A superb example of the Oyster 54 a much acclaimed long distance bluewater sailing yacht from the renowned Rob Humphreys and the Oyster Design Team. A serious sea-going yacht ideal for a couple or spacious enough for six to cruise in comfort. With a great specification 'Blue Bayou' has been optimised for independent living and is a joy to sail. A strong contender for those looking to enter the ARC or the Oyster World Rally
Rig
Cutter
CUTTER RIG WITH IN-MAST FURLING
Selden spars silver anodised aluminium
Solid rod kicker/vang
Standing rigging (2018)
Running rigging
Hydraulic backstay tensioner (overhauled 2018)
In-mast furling mainsail
Reckmann electric furling headsail (overhauled 2018)
Spinnaker pole vertically stowed on mast
WINCHES
All winches overhauled (2018):
Lewmar 65 CEST 2 speed electric primary winches
Lewmar 48 CST 2 speed secondary winches
Lewmar 54 CST 2 speed spinnaker gear winches
Lewmar 48 CEST 2 speed electric mainsheet winch
Lewmar 50 CST 2 speed main and genoa halyard winches on mast
Lewmar 16 CST single speed mainsheet traveller control line winch
SAILS
All sails are DCP Pentex Laminate (2018):
Dolphin mainsail
Dolphin staysail
Dolphin yankee
Cruising chute 1.5oz rip-stop rocked radial including size 4 squeezer
NAVIGATION AT COMPANIONWAY
Raymarine i70 MFD at companionway console, three (2018)
Raymarine E80 colour radar repeater in navpod port side of companionway
NAV STATION AT CHART TABLE
Raymarine E120 chart plotter
Raymarine AIS 650 Class B receiver (2018) connected to E120 chart plotter
Raymarine Smart Controller at chart table with wireless remote
Raymarine Axiom 12 MFD at chart table (2018)
Raymarine Ray 90 Modular Dual-Station VHF with remote and speaker at pedestal (2018)
Raymarine Quantum Q24D CHIRP radar with Doppler Collision Avoidance Technology, including MARPA at chart table (2018)
Furuno Navtex receiver linked to NMEA GPS
COCKPIT PEDESTAL
Raymarine Axiom 9 MFD at cockpit (2018)
Raymarine automatic pilot with p70 control head fitted at pedestal (2018) providing independent backup to main steering system
Raymarine Ray 90 dual-station VHF at chart table with remote and speaker at pedestal (2018)
Wi-Fi
iNavConnect Wi-Fi system
Wi-Fi extender (2018)
GROUND TACKLE
Ultra Marine 45kg stainless steel anchor with swivel
Ultra Marine bow roller (2023)
100m stainless steel chain
Lewmar V4 vertical capstan 24V electric anchor windlass operated by foot controls
GENERAL
Ironing board cupboard forward of mast
Clock, barometer and hygrometer
Webbing jackstays
Emergency tiller
Oyster customised Wedgwood bone china crockery
Oyster customised Robert Welch stainless steel cutlery
Heyco tool kit
Side gates port & starboard
Pushpit gate
Stainless steel bathing ladder on transom
Multiplex carbon passerelle 3.2m
Hot & Cold freshwater deck shower in transom locker
Sprayhood with leather covered s/s grab rail (cover new 2018 with windscreen replaced 2023)
Bimini (2018)
Fusion 650 DVD/CD marine entertainment system (2018)
Zodiac Yachtline 310 RIB
Yamaha 8hp outboard (new fuel tank, hose and carburettor June 2025)
Cockpit table padded cover (2018)
Cockpit speakers, two (2018)
Pedestal and steering wheel cover (2018)
Cockpit cushions with acrylic covers
Pushpit padded backrests
Warps and fenders
SAFETY
Electric bilge pump 24V with automatic air operated level switch rated at 3000 litres per hour
Manual bilge pump double action heavy-duty rated at 135 litres per minute in the cockpit
Arid Bilge Systems dry bilge pump
Echomax 230 radar reflector on mast
Loudhailer on mast integrated with Raymarine VHF system for loudhailing and sound signals
White horseshoe lifebuoy
Life raft 8 person (next service due 16/01/2026)
EPIRB Jotron (Battery expires 2032)
Fire extinguishers (may need servicing or replacing by purchaser)
Sea Fire Automatic fire extinguisher in engine room (may need servicing or replacing by purchaser)
Raymarine S290 MOB keypad at pedestal is not in service (use chart plotter MOB)
YANMAR 4JH4-HTBE 110HP DIESEL ENGINE
Engine service (July 2025)
New injectors (2022)
Fuel injector pump refurbished (2023)
Engine hours approx 1665hrs (June 2025) different to dial which was replaced
Racor fuel filter/water separator (two) with warning light at engine panel
3-bladed 24" Gori folding propeller
Ambassador rope cutter
Alternator Yanmar 80A 12V to charge engine start batteries
Alternator Mastervolt 150A (24V) to charge domestic batteries
Maxpower Bowthruster with two batteries and battery charger
ELECTRICAL
24V ships supply
12V DC outlet at nav area
220V AC circuit
Victron Lithium batteries (three) with Lynx distributer (2024)
Victron Lynx Smart Battery Management System (2024)
Victron controller providing 15kWh of storage (2024)
Engine start batteries, two (2018)
Mastervolt battery charger
Mastervolt Alpha Pro regulator
Emergency link
Mastervolt 220V MASS 24V/2500W Inverter
Shorepower 30A dockside cable
Onan MDKAV 7kW generator (220V/50Hz)
Generator batteries (2018)
Onan service (2021)
Onan hours approx 484hrs (June 2025)
Racor fuel filter/water separator, one for Onan generator
TANKAGE
Fuel 850 L in GRP tank
Freshwater 750 L in GRP tank
Holding tanks (two) plastic Polypropylene with gauges and gravity discharge and deck pump out
Black water hoses (2018)
Grey water sump tanks (two) for showers and washbasins via electric Whale Gulper pumped directly overboard
Cathelco Seafresh H206 Watermaker including backflush system
WATER SYSTEMS
Pressurised hot and cold water system
(All figures are approximate)
OYSTER 54
Built in 2009 by Oyster Yachts
Designed by Rob Humphreys and the Oyster Design Group
Hull Number Oyster 54#04
Category A - Ocean
DIMENSIONS
LOA 16.43m / 53'11"
LWL 14.10m / 46'3"
Beam 4.75m / 15'7"
Draft 2.40m / 7'10"
Displacement 21,315kg / 46,893lb
Air Draft 21.50m / 70'6"
CONSTRUCTION
Composite moulded with vinylester and polyester resin
White GRP hull, deck and superstructure
Oyster blue cove line and double boot top lines
Teak laid decks with GRP low profile rolled edge bulwark
Whitlock wheel steering
Fully protected skeg-hung rudder
Sugar scoop stern design with bathing platform and teak slats
Teak laid cockpit with pedestal and stainless steel drinks holder
Folding cockpit table with top opening cool box
Manual 225kg davits
Large lazarette locker with gas struts to lid
Stern quarter pushpit seats in teak and stainless steel
Gas locker for two bottles
5 coats International Gelshield 200 epoxy primer, entire boat tented, 5 coats Coppercoat, detent, sand and activate (2023)
Hull polish (2023)
Anodes (2024)
(All figures are approximate)