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Oyster Brokerage (UK)
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Year | 1991 |
Make | Oyster |
Model | 68 |
Class | Cruisers sailboats |
Length | 20,57m |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Hull Material | Fiberglass |
HIN | MIC000000000 |
Offered By | Oyster Brokerage (UK) |
Oyster 68 Ostro
The Holman and Pye designed Oyster 68 was the flagship of the Oyster range at the time of the model launch in 1989. The 68 was conceived as a high quality long range bluewater cruising yacht, and was also our first design that was drawn with a High Performance Bulb (or HPB) keel, which allowed great righting moment while keeping the overall draft to a moderate 2.36m (7’8”) Traditional Oyster build standards are evident throughout, the hull is of a single skin GRP construction with stiffness supplied by massive ribs and stringers with a balsa core only to the deck, as it is an excellent insulator. The mast is keel-stepped for maximum strength and the rudder is protected by a full-length skeg.
The 68 was conceived as a semi-custom yacht from the outset, so there is a great deal of variation in the specifications and layouts. Two 68s were launched for sail training with numerous bunks and ketch rigs, while the majority of private owner-specified 68s have versatile and proven cutter rigs, usually with flush button hydraulic furling, for genuine short-handed capability. Most 68s have between four and five cabins with three or four heads/showers.
Long, strong and elegant, the 68 has been well proven with circumnavigations and well documented cruising among the Patagonian icecaps. Twelve examples were launched between 1989 and 1994. The 68 hull was then extended, and a new deck design added to create the Oyster 70 – the 68’s successor.
Ostro benefits from having her teak deck renewed in 2016 and her sails were also renewed that year. Her autopilot, dinghy and outboard were renewed in 2022, and some canvas including her sprayhood was new last year. Push-button hydraulic sail handling and a powerful bow thruster make her surprisingly straightforward for a small crew. Below decks she sleeps eight in four cabins, with a further single berth possible in the bow cabin.
The Oyster 68 is powerful tough bluewater cruiser, and proven circumnavigator, and Ostro would be superb choice for anyone looking for a well-priced yacht, to go world cruising on or to join the Oyster World Rally.
Length Overall | 20.57m |
Beam | 5.26m |
Length at Waterline | 17.58m |
Windlass | Hydraulic Windlass |
Liferaft Capacity | 8 |
Electrical Circuit | 24V |
Fresh Water Tank | |
Fuel Tank | |
Holding Tank |
Double Berths | 3 |
Twin Berths | 4 |
Cabins | 5 |
Heads | 4 |
Engine Make | Perkins |
Engine Model | M265Ti |
Engine Year | 2012 |
Total Power | 265hp |
Engine Type | Inboard |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
Shore Power Inlet | ✓ |
Generator | ✓ |
Inverter | ✓ |
Depthsounder | ✓ |
Radar | ✓ |
Log-Speedometer | ✓ |
Wind Speed and Direction | ✓ |
TV Set | ✓ |
Navigation Center | ✓ |
Plotter | ✓ |
Autopilot | ✓ |
Radio | ✓ |
Compas | ✓ |
CD Player | ✓ |
GPS | ✓ |
Cockpit Speakers | ✓ |
VHF | ✓ |
Bow Thruster | ✓ |
Electric Bilge Pump | ✓ |
Oven | ✓ |
Microwave Oven | ✓ |
Air Conditioning | ✓ |
Heating | ✓ |
Hot Water | ✓ |
Refrigerator | ✓ |
Fresh Water Maker | ✓ |
Deep Freezer | ✓ |
Teak Cockpit | ✓ |
Davit(s) | ✓ |
Tender | ✓ |
Liferaft | ✓ |
Cockpit Cushions | ✓ |
Cockpit Table | ✓ |
Swimming Ladder | ✓ |
Steering Wheel | ✓ |
Electric Winch | ✓ |
Spinnaker Pole | Twin pole |
Furling Mainsail | ✓ |
BROKER’S COMMENTS
The Holman and Pye designed Oyster 68 was the flagship of the Oyster range at the time of the model launch in 1989. The 68 was conceived as a high quality long range bluewater cruising yacht, and was also our first design that was drawn with a High Performance Bulb (or HPB) keel, which allowed great righting moment while keeping the overall draft to a moderate 2.36m (7’8”) Traditional Oyster build standards are evident throughout, the hull is of a single skin GRP construction with stiffness supplied by massive ribs and stringers with a balsa core only to the deck, as it is an excellent insulator. The mast is keel-stepped for maximum strength and the rudder is protected by a full-length skeg.
The 68 was conceived as a semi-custom yacht from the outset, so there is a great deal of variation in the specifications and layouts. Two 68s were launched for sail training with numerous bunks and ketch rigs, while the majority of private owner-specified 68s have versatile and proven cutter rigs, usually with flush button hydraulic furling, for genuine short-handed capability. Most 68s have between four and five cabins with three or four heads/showers.
Long, strong and elegant, the 68 has been well proven with circumnavigations and well documented cruising among the Patagonian icecaps. Twelve examples were launched between 1989 and 1994. The 68 hull was then extended, and a new deck design added to create the Oyster 70 – the 68’s successor.
Ostro benefits from having her teak deck renewed in 2016 and her sails were also renewed that year. Her autopilot, dinghy and outboard were renewed in 2022, and some canvas including her sprayhood was new last year. Push-button hydraulic sail handling and a powerful bow thruster make her surprisingly straightforward for a small crew. Below decks she sleeps eight in four cabins, with a further single berth possible in the bow cabin.
The Oyster 68 is powerful tough bluewater cruiser, and proven circumnavigator, and Ostro would be superb choice for anyone looking for a well-priced yacht, to go world cruising on or to join the Oyster World Rally.
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CONSTRUCTION
HULL NUMBER
Oyster 68.08.
HULL CONSTRUCTION
Moulded in GRP from female moulds built by Oyster under the designer’s supervision, ensuring a smooth accurate finish.
Topsides incorporate a balsa core for strength and insulation.
Hull and deck structure are moulded to the designer’s specification in a Lloyd’s approved facility under controlled conditions.
The GRP specification has Lloyd’s approval and all laminating is carried out by hand to an exceptionally high standard.
HULL FINISH
‘White’ hull with cove line and double boot top lines in ‘blue.’
DECK CONSTRUCTION
Moulded in GRP with balsa core.
In load-bearing areas the core is replaced with plywood for additional strength.
DECK FINISH
Teak laid decks. Decking replaced (2016).
The deck edge incorporates a bulwark, which enhances the yacht’s visual appearance with a graceful sheer line. This bulwark facilitates relatively flat side decks whilst providing a good foot hold when working the yacht in a seaway. The top of this bulwark is capped with a substantial teak capping rail. Internal scupper drains are installed along the deck edge.
Deck saloon roof and top of aft coachroof coamings painted with non-slip paint.
KEEL
High performance bulb (HPB) keel to a Derek Clarke design. The HPB keel is designed to combine moderate draft with good sailing performance.
RUDDER
Fully protected skeg-hung rudder.
STERN DESIGN
‘Sugar scoop’ stern design with bathing platform trimmed with teak slats and stainless steel steps for access to the stern deck.
Fold-down stainless steel bathing/boarding ladder.
DECK LAYOUT AND EQUIPMENT
ANCHOR
54kg (120lb) ROCNA anchor with 120m (393’) of 12mm (1/2”) chain.
47kg (105lb) FOB anchor with 150m (492’) of multiplait 22mm nylon warp.
Recessed locker with hinged lids within the foredeck for kedge warp and anchor chain stowage.
WINDLASS
Lewmar 3000 electric anchor windlass. The windlass is two-way and operated by hand switch controls.
DECK ACCESS
Midship gateway stanchions and side gates for boarding.
Gate to pushpit.
Stainless steel bathing/boarding ladder.
Folding passerelle.
HATCHES/WINDOWS
Oyster custom drop-down perspex washboard system for main companionway.
Lewmar alloy-framed deck hatches.
Lewmar alloy-framed opening ports in coachroof sides.
Gebo opening hull ports.
Eight alloy-framed deck saloon windows in toughened glass - two forward windows open.
CANVASWORK
All canvaswork in ‘white’ acrylic unless otherwise stated:
Companionway sprayhood and cockpit cover (new 2023).
Bimini with stainless steel hoops.
Sun awning (new 2023).
Acrylic covers for cockpit table.
Cockpit cushions in closed cell foam with acrylic covers.
DECK PLUMBING
Hot and cold freshwater deck shower in transom locker.
Anchor/deck wash pump.
COCKPIT
Teak-laid, self-draining cockpit.
Stainless steel drinks holders, plus binoculars holder.
COCKPIT TABLE
Varnished teak cockpit table, permanently installed with two folding leaves and a stainless steel frame, which incorporates fore and aft foot bars to provide useful support for crew when yacht is heeled. The centre section of the table includes stowage for bottles.
This table is large enough to accommodate six to eight people comfortably.
STEERING
Remote pedestal with Morse steering controls, incorporating a 24” wheel with leather cover.
Substantial stainless steel combined grab rail and drinks holder around front of pedestal.
DAVITS
Whittall davits.
GENERAL
Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit.
Stainless steel grab handles at side of cockpit, along top of deck saloon, and forward above windows on coachroof.
Pair of fairleads fitted through the bulwark.
Mooring and cockpit cleats.
Four dorade vents forward of mast with stainless steel guards.
Stainless steel granny bars.
At the aft end of the coachroof there are two built-in self-draining deck stowage lockers with hinged lockable lids for deck gear stowage.
Two stainless steel life raft cradles on forward coachroof.
Large full-width aft lazarette locker with flush GRP lockable deck hatch with two lids, drain channels, plus rubber seal and positive closing.
Stern quarter pushpit seats in teak and stainless steel.
Two stowage brackets to pushpit.
Large aft gas locker to starboard for two bottles. This locker drains overboard and has a flush hinged lid.
Ensign staff socket.
RIG AND SAIL HANDLING
MAST AND RIGGING
Cutter rigged sloop with double spreaders.
Hood Stoway in-mast furling system with hydraulic drive.
‘White’ painted spars.
Hydraulic backstay adjuster and hydraulic boom vang.
Deck-mounted jockey pole.
Stainless steel standing rigging.
Conduit for masthead instrument wiring.
HEADSAIL FURLING
Reckmann hydraulic staysail/yankee furling gear.
WINCHES
By Lewmar - all two speed, including electric primaries and mainsheet drives.
SPINNAKER GEAR
Twin spinnaker poles stowed vertically on mast, with continuous system pole lift.
SAILS
By Doyle Sails (new 2016):
Furling mainsail.
Furling yankee.
Furling staysail.
INTERIOR
GENERAL
Nine berths in five cabins, excluding the saloon. The layout accommodates for either six guests with separate crew quarters for three, or eight guests with quarters for one crew member.
Sea berths have fitted lee screens with lanyards to through-bolted eyes.
Interior joinery in light finished teak. All joinery work, including locker doors and drawers features soft radiused corners with heavy nosings.
Fiddles and grab handles in suitable locations throughout.
Locker doors are veneered on both sides, flush-fitting, and have positive finger catches. Cabin lockers have shelves and fiddles, as appropriate.
Cabin sole in teak and holly stripe veneers.
Galley worktop in Corian.
Four head compartments each with ‘Lavadust Quarry’ Formica countertops.
Jabsco marine toilets with porcelain bowls.
Quality mixer taps and pull-out shower in each head compartment, together with matching towel rail, hooks, glass toothbrush mug holder, and toilet roll holder.
Headlining in ‘off-white’ vinyl, which is demountable for easy access.
Upholstery in ‘blue’ Alcantara.
All mirrors framed in teak.
FORWARD DOUBLE CABIN
Forward crew quarters accessed via a large foredeck hatch, configured with a single berth to starboard and stowage beneath.
Workbench with vice to port.
Hanging locker, vanity unit, and mirror.
Access to port forward shared en suite head/shower compartment.
SHARED FORWARD EN SUITE HEAD/SHOWER
Shared head/shower compartment situated between forward, and port forward cabins with access door from each cabin.
Incorporating a toilet, washbasin, shower with teak grating floor, and curtain.
Lockers for wash bag and linen stowage. Teak framed mirror.
PORT FORWARD TWIN CABIN
Situated forward to port with upper and lower bunk berths, with stowage beneath lower bunk.
Hanging locker, chest of drawers, and mirror.
Access forward to shared en suite head/shower compartment.
FORWARD STARBOARD DOUBLE GUEST CABIN
Located forward to starboard with double berth and storage beneath.
Dressing table with upholstered swing-out stool and mirror, plus an additional vanity unit.
Hanging locker, and chest of drawers.
Access to en suite head/shower compartment forward.
EN SUITE HEAD/SHOWER
Incorporating a toilet, washbasin, and separate curtained shower stall with teak grating floor.
Lockers for wash bag and linen stowage. Teak framed mirror.
SALOON
Accessed from the cockpit via a set of timber and stainless steel companionway steps.
Featuring a U-shaped settee surrounding a large drop-leaf saloon table to starboard, which incorporates stowage lockers within the pedestal base.
Coffee table and curved settee to port.
Circular wine locker with 24V ice maker.
Cupboards and bookshelves.
Covers for saloon table and seating.
Tailor-made foam-backed vinyl mast cover.
FREEZER
Large additional freezer beneath saloon seating area.
NAVIGATION AREA
Situated at the aft port end of the saloon the aft facing chart table area is customised around the electronics and navigation equipment that is flush mounted and strategically sited for optimum viewing.
Stowage shelves.
Full-size chart table with gas strut fitted to lid, provision for stowage of charts, and upholstered swivelling navigator’s seat.
AFT PORT TWIN GUEST CABIN
Aft to port with upper and lower bunk berths and stowage beneath.
Dressing table and mirror.
Hanging locker and stowage.
Access to en suite head, which doubles as a day head.
EN SUITE HEAD/SHOWER AND DAY HEAD
En suite head compartment that also doubles as a day head, accessed from the aft port twin cabin or via a door from the aft port passageway.
Incorporating a toilet, washbasin, and separate curtained shower stall with teak grating floor.
Lockers for wash bag and linen stowage. Teak framed mirror.
GALLEY
Situated to starboard in passageway leading to aft stateroom.
Corian work surfaces.
Large rubbish bin fitted on inside of hinged locker door near sinks.
Plentiful storage, including stowage for crockery and cutlery, plus a bulkhead mounted mug rack.
SINKS
Double Corian sinks with routered drainage grooves and wooden chopping board that fits over one sink.
COOKER/HOB
Gimballed Force 10 cooker with four-burner hob, grill and oven, all protected by a flame failure gas cut-off device. The cooker incorporates an electronic ignition system to all functions.
Heavy gauge fiddle rail fitted around top of cooker, which incorporates a pair of adjustable clamping pan holders.
Harbour lock and cooker crash bar.
MICROWAVE
Moulinex (850W) Microchef microwave oven.
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
24V refrigeration system to refrigerator and freezer.
ENGINE ROOM
Insulated with a polymeric barrier then foam and lead insulation. Accessed via removable panels fitted with rubber sealing strips to minimise noise and secured by positive catches.
24V lighting, and 24V extractor fan ducted to the transom.
OWNER’S STATEROOM
Configured with a double berth offset to starboard from centreline.
Twin settee to port.
Dressing table, hanging locker, plus abundant drawer and locker space.
Fitted safe.
Additional sound insulation under cabin sole.
Deck access via opening hatches.
Access to en suite aft head to port.
Door to starboard leads to galley.
EN SUITE HEAD/SHOWER
En suite head compartment to port incorporating a toilet, washbasin, and separate curtained shower stall with teak grating floor.
Lockers for wash bag and linen stowage. Teak framed mirror.
ENTERTAINMENT
AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS
TV antenna.
SOUND SYSTEM
Sony stereo radio/cassette and CD player.
Additional waterproof cockpit speakers with on/off and volume control.
TELEVISION
24V Smart TV (new April 2023).
ENGINEERING
ENGINE
Perkins M265Ti (265hp) diesel engine (new 2012), with Hurth 630 gearbox.
Racor fuel filter and water separator system.
ENGINE HOURS
Approximately 6,000 at March 2024.
PROPELLER
Max Prop 30” three-bladed feathering propeller, with stainless steel propeller shaft.
GENERATOR
Westerbeke BTD 12.5kVA generator (new 2012).
GENERATOR HOURS
Approximately 700 at March 2024.
BOW THRUSTER
Richfield (16hp) retractable hydraulically operated bow thruster.
STEERING SYSTEM
Edson cable steering system.
AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING
220V Cruisair reverse cycle air conditioning system, comprising of four units:
4 x 16,000 BTU units ducted to saloon, galley and sleeping cabins (excluding crew quarters).
Giving a total of 64,000 BTUs.
ICE MAKER
U-Line ice maker in saloon.
WATERMAKER
Marineco watermaker.
TANKAGE AND PLUMBING
FUEL
1,818 litres approximately (400 Imp gallons/480 US gallons) in three GRP tanks.
WATER
1,365 litres approximately (300 Imp gallons/360 US gallons) in one GRP tank.
TANK TENDER GAUGES
Wema electric fuel and water tank gauges.
HOT WATER
From an insulated approximately 123 litre (27 Imp gallons/32 US gallons) tank heated by the engine’s heat exchanger, or by thermostatically-controlled 240V immersion heater element powered by the generator or dockside power.
PRESSURISED HOT AND COLD WATER SYSTEM
Hot and cold freshwater system based on a high capacity water pump with pressure accumulator tank.
HOLDING TANKS
Stainless steel toilet holding tank for aft and mid heads.
Jabsco macerator 9000 discharge pump and alarm system.
Tanks fitted with Wema electric capacity gauges.
GREY WATER
Showers and washbasins discharge into a grey water box, which is discharged overboard by an electric pump.
The galley sink discharges overboard via a pump.
MANIFOLD SYSTEM
Stainless steel manifold system for seawater inlets to reduce through-hull fittings.
ELECTRICS
SHIP’S SUPPLY
24V.
RING MAIN
220V AC ring main with double outlet sockets located as appropriate within the layout.
OTHER ELECTRICAL SOCKETS
12V socket at chart table.
AC/DC circuit breakers.
BATTERIES
Deep cycle domestic batteries giving a total of approximately 1,000Ah.
Separate batteries for engine and generator starting.
BATTERY MANAGEMENT
Mobitronic battery management system.
Mastervolt 14V/100A automatic battery charger.
INVERTER
Mastervolt Combi 24/2600 inverter charger - 2.5kW continuous (6kW peak) 6A.
SHORE POWER
Two 30A dockside power cables with Hubbell metal plated sockets.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Overhead downlighters throughout accommodation.
Reading light for each berth, with pair of polished stainless steel reading lights to owner’s stateroom, and main guest double cabin.
Fluorescent lights to chart table, galley, and heads.
Flexible chart table light.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Boom light over cockpit table.
Aqua Signal 41 bow and stern navigation lights.
Steaming/deck floodlight.
Tri-white anchor/navigation light at masthead.
NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION
COMPASSES
Flush-mounted Rigel Poseidon steering compass.
SAILING INSTRUMENTS
By B&G - Hydra 2000 performance instrument system for speed, depth, wind and navigation data.
COMPANIONWAY CONSOLE
1 x magnified wind display.
1 x 360° wind display.
PEDESTAL
2 x Hydra 2000 multifunction displays (MFD).
CHART TABLE
1 x Hydra 2 full function display (FFD).
RADAR/GPS AND CHART PLOTTER
Raymarine RL80C Plus radar/chart plotter at companionway console.
Raymarine RL80 Plus daylight radar at chart table.
Raymarine RL80C Plus daylight radar/plotter at chart table.
AUTOPILOT
Raymarine EV hydraulic drive automatic pilot with control displays at pedestal and chart table (new 2022).
NAVTEX
Furuno D-Fax 207 weatherfax/NAVTEX receiver.
VHF RADIO
Icom IC-M45 Euro VHF radio.
Shipmate RS8400 DSC marine VHF radio, with DSC control head.
SSB RADIO
Icom IC-700 UK SSB transceiver.
Wide copper strip from chart table to lazarette and twin large ground plates as SSB earth.
SATELLITE PHONE
Skanti Mini-M satellite communication system.
PC/INTERNET
Stowage and connections for laptop computer system.
Canon SmartBase MP703 printer/fax/scanner/copier.
Alcatel telephone extension.
SAFETY
LIFE RAFT
Avon six-person life raft with double floors mounted in stainless steel cradle ahead of the mast.
EPIRB
Kannad 406WH EPIRB.
BILGE PUMPS
Par electric bilge pump.
Henderson MkV double action bilge pump operated from within the cockpit, and fitted with metal deck plate.
DECK SAFETY
3 x lifebuoys.
Danbuoy with light.
10 x Crewsaver life jackets.
Stainless steel U-bolts for harness attachment in cockpit.
MOB lights and life sling rescue system.
Emergency tiller.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Various including two automatic fire extinguishers in engine bay.
ALARMS
Gas alarm.
High level bilge alarm.
OTHER SAFETY FEATURES
Set of perspex storm shutters and fastenings.
GENERAL
RIB/DINGHY
2.5m Pram dinghy (new 2022).
3.5hp 4-stroke outboard motor (new 2022).
WARPS AND FENDERS
Warps and fenders.
CROCKERY
Crockery.
CUTLERY
Cutlery.
SAFE
Safe in aft cabin.
ASSORTED TOOLS, SPARES AND MANUALS
NB: All personal belongings and all other items not expressly listed in the above inventory are excluded from the sale.
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Inventory verified by the owner.
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In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate, at their own expense, to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted, which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.
*The tax status of the vessel is an indication only based on the Seller’s understanding, for which The Oyster Group and its subsidiaries can accept no liability. Prospective Buyers are strongly advised to seek appropriate qualified independent advice concerning any taxes or duties which may be payable in their own, or any other jurisdiction.
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