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 entry-level 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 scaled-down 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.
Used Oyster 46 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Oyster
- Model
- 46
- Builder
- Oyster Marine
- Designer
- Holman & Pye
- Number Built
- 25
- Production Year(s)
- 1982 - 1990
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