Why are Oyster Yachts so expensive?

I once saw their accounts, in massive detail. Lots of stuff is contracted out, and they add on their bit as well, so the sale pricxe is whatever it cost, plus 40%, plus 40% again. Not trifically well built at all - lots of same switchgear as a Jeanneau/benny, and lots of A2 fasteners on full view around the companionway i saw on a 56, hum.
 
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I once saw their accounts, in massive detail. Lots of stuff is contracted out, and they add on their bit as well, so the sale pricxe is whatever it cost, plus 40%, plus 40% again. Not trifically well built at all - lots of same switchgear as a Jeanneau/benny, and lots of A2 fasteners on full view around the companionway i saw on a 56, hum.
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That is how Oyster were originally set up, spread the risk & all of the sub-contract "family members" including the design team, get some of the action. That worked for well over 30 years.
Oyster have now bought out Landermores fit-out operation, so for the first time ever Oyster fit-out some their own boats. Over the years the designs have changed to cut out costly manufacturing processes, IE no teak toerails any more, those silly fold down cleats save a fairlead & fitting time.
It was suggested that new models are now a rich mans AWB
 
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Yes a Jeanneau is like a Ford Focus compared to an Oyster which is like a Rolls Royce don't get me wrong if I could buy a 439 Jeanneau I would 'great boats'. If I could buy an Oyster or have a new Jeanneau every 2 years with new sails I'd buy the Jeanneau.

On the other hand if I was looking at buying an Oyster or a Hallberg Rassy well.

Oysters are lovely boats and as I'm 30 I'd have an Oyster they are more geared for good looking chicks on board and race regattas organised by them and customer care actually is important to Oyster, otherwise they would lose buyers to HR and other brands. Saying that if I chose to do my own onboard system service I would choose an HR. I will never forget the time my friend sent us all away while he did the 300hr service to the generator swearing most if the time due to a lack if room on a very large Oyster.
 
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I have heard this on the Superyachts docks of the world "an Oyster is a poor mans Perini Navi" ahhh trying to keep up with the Jones' ay.
 
sailorman said:
Oyster have now bought out Landermores fit-out operation, so for the first time ever Oyster fit-out some their own boats.
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Are you sure about that?
When i considered a new one I recall one of the salesmen telling me that they had their own yard & were now building their own boats
That was 25-30 years ago but could have just been sales talk.
I do agree that lots of them are subbed out though
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I wonder if Richard Mathews is reading these posts & thinking "ca-rp" They know "Nothing!!!"
 
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Bottom line is that they can make lovely boats. Won't suit everyone, but their quality has improved over recent years.
Having said that there are better build qualities for less money.

Not everyone buying a boat cares about money, or quality, or value. Some just want the experience of being pampered like they were billionaires with unlimited budget and Oyster are very good at that.
 
Daydream believer said:
Are you sure about that?
When i considered a new one I recall one of the salesmen telling me that they had their own yard & were now building their own boats
That was 25-30 years ago but could have just been sales talk.
I do agree that lots of them are subbed out though
As an aside:-
I wonder if Richard Mathews is reading these posts & thinking "ca-rp" They know "Nothing!!!"
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Oyster have historically sub contracted out the design, moulding & fit out.RM knows boats & how to build & market them. RM has better things to do than look @ the drivel on here. I have owned a Landermores Oyster for 16+ years & only the 2nd owner.
 
Ex-SolentBoy said:
Bottom line is that they can make lovely boats. Won't suit everyone, but their quality has improved over recent years.
Having said that there are better build qualities for less money.

Not everyone buying a boat cares about money, or quality, or value. Some just want the experience of being pampered like they were billionaires with unlimited budget and Oyster are very good at that.
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I wish someone would pamper me.... can't beat a bit of pampering in the right places.
As for build quality. We have lived aboard our constantly for over 3 years now and I am still to find another boat with the same build quality. I am biased though.
 
How do we rank Pendennis then if an Oyster is a Rolls Royce would Pendennis is like buying vintage Racing cars, they cost 1/3rd more at least than Oysters.
 
I've had my mid nineties Oyster for 6 years now. She sails beautifully with a very kind motion. I loved the Bavaria I had before, but the Oyster in any sort of sea is a much nicer ride. She was horribly expensive to buy and we are still paying the mortgage off, but we've never regretted the purchase.

I also maintain her myself as many of us do, and the build quantity is first rate (a Landamores yacht) but at eighteen years TLC is a must.

At the end of the day the market place decides on value and I think the brand holds up well. Having said that I notice that the bigger yachts take ages to sell. I always am looking at the next one up! Greener grass in next field and all that!
 
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