Oyster 485 Sailboats for Sale

Homann & Pyle·1992 – 2002·~36 hulls·Oyster Marine
Oyster 485 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
48.5' · 14.78 m
Disp.
37,550 lbs · 17,032 kg
First year
1992

The Oyster 485, introduced in 1993, stands as a hallmark of the collaboration between Oyster Marine and the naval architects at Holman & Pye. Designed to fill the niche for a powerful, mediumdisplacement blue water cruiser that could be handled comfortably by a couple, the 485 served as a refined successor to the Oyster 46. During its production run from 1993 to 2002, approximately 35 hulls were launched, solidifying its reputation as a balanced offshore vessel. It represents a stylistic bridge in the builder’s history, retaining the rugged "goanywhere" DNA of earlier models while introducing the more streamlined deck saloon profile that would define the brand for the following three decades. Detailed technical specifications and the model’s lineage are maintained by the builder on the official Oyster 485 Heritage Page.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 295,000
Asking price · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
16 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (60.0%) · Greece (20.0%) · Spain (13.3%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Oyster 485 listings appear across 4 countries. United States has the most listings with 9 (60.0%), followed by Greece and Spain.

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

Country view

15 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 295,0009260.0%
Greece$ 226,9923020.0%
Spain$ 285,1652013.3%
Georgia$ 295,000116.7%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

10 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 42541.67'$ 86,9974323
Island Packet 485/52552.17'$ 399,7303810
Catalina 42543.5'$ 389,000277
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 400,000275
Oyster Yachts 5453.92'$ 627,250184
Oyster 485You are here$ 295,000164
Dufour 485 Grand Large48.33'$ 226,992155
Oyster Yachts 4951.83'$ 376,418131
Oyster 4544.33'$ 283,04880
Rival 4848.16'$ 260,17385

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Oyster 485 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Oyster 485 over the past 12 months is $295,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Oyster 485 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Oyster 485 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 16 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Oyster 485 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Oyster 485 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Oyster 485 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Oyster 485 listings over the past 12 months are United States (60.0%), Greece (20.0%), Spain (13.3%).
05Do Oyster 485 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Oyster 485 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 20.3% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Oyster 485?+
Comparable models include Moody 425, Island Packet 485/525, Catalina 425. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.