pedi yacht is too big to maneuver without a professional crew on board. It is designed to be quietly operated by a couple, thanks to hydraulic systems that can be operated directly from the two wheelhouse consoles in the center cockpit, as on larger yachts.

While the mainsail works on a convenient electric winch behind the helmsman (with the mainsail sheet itself disappearing and running below deck to the winch), and the gennaker sheets are also within easy reach, a second person is needed to reach the two genoa winches, except for having to leave the cockpit in case of solo sailing. Finally, retractable bow and stern propellers (standard) make dockside mooring maneuvers a breeze, with the boat capable of doing a 360 on itself.

… and safe

Hull safety is guaranteed not only in words, with lamination that is done “in house” by highly skilled labor in England, but also in fact, with supervision in the construction of each hull by the Lloyd’s Register Marine (the world’s oldest ship classification society, which is responsible for making technical assessments of the safety of ships and, consequently, their reliability for the purpose of determining insurance premiums).

Oyster trademarks

On the 595, of course, there is no lack of those distinctive elements that characterize the entire line of these luxurious “Rolls-Royces” of the sea. The deck is clean, with an almost minimalist design; fittings and through-hulls are flush with the deck. Two large triple Seascape windows (iconic vertical hull windows) on each broadside add light to the aft master stateroom and the saloon, which also enjoys light from the panoramic deck saloon-style deckhouse.

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Oyster 595 – Blanket

Side-board access is facilitated by a fold-down ladder incorporated between the stanchions on each side of the boat. The standard transom has built-in teak steps, but an optional hydraulic-opening swim platform can optionally be added. An elongated, “Mediterranean-style” transom, also with retractable swim platform, can be requested for a larger storage locker. The hydraulic stern gangway (of 1.9 m) is optional, as are the two davits (fixed) to house the tender aft.

The two rudder blades give stability and safety to the boat while the double wheel allows the helmsman to have an unobstructed view of the bow when the boat heels under sail. The upwind sail plan includes a mainsail mounted on a mast with three orders of quartered spreaders, with a 105% overlap genoa made of Pentex laminate. All maneuvers are hydraulically operated, including the roll mainsail (with vertical battens) in the mast and the furler (both standard).

Oyster 595 – Interior

Descending below deck we are confronted by a large living room, lit by the two Seascape windows and the panoramic deckhouse, with an extendable table that can optionally be fitted with a wine cellar or adjustable base to turn the sofa into a giant bed.

The standard layout includes an aft master cabin, with private bath and shower stall, and a spacious engine room with adjoining workroom (which can double as a skipper’s cabin). Two guest cabins forward share a second bathroom, and a long, central, narrow galley makes it easy to prepare meals even while underway, allowing us to lean easily against the sides.

If desired, it is possible to have a different interior layout, with the master cabin in the bow, albeit less suitable for those owners who want to experience long periods at sea.

Oyster 595 – Endowments

The starting price of Pound 2.49 million includes, as anticipated, a large number of standard equipment, such as retractable bow and stern propellers, generator set, hydraulics, etc., up to the state-of-the-art lighting system.

A home automation system (standard) allows the entire boat to be controlled from any of the screens above and below deck as well as via an app on a smartphone. In addition, Oyster 595 is the first in the fleet to feature Oyster’s proprietary Guardian Angel system, which monitors the yacht’s systems and performance remotely, allowing the shipyard to immediately identify problems, remotely fix them, and alert owners if necessary.

To date, the shipyard has already sold 19 examples, with the first one going down in the water at the end of 2021, and the waiting list for those who want to buy it stretching to 2024. It will be possible to see the boat at the upcoming Düsseldorf boat show from January 21-29.

Oyster 595 – Data Sheet

Overall length 19.05 m
Waterline length 16.81 m
Hull length 18.14 m
Maximum width 5.36 m
Standard draft 2 .68 m
Tilting keel draft (optional) between 1.79 m and 4.06 m
Standard displacement 30,807kg
Sail area (mainsail furling) 167 sqm
Sail area (terzaroli) 177 sq. m.
Yanmar 4LV-150 110kW (150 hp) engine
Fuel tank 1,420 liters
Water tank 1,140 liters
Standard layout 4 cabins with 2 bathrooms
Designer Rob Humphreys

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James Barbaro