2008 Oyster 56
LOA
17.10m (56.1ft)
Beam
4.72m (15.5ft)
Displacement
21,000kg (46,297lbs)
Year
2008–2015
Manufacturer
Oyster
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 17.10 m | 56.1 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 14.30 m | 46.9 ft |
| Beam | 4.72 m | 15.5 ft |
| Draft | 2.35 m | 7.7 ft |
| Mast Height | 22.50 m | 73.8 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 21,000 kg | 46,297 lbs |
| Ballast | 7,800 kg | 17,196 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 128.0 m² | 1,378 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 150 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 500 L | 132.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 850 L | 224.5 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 4 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Rob Humphreys | |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
17.08
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
37.1%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.69 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
17.8
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 2008 Oyster 56
The Oyster 56 is a spacious deck-saloon cruiser designed for serious bluewater passages. Her robust construction and well-engineered systems ensure reliability on extended voyages to remote destinations.