Oyster 46 Ketch

Oyster 46 Ketch Deck Saloon

The Oyster 46 Ketch is designed by Holman and Pye and produced by Oyster in the 1980’s is held in high regard by serious offshore cruisers. The ketch rigged configuration provides an easily handled rig for short handed cruising, keeping the boat well balanced in all conditions. Semi custom in their design no two versions of the class are identical with the original owners having tweaked the layout to suit their own personal requirements. This particular 46 has had an extensive amount of refit works to her exterior including a full hull & topsides respray and new running rigging in 2021 and anti Osmosis treatment in 2012. Even better is the fact she was re-engined with a brand new Yanmar 4JH, 80 HP engine in 2021 as well as a new Calorifier in 2020 and so is well equipped for many new adventures. However, her interior is now in need of updating & refurbishing, which once done, will make this an incredibly good boat with the looks and appeal that Oyster are renown for. This boat offers an amazing opportunity and is currently lying Southampton.

Main Specifications

Stock Number :               ABS 2270

 

Year :                                 1979/80

 

LOA :                                 14.02 m (46’0” )

 

LOW :                                 12.07 m ( 39’7” )

 

Beam :           4.32 m m (14’2”)

 

Draft :                               2.21 m (7’3”)

 

Displacement :                 23,000 kgs

 

Keel Type :                       Fin Keel

 

Engine :                             Yanmar 4JH11X1 – 80 HP ( New 2021 )

 

No of Berths :                 7

 

VHF :                                 Raymarine 55e (DSC Compatible)

 

Plotter/Radar :               Raymarine C120 Plotter & Radar

 

Other :                             Raymarine ST60+ wind, speed & depth indicators

 

Fuel Tank :                       604 Ltrs

 

Water Tanks :                 604 Ltrs

 

Holding tank :                 50 Ltrs

Main Features

Accommodation

 

Forecabin - Fitted out with a large double V-berth forward. Access provided to the chain locker forward via a heavy weight hinged door. Light comes into the cabin through a large opening deck hatch. Storage is provided below the berths.

 

Forward Heads -  Located off the port side of the passage way between saloon and forecabin. Linear type compartment with manual Lavac type heads at the forward end of the compartment and an overhead shower aft of that. A linear vanity unit runs the length of the compartment with a porcelain basin set into the work surface. Storage lockers are provided outboard and beneath.

 

Forward Bunk Cabin - Located opposite the forward heads compartment the cabin provides two generously sized bunks running fore and aft. Storage lockers are provided outboard of the bunks at both levels with a small dresser unit and mirror at the forward end of the cabin and a hanging locker aft.

 

Saloon - With the raised coachroof windows pouring light into the main living space the saloon is a bright and spacious area by any standards  The sole of the area is elevated above the levels of the sole as you move forward or aft in the boat. A folding table opens out to a large octagonal table, located to starboard with a wrap around settee. The port side of the space being occupied with the forward facing nav station. Storage is provided throughout the saloon with lockers beneath and behind the settee.

 

Nav Station - Located on the port side of the saloon the area provides a large forward facing chart table with dedicated seat. Storage for charts is provided within the table. Outboard to port the VHF and Chart Plotter / Radar along with other instrument displays are mounted within easy reach, cavernous storage is provided here also for the likes of pilot books etc.

 

Galley - The linear galley runs along the port side of the boat as part of the passageway through to the aft cabin. Fitted out with life at sea in mind the worktops are fitted with stout fiddles and there is a substantial crash bar in way of the galley stove. The main refrigerator being located beneath a double lifting section of worktop forward. At the very forward end of the galley the twin stainless steel sink lies on the worktop island athwart ships with a shelf over head. Storage is provided in a selection of drawers beneath the works surface with locker outboard, additional storage lockers for crockery and utensils is provided opposite the galley units inboard.

 

Aft Bunk Cabin - Running along the starboard side aft of the saloon the cabin again provides two generous proportioned single bunks.

 

Master Cabin - Occupying the aft end of the boat the master cabin is generous in every way. Traditional portlights in the transom in combination with those overhead allow plenty of natural light into the cabin. A double berth lies to the starboard side of the cabin. To port is a dresser unit with storage provided within the dresser and outboard. Running forward on the port side a short bench settee provides seating within the cabin. Large lockers are provided outboard and beneath the settee. A hanging locker is provided at the forward end of the settee with a large storage locker opposite inboard. 

 

En-Suite Heads - The compartment is appointed with porcelain basin mounted in a vanity unit, manual Jabsco heads and shower head tap.

 

Engine and Generator

The engine is located in a dedicated engine space beneath the saloon sole board and accessible by lifting the sole boards.

Yanmar 4JH11X1 – 80 HP Engine – New in 2021

Conventional shaft type sterngear. Stainless steel shaft

Fixed 3 blade, bronze propeller

Built in diesel tank, 604 ltr capacity

Yanmar 1GM generator Located within its own dedicated space beneath cockpit (In need of Service )

 

Electrical

Engine Battery –   1 x Battery

Domestic Bank 1 - 2 x 12V DC System Batteries

Domestic Bank 2 - 4 x DC system Batteries

240v AC – Galley Only

24v Alternator 110A & 12v Alternator 60A

 

Navigation & Instrumentation

Raymarine C120 Chart Plotter & radar

Raymarine 55e VHF with DSC Capability

Icom SSB IC – M700 second VHF ( needs reattaching to rigging aerial )

Raymarine ST60+ Speed, Wind & Depth Instruments

Robertson Autohelm

Epirb ( battery will need replacing )

 

Rigging & sails

Twin spreader, Kemp mast – Keel Stepped

Mizzen - Deck Stepped

All spars of silver anodised alloy

Standing rigging of 1x19 stainless steel wire – Will need replacing as over 10 years old

Roller reefing system on forestay.

Running Rigging replaced in 2021

Sail bag fitted to Main Boom

Mainsail – Doyle Fully Battened – 2001

Mizzen – Banks Sails Fully Battened – 2019

Genoa – Banks Sails 110% - 2012

Staysail - 1998

Storm Jib – 1998

Mizzen Staysail - 1998

Winches – All Lewmar Primaries 55 S/T 2 Speed

 

Deck Equipment

2 x Life Rings – New 2021

Dan Buoy & Lights – New 2021

Lofrans Electric Anchor Windlass

30 Kgs Bruce Anchor with 90m Chain

Banks Stack Pack for Main & Mizzen Sails

Sprayhood & Awning

8 Man Liferaft ( In need of Service )

Cockpit Cushions

 

Other Equipment

Hot water Calorifier – New 2020

110v Hoover

110v Power Tools

Gas Detector

 

Additional Equipment ( Included in sale but not currently used so may need servicing / re-commissioning

Searecovery 24v 7USG/HR Watermaker

Inmarsat C Thrane & Thrane

20 Kg CQR Anchor

20 Kg Danforth Kedge Anchor

 

Construction:

Dark Blue GRP Hull – Professionally Resprayed 2021

White GRP Superstructure – Professionally Resprayed in 2021

Encapsulated Keel

Internal Teak Trim

Synthetic Teak Decking (Tekdec)

Hull had full Osmosis Treatment in 2012

Built By Marine Projects Ltd in 1979/1980

Brokers Comments

This Oyster 46 is certainly a striking looking boat from the outside. Having had a full hull & superstructure respray in 2021 and a new engine also in 2021, she has been partially prepared for long distance sailing and cruising and looks stunning as you draw up to her. Down below, whilst she is still very usable and is ready to go sailing, it is fair to say that her interior would benefit significantly from an update and refit. However, once done, this could offer an absolutely stunning boat with all the build quality and pedigree of Oyster Yachts, the name synonymous with luxury & style. With 7 berths spread over 4 cabins and 2 Heads, galley, Nav Station and large saloon this has the potential for proper Blue water Cruising or as a Liveaboard.

Oyster Yachts have long been known for building well constructed, solid boats and the 46 continues this theme. With the 46 Holman & Pye have managed to maximise the available living accommodation without compromise to the handling and performance of the rest of the yacht to produce a boat is highly respected. This particular Oyster 46 looks fantastic from the outside and benefits from having had a significant sum spent on her in the past few years. She now just needs someone to finish her refit to create what is likely to be an exceptional yacht. However, this doesn’t have to be done all at once and she is ready to be sailed and enjoyed as she is. She is currently lying Southampton and is available for viewings through Aspire Boat Sales.