THE MOST SUCCESSFUL OYSTER EVER. No yacht of this size could possibly reach hull numbers we into the 70s without having something pretty special about it. The Oyster 56 proves the point admirably. She has not merely established herself as the most successful yacht in Oyster's history but has generated a whole new set of standards. Make no mistake, this is a world-class yacht designed specifically to appeal to the more adventurous blue water cruising yachtsman - and destined to remain as a benchmark in her class well into the future.

OR SIMPLY LOVE CRUISING THE OCEANS. The Oyster 56 is the first yacht, thanks to our project work with Loughborough University, offering a cockpit that has been the focus of genuine ergonomie design. Many boast that the attributes of 'ergonomics' are present in their own designs, but few can support those claims with true scientific research. It is precisely such detailed research and planning that has resulted in unprecedented levels of comfort that make relaxing and entertaining on board the Oyster 56 a true pleasure. Comforting too, that this luxury comes without compromising any of the essential...

HER UNMATCHED FLEXIBILTY AND ALL-ROUND CAPABILITY HAVE ENDEARED HER TO OWNERS AROUND THE WORLD. CAD-optimised hull lines have produced a yacht that is well balanced and very fast. The G5 deck upgrade delivers a stylish, well-balanced, outboard profile, whilst the generous sail plan makes best use of the stability derived from the low CG bulb keel and the high form stability of her hull lines. Her class-leading performance under power and sail is demonstrated by the ease with which she won her class in the ARC and more significantly perhaps, her Cruising Class 1 win at Antigua Sailing Week, where...

"Under sail the Oyster 56 proved to have silky smooth handling. With a wind strength of about 15 knots, she easily reached a speed of nine knots through the water." BOAT INTERNATIONAL Length overall (including pulpit) 17.49m Draft HPB keel (standard) Draft HPB keel (shoal) Standard rig and spar type Ballast keel type Masthead sloop with fully battened main ln-mast furling, cutter gear High Performance Bulb (HPB) Displacement (standard keel) Typical engine Tanks - fuel Tanks - water 950 litres, 210 Imp gals, 250 US gals 950 litres, 210 Imp gals, 250 US gals Sail area with 150% foretriangle 174.5m2...