The Oyster 495, a new breed of 50 foot bluewater sailing yacht.
Elegantly built from stem to stern the Oyster 495 is an Oyster through and through. She is designed to offer a stunning combination of performance, comfort and style, with seamanlike qualities in equal measure. Built by some of Britain’s finest craftsmen, she combines modern styling, creative detailing and a host of practical seamanlike features not normally seen in a 50 foot yacht for sale. By refining proven design concepts, this 50 foot sailboat delivers exceptional performance while being comfortable and easy to handle for a family crew. Hosting a dinner party for friends, exploring coastal waters, crossing oceans or even circumnavigating the globe, no other 50 foot yacht offers such limitless potential.
The latest collaboration between Humphreys Yacht Design and Oyster’s own in-house design studio, the new Oyster 495 has clean hull lines and carries her beam well aft, which contributes to excellent stability and sailing performance. This 50 foot sailboat features the same twin rudder configurations found on our larger yachts. She is light and easy on the steering, offering fingertip control in even the most boisterous conditions. Add a range of technology to make shorthanded sailing even easier, including in-mast furling and push-button B&G sail handling controls operated from the helm positions. Overall, she is a joy to sail, responsive and fast-moving, with an ability to offer consistently high speeds for excellent passage-making.
The new Oyster 495 has been nominated for the Oscars of boat building, the European Yacht of the Year 2023.
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The wider beam offers excellent returns in space above and below decks, unexpected on any other 50 foot yacht for sale. Chief amongst these is the truly impressive owners’ cabin, with signature triple Oyster Seascape windows that create an amazing feeling of light and space. Like all Oysters, she features a beautifully styled centre cockpit and deck saloon, with a flush foredeck. It offers outstanding light and ventilation to the centre of the boat, making the saloon feel bright and spacious. The deck saloon windows have been extended aft, emphasising the iconic Oyster styling and flooding more light into the navigation and galley areas. On deck, the transom houses a powered boarding/bathing platform, which is pushbutton-operated from the deck. The flat deck at the stern and flush foredeck offer plenty of space for entertaining and sunbathing.
The Oyster 495 displays all the hallmark Oyster design cues you know and love. Like our larger models, she is designed and engineered far beyond what you would expect from an ordinary 50 foot yacht.
Like all our yachts, the new Oyster 495 is handcrafted by master craftspeople with a meticulous attention to detail. The pride and passion that goes into our yachts mean they have soul. This intangible results from the combination of design, technology, engineering and handcrafted build quality. It is also down to the insights and learning from over 49 years of designing and building them.
No other 50 foot sailboat for sale offers such a wide range of innovative automated sailing technology which guarantees she can be handled by two with ease. The deck layout is designed to be simple and efficient with everything you need to sail her in easy reach. The non-overlapping rig allows for wide spreaders and chainplates outboard at the deck edge to minimise rigging loads. It also makes the yacht easy to tack and the inboard jib sheet leads are positioned to optimise upwind sailing angles.
We were the first boat builders to create truly ergonomically designed cockpit and helm positions. These details have been further refined on this 50 foot yacht. The cockpit table is another triumph of Oyster design thinking, with a central section designed to fit an on-deck drinks/wine locker. With the leaves folded out, it comfortably seats six to eight people for alfresco dining.
Create your dream Oyster 495 using our yacht configurator
ConfigureThe Oyster 495 benefits from our new generation interiors. Intelligent interior space planning, our latest insights and the acclaimed craftsmanship from our larger yachts make use of every inch of hull volume. The tasteful choice of materials, fabrics and integrated technology combined with modern styling and equipment create truly luxurious entertaining and living spaces. Our new mood lighting system are supplemented by natural light flooding through the signature Oyster Saloon windows. With a number of interior designed themes available, the interior of the new Oyster 495 sets a new standard for her class.
Find out more about the Oyster 495
DOWNLOAD BROCHURELENGTH OVERALL
16.1m / 52’8”
LENGTH OF HULL
15.15m / 49’7”
LENGTH OF WATERLINE
14.27m / 46’8”
BEAM
4.77m / 15’8”
DRAFT - STANDARD KEEL
2.28m / 7’5”
DRAFT - OPTIONAL SHOAL KEEL
1.83m / 6’0”
DISPLACEMENT (LIGHTSHIP)
21,000 kg / 46,297 lbs
ENGINE
Yanmar 4JH110
OVERALL SAIL AREA (IN-MAST FURLING)
120.00m2 / 1291ft2
OVERALL SAIL AREA (FULLY BATTENED MAINSAIL)
127.57m2 / 1373ft2
TANKS - FUEL
800 litres / 211 US galls
TANKS - WATER
600 litres / 159 US galls
AIR DRAFT APPROX, EXCLUDING ANTENNAE
23.14m / 75’6’’
Sail plans
DECK PLANS
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OYSTER 495 WATERLINE SAIL PLAN
OYSTER 495 WATERLINE PLAN
OYSTER 495 STANDARD KEEL SAIL PLAN
OYSTER 495 SHOAL KEEL SAIL PLAN
Oyster 495 Deck Plan with Swim Platform
Oyster 495 Interior Plan
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Sign upCZone digital switching network and monitoring system gives you complete control of onboard electrical systems through an integrated touchscreen.
Easily handle your sail plan with in-mast electric-powered furling mainsail system and a 105% non-overlapping manual furling headsail.
Push button control with electric Lewmar winches in sleek black adonised finish.
Our new unique cassette swim platform gives a dedicated space for swimming and water sports equipment alike. It is also very practical, making it easy to step on and off your tender onto the yacht.
The new B&G electronic navigation system provides all the navigational information you need for sailing long distances.
Her wide beam aft offers space for an impressive full width owner’s cabin complete with Oyster’s triple Seascape windows that create a feeling of light and space, along with exceptional ocean views.
Choose from a selection of wood themed interiors which include shades of sustainably sourced oak and walnut.
Sleipner Sidepower retractable Bow & Stern thrusters make it simple and safe to manoeuvre in and out of tight marina berths.
Choose from an optional range of integrated electronic and AV systems to suit your personal preferences.
The saloon table can raised and lowered to create a comfortable day bed where you can curl up and relax.
Personalise your Oyster 495 with alternative coloured hull, mast and sails. See our colour picker for inspiration.
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CONTACT USNo two Oysters are the same. And the new Oyster 495 will be no different. With a number of high quality designs to choose from, there will also be the opportunity to customise with a choice of navigation and communications technology, sails and other equipment. The design is informed by the insights and learnings gained over 49 years from a loyal group of visionaries including owners, staff, sales team and project managers. Working with an obsessive attention to detail and the finest materials, our craftspeople will help create the ultimate 50 foot sailing yacht that is unique to you.
Follow the build with double Olympic gold medallist, sailor and respected journalist Shirley Robertson. Join Shirley behind the scenes and meet our experts as we build the first Oyster 495. This film series is a masterclass in contemporary yacht design, build and craftsmanship. Watch the episodes below and discover how Oyster goes about building a 50 foot bluewater benchmark.
The first all-new Oyster under Richard Hadida’s ownership, the Oyster 495 heralds a return to the 50 foot market where the brand made its name. Oyster CEO and Owner Richard Hadida shares why the 495 marks such an important chapter for Oyster, and founder Richard Matthews explains the development of the 495 and how its performance, style and seamanlike qualities open the door to a new cohort of Oyster owners. Project Manager Andrew Martin discusses the challenges of building a new benchmark yacht from the keel up.
In this episode, lead designer Chris Lock talks through the evolution of the signature Oyster design cues, highlights and triumphs of this next generation yacht. Naval architects Rob and Tom Humphreys share their work to deliver exceptional handling and performance. Shirley catches up with Andrew for an update on progress and the challenges the team has had to tackle.
The 495 is starting to take shape at our new state-of-the-art facility in Hythe, Southampton, the home of the pioneering Empire flying boats of the ‘30s. Oyster’s Chief Operating Officer Peter Hamlyn walks Shirley around the production line; talks detail on Oyster’s bluewater super structure; the build process; and complexity of creating such an iconic new sailing yacht.
Oyster quality is second to none thanks to the skill and meticulous attention to detail our team of master craftsmen and women apply to every aspect of the build. Joinery Manager Lee Parker explains how we balance creating perfection with the pressure of tight deadlines. Oyster Interior Designer, Fleur Liversidge reveals why the 495’s stunning contemporary interiors required a radical new approach.
Shirley launches the Oyster 495 at the London boat show. The pressure is on for Oyster’s legendary commissioning team, as they work around the clock to test every aspect of the 495 and make final preparations ahead of the first sail. Shirley steps aboard to put the 495 through her paces for the first time.
As a British boatbuilder, our heritage spans over 49 years in shipyards that have been in operation for over 100 years. Built with a meticulous attention to detail, every aspect of our yacht build undergoes exacting scrutiny. Every Oyster is specified well-beyond normal requirements and the single skin hulls are extremely robust and capable of handling any conditions – from extreme cold to tropical heat or heavy weather. And to ensure strength and integrity, classification society DNV GL certifies the Oyster 495 hull. The combined skills of all our experts contribute to your Oyster’s exceptional quality and finish. So when you take ownership of your Oyster 495 you know she has been built to last a lifetime.
We believe yacht ownership begins from the moment you commission her. All the latest developments in our build and finishing process are being used on the new Oyster 495. You will be part of the build process, which is an experience to savour. Your Project Manager will guide you through every step of the way, advising you on the appropriate choices of equipment and finishes for the best 50 foot yacht sailing yacht to match the adventures you plan to take her on. Being part of this process adds to the deep sense of ownership when you step aboard for the first time.
Our Project Managers are all experienced sailors who will help you turn your sailing plans and dreams of adventure into reality. Their practical experience is gained from thousands of sailing miles, previous builds and a deep knowledge of Oyster. This makes them well-placed to advise you on any topic from complex computer and AV systems through to selecting sails and galley equipment.
Your Project Manager will take time to get to know you and understand your plans – what you want to do with your yacht, where you would like to sail her and what is most important to you. They will then help you choose the right options and equipment to meet your needs.
We will keep you up-to-date and make sure you have all the information you need to make decisions at the right time. A key part of owning your Oyster is understanding the craftsmanship and attention to detail that go into her. We arrange regular yard visits in person or online, so you can to see her at key points during the build and see our master craftspeople at work.
You will be invited to see your 495 at different stages throughout her build, including a number of visits to the moulding and shipyard. Upon completion she will be commissioned – a process that takes four to six weeks with extreme attention to detail to meet the most exacting standards, so everything is perfect when you take ownership. This is followed by a thorough handover, when the team will introduce you to your yacht and give you the confidence to set sail on your first adventure.
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