OYSTER 82
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OUR OWNERS TELL US SHE'S 'OUTSTANDING'. Outstanding is a word not normally chosen lightly by the sort of person able to commission a yacht of this calibre. Which is why most of our own words that follow may prove, to some extent superfluous. You have to^ctually see and sail the stunning Oyster 82, to truly understand the passion behind our owners^ comments and to appreciate just how capable and impressive this Oyster is. She'll likely persuade you to use the same word though. ^

WITHOUT EVEN DRAWING BREATH. From every angle the Oyster 82 looks refined and elegant. She has proved herself to have an exceptionally fine sailing character too, being beautifully balanced and light on the helm. The sort of yacht that will eat up 240 miles in a day on passage without drawing breath, yet deliver a spirited, sparkling performance in light airs. Incidentally, the 82 is also available in Supershoal centreboard configuration for sailing in shallower waters. "The perfection and beauty of my Oyster 82 exceeds all my expectations. I look forward to many great sailing years in this...

82 AN ATMOSPHERE OF REFINED ELEGANCE IS IN EVIDENCE BOTH ABOVE DECKS AND BELOW. The spacious split cockpit conjures up a wonderful ‘big yacht’ feel – making it the perfect place to enjoy the thrill and exhilaration of a passage. Forward is a well protected and sociable relaxation area with cockpit tables that are the ideal size for serious ‘al fresco’ dining. Further aft, at the business end of things, the helmsman enjoys a really commanding position – naturally with twin wheels – and with winches and sail control systems positioned aft for ready access by the crew, who can wind away...

AND THE OWNER'S STATEROOM IS - WELL, SUMPTUOUS. The saloon is a masterpiece in either of its configurations. The Deck Saloon version has all the airy open-plan luxury for which Oysters are famous, but a split-level saloon is also available, which offers fabulous panoramic views from the seating in the main area. The raised floor of this version offers direct access to the cockpit as well as giving us the opportunity to create an unusually spacious engine and machinery room directly below. Talking of below decks, the Oyster 82 features full standing headroom under the cockpit floor, with a...

Length overall (including pulpit) Draft HPB keel (standard) Draft HPB keel (shoal) Draft- Centreboard - Board up (SuperShoal) 2.14m Draft- Centreboard - Board down (SuperShoal) 4.27m Standard rig and spar type Masthead cutter with fully battened main ln-mast furling Ballast keel type Displacement (standard keel) Typical engine Tanks - fuel Tanks - water Sail area with 150% foretriangle High Performance Bulb (HPB) 3,200 litres, 704 Imp gals, 845 US gals 2,200 litres, 484 Imp gals, 581 US gals Air Draft (excluding antennae) approx. 32.46m Sail area/displacement ratio 22.79 Displacement/length...