Oyster 36M “Will Change What Owners Expect From a Bluewater Sailing Superyacht”

The latest model from Oyster Yachts does, and doesn’t, look anything like an Oyster. The Oyster 36M yacht shares many classic style elements with her sisters, plus a strong focus on oceangoing cruising. But, the 118-footer (36-meter) breaks new ground for the British builder, marking its re-entry into sailing superyacht territory over 100 feet (30.5 meters). Its last closest model was the 125, more than a decade ago. “We believe she will change what owners expect from a bluewater sailing superyacht at this size,” asserts Mani Frers of Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering, responsible for styling and naval architecture.

Firstly, he notes, “there is a real gap in the market at 36 meters for a modern bluewater sailing superyacht that gives the owner genuine freedom to personalize.” The Frers studio has extensive experience in this sector, working with several shipyards. It also understands Oyster Yachts’ sharp focus on staying away from shore for long periods. It therefore has specified not just healthy tank capacities and space for spares, but also performance in light air and a bit of speed to avoid storms or to enjoy the occasional race. Notably, machinery and primary systems are integral with the hull, which features a deep-V bow and broad transom. Oyster Yachts says owners have some latitude in equipment and layout without the need for redesigning the hull, too. That includes deck hardware, sailplans, and keel configurations. The standard fixed keel should draw 12’6” (3.8 meters).

Owners also have latitude in the luxuries they wish. Three-, four-, and five-stateroom configurations are available, for instance. Extensive choices for woods, stones, and other décor materials are further available, through Oyster’s collaboration with m²atelier. Single-level living from the saloon through a sliding-glass door to the cockpit makes all-day indoor-outdoor living possible. Out on deck, meanwhile, the bow of the Oyster 36M yacht can include a hot tub as part of a cozy retreat. Back aft, “The Island” is a lowering platform for swimmers’ ease—though it also elevates as an extra waterside relaxation area. If owners’ wish, they can add a side-boarding platform as well. Choices continue for the watersports and adventure gear they want to take along.

As is the case with all Oyster Yachts customers, buyers of the Oyster 36M and their crews can take advantage of the company’s global service network. They further can tap the after-sales division and Bluewater Academy, the latter offering tailored training for novices and experienced cruisers who want to hone their skills. Additionally, owners and their crews can participate in the popular Oyster World Rally, a circumnavigation every two years, plus the Oyster Explorers Club, in which a dedicated Oyster representative designs itineraries and assists with route planning and logistics.

Oyster Yachts’ CEO, Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke, acknowledges that entering the superyacht sector at this size is a big move. The current Oyster flagship is the Oyster 885II, a series that updates the looks and features of the now-retired 885, which includes the high-profile yacht Lush. However, the “experience of bluewater passagemaking gleaned from more than 20 million miles sailed by our owners” went into the planning. “The Oyster 36M proudly signifies a new generation of Oyster yachts and will lead our fleet into the future,” he declares.

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