Humphreys Oyster 53 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Rob Humphreys·2000·Oyster Marine Ltd.
Humphreys Oyster 53 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
53.83' · 16.41 m
Displ.
48,000 lbs · 21,772 kg
First year
2000

The Oyster 53, designed by Rob Humphreys and launched in 1999, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the Oyster fleet. Often described as the "little sister" to the highly successful Oyster 56, the 53 was the second model in the range to benefit from the naval architecture of Humphreys Yacht Design, marking a shift toward more performanceoriented hull lines while maintaining the brand's core identity of robust luxury. During its production run from 1999 to 2008, Oyster Yachts delivered 52 hulls, cementing the model as a benchmark for the owneroperated bluewater cruiser.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Oyster Yachts 5657.33'$ 592,4554428
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 455,0002615
Oyster 57558.67'$ 1,339,7572415
Oyster 5453.92'$ 639,800169
Oyster 48548.5'$ 295,000167
Hallberg-Rassy 5353.94'$ 439,500167
Oyster 5556.25'$ 372,286134
Oyster 7274.7'$ 1,279,92996
Oyster 62563.55'$ 2,394,08284
Oyster 54553.9'$ 895,00063

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Humphreys Oyster 53?+
Comparable models include Oyster Yachts 56, Oyster Yachts 53, Oyster 575. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.