Oyster Yachts Review

Summary

Oyster Yachts, founded in 1973, is the largest yacht builder in the United Kingdom. Richard Matthews is the man behind the brand. Their yachts are well known and highly respected in the world of sailing because of their quality and performance. Over the years, despite a couple of changes in the lead design architect, the brand continues to remain strong. Nearly half of the new yacht construction the company sees today is a result of current owners coming back for more. When a company builds a loyal consumer base, it is almost always guaranteed to succeed. In addition to new yacht construction and sales, the company also handles brokerage and charters. There are eight models ranging in length from 46 to 82 feet, with motoryachts and superyachts as well.

In addition to its main facility in the United Kingdom, Oyster also has facilities in the United States and Germany. The United States facility is based in Newport Shipyard, Rhode Island. The Rhode Island building handles sales, brokerage, and charters for those who live in the United States, South America, and the Caribbean. The Germany office opened in 2008 to handle expanding interest in the brand in Europe. Located in Hamburg, the office handles customer inquiries in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

Pricing

Pricing is in pounds. Pricing for new boats is not available publicly so those who are interested should contact the local dealer directly. There is a remarkable price range for used boats, with the lowest we’ve found being 99,000 pounds, or $149,024. Newer boats are priced all the way up to over 1 million pounds, or $ 1.798 million. The price depends on the year, model, features, condition, and location of the boat.

Pros

• Oyster Yachts are available for charter with professional crews.
• Brokerage services are available for those who are in the market for a used model.
• The superyachts have been built by award winning teams.

Cons

• The boats may be out of the price range of many boaters.
• Since the boats are constructed in the United Kingdom, the cost to get them to the United States may impact the price, making it higher for the customer.

Featured Models

The Oyster fleet includes: 46, 54, 56, 575, 625, 655, 72, and 82. The Superyachts include: 100 Deck Saloon, 125 Deck Saloon, 125 raised Saloon, and 125 Flybridge. The Motoryacht is the OM43.

Conclusion

Oyster Yachts are highly respected in the boating community. With a wide variety of boat models and lengths to choose from, there is something for all boaters. The budget may be an issue, because larger and newer boats could easily cost several hundred thousand or even a million dollars.