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| HULL NUMBER | 56 / 46 |
| YEAR | 2005 |
| LENGTH OVERALL | 17.49m / 57’4” |
| LENGTH OF WATERLINE | 14.97m / 49’1” |
| BEAM | 4.95m / 16’3” |
| DRAFT | 2.52m / 8’3” |
| DISPLACEMENT | 26,500kg / 58,422lb |
| RIG | Cutter rig with in-mast furling |
| JOINERY | Oak |
| CABINS | Seven berths in four cabins |
| LYING | Oyster Newport |
| STATUS | UNDER OFFER |
Oyster Brokerage is delighted to announce that Estella is now under offer.
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Manufacturer’s Comments:
The quintessential Oyster and undisputed class leader at this size, the 56 is also our most successful model, with seventy-five launched between 1998 and 2010. Rob Humphreys designed the 56 to be large enough for rapid ocean cruising and to accommodate her crew in comfort and style when living aboard, but also to be small and agile enough to be handled by a couple.
The 56 was the first yacht with an ergonomically designed cockpit, the result of working with Loughborough University's Ergonomics department, making relaxing and entertaining a true pleasure, whilst maintaining all the essential qualities you expect from a serious seagoing yacht. She’s a proven performer with class wins in the ARC, and also winning Cruising Class 1 at Antigua Sailing Week, beating a number of more serious racing competitors.
Owner's Comments
My wife and I purchased Estella in Europe in the fall of 2024. Our intention was to shift into semi-retirement and embark on a new life chapter living aboard Estella on a full-time basis, enjoying winters cruising in the Caribbean and summers in New England. We completed a transatlantic in January of 2025 and, after spending the winter in the Caribbean, proceeded to sail north to New England via Bermuda. During these offshore passages, Estella has exceeded both our expectations, and the reputation of the Oyster 56 model, with regard to her comfort and seaworthiness. She has proven to be a true blue water luxury yacht, the perfect size to comfortably live aboard, and an absolute joy to sail as a couple. As our primary home, we have endeavored to keep Estella in pristine condition and prioritized improvements with regard to both safety and comfort. With this in mind, investments have been made to upgrade various systems onboard including new standing and running rigging, painting her mast and boom, new electronics, upgrading refrigeration, and adding a new Miele washer/dryer. The cockpit cushions have been replaced and a new center console dinghy was purchased. Despite our intention for Estella to be our home for the foreseeable future, due to a multitude of unexpected circumstances, we have made the bittersweet decision to sell Estella and transition ashore. We are grateful to have called Estella our home and trust the next owners will enjoy and appreciate her as much as we have.
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