Oyster 49 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Oyster Marine
Approximate drawing

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LOA
51.83' · 15.8 m

The Oyster 49, launched in the mid1980s, represents a pivotal era for the British builder as it transitioned from a manufacturer of performanceoriented racers to the global leader in luxury bluewater cruising. Designed by the esteemed naval architecture firm Holman & Pye, the Oyster 49 was introduced in 1986 as an evolution of the earlier Oyster 46. It was primarily built by Landamores in Norfolk, England, a yard synonymous with the highend joinery and robust fiberglass work that defined the brand's early success. According to the Oyster Yachts Heritage record, the model served as a design bridge, refining the centercockpit layout and deck saloon profile that would later become the industry standard for longdistance cruising yachts. While it preceded the "G5" styling of the modern era, the 49 is revered by traditionalists for its seaworthy lines and the "overbuilt" philosophy common to the 1980s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 383,379
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+13.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Spain (46.2%) · United States (38.5%) · Greece (15.4%)

Recent Listings

12 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Oyster 49 listings span 3 countries. Spain leads with 6 listings (46.2%), followed by United States and Greece.

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

Country breakdown

13 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 385,4476346.2%
United States$ 195,0005138.5%
Greece$ 436,7062115.4%

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
Hylas 4948.88'$ 375,0003517
Hallberg-Rassy 4949.08'$ 255,5863319
Hunter 4949.92'$ 222,000305
Taswell 4948.83'$ 185,000308
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 455,0002615
Oyster 5453.92'$ 638,849169
Oyster 48548.5'$ 295,000167
Oyster Yachts 49You are here$ 383,379135
Oyster 5556.25'$ 371,761134
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094
Oyster Yachts 3940.68'$ 52,27974

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Oyster 49 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Oyster 49 over the past 12 months is $383,379. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Oyster 49 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Oyster 49 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Oyster 49 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Oyster 49 has increased by 13.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Oyster 49 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Oyster 49 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (46.2%), United States (38.5%), Greece (15.4%).
05What should I look at instead of a Oyster 49?+
Comparable models include Hylas 49, Hallberg-Rassy 49, Hunter 49. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.