Oyster 56 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Rob Humphreys·1996·Oyster Marine
Oyster 56 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
57.33' · 17.47 m
Displ.
57,320 lbs · 26,000 kg
First year
1996

The Oyster 56 represents a watershed moment for Oyster Marine, marking the first collaboration with naval architect Rob Humphreys that truly defined the modern "Oyster look." Launched in 1998 and remaining in production until 2010, the 56 became the yard's most successful model to date, with 75 hulls launched. It was designed as a dedicated longdistance blue water cruiser, intended to be handled by a couple while offering enough volume for guests or a professional crew. Its success was solidified when it won its class in the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) multiple times, proving that its substantial displacement did not come at the cost of passagemaking speed.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 592,455
Ask, not sold · 44 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
28
44 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-1.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
10
United Kingdom (22.5%) · United States (20.0%) · Spain (17.5%)

Recent Listings

48 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Oyster 56 listings span 10 countries. United Kingdom leads with 9 listings (22.5%), followed by United States and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

40 listings · 10 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 605,9209522.5%
United States$ 639,5008720.0%
Spain$ 592,4557517.5%
Greece$ 494,4816415.0%
Italy$ 599,195215.0%
Mexico$ 499,000215.0%
New Zealand$ 498,188205.0%
Turkey$ 834,823215.0%
countries.British$ 499,000112.5%
British Virgin Islands$ 580,000112.5%

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
Dufour 5656'$ 461,9036642
Oyster Yachts 56You are here$ 592,4554428
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 455,0002615
Oyster 57558.67'$ 1,339,7572415
Oyster 5453.92'$ 639,800169
Oyster 5556.25'$ 372,286134
Hylas 5654.08'$ 910,0001310
Swan 5657.51'$ 464,53995
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094
Oyster 4544.33'$ 285,90185
Oyster 56559.35'$ 2,591,99283

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Oyster 56 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Oyster 56 over the past 12 months is $592,455. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Oyster 56 sailboats are for sale?+
28 Oyster 56 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 44 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Oyster 56 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Oyster 56 has decreased by 1.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Oyster 56 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Oyster 56 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (22.5%), United States (20.0%), Spain (17.5%).
05Do Oyster 56 listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of Oyster 56 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 4.3% 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 56?+
Comparable models include Dufour 56, Oyster Yachts 53, Oyster 575. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.