Oyster 55 for sale

€ 295.000(including VAT)

Price:

€ 295.000(including VAT)

Year of construction:

1995

Dimensions:

16.8 mx 4.8 mx 2.2 m

Material:

Polyester

Engine:

Perkins 4M90

Location:

Willemstad

More about the Oyster 55

We proudly offer this excellently maintained 55 Oyster 1995 – a robust, comfortable, and seaworthy sailing yacht, perfectly suited for long-distance cruising. In 2023, "Papermoon" underwent an extensive refit, with numerous systems replaced and upgraded. See the full specifications for a complete overview of the work and equipment.

Most important features:

  • Year of make: 1995
  • Type: Oyster 55
  • 4 cabins: 2 with double bed and 2 with bunk beds
  • 2 wet cells with toilet and shower
  • Large, comfortable living spaces
  • European VAT paid (non-refundable)
  • Fully equipped for ocean crossings

The name “Papermoon” is a tribute to the iconic song It's Only a Paper Moon, which symbolizes dreams, romance and adventure – exactly what this yacht offers you at sea.

In 2023, "Papermoon" sailed across the Atlantic Ocean with the ARC, from Europe to the Caribbean. Before departure, the yacht was thoroughly inspected during a health check by Oyster and fully equipped for ocean voyages. She is in excellent condition and is immediately available for new adventures.

Technical maintenance (2025):

  • Perkins diesel engine professionally overhauled
  • Hurth reversing clutch overhauled
  • Replace propeller shaft bearing
  • Underwater hull completely stripped of all old antifouling layers
  • Not a single bad spot found – hull in excellent condition
  • New primer and antifouling professionally applied
  • Reliable propulsion and underwater hull in top condition – ready for departure

Teak deck: The original, bonded teak deck is in good condition. It has recently been sanded and fitted with new rubber seals, giving the deck a fresh and well-maintained appearance.

Modern classic – quality that lasts

Oyster yachts from this period are known for their unparallel build quality, solidity, and reliability. This level of craftsmanship and use of materials is rarely achieved today. Thanks to the recent refit and technical upgrades, paper moon a modern classic: a yacht that combines classic robustness with modern reliability and comfort.

For serious sailors, this is likely to be a better and more sustainable choice than many modern production yachts in similar price ranges.

Do you have questions for now or do you like to make an appointment to visit this Oyster 55 in Curaçao? Please contact us White Whale Yachtbrokers via international@wwy.nl or call +31 (0) 646 086 467.
 

Are you considering selling your own boat first? Click  here's what we can do for you. White Whale Yachtbrokers operates from 11 offices throughout Europe. Wherever your boat is located, we are happy to help. We advertise your boat on all relevant websites in Europe and even www.Yachtworld.com for a worldwide reach. We charge a low commission, no start-up costs and always no-cure-no-pay. Ask us for a free proposal for your boat. In some cases we can also buy your yacht directly

Are you considering selling your own boat first? Click  here what we can do for you. White Whale Yachtbrokers operates from 11 offices throughout Europe. Wherever your boat is located, we are happy to help. We advertise your boat on all relevant websites in Europe and even www.Yachtworld.com for a worldwide reach. We charge a low commission, no start-up costs and always no-cure-no-pay. Ask us for a free proposal for your boat. In some cases we can also buy your yacht directly

Specifications

Hull material:
Polyester
Hull number:
#38
Deck and superstructure material:
Polyester
Controls:
Steering wheel
Water displacement (kg):
29.000
Tub:
Center fairing
Clearance height (m):
22
Latest refit :
2023-01-01
Yard built:
Oyster (UK)
Designer:
Holman & Pye
Hint number:
OY-MGB38CE595

Interior

Headroom (m):
2
Number of beds:
8
Number of cabins:
4
Toilets):
2 Jabsco quiet flush electric (2023)
Shower inside:
2x
Outdoor shower:
Refrigerator:
3x top loader with air cooled compressor system (new 2023) and water cooled system
Freezer:
Underneath saloon table
Audio:
Fusion with speakers in saloon and cockpit (new 2023)
Heating:
Via air conditioning system
Air conditioning:
Air conditioner and heater in saloon and owner's cabin
Cooking appliance:
4-stove, gas
Hot water:
Oven:
Gas
Water pressure system:
Water boiler:
40 liter Isotherm (new 2023)
Water tank (liters):
980
Holding tank:
75 liters
Microwave:
Additional description:

- WashDryer Household size (2023)

- Kitchen tabletop and double sink replaced 2023. 

 - All ceiling lights and spotlights in saloon and cabins replaced for new LED lights 2023

 - All blowers/fan replaced in cabins and saloon (2023)

- All cabins have slatted bed base (2023)

Motor

Generator:
Westerbeke 10.4 Kw
Tachometer:
Brand:
Perkins
Type:
4M90
Year of construction engine:
1995 2025 Partial revision (internal external cooling system) full revision of Hurth transmission 2025
Engine type:
Inboard engine
Power in hp:
80
Drive:
Folding propeller Max prop on shaft, cutlass bearing new 2025
Fuel:
Diesel
Fuel tank capacity (liters):
950
Cooling:
Indirectly
Bow thruster:
Side Power 10Hp
Number of batteries:
2 X Victron LiFePO4 battery 25,6V/200Ah (new 2023) + 2x start
Additional description:

- Victron battery management system (2023)

- Mastervolt alternator 24/110V + Wakespeed regulator (2024) 

Navigation & Electronics

Depth gauge:
Raymarine (new 2023)
GPS:
Raymarine (new 2023)
Chartplotter:
Raymarine (Axiom 12 + Axiom Pro 9new 2023)
Compass:
New 2023
Marine radio:
I-Com IC-M423G + handheld in cockpit (2023)
Radar:
Raymarine Quantum radar Doppler 2 (2023)
Autopilot:
Raymarine Evolution Autopilot EV-400, 2x Raymarine Type 2 Linear Drive Units (1x new 2025)
Log:
Raymarine (new 2023)
fuel gauge:
Water tank gauge:
Ais:
Raymarine (new 2023)
Voltmeter:
Anemometer:
Raymarine (new 2023)
Additional description:

- Computer at chart table (new 2024)

Equipment

Anchor windlass:
Electric Lofrans
Anchor material:
Galvanized Rocna Vulcan 40 kg (new 2023)
Anchor mounting:
Chain
Dinghy:
Highfield 2.90 (new 2023)
Outboard motor dinghy:
Yamaha F9.9 (new 2023)
Davits:
Stainless
Swimming ladder:
Sprayhood:
Battery charger:
Victron MultiPlus-II 24/3000/70-32 (2023)
Inverter:
Victron Multiplus-II 24/3000/70-32 (2023)
Shore power connection:
Solar panels:
6 X Sunbeam Tough + Carbon 116W (new 2023)
Bimini top:
Watermaker:
HRO Watermaker revised with new 2.0 HP high pressure CAT pump and March lift pump (both new 2024). Membrane replaced in 2023. 100 Liter/ hour
Cockpit tent:
Fenders, lines:
Cockpit table:
Additional description:

- Through hulls below waterline replaced by Bronze with DZR ball valves (2023)

- Lewmar ocean hatch Acrylics replaced including roller shades (2023)

- New acrylics and rubbers in portholes (2023)

Rigging

Rigging:
Steel wire (new 2023)
Number of masts:
1
Mast material:
Aluminum (painted 2023)
Type of rigging:
Sloop
Bowsprit type:
Solid Stainless
Winches:
Automatic + manual, Lewmar, 4 portside cockpit, 3 starboard cockpit, 1 piano. 2 at mast
Mainsail:
North Sails (2015)
Mainsail roller reefing:
In mast furling
Genoa:
North Sails (2015)
Headsail furling system:
Spinnaker:
Doplhin Sails (new 2023) with Selden Top down Furler (also 2023)
Support sail:
North Sails (2015)
Additional description:

- All standing rigging replaced in 2023

- All running rigging replaced in 2023

- Mast and boom and poles repainted in 2023

- New lights, antennas and cables in the mast in 2023 

Safety

Gas bottle locker with drain:
Life raft:
8 person life raft recertified. Inspection date 2023-04-25
Epirb:
(new 2023)
Self-draining tub:
Bilge pump:

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