The Oyster 70 is a 70.0ft cutter designed by Holman & Pye and built in fiberglass by Oyster Marine between 1996 and 1999.
The Oyster 70 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Oyster 70 | ||
| Length | 70 ft | ||
| Beam | 17.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 9.08 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 23.78 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 27.03 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 208.21 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 51.48 | ||
| Capsize | 1.54 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 58 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 9.08 ft | ||
| Displacement | 91000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 24600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 10.21 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 2993 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 | 225 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 525 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 475 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 | 1996 | ||
| Last built | 1999 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |