Oyster 461 by Oyster Yachts UK (1993) boasting a renowned Holman & Pye 3-cabin design, perfect for blue water cruising. Having undergone a substantial £170,000 refit in 2022, this vessel includes comprehensive updates such as new Raymarine navigation electronics, an Ecosistems water maker, and an array of energy-efficient features such as solar panels and Victron MPPT controllers. Its cutter rig accommodates an Ullman Endurance mainsail, and the yacht benefits from modern amenities like Corian-style worktops and mood lighting throughout.
Raymarine navigation electronics, including chart plotter (with repeater in cockpit), GPS, Radar, AIS transponder & receiver. Autopilot. Bowthruster. Davits. Shaft drive (NOT saildrive). Feathering Maxprop. Cutter rig with staysail, genoa and roller furler in mast reefing mainsail. Fischer Panda generator. Inverter. Battery charger. Water maker. Bimini. Red box router with integrated ships WiFi, 5G & satellite communications. Solar panels on bespoke stainless gantry. Hydrovane self steering. Brand new Corian style galley worktops, new upholstery & mood lighting. Teak decks in great condition with renewed caulking as required.
British Registry and EU VAT paid (original VAT receipt) with unlimited Greek Transit log, this yacht is fitted for international waters and comes with an extensive inventory of spare parts. Lovingly maintained and lightly used.2025 Pre-purchase survey available on request
£219,950
Construction
Built by Oyster Yachts 1993Designer Holman & PyeGRP hull, deck & structureCentre CockpitFull teak decksTeak decks in excellent condition with plenty of wear left. Recaulked as necessary.Bulb keelAll seacocks replaced 2022
LOA: 46’1″LWL: 37’6″Beam: 13’11″Draft: 6’11″Displacement: 19,610 kg
Machinery
Perkins M90 (84hp)Engine hours – 2200Shaft drive unitFeathering Max prop
Maximum speed – 8 knotsCruising speed – 6 knotsRange 650 nautical miles
Fischer Panda 3.8Kw generatorEcosistems SP25 water maker with 24 V motor. (2022) Gives 35L/ hour & draws about 12 amps at 24volts, complete with spare filters and spare membrane.Hydrovane wind vane self steeringCalorifier 60 litre hot water tank (2022)
Electrics
4 x 12v 200AhAGM batteries giving 400Ah at 24 volts (2022)2 x 12v 95Ah AGM engine batteries giving 95Ah at 24 volts (2023)1x 12v lead acid generator battery
3 x Whisper power 175 W solar panels mounted on bespoke rear stainless gantry incorporating pushpit (2022) & aerials .Victron MPPT (2022) controllers for independent solar engine & domestic battery charging.Whisper power battery charger (2022)New 240 volt UK style power sockets (2022)
New brushed stainless ceiling lights & switches (2022)Low level dimmable mood lighting in saloon (2023)New berth reading lights with integral USB charger at each bunk. (2022)New shore power socket (2023)
TanksFuel: 550 litresWater: 750 litresHolding: 2 x holding tanks
Rig & Sail
Hood aluminium mast, boom & whisker / chute pole, all shot blasted & new awl grip painted 2022. All mast shroud plate barrier fittings replaced 2022.Cutter rig with removable running backstays.Running rigging replaced 2022Standing rigging replaced by Allspars 2020
2 Harken 40 STA self tailing mast winches (2022) all lines controlled from the cockpit.Selden hydraulic rod kicker (2022)New clutch controls in cockpit (2022)
Mainsail – Ullman Endurance in mast furling main (2022)Genoa – by Gowen on new Harken mk4 furler (2022)Staysail- by Gowen on new Harken mk 4 furler (2022)Twin pole set up for downwind sailing.
Accommodation
Accom for 6/7 in three cabins
SALOON:Bright and airy pilothouse with 7 large windows, 2 forward opening (all removed, refurbished & new seals 2022)Fusion MS-RA70N Stereo with speakers in saloon and aft cabin (all new 2022)Oyster stepped companionway steps.Main saloon with semi – U shaped dinette to port, large opening double sized tableSettee to starboard with trotter box making a full sized sea berth (with lee cloth)All reupholstered with Amble Oatmeal new fabric 2022 & new ‘Breeze Blinds’ bespoke window blindsStowage throughout
GALLEYL shaped galley to starboard with cooks strap.Corian style work surfaces (2022)Gimballed 4 burner Force 10 gas hob with oven & grillOpening portlightsDouble stainless steel sinks with pressurised mixer tap, manual fresh & seawater taps.Top large loading fridge – new Frigoboat BD35 compressor with keel cooler (2022)Top loading huge freezer – new Frigoboat BD50 compressor with keel cooler (2022)General ecology high quality drinking water filterMicrowaveNew gas supply pipe & regulator (2022)FS55 Fire safety stick (2022)Ample storage
OWNERS CABINLarge owners cabin aft with a large double bed.Plenty of ventilation and natural light from Lewmar deck hatche (2024) . Oceanair blinds.Opening portlights – through hull.Dressing / vanity table to starboard with seatHanging lockers and generous stowage throughout.2Kg Clean agent fire extinguisher (2022)
AFT HEADSJabsco Manual toilet (2022) with holding tankCorian style worktop with sink and mixer tap, mirror over with stowageStowage under the sink & behind headsShower with mixers valve (2022)
FORWARD GUEST CABINVee double berth in forecabin with insert to make double berthLewmar Deck hatch (2022) with Oceanair blindsHanging locker with drawers2L foam fire extinguisher (2022)
FORWARD HEADSJabsco manual sea toilet with holding tank (both new 2022)Large walk in shower with mixer tap (2022)Corian style worktop with sink and mixer tap. (2022)Stowage above and below.Lewmar deckhatch (2022) with Oceanair blind
GUEST CABIN 2 bunk beds are full size, with lee clothsLewmar deckhatch (2022) with Oceanair blindJack & Jill door access o forward heads.Great stowage behind & under the bottom bunk
Equipment
Lofrans X3 Project anchor windlass (rebuilt 2022)Anchor -33kg Rocna (2020) & 70 meters 12mm galvanised chainSecondary anchor with chain & warp rode.Anchor locker accessed from deckLewmar cockpit winches – 6 in totalJackstaysWhittle oversize davitsSprayhood (2024)Bimini (2024)Transom mounted hot & cold deck shower (2022)
Navigation
Full sized forward facing navigation table to port, with passage to aft owners cabin
Raymarine axiom 9 multi function display screen, incorporating Navionics chart plotter, AIS, depth & radar overlay, with repeater in cockpit. (All new 2022).Dragonfly fishfinder, echo sounder & independent chart plotter in cockpit.Raymarine Quantum Q24D 18” Dopler radar (2022)Icom IC-M423GE VHF Radio with built in GPS (2022)Repeater Icom VHF command microphone at helm position (2022)Raymarine AIS700 Transceiver with integrated splitter (2022)Horizon hand held VHF radio (2021)Whisper battery monitor displays (2022)3 x Raymarine i70 multi displays in cockpit (2022)Instrument switch panel for 12, 24 & 240VRaymarine evolution p70 autopilot head & actuator (2022)
Mailasail ‘Redbox’ router for ships wifi, with integrated connection to area wifi network, 5G or satellite (2022)Iridium 9575 satellite phone (2022)Aerials for wifi, 5G, satellite & AIS mounted on rear stainless gantry.
Tenders
Avon 2.6m RIBMercury 6Hp outboard & chaps
Safety
Ocean Safety EPIRB (2020)Ocean Safety transom mounted life raft with hydro release (2020)
2Kg auto clean gas fire extinguisher in engine room (2022),2 auto bilge pumps plus 1 high capacity auto bilge pump with bilge alarm (2022)Whale Gusher manual bilge pump operated from cockpit (2020)Fitted Nereus gas / carbon monoxide alarm (2022)Halyard engine & generator exhaust alarm (2022)Racor pre filter / water trap with alarmDiesel dipper fuel polisher (2022)
The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.
Owners Comments
We purchased Betsy in 2021 & refitted her at vast expense in preparation for the Atlantic Rally Challenge & possible onward cruising in the Pacific. I have sailed all my life, including transatlantic & Biscay deliveries (this is my fourth yacht). We refitted her to minimise future maintenance problems at sea – for example replacing all through hull seacocks, shot blasting & awlgrip painting the spars, new battery charger and both headsail roller furlers, even though the original were fully functional, as well as modernising & overhauling all the existing equipment as listed above. As she was to be our home afloat, we also updated the interior, with new lighting systems, upholstery & Corian style galley worktops & updated heads with a vinyl wrap.
We considered many second hand blue water boats and quickly learnt that an apparent ‘bargain’ would need a substantial 6 figure investment to prepare for the type of voyage we had in mind. We are delighted with the investment in Betsy – she has been a fast passage maker & supremely comfortable at sea & at anchor. She has been very lightly used and spent much of her previous life alone & ashore, as the images demonstrate. Sadly, due to family health issues, we will not be taking her on another ocean passage, but she is ready to enjoy the blue water again with a new owner, who we hope will love & appreciate her as much as we do. Available for viewing in Preveza, Greece (which is easily accessible from most of Europe during the summer) at any time with adequate notice & can be delivered anywhere in the world post purchase.
Title Documents and Tax
Listed below are the documents/or copies of what we have seen on listing this yacht.
Current British Part 1 RegistryCopy – Brexit letter confirming location in EUCopy – Bill of Sale (2021)Copy – Current owners purchase Contract(RYA) (2021)Copy – Bill of Sale (2019)Copy – Bill of Sale (2006)Copy – Oyster Brokerage Letter to new owners (2006)Copy – Bill of Sale (1996)Copy – Spanish import Customs form showing Tax/VAT paid (1993)Copy – Oyster statement of build Delivery (1993)Copy – Initial order spec/contract 1st owner (1992)Transit LogEvidence of TEPAI cruising tax paid
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