Oyster Heritage 37

[fifinav]

Hello there,

Does anyone have any information to share about the Oyster Heritage 37?

We are looking for a liveaboard to ultimately take us on some long passages, certainly across the Atlantic, and maybe the Pacific too.

We like the layout and specifications of the Heritage 37, and have heard that that they sail well. Can anyone add to that?

However, we have also heard that storage is wet, and lockers are leaky, but that later versions were better?

Can anyone clarify that this is this true? Is so when did the model change, and how can we identify the differences?

Many thanks,
Regards

 

[jonic]

When planning our great escape, we came across one of these. I was convinced it was the boat. Flew to Scotland with cheque book in hand, went aboard and tried so hard to love it, but it just wasn't right. (For us). The interior is quite cramped and we didn't feel there was enough stowage. In the end we bought a Westerly Corsair and subsequently a Moody 38.

 

[rickym]

We also looked at the heritage as we were told how well they sailed and would look after you.

Didn't work for us not enough stowage, layout a bit cramped so we bought a Westerly Corsair.

Not sailed very far yet but should do an atlantic circuit easily enough, will have to see next year if I was right!

 

[sailorman]

Hello there,

Does anyone have any information to share about the Oyster Heritage 37?

We are looking for a liveaboard to ultimately take us on some long passages, certainly across the Atlantic, and maybe the Pacific too.

We like the layout and specifications of the Heritage 37, and have heard that that they sail well. Can anyone add to that?

However, we have also heard that storage is wet, and lockers are leaky, but that later versions were better?

Can anyone clarify that this is this true? Is so when did the model change, and how can we identify the differences?

Many thanks,
Regards

A fine Holman & Pye boat.
MichealW has just done the ARC ( 2 up ) in Sestina & is away for 2 yrs.

 

[jonic]

We also looked at the heritage as we were told how well they sailed and would look after you.

Didn't work for us not enough stowage, layout a bit cramped so we bought a Westerly Corsair.

Not sailed very far yet but should do an atlantic circuit easily enough, will have to see next year if I was right!

Had a great crossing in my Corsair. Good luck

 

[rickym]

Thanks!

 

[doug748]

Excellent boat of the older school.
I knew one years ago, the owner part exchanged it for a Beneteau which he always thought was slower and he never got on with. The last owner of my present boat bought one (pilothouse) and still has it 15 years later, he loves it.
I don't remember any problems with wet stowage, surely that could only be cockpit locker seals? I do recall that the prop was offset to one side which made navigation within a marina thought provoking and I didn't like the treadmaster on deck. Apart from that, superbly fitted out, comfortable and quite shallow draft to boot.

 

[nestawayboats]

My parents have an Oyster Heritage 37, which they bought after a succession of Westerlies (including most recently a Corsair) and when we kids had more or less flown the nest. What you lose in accommodation - it is a small 37 footer by modern standards - you gain in sailing ability, particularly when it gets nasty.

They have spent the last two summers cruising the remoter parts of Scotland, and found it ideal for such waters including the passages to the far-off islands, and indeed up the coast from Devon.

Having owned a Rustler 31 myself, another Holman & Pye (and another small boat internally for its size), I have to say the Oyster 37 is one of the few more modern boats I have really enjoyed sailing offshore. No slamming etc, feels very solid, and the steering is great as wheel-steered boats go (a tiller's still nicer!). The motion is gentle and my mother now admits that she spent most of her time on the Westerlies feeling slightly seasick (and doesn't on the Oyster).

What you don't get is palatial aft cabin(s) - more a large quarter berth, although it can be closed off - or two heads compartments etc that would be typical of today's wider-sterned designs. However the main saloon is very comfortable and the one heads compartment a good size, much better than for example an S&S Swan 38 (although that is another very fine sailing boat to consider).

I would say the boat is ideal for two as a liveaboard cruiser, but not more for any significant length of time.

 

[sailorman]

My parents have an Oyster Heritage 37, which they bought after a succession of Westerlies (including most recently a Corsair) and when we kids had more or less flown the nest. What you lose in accommodation - it is a small 37 footer by modern standards - you gain in sailing ability, particularly when it gets nasty.

They have spent the last two summers cruising the remoter parts of Scotland, and found it ideal for such waters including the passages to the far-off islands, and indeed up the coast from Devon.

Having owned a Rustler 31 myself, another Holman & Pye (and another small boat internally for its size), I have to say the Oyster 37 is one of the few more modern boats I have really enjoyed sailing offshore. No slamming etc, feels very solid, and the steering is great as wheel-steered boats go (a tiller's still nicer!). The motion is gentle and my mother now admits that she spent most of her time on the Westerlies feeling slightly seasick (and doesn't on the Oyster).

What you don't get is palatial aft cabin(s) - more a large quarter berth, although it can be closed off - or two heads compartments etc that would be typical of today's wider-sterned designs. However the main saloon is very comfortable and the one heads compartment a good size, much better than for example an S&S Swan 38 (although that is another very fine sailing boat to consider).

I would say the boat is ideal for two as a liveaboard cruiser, but not more for any significant length of time.

2 very different boats by Holman & Pye

 

[Bajansailor]

Fifinav, I have a scanned copy of the Builders brochure including a detailed general arrangement drawing - if you (or anybody else) would like to receive a copy by email, please PM me with your email address.

Re other aft cockpit, longish keel cruising yachts, you could perhaps consider a Rustler 36, Challenger 35, Vancouver 36 (two very different types), Rival 36........... there are lots of possible options out there!
Although saying that, the Heritage 37 does seem to be a well designed and built vessel.
The Owners of Sestina (mentioned above) used to have a Contessa 33, so they are used to (and keen on) performance - I think they were in the 'Racing' class in the latest ARC from the Canaries to St Lucia.
And I received an email from them recently, enjoying life in the Grenadines and slowly pottering northwards.

 

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Brochure

I found this brochure for the Oyster; pretty boat!

http://tagide.co.uk/Oyster Heritage 37 Original Brochure.pdf

rob

 

[sailorman]

Fifinav, I have a scanned copy of the Builders brochure including a detailed general arrangement drawing - if you (or anybody else) would like to receive a copy by email, please PM me with your email address.

Re other aft cockpit, longish keel cruising yachts, you could perhaps consider a Rustler 36, Challenger 35, Vancouver 36 (two very different types), Rival 36........... there are lots of possible options out there!
Although saying that, the Heritage 37 does seem to be a well designed and built vessel.
The Owners of Sestina (mentioned above) used to have a Contessa 33, so they are used to (and keen on) performance - I think they were in the 'Racing' class in the latest ARC from the Canaries to St Lucia.
And I received an email from them recently, enjoying life in the Grenadines and slowly pottering northwards.

Jeanie & Mike ( Sestina ) also did the Atlantic Circuit aboard the Co33 two up a few yrs ago

 

[michael_w]

Oyster Heritage

There are 3 versions. The early Mk1 which I think were built up to hull no. 15 or so. dististinguishable by the liferaft locker in the cockpit sole. This dissapears on the Mk2, also the Mk2 gains a wider quarter berth and the aft lower chain plate arrangement is slightly different. Plus the engine is slightly lighter and further forward as they have a tendency to being stern heavy. The final version is a hideously ugly pilot house, There's a very expensive German one that has been for sale for eons.

I looked at 7 different Heritages before I bought mine. If you would like full chapter and verse as to what to look for please send me a PM. I'm not always on line as we're cruising in the Grenadines!

 

[fifinav]

Wow! Thank you very much to everyone for all your replies, info and brochures. All very much appreciated.

We still really like the Oyster Heritage 37, but there is only one on the market at the moment and we would really like to see another, any owners out there thinking of selling?

 

[philneate]

Quality Cruising Yacht

Hi Fifinav,

in case you're still looking, a friend of mine has an Oyster Heritage 37 for sale. You can find the details at http://www.ladyclarinha.com

It's an absolute beauty and has been upgraded left, right and centre with all the bells and whistles and he's also had the interior layout altered to make it more spacious and comfortable, so would be perfect for the longer journeys you're considering.

The Heritage 37 is a quality cruising yacht and as far as I know he's never had any problems with leaking lockers, storage or anything else for that matter.

Good luck!