2001 Oyster 53
LOA
16.23m (53.2ft)
Beam
4.60m (15.1ft)
Displacement
20,500kg (45,195lbs)
Year
2001–2008
Manufacturer
Oyster
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 16.23 m | 53.2 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 13.26 m | 43.5 ft |
| Beam | 4.60 m | 15.1 ft |
| Draft | 2.10 m | 6.9 ft |
| Mast Height | 20.50 m | 67.3 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 20,500 kg | 45,195 lbs |
| Ballast | 8,200 kg | 18,078 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 120.0 m² | 1,292 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 110 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 500 L | 132.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 700 L | 184.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Rob Humphreys | |
| Country of Origin | UK | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.27
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.67 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
20.6
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 2001 Oyster 53
The Oyster 53 is a blue-chip British bluewater cruiser with outstanding build quality and a luxurious interior. Rob Humphreys' hull design delivers excellent performance for a yacht of this displacement.