The Oyster 575 Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

There are three versions of the Oyster 575 sailboat: the Standard version, the Keel and centerboard version, and the Shoal draft version. They differ mainly in their keel design and draft.

• The Standard version has a L-shaped keel (with bulb) and a draft of 8’ 11” (2.7m);

1. The Keel and Centerboard version has a centerboard inside of a short fin-keel and a draft that can vary from 12’ 6” (3.82m) to 5’ 5” (1.65m). This version also has dual rudders;

• The Shoal Draft version has a shoal keel (with bulb) and a draft of 6’ 9” (2.06m).

All versions have the same hull length, beam, mast height, rigging type, and upwind sail area. They also share the same elegant interior design and spacious layout.

The Oyster 575 is a luxury sailboat that was built by Oyster Yachts in the UK between 2011 and 2018. It is a popular bluewater cruising yacht that offers a high level of comfort, safety, and quality. The price of an Oyster 575 varies depending on the year, condition, and location of the boat, but according to some online sources, it can range from around £750,000 to £1,750,000.

The Oyster 575 has a composite hull and deck made of GRP, carbon and Kevlar, and a fin keel with a spade rudder. She has a masthead sloop rig with an upwind sail area of 2,097 ft² (194.8 m²). She can accommodate up to eight guests in four cabins, including a spacious aft owner's cabin with an ensuite head. She has a large centre cockpit with twin wheels, a walkthrough access to the aft deck, and a raised saloon with panoramic windows.

The Oyster 575 is a fast and comfortable passage-maker that can handle various sea conditions. She has a long waterline length of 51’7” (15.72m), a light displacement of 60,076 lb (27,250 kg), and a ballast ratio of 30%. She has a powerful sail plan with a fully battened mainsail, a self-tacking jib, and an optional staysail and gennaker. She has electric winches, hydraulic furlers, and push-button controls for easy handling. She can reach speeds of over 10 knots in moderate winds and has a good pointing ability.

The Oyster 575 is a luxurious, modern, and well-equipped bluewater cruiser that offers a high level of comfort, safety, and quality. She has a spacious and elegant interior with fine joinery, leather upholstery, and custom fittings. She has ample stowage space, ventilation, and natural light throughout. She has a reliable and quiet engine, a generator, an inverter, and a watermaker for self-sufficiency. She also has a high resale value and a strong reputation among Oyster owners.

Some of the disadvantages of the Oyster 575 are her high price tag, her limited cockpit space due to the twin wheels, her steep companionway stairs, and her lack of dedicated wet hanging locker.