Oyster 55 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Holman & Pyle·1986·~55 hulls·Oyster Marine
Oyster 55 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
56.25' · 17.15 m
Displ.
51,000 lbs · 23,133 kg
First year
1986

The Oyster 55, introduced in 1986, is widely regarded as the vessel that solidified Oyster Marine's reputation as a premier builder of semicustom, worldclass cruising yachts. Designed by the esteemed firm Holman & Pye, the 55 was an evolution of the earlier Oyster 53, achieving its greater length through "fiddling with the transom" to create a more graceful profile and increased storage capacity. With nearly 50 hulls produced before it was eventually succeeded by the Rob Humphreysdesigned Oyster 56, the 55 remains a staple of the global cruising community and a frequent sight in the Oyster World Rally.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 371,761
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-7.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United Kingdom (25.0%) · New Zealand (25.0%) · Malaysia (16.7%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Oyster 55 listings span 6 countries. United Kingdom leads with 3 listings (25.0%), followed by New Zealand and Malaysia.

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

Country breakdown

12 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 468,9563125.0%
New Zealand$ 371,7613025.0%
Malaysia$ 288,4642016.7%
Netherlands$ 342,7182216.7%
Fiji$ 394,997108.3%
Sweden$ 435,658108.3%

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
Oyster Yachts 5657.33'$ 591,2334428
Tayana 5555'$ 189,9003616
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 455,0002615
Oyster 57558.67'$ 1,336,9942415
Oyster 5453.92'$ 638,849169
Oyster 55You are here$ 371,761134
Oyster Yachts 4951.83'$ 383,379135
Hallberg-Rassy 5554.72'$ 1,220,034104
Oyster 65565.48'$ 1,075,00094
Discovery 5554.79'$ 649,99594
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Oyster 55 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Oyster 55 over the past 12 months is $371,761. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Oyster 55 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Oyster 55 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Oyster 55 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Oyster 55 has decreased by 7.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Oyster 55 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Oyster 55 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (25.0%), New Zealand (25.0%), Malaysia (16.7%).
05Do Oyster 55 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Oyster 55 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 8.0% 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 55?+
Comparable models include Oyster Yachts 56, Tayana 55, Oyster Yachts 53. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.