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Oyster 46 (Holman & Pye)

Oyster · 1982–1990

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Oyster 46 (Holman & Pye)

Oyster · 1982–1990

LOA 46ft
Beam 14ft
Disp. 31,980lbs
Ballast Ratio 40%
D/L Ratio 255
CSV 1.73
MCR 36.0
SA/D 15.4
Cabins 3
Berths 7
Sea Berths 4
Rudder Skeg Hung
Keel Modified Fin
Rig Ketch
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Center
Hull Modified Full
Stern Sugar Scoop

Holman & Pye staysail ketch. 25 hulls built. Classic British bluewater cruiser, ARC rally proven.

Use-Case Scores

Coastal69Bluewater91Pacific87Singlehand90Liveaboard74Upwind58Downwind85

Score Breakdown

Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.

Rudder Type Skeg Hung · 20% weight · 100 pts
Keel Type Modified Fin · 10% weight · 95 pts
Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight · 100 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.40 · 10% weight · 88 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight · 100 pts
Galley Safety L Shaped · 10% weight · 80 pts
Capsize Screening 1.73 · 10% weight · 84 pts
D/L Ratio 255 · 10% weight · 78 pts
Motion Comfort 36.0 · 10% weight · 84 pts

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