Oyster 495 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for an Oyster 495 means looking at a post-2021 Humphreys-designed raised-saloon cruiser that, despite its 52-foot length, was conceived to be handled by a couple without crew. These are not numerous boats, and the used pool mixes privately owned and ex-charter examples, but the design’s big-yacht features translate directly into what a buyer should weigh aboard any specific hull.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common configuration afloat, though two-cabin versions appear. A compact Pullman bunk forward of the saloon sits beside a bright guest double sharing a head, while the aft owner’s stateroom carries 6-foot-4 headroom and vertical hull portlights. The semi-raised saloon lowers its table for extra berths, and the U-shaped port galley and step-down nav station reflect the standard interior. Ex-charter boats are common, so wear patterns and system hours deserve closer reading than on a privately used example.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and energy systems are where the 495 distinguishes itself: air conditioning, lithium batteries, and an inverter are commonly fitted, and all systems including the aircon can run off the inverter. Often-seen additions include a watermaker and a bow thruster. For sail handling, a short-handed setup is standard in spirit—electric in-mast furling, pre-rigged preventers, and electric winches are commonly aboard—while a furling main and often a code zero extend light-air range. Navigation and safety kit frequently comprises radar, AIS, autopilot, chartplotter, EPIRB, and life raft. Comfort equipment often seen includes a freezer. The automated cassette bathing platform and transom shower are factory items worth confirming in working order.
What to Inspect
The one documented defect from the test fleet was a cracked skin fitting in the lazarette that caused a leak and paused a voyage anchor. Later hulls were fitted with bronze or TruDesign fittings at that location, so verify which specification the boat you view carries and inspect the lazarette shell closely. Beyond that, confirm the glued acoustic insulation around the saildrive is intact, and exercise the hydraulic rig and push-button furling to hear for the quiet operation the design intends.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear on the market in Spain. For a buyer, the practical checklist is straightforward: confirm layout (three-cabin owner version preferred by most), verify the skin-fitting material in the lazarette, test the hydraulic and furling systems under power, and review charger and battery history given the reliance on inverter-run air conditioning. A thorough look at the centralised tankage and the wide-opening engine access will round out the survey.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Oyster 495. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1 | $2,056,227 | — |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $1,710,266 | -16.8% |
| Sep 26 | 1 | $1,751,109 | +2.4% |
Where they're listed
Oyster 495 listings appear across 1 country. Spain has the most listings with 4.
Country view
4 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1,749,128 | 4 | 1 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
11 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privilège 495 | 47.02' | $ 475,778 | 36 | 8 |
| Oyster Yachts 53 | 53' | $ 446,672 | 27 | 5 |
| Hanse 495 | 50.52' | $ 249,900 | 20 | 7 |
| Oyster Yachts 49 | 51.83' | $ 383,811 | 15 | 3 |
| Oyster 485 | 48.5' | $ 295,000 | 15 | 2 |
| Oyster 54 | 53.92' | $ 606,797 | 12 | 1 |
| Oyster 625 | 63.55' | $ 2,233,360 | 5 | 1 |
| Oyster 495You are here | — | $ 1,748,810 | 4 | 1 |
| Oyster 45 | 44.33' | $ 285,675 | 4 | 0 |
| Oyster 545 | 53.9' | $ 895,000 | 4 | 1 |
| Oyster 595 | 62.5' | $ 4,243,570 | 2 | 1 |