The Oyster 406 is a 40.49ft masthead sloop designed by Hollman & Pyle and built in fiberglass by Oyster Marine between 1986 and 1990.
35 units have been built.
The Oyster 406 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is good. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Oyster 406 | ||
| Length | 40.49 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.76 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.75 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.99 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 217.34 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.23 | ||
| Capsize | 1.87 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 34.79 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 20500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.90 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 699 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 391.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 307.45 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50.50 ft | ||
| J | 15.50 ft | ||
| P | 43 ft | ||
| E | 14.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 100 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 60 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Oyster Marine | ||
| Designer | Hollman & Pyle | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 1990 | ||
| Number built | 35 |