Oyster 42

DESCRIPTION: The Oyster 42 features an aft cockpit layout with amenities offered by the Oyster deck saloon concept, including the convenience of a deep, secure cockpit and easy access to the lower deck.

The cockpit is ideally positioned for protection in adverse weather conditions, as the deck saloon itself provides an effective breakwater, helping to deflect spray.

Considerable time and effort have been dedicated to the yacht's profile and styling, resulting in the 42 being, from any angle, a classic Oyster and a handsome and elegant yacht by any standard.

Recent work completed:

2021 New windlass, New standing rigging, Removal of antifouling layers, New engine water pump, New mainsail, New lazy bag, New anchor chain, New Honwave tender, New Raymarine wind station.

2022 New teak gaskets, New engine exhaust, New refrigerator compressor, New Authhelm ST 6000 (Autopilot), New freshwater pump, New barometer, New cockpit speakers.

2023 New Torqeedo 2.5hp electric outboard motor

2024 New Glomex RA 121 VHF antenna, New sail drive seal, New bottom valves/through-hull valves, New square porthole seals.

2025. New sprayhood glass + new gaskets. New helm/wheel cover. New Bimini top (including stainless steel frame). New support for Outboard motor. New swim and galley cranes. Hull polishing, Teak treatment.

Builder: Oyster Marine

Designer: Holman & Pye

Shipyard: Oyster Marine (United Kingdom)

The Oyster 42's detailed design and pure pedigree set it apart from other yachts in this size range. Every yacht is built employing the same work practices and build quality as much larger models, and for this reason, the new Oyster 42 may not appeal to the widest spectrum of owners in this size range, as, like so many things in life, quality rarely comes cheap.

Although there are several mid-cockpit designs in this size range, Oyster felt that the required compromise—whether in reducing headroom in the aft passageway/aft cabin or in the excessive freeboard needed to achieve acceptable headroom aft—was simply too great. Many aft-cockpit designs achieve an aft owner's cabin by using an aft bridge deck to provide the required headroom. Oyster believes this is the least satisfactory compromise of all, as the result can be a very exposed stair entry with many steps, which is always inconvenient and sometimes dangerous.

The Oyster 42 offers a truly comfortable cockpit, with ample space for the entire crew to enjoy cruising in comfort and safety. A very large sprayhood has been designed to cover a large area of the cockpit. This provides excellent protection for the crew while allowing easy access to the underside. The solid linkage steering system feels very direct and provides good control, making the 42 a pleasure to steer. The wheel is sized to allow easy access around the steering pedestal to the helm position. The cockpit also provides access to a large general-purpose locker for equipment storage.

Type: Ocean cruising sailboat (bluewater cruiser) Construction: Solid fiberglass (GRP)

ENGINE

Engines: Volvo Penta MD 22

Engine Hours: 5500

Propeller: 3-Blade

Engine Brand: Volvo Penta

Engine Model: MD 22

Year of Engine: 1999

Total Power: 59 hp

Engine Hours: 5500

Engine Type: Inboard

Transmission Type: Sail Drive

Fuel Type: Diesel

Propeller Type: 3-Blade Propeller

Material: Bronze

TANKS

Fuel: 425 l Water: 590 l Holding: 80 l

Freshwater tank: 590 l

Fuel tank: 425 l Wastewater tank: 80 l

GALLEY

Electric bilge pump

Oven

Manual bilge pump

Marine toilet

Heating: Webasto (Broken)

Hot water

Refrigerator: Compressor 2023

Marine water pump

NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS

Automatic pilot: Autohelm ST6000

Compass: Autohelm

Plotter: Raymarine Axiom 7

Depth sounder: Autohelm ST60

Radar: Furuno 1721MK2

Speed log: KDO

Radar detector

Wind speed and direction indicator: Autohelm ST60

Chartplotter: Raymarine Axiom 7

Autopilot: Autohelm ST6000

Compass: Autohelm

CD player

GPS

Cockpit speakers

VHF radio AIS

SPARS& RIGGING

Mainsail with full battens: 2021

Storm jib: 1999

Cruising gennaker/spinnaker: socket 1999

Furnish genoa: 2017 Dacron 130%

Triangle sail: 2015

Spinnaker pole: CARBON

NOTES: The rig is a sloop with a fully battened mainsail and lazy jacks for ease of handling. The halyard, kicker, and topping lift are brought back to the cockpit, and as an option, the reduction controls can also be moved aft, so almost all sail handling functions can be operated from the cockpit.

This Oyster has an additional removable staysail on a self-supporting cable. The rig is designed with two studs and inboard chainplates, providing the dual advantage of a narrower halyard base for improved windward performance and a clearer side deck. A single center babystay is used, instead of forward lower stays, for a cleaner deck and to facilitate wingand-wing sailing with a headsail or extended spinnaker.

Rudder: 1

Spinnaker pole: Carbon

ELECTRICAL

Battery Charger: yes

Electrical circuit: 12V

External power input

Inverter

SAFETY

Liferaft: 6

Life raft capacity: 6

Tender: 2021 Honwave + 2023 Torqeedo electric 2.5 Hp

Life raft: 6 Pax

Cushions in cockpit: New

Table in cockpit: Yes

Swim ladder: Yes

CONSTRUCTION

Keel: BULB

Hull material: Fiberglass/polyester

Hull shape: Monohull

Keel type: Bulb keel

Recent work completed:

2021 New windlass, New standing rigging, Removal of antifouling layers, New engine water pump, New mainsail, New lazy bag, New anchor chain, New Honwave tender, New Raymarine wind station.

2022 New teak gaskets, New engine exhaust, New refrigerator compressor, New Authhelm ST 6000 (Autopilot), New freshwater pump, New barometer, New cockpit speakers.

2023 New Torqeedo 2.5hp electric outboard motor

2024 New Glomex RA 121 VHF antenna, New sail drive seal, New bottom valves/through-hull valves, New square porthole seals.

2025 New sprayhood glass + new gaskets, New helm/wheel cover, New Bimini top (including stainless steel frame), New support for Outboard motor, New swim and galley cranes, Hull polishing, Teak treatment.

ACCOMMODATION

Berths number: 6 Cabins number: 2

EXTRAS

Swimming ladder: yes

Cockpit shower: Yes

Teak side decks: Yes

Outboard motor mounts: 2025

Radar reflector: Yes

Teak cockpit: Yes