Oyster 485
4 / 89 - score 78%
The Oyster 485 is a 48.5ft cutter designed by Homann & Pyle and built in fiberglass by Oyster Marine since 1994.
The Oyster 485 is a heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 77%
Model | Oyster 485 | ||
Length | 48.50 ft (89%) | the closest to 48 ft | |
Beam | 14 ft (65%) | the closest to 14.50 ft | |
Draft | 7 ft | ||
Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 79%
Sail area / displ. | 13.76 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 3.46 % | ||
Displ. / length | 317.88 | ||
Comfort ratio | 42.33 (79%) | the closest to 43.20 | |
Capsize | 1.68 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 37.50 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 7 ft | ||
Displacement | 37550 lbs | ||
Ballast | 1300 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.21 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Cutter | ||
Sail area (100%) | 960 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 523.63 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 435.63 sq.ft | ||
I | 59 ft | ||
J | 17.75 ft | ||
P | 51.25 ft | ||
E | 17 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 82 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Oyster Marine | ||
Designer | Homann & Pyle | ||
First built | 1994 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |