Oyster 46 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Holman & Pye·1982 – 1990·~25 hulls·Oyster Marine
Oyster 46 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
46' · 14.02 m
Displ.
31,980 lbs · 14,506 kg
First year
1982

The Oyster 46, introduced in 2005 as a successor to the highly successful Oyster 45, represents a pivotal moment in the builder's history where Rob Humphreys’ naval architecture fully integrated with the brand’s bluewater DNA. While it served as the entrylevel model in the Oyster fleet during its production run, the 46 was never treated as a "starter" boat in terms of build quality or systems complexity. Instead, it was engineered as a scaleddown version of the larger 56 and 62, designed specifically for couples who sought to circumnavigate without the need for professional crew. The model was eventually succeeded by the Oyster 475, which utilized a similar hull form but updated the styling and transom configuration.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 449,000
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+23.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Spain (50.0%) · United States (25.0%) · United Kingdom (12.5%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Oyster 46 listings span 4 countries. Spain leads with 4 listings (50.0%), followed by United States and United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 662,8154250.0%
United States$ 449,0002125.0%
United Kingdom$ 127,5851012.5%
Italy$ 61,5731112.5%

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
Beneteau Oceanis 4647.24'$ 180,59812149
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4646.82'$ 435,6588666
Hylas 4646.25'$ 420,0005120
Hallberg-Rassy 4648.5'$ 406,6142910
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
Oyster 5453.92'$ 638,849169
Oyster 48548.5'$ 295,000167
Oyster Yachts 4951.83'$ 383,379135
Oyster Yachts 46You are here$ 449,00094
Oyster 4544.33'$ 285,68585
Moody 4646.13'$ 219,57273

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Oyster 46 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Oyster 46 over the past 12 months is $449,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Oyster 46 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Oyster 46 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Oyster 46 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Oyster 46 has increased by 23.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Oyster 46 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Oyster 46 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (50.0%), United States (25.0%), United Kingdom (12.5%).
05Do Oyster 46 listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of Oyster 46 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 5.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Oyster 46?+
Comparable models include Beneteau Oceanis 46, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46, Hylas 46. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.