Oyster 49 Sailboats for Sale

Oyster Marine
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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
$ 376,186
Asking price · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-48.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Spain (46.2%) · United States (38.5%) · Greece (15.4%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Oyster 49 listings appear across 3 countries. Spain has the most listings with 6 (46.2%), followed by United States and Greece.

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

Country view

13 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 385,3936046.2%
United States$ 195,0005138.5%
Greece$ 434,6752015.4%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

9 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Performance Sun Odyssey 4949.16'$ 169,85410720
Hallberg-Rassy 4949.08'$ 250,7913611
Hylas 4948.88'$ 349,0003314
Hunter 4949.92'$ 214,000316
Taswell 4948.83'$ 175,000298
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 400,000275
Oyster Yachts 49You are here$ 376,186131
Atlantic 4949'$ 56,27283
Oyster 49552.82'$ 1,851,87142

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 $376,186. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Oyster 49 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Oyster 49 listing has 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 is down 48.2% over the last 3 months compared with 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 Performance Sun Odyssey 49, Hallberg-Rassy 49, Hylas 49. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.