50 Foot Yacht Builder | Oyster Yachts

Craftsmanship

Oyster Yachts is a British boatbuilder, with over 50 years’ heritage that feeds into every Oyster 495. Handbuilt by our master craftsmen and women with passion and pride, each detail of this 50 foot yacht is carefully considered, making her a safe home from home, built to take you on a lifetime of adventures.

1973

Great British craftsmanship

Since 1973, Oyster craftsmanship has drawn on the long tradition of boat building in Norfolk and Southampton, by working with local experts Landamores and Windboats in Norfolk, both founded over 100 years ago, and in Southampton, with SYS, a prestige shipyard, building up to 25m superyachts. Together, they created the foundation for Oyster’s dedication to design, craftsmanship and attention to detail that continues today.

1999

Rob Humphreys

Naval architect Rob Humphreys designed the Oyster 53 in 1999 and has since created 17 successful models, over 20 years. Rob designed the first of the new G6 hulls, a key feature in our new models. Amongst many benefits, it delivers a sleeker, modern appearance to create significantly more space above and below decks and enhanced sailing performance.

2012

Merge and conquer

Oyster took over and combined the workforces from Landamores, Windboats and SYS in 2012. Many of the master craftspeople are still with Oyster today at our construction facilities in Norfolk (Wroxham and Ashmanhaugh) and Southampton. Our commissioning teams operate out of Ipswich and we have a new state-of-the-art production facility at Hythe Marine Park in Southampton.

Oyster Yachts Heritage Anchored in San Blas

2013

Bluewater adventures

Originally designed as racing cruisers, Oysters’ exceptional seaworthiness meant they rapidly evolved into bluewater cruisers. Oysters visited the Arctic and circumnavigated with ease. In 2013, the Oyster World Rally was launched to celebrate Oyster’s 40th anniversary. Subsequent World Rallies set sail in 2017 and 2022, with planning for 2024 and 2026 in progress.

2018

A new generation

Richard Hadida became owner of Oyster Yachts in 2018. A proud Oyster owner, his ambitious turnaround successfully re-established Oyster’s yacht building and support operations. He has rejuvenated the brand with three new models – 495, 565 and 595 – that champion new production techniques and time-honoured British craftsmanship featured on our larger models.

2022

The future

Oyster’s focus continues to be on creating the world’s finest, bluewater British yachts, including the best 50 foot yachts, with high quality materials, exceptional craft skills and brilliant project management. Internationally recognised and respected for its meticulous build quality, supreme performance and outstanding customer support, the company is investing in creating more sustainable yachts.

Outstanding build quality

Oyster’s outstanding quality is a result of the finest British master craftspeople and a meticulous attention to detail.

Stringent quality checks throughout the build mean every detail reaches the highest standards. All Oyster hulls boast uncompromising strength of construction, featuring an over-specified laminate resin structure, with a combination of stringers and frames for extreme strength and durability; and are Lloyd’s Register or DNV GL certified for complete peace of mind. Below decks, the beautiful, handcrafted joinery has uniform 4mm shadow gaps throughout. We insist on no visible fixings and the wood grain is carefully matched to create a sense of flow.