Oyster 42 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

41.83' · 12.75 m

Disp.

26,600 lbs · 12,066 kg

First year

1997

The Oyster 42, designed by the legendary firm Holman & Pye and launched in 1989, represents a pivotal era for the British builder. It was introduced as the successor to the highly successful Oyster 406, aiming to provide a more modern, faster, and more voluminous hull while maintaining the brand’s reputation for offshore ruggedness. Unlike many of its siblings that leaned heavily into the centercockpit deck saloon aesthetic, the Oyster 42 was primarily conceived as a performanceoriented aftcockpit cruiser. This model bridged the gap between the traditional heavydisplacement cruisers of the early 1980s and the more streamlined, contemporary yachts that would define the 1990s. Approximately 11 hulls were built, making it a relatively rare and soughtafter find on the secondary market for sailors who prioritize the safety of an Oyster with the ergonomics of an aftcockpit arrangement.