Oyster 485 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Homann & Pyle·1992 – 2002·~36 hulls·Oyster Marine
Oyster 485 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
48.5' · 14.78 m
Displ.
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
Ask, not sold · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
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

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Oyster 485 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 9 listings (60.0%), followed by Greece and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

15 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 295,0009460.0%
Greece$ 231,1893120.0%
Spain$ 290,4392013.3%
Georgia$ 295,000116.7%

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
Island Packet 485/52552.17'$ 400,5233615
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 455,0002615
Oyster 485You are here$ 295,000167
Oyster 5453.92'$ 638,849169
Oyster Yachts 43543.42'$ 100,778158
Oyster Yachts 4951.83'$ 383,379135
Oyster 5556.25'$ 371,761134
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094
Oyster 4544.33'$ 285,68585
Oyster Yachts 3940.68'$ 52,27974
Oyster 54553.9'$ 895,00063

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?+
7 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 remained stable over the last 3 months compared to 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 18.9% 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 485?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 485/525, Oyster Yachts 53, Oyster 54. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.