Oyster-Superyachts
25Pages

INTRODUCING OYSTER SUPERYACHTS Over the course of 40 years, Oyster Yachts has earned a deserved reputation for delivering some of the world’s finest blue-water cruisers. In the past ten years, working with Humphreys Yacht Design, this standing has further strengthened with Oyster Yachts’ increasing activity in the 80ft (24m) and above superyacht sector. A full 25 Oyster Superyachts have now been completed and, at the time of this publication, in our dedicated facilities six more are simultaneously under construction for individual clients. Expressed simply, over the years Oyster has honed...

L EFT TO RI G HT: All Oyster clients have their own personal Project Manager to assist them through every stage of commissioning and build right through to handover and beyond. The Oyster design team are expert 3D modellers but full scale mock-ups ensure fine-tuned reality. Direct owner input and discussion with designers is an important part of our process too. LEFT TO RIGHT: The highest standards of craftsmanship are achieved throughout all aspects of build. The combination of wood grains and coatings are all to owner specification and completed with the tightest of joins and hand...

The Oyster 825 deck saloon oyster superyachts

left to right: A bird’s-eye view of the Oyster 825 clearly shows how fuller stern sections enabled by twin rudder configuration not only boost form stability but create far greater volume for the aft guest accommodation. Decks are long, broad and unobstructed, and the array of flush fitting hatches and hullports make lower deck cabins especially bright. THE OYSTER 825 DECK SALOON The sleek, all-new Oyster 825 clearly demonstrates Oyster’s latest striking, contemporary styling. First visual clues to the innovation aboard this new breed of Oyster yacht include expansive flush-deck lounging...

left to right: Lengthened to 26.25m to create the tender garaging counter stern, the aft deck has expanded for leisure purposes away from all working areas and sail controls. Note the extensive pushpit seating. The fold-out transom door involves innovative engineering to achieve all aims including hydraulic passarelle and hassle free launch and retrieval of the 3m RIB with 20hp outboard motor. Far right, the single level saloon with open panoramic views. The Oyster 825 is a powerful yacht easily capable of 250 miles per day on long passages without drawing breath. From every angle she is...

The Oyster 825 raised saloon oyster superyachts

left to right: The Raised Saloon may be taller but the visual design remains perfectly balanced. Inside, the saloon has generous seating and tabling all around and study/navigation area just inside the companionway. The lower deck vestibule now hosts steward’s servery and drinks bar. Access from the upholstered guest cockpit with tables and chillers is via a cleverly engineered sliding glass entry. THE OYSTER 825 RAISED SALOON Broadening appeal while firmly remaining within Oyster’s generic fifth generation styling, the Oyster 825 Raised Saloon delivers an alternative taller yet still sleek...

The core difference between the Deck and Raised Saloon is of course, the Raised Saloon’s elevated living area with more closely matched floor levels between the saloon and external guest cockpit. The three-cabin guest accommodation arrangement aft remains largely as on the Deck Saloon, with only a slightly changed entry point for the centreline corridor. There is though a different accent forward with the galley and quarters for the four crew now downstairs on effectively a deeper lower-deck. This greater spatial delineation creates a naturally discrete separation between guests and crew,...

The Oyster 885 deck saloon oyster superyachts

left: Spacious, well lit owner’s suite with large seascape windows to either side. Bathrooms feature top styling with easy-clean practical application. Guest double cabin demonstrates plentiful stowage, fine cabinetry and ambient lighting. THE OYSTER 885 DECK SALOON Developed between Rob Humphreys and the Oyster team to deliver top line luxury performance blue-water cruising, the truth of the achievement was perfectly shown by the first delivered Oyster 885 darting off on the inaugural Oyster World Rally within just weeks of handover. The second pre-requisite was that she should be designed...

ABOVE: The main saloon seats ten with electric hi-lo fold out table spanning all diners. Note integral grab handle in sofa end. Stairs lead past drinks bar to lower deck nav station and second snug saloon. Owner’s suite aft viewed from side sofa. Open space, two metre headroom, much stowage, dressing table/desk far left in picture. RIGHT: Oyster 885 Deck Saloon cross section through saloon. Section view – note optional Pullman bunks Twin bed option – sliders for double conversion Lower saloon with option for twin sofa beds The Oyster 885’s accommodation is magnificently spacious and...

The Oyster 885 raised saloon oyster superyachts

RIGHT: The cleverly engineered, transom platform, steps and hand rails all auto-operating and self-erecting with ram pushing up not down to absorb rising swell. Higher profile superstructure still sleek and in keeping. Excellent outlook over broad, flush decks. THE OYSTER 885 RAISED SALOON In similar vein to the Oyster 825, the 885 is available in Raised Saloon version with a taller superstructure moulding allowing the saloon to be lifted higher to create a living and viewing area considerably larger by virtue of a now single-level, full-beam floor. At Oyster such adaptation involves a...

In the Oyster 885 Raised Saloon’s accommodation areas fore and aft, the same three and four guest cabin options apply as for the 885 Deck Saloon version detailed on previous pages. The key difference is that the central living space here now has a single floor-level full-beam across the boat, as shown in the cross section diagram. This opens up more usable social space and full panoramic viewing whether sitting or standing. A greater separation between guests and crew is also created by virtue of deeper stairs between the saloon and lower deck. Conversely, this advantageously means fewer...