Oyster 565 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for an Oyster 565 means looking at a 59-foot Humphreys-designed deck-saloon cruiser launched from 2017 onward, built on a semi-custom basis so individual boats can differ in layout and fitted equipment. Two interior plans appear regularly, and ex-charter boats are a common sight, so a buyer should decide early which arrangement suits before comparing specific yachts.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin and charter four-cabin versions are both well represented, with ex-charter examples common. The standard plan puts a large aft master with private head and walk-around double, plus a forward double and a Pullman cabin sharing a large head. The alternative places the master suite forward with a centerline double and L-shaped seating, and splits the aft section into two quarter cabins with side-access double berths. In either case the saloon and passageway galley are essentially fixed: dinette to port for six, opposing sea-berth settee, spacious chart table, and sinks near centerline so they drain on both tacks.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Air conditioning is often seen on brokerage 565s. Beyond that, buyer-consequential upgrades tend to cluster in a few areas. For power and energy, inverters and occasionally a generator or washing machine appear as owner additions. For sail handling and maneuvering, a gennaker on the permanent bowsprit, bow thruster, and electric winches show up as periodic upgrades rather than standard kit. On the navigation and safety side, radar, AIS, autopilot, chartplotter, and Starlink are sometimes fitted, and a life raft or a circumnavigation-oriented rigging package may distinguish a seriously equipped world cruiser.
What to Inspect
A buyer should verify that the in-mast furling mainsail and 110-percent genoa operate cleanly, that the inner forestay and bowsprit downwind setup are sound, and that the bowsprit anchor roller still seats two anchors securely. Below, confirm the galley sinks drain on both tacks, the en-suite electric-flush toilets function, and the digital cabin controls respond. Because the boat is semi-custom, check that any layout change from the standard or alternative plan was executed to the same finish standard.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in the United Kingdom and France. For a buyer, the short list is:
- Choose between three-cabin owner and four-cabin ex-charter layouts early
- Expect air conditioning; treat generators, bow thrusters, and electric winches as possible upgrades
- Verify furling rig, bowsprit anchor seating, and centerline galley drainage
- Inspect en-suite electric toilets and digital controls in all cabins
- Focus search in UK and French brokerage markets
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Oyster 565. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 1 | $3,921,849 | — |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $2,650,829 | -32.4% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $2,582,859 | -2.6% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $2,582,859 | 0.0% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $2,997,364 | +16.0% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $3,226,276 | +7.6% |
Where they're listed
Oyster 565 listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 5 (83.3%), followed by France.
Country view
6 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2,582,859 | 5 | 2 | 83.3% |
| France | $3,411,870 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 | 62.56' | $ 1,047,584 | 39 | 11 |
| Beneteau Sense 55 | 56.43' | $ 392,720 | 29 | 2 |
| Jeanneau Yachts 55 | 55.54' | $ 1,015,209 | 22 | 9 |
| Beneteau Sense 57 | 58.33' | $ 559,333 | 15 | 0 |
| Oyster 655 | 65.48' | $ 1,075,000 | 10 | 4 |
| Oyster 565You are here | — | $ 2,582,859 | 7 | 4 |
| Oyster 625 | 63.55' | $ 2,310,064 | 6 | 1 |
| Swan Swan 65 | 65.98' | $ 432,142 | 5 | 4 |
| Oyster 595 | 62.5' | $ 4,689,928 | 3 | 1 |
| Oyster 495 | 52.82' | $ 1,747,146 | 3 | 2 |