22 www.oystermarine.com 75 The New <strong>Oyster</strong> 575
Why introduce a new <strong>Oyster</strong> 575 when we already have the best selling yacht in <strong>Oyster</strong>’s 35-year history, the <strong>Oyster</strong> 56, in our current range? An increasing number of customers, including some that currently own either an <strong>Oyster</strong> 53 or <strong>Oyster</strong> 56, explained that they were looking for a larger yacht but that the step up to the very much bigger <strong>Oyster</strong> 62 was just one step too far. They explained that although they would like more accommodation, comfort and performance, a yacht that could be sailed short-handed by an experienced couple was essential to them. Many owners feel that ownership of a yacht over the 60ft mark requires a professional crew on board. Secondly, over recent years we have had a tremendously positive response to the twin wheel configuration, previously offered only on the <strong>Oyster</strong> 62 and upwards. Whilst we were not convinced we would ultimately want to replace such a good design as the <strong>Oyster</strong> 56 we made the decision to embark upon a feasibility study and a possible new design, larger than the <strong>Oyster</strong> 56 but less than 60 feet and with twin helms. The volume of a yacht increases exponentially to any increase in water line length and although on the face of it the <strong>Oyster</strong> 575 is only slightly larger than the <strong>Oyster</strong> 56 in terms of overall length, in real terms it has significantly more water line length, beam, freeboard and sail area. In other words, it is a significant step up in size. This much greater volume also enabled a twin wheeled configuration to be incorporated - under sail you have the benefit of helming from windward or leeward depending on your preference and perhaps, just as importantly, when coming alongside steering from the nearside helm position gives significantly better visibility and the ability to better judge distances, always important for good relations between the helmsman and the person chosen to jump ashore! “The elongated sleek deck saloon adds to the elegance of the yacht and, whether at anchor, alongside or under sail, is so well proportioned that it gives the impression of being a significantly larger yacht. ” Another huge benefit of the twin wheeled configuration is that it keeps the helms out of the cockpit leisure area thus achieving much more seating space for relaxing. The leisure cockpit offers a very impressive seating area of a size more normally found in a yacht of 60ft. Twin wheels also allow the ability to move from the leisure cockpit to the helm positions, without having to climb around a large single wheel and make much safer movement around the cockpit possible. THE NEW OYSTER 575 Below decks, the nine-man <strong>Oyster</strong> in-house design team has created this very exciting new design in 3D to optimise the available accommodation area. A luxury of space offers comfortable sleeping accommodation for up to eight in four cabins with the option to construct the fourth cabin, adjacent to the engine room as a work shop, office or utility area if eight berths are not required. A large galley, with twin worktops, offers plenty of storage space, with a large front opening fridge and room for many electrical appliances as required. Externally, as with all our latest designs, the styling reflects that of very much larger superyachts with a rounded composite bulwark giving a very clean and modern hull to deck join. The elongated sleek deck saloon adds to the elegance of the yacht and, whether at anchor, alongside or under sail, is so well proportioned that it gives the impression of being a significantly larger yacht. As with all our latest designs, performance will be optimised using pure hull lines from Rob Humphreys. This yacht will be a fast passage maker and like every other <strong>Oyster</strong> in the range will result in effortless blue water cruising whilst enjoying exhilarating performance and wonderful on board comfort and stability. The end result is a stunning, large and spacious yacht that can still be sailed short handed anywhere in the world by competent crew. www.oystermarine.com 23
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