RUM DIARY

The Oyster 575 was designed by Rob Humphreys and the Oyster Design Team to replace the Oyster 56, which had been our most popular model. Built on owners’ feedback, the 575 was designed and engineered as a direct replacement – a long range, ocean-going, bluewater cruiser and liveaboard, which can be easily handled by a couple. The 575 has a longer waterline length, deeper keel, increased sail area, and fuel tankage. She feels like a ‘bigger’ yacht, with more headroom and a beam that is carried further aft, enhancing off-wind performance, and allowing a more spacious owner’s stateroom. The biggest upgrades and biggest steps forward were to the cockpit, which features twin wheels, a centreline walkway aft, and distinct working and relaxing areas ideal for children or non-sailors whilst underway.

The first 575 was launched in 2010 and a total of 41 were launched when production ceased in 2018. The 575 is a proven circumnavigator and consummate ocean cruiser, which offered three different keel options, a standard deep draft, a fixed shoal keel and a ‘super shoal’ lifting keel. There is also an Extended Transom version, which replaces the sugar scoop with a counter stern, allowing a huge lazarette and deck space aft. Most 575s are rigged as cutters, with a few sloops. Oyster’s fifth-generation deck saloon design gives the 575 an attractive profile at sea. She is well-mannered and reassuring, comfortable in all conditions, and with a turn of speed that will keep the most demanding sailor fully engaged.

Rum Diary was originally specified for a circumnavigation by her first owner, but a change of plan meant that never happened, and she was sold to her second owner who cruised the Mediterranean and northern Europe. Her current owner then crossed the Atlantic and has been cruising the Caribbean. Rum Diary has the ‘super shoal’ lifting keel, so she draws 1.65m (5’5”) with the keel up and 3.82m (12’6”) with the keel down, this allows her to access shallow harbours or simply get closer to the beach. Her rig is perhaps the ultimate in versatility and simplicity with hydraulic push button furling to her mainsail, genoa and staysail, all from the safety of the cockpit. Below decks Rum Diary sleeps seven in four cabins which are hand-finished in American light oak with a limed effect. Her pale grey hull gives her an eye-catching and elegant profile.

Her location makes her ideally placed to cruise the Caribbean, or for the start of the next Oyster World Rally, please do contact us to arrange a viewing.