DESCRIPTION: The Oyster 42 is an aft cockpit configuration with a suite of amenities offered by the Oyster deck saloon concept, including the convenience of a deep, secure cockpit and easy access to the lower deck.

The cockpit is ideally positioned for protection in adverse weather conditions, as the deck saloon itself provides an effective breakwater, helping to deflect spray.
Considerable time and effort have been dedicated to the yacht’s profile and styling, resulting in the 42 being, from any angle, a classic Oyster and a handsome and elegant yacht by any standard.
Recent work completed:
2021 New windlass, New standing rigging, Removal of antifouling layers, New engine water pump, New mainsail, New lazy bag, New anchor chain, New Honwave tender, New Raymarine wind station .

2022 New teak gaskets, New engine exhaust, New refrigerator compressor, New Authhelm ST 6000 (Autopilot), New freshwater pump, New barometer, New cockpit speakers.

2023 New Torqeedo 2.5hp electric outboard motor
2024 New Glomex RA 121 VHF antenna ,New sail drive seal .New bottom valves/through-hull valves. New square porthole seals.
2025. New sprayhood glass + new gaskets. New helm/wheel cover. New Bimini top (including stainless steel frame). New support for Outboard motor. New swim and galley cranes Hull polishing, Teak treatment.

Builder: Oyster Marine
Designer: Holman & Pye
Shipyard: Oyster Marine (Reino Unido)
The Oyster 42’s detailed design and pure pedigree set it apart from other yachts in this size range. Every yacht is built employing the same work practices and build quality as much larger models, and for this reason, the new Oyster 42 may not appeal to the widest spectrum of owners in this size range, as, like so many things in life, quality rarely comes cheap.
Although there are several mid-cockpit designs in this size range, Oyster felt that the required compromise—whether in reducing headroom in the aft passageway/aft cabin or in the excessive freeboard needed to achieve acceptable headroom aft—was simply too great. Many aft-cockpit designs achieve an aft owner’s cabin by using an aft bridge deck to provide the required headroom. Oyster believes this is the least satisfactory compromise of all, as the result can be a very exposed stair entry with many steps, which is always inconvenient and sometimes dangerous.
The Oyster 42 offers a truly comfortable cockpit, with ample space for the entire crew to enjoy cruising in comfort and safety. A very large sprayhood has been designed to cover a large area of ??the cockpit. This provides excellent protection for the crew while allowing easy access to the underside. The solid linkage steering system feels very direct and provides good control, making the 42 a pleasure to steer. The wheel is sized to allow easy access around the steering pedestal to the helm position. The cockpit also provides access to a large general-purpose locker for equipment storage.
Type: Ocean cruising sailboat (bluewater cruiser) Construction: Solid fiberglass (GRP)

ENGINE
Engines: Volvo Penta MD 22
Engine Hours: 5500
Propeller: 3-Blade
Engine Brand: Volvo Penta
Engine Model: MD 22
Year of Engine: 1999
Total Power: 59 hp
Engine Hours: 5500
Engine Type: Inboard
Transmission Type: Sail Drive
Fuel Type: Diesel
Propeller Type: 3-Blade Propeller
Material: Bronze

TANKS
Fuel: 425 l Water: 590 l Holding: 80 l
Freshwater tank: 590 l
Fuel tank: 425 l Wastewater tank: 80 l

GALLEY
Electric bilge pump
Oven
Manual bilge pump
Marine toilet
Heating: Webasto (Broken)
Hot water
Refrigerator: Compressor 2023
Marine water pump

NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS
Automatic pilot: Autohelm ST6000
Compass: Autohelm
Plotter: Raymarine Axiom 7
Depth sounder: Autohelm ST60
Radar: Furuno 1721MK2
Speed ??log: KDO
Radar detector
Wind speed and direction indicator: Autohelm ST60
Chartplotter: Raymarine Axiom 7
Autopilot: Autohelm ST6000
Compass: Autohelm
CD player
GPS
Cockpit speakers
VHF radio AIS

SPARS&RIGGING
Mainsail with full battens: 2021
Storm jib: 1999
Cruising gennaker/spinnaker: socket 1999
Furnish genoa: 2017 Dacron 130%
Triangle sail: 2015
Spinnaker pole: CARBON
NOTES: The rig is a sloop with a fully battened mainsail and lazy jacks for ease of handling. The halyard, kicker, and topping lift are brought back to the cockpit, and as an option, the reduction controls can also be moved aft, so almost all sail handling functions can be operated from the cockpit.
This Oyster has an additional removable staysail on a self-supporting cable. The rig is designed with two studs and inboard chainplates, providing the dual advantage of a narrower halyard base for improved windward performance and a clearer side deck. A single center babystay is used, instead of forward lower stays, for a cleaner deck and to facilitate wingand-wing sailing with a headsail or extended spinnaker.
Rudder: 1
Spinnaker pole: Carbon

ELECTRICAL
Battery Charger: yes
Electrical circuit: 12V
External power input
Inverter

SAFETY
Liferaft: 6
Life raft capacity: 6
Tender: 2021 Honwave + 2023 Torqeedo electric 2.5 Hp
Life raft: 6 Pax
Cushions in cockpit: New
Table in cockpit: Yes
Swim ladder: Yes

CONSTRUCTION
Keel: BULB
Hull material: Fiberglass/polyester
Hull shape: Monohull
Keel type: Bulb keel
Recent work completed:
2021 New windlass, New standing rigging, Removal of antifouling layers, New engine water pump, New mainsail, New lazy bag, New anchor chain, New Honwave tender, New Raymarine wind station.
2022 New teak gaskets , New engine exhaust, New refrigerator compressor, New Authhelm ST 6000 (Autopilot), New freshwater pump, New barometer, New cockpit speakers.
2023 New Torqeedo 2.5hp electric outboard motor
2024 New Glomex RA 121 VHF antenna, New sail drive seal, New bottom valves/through-hull valves, New square porthole seals.
2025 New sprayhood glass + new gaskets, New helm/wheel cover, New Bimini top (including stainless steel frame), New support for Outboard motor, New swim and galley cranes, Hull polishing ,Teak treatment.

ACCOMMODATION
Berths number: 6 Cabins number: 2

EXTRAS
Swimming ladder: yes
Cockpit shower: Yes
Teak side decks: Yes
Outboard motor mounts: 2025
Radar reflector: Yes
Teak cockpit: Yes