Why are Oyster Yachts so expensive?
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wotayottie
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Is an Aston Martin worth three times as much as a Renault?
My wallet is Jeanneau size but I don't kid myself that they are anything but basic.
Blueboatman
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A certain Totally Cruising Man on here was smart enough to charter first before taking the plunge.
Be great if Magnum were to spend the winter chartering various exotica and then reporting back factually.
I see that SolentBoy and I appear to share taste in the best of British and North American and a deep suspicion of private equity/venture capital driven outfits, as does Magnum!
I suppose that now we are in Europe, those Amels really are 'quite' nice too.
Be great if Magnum were to spend the winter chartering various exotica and then reporting back factually.
I see that SolentBoy and I appear to share taste in the best of British and North American and a deep suspicion of private equity/venture capital driven outfits, as does Magnum!
I suppose that now we are in Europe, those Amels really are 'quite' nice too.
Oh yes, in another thread I had already pointed Magnum at the Bestewind 50 from that design portfolio. They are very close to my spec for a dream long legged yacht and I like their modern take on a traditional spartan interior look.
Just imagine 1.8 tons of water ballast in a wing tank, I guess that could trim out 10 degrees of heel. What surprises me is that the concept is not more widely adopted on 45ft plus cruising yachts.
tim_ber
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NO
NO.
Sailed a 5 yr old one and it looked superb but door handles fell off, bilge alarms sounded, pumps failed, lockers were swamped, steering failure, electronic instruments failed.
Also managed to break the soap dish off.
Washing machine worked ok though.
NO.
Sailed a 5 yr old one and it looked superb but door handles fell off, bilge alarms sounded, pumps failed, lockers were swamped, steering failure, electronic instruments failed.
Also managed to break the soap dish off.
Washing machine worked ok though.
Fluter
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Geez are you sure??? According to the experts on this thread only Oysters suffer from these kind of problems. Hope it had pukka marine quality screws, apparently Oysters don't have them
westernman
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Ubergeekian
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Twister_Ken
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Given that they're all custom build, I suspect you could have the downstairs decorated to suit you, from wall-to-wall bird's eye maple, to florescent mauve flock wallpaper.
Personally, I'd go for deep cream on flat surfaces, combined with mahogany tree wood elsewhere.
Siochair
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What about Nordhaven? They are doing a line of motor sailors. Might not have quite the same glamour of an oyster but robust and practical all the same and should have the head room that you require.
zarathustra
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very nice
BruceDanforth
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I crewed through the gulf of Mexico and across the Pacific in a Bestavaer 60 and it certainly looked after us.
zarathustra
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Could you name these dutch, belgian and german cruisy boatbuilders, besides Nordia, that you would rate highly (at least higher than oyster and discovery)
jfm
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I've no idea Magnum. Despite intending to get a big FO sailboat when I retire, having spent a couple of mill on boats thus far and having a couple-of-mill boat currently in build now, and despite sailing several Wallys (Wallies?), Perini Navis, MirabellaV and loads of other beautiful boats, I can't get on an Oyster. I've asked many times at boat shows, but they always say no. I even know one of the two owners of the PE firm that owns them (and Canados, btw), but I haven't pulled that string and don't wish to on principle. So I've never actually set foot on one. Hence, I've no idea.
If you do buy one, I'd love a look around please
temptress
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Why are they so expensive? Because they are British of course!
powerone
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I think this comes down to personal choice & of course money.
Its the old Mercedes against a Ford argument. I like the Mercedes, even if the Ford has more extras.
Oyster are more expensive, but are so easy on the eye. They also sail better than the french yachts. A friend had use of one a few years back. It was great fun.
I would buy one if I had the money. Or if my bank manager wasnt so nasty to me. But thats another matter, thats life.
Its the old Mercedes against a Ford argument. I like the Mercedes, even if the Ford has more extras.
Oyster are more expensive, but are so easy on the eye. They also sail better than the french yachts. A friend had use of one a few years back. It was great fun.
I would buy one if I had the money. Or if my bank manager wasnt so nasty to me. But thats another matter, thats life.
Dockhead
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I've no idea Magnum. Despite intending to get a big FO sailboat when I retire, having spent a couple of mill on boats thus far and having a couple-of-mill boat currently in build now, and despite sailing several Wallys (Wallies?), Perini Navis, MirabellaV and loads of other beautiful boats, I can't get on an Oyster. I've asked many times at boat shows, but they always say no. I even know one of the two owners of the PE firm that owns them (and Canados, btw), but I haven't pulled that string and don't wish to on principle. So I've never actually set foot on one. Hence, I've no idea.
If you do buy one, I'd love a look around please
Go see them in Ipswich. I found them slightly haughty but generally very knowledgeable and helpful. I got on plenty of them, and crawled all around in them too.
Nautorius
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Why are they so expensive? Because they are British of course!
Well, I have just looked at a Brand new 84, in Marina Bay Gib, that has arrived and is being kitted out! What a stunningly gorgeous boat! The equipment specs on deck look amazing and you can see quality all over it. It is moored across from a one year old 46 that looks similarly well built and speced, if not quite as stunning! Further down there is a 45 which may be 10 years old and still looks good!
