Oyster 45 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Holman & Pye·1996·~70 hulls·Oyster Marine
Oyster 45 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
44.33' · 13.51 m
Disp.
35,000 lbs · 15,876 kg
First year
1996

The Oyster 45, introduced in 1996, serves as a pivotal bridge in the lineage of the British yard, marking a transition from the classic IORinfluenced designs of the 1980s to the modern, highvolume luxury cruisers that define the brand today. Designed by the longstanding partners Holman & Pye, the 45 replaced the legendary Oyster 435. It was engineered to offer a significant increase in internal volume and a more integrated deck saloon profile while maintaining the heavydisplacement, goanywhere ethos that earned Oyster its reputation. Over its production run until roughly 2004, the model became a staple of the Oyster Yachts fleet, favored by couples seeking a manageable vessel for global circumnavigation.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 285,747
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-12.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Antigua and Barbuda (25.0%) · Spain (25.0%) · United Kingdom (25.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Oyster 45 listings span 5 countries. Antigua and Barbuda leads with 2 listings (25.0%), followed by Spain and United Kingdom.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

8 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Antigua and Barbuda$ 249,9502225.0%
Spain$ 290,5632125.0%
United Kingdom$ 287,7732125.0%
Malaysia$ 214,9001112.5%
Portugal$ 307,9961012.5%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Robertson and Caine 45 (1997-2004)$ 486,983435269
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 455,0002615
Oyster 48548.5'$ 295,000167
Oyster 5453.92'$ 639,121169
Oyster Yachts 43543.42'$ 100,895157
Island Packet 4545.25'$ 149,500131
Oyster Yachts 4951.83'$ 383,543135
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 111,144124
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094
Oyster 45You are here$ 285,74785
Oyster 54553.9'$ 895,00063

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Oyster 45 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Oyster 45 over the past 12 months is $285,747. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Oyster 45 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Oyster 45 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Oyster 45 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Oyster 45 has decreased by 12.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Oyster 45 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Oyster 45 listings over the past 12 months are Antigua and Barbuda (25.0%), Spain (25.0%), United Kingdom (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Oyster 45?+
Comparable models include Robertson and Caine 45 (1997-2004), Oyster Yachts 53, Oyster 485. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.