The Oyster 55 is a 56.25ft cutter designed by Holman & Pyle and built in fiberglass by Oyster Marine since 1986.
55 units have been built.
The Oyster 55 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Oyster 55 | ||
| Length | 56.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.50 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.64 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 26.19 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 242.83 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 41.21 | ||
| Capsize | 1.70 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 45.43 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 51000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 13359 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 9.03 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1595 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 80 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 158 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 290 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Oyster Marine | ||
| Designer | Holman & Pyle | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 55 |
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