Oyster 46
10 / 103 - score 74%
The Oyster 46 is a 46.0ft staysail ketch designed by Holman & Pye and built in fiberglass by Oyster Marine between 1982 and 1990.
25 units have been built.
The Oyster 46 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 80%
| Model | Oyster 46 | ||
| Length | 46 ft (80%) | the closest to 46.92 ft | |
| Beam | 14 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 85%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.63 (97%) | the closest to 15.67 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 40.33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 230.25 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 35.44 (73%) | the closest to 36.41 | |
| Capsize | 1.77 |
Hull 44%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 39.58 ft (44%) | the closest to 37.50 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 31980 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 12897 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.43 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Staysail Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 980 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 | 81 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 120 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 144 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Oyster Marine | ||
| Designer | Holman & Pye | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1990 | ||
| Number built | 25 |
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