Oyster 72 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Oyster Marine
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LOA
74.7' · 22.77 m

The Oyster 72 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the British yard, bridging the gap between highend production yachts and the world of bespoke superyachts. Launched in 2005 and designed by the celebrated naval architect Rob Humphreys in collaboration with the Oyster inhouse team, this model was conceived to replace the Oyster 70. It introduced a more contemporary, streamlined profile characterized by its lowprofile "G5" deck styling, which reduced the visual height of the coachroof while maintaining the brand's iconic deck saloon. According to Humphreys Yacht Design, the 72 was engineered with a focus on highperformance cruising, utilizing a hull form that balances a long waterline with generous beam carried aft to improve stability and offwind tracking.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,279,929
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+7.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Spain (37.5%) · United Kingdom (25.0%) · Croatia (25.0%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Oyster 72 listings span 4 countries. Spain leads with 3 listings (37.5%), followed by United Kingdom and Croatia.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 1,506,7133237.5%
United Kingdom$ 1,245,5032125.0%
Croatia$ 1,379,8602225.0%
United States$ 849,0001112.5%

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
Oyster Yachts 5657.33'$ 592,4554428
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 455,0002615
Oyster 57558.67'$ 1,339,7572415
Oyster 5453.92'$ 639,800169
Oyster 5556.25'$ 372,286134
Oyster 8281.92'$ 1,287,770106
Oyster 72You are here$ 1,279,92996
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094
Oyster 65565.48'$ 1,075,00094
Oyster 62563.55'$ 2,394,08284
Oyster 56559.35'$ 2,591,99283

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Oyster 72 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Oyster 72 over the past 12 months is $1,279,929. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Oyster 72 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Oyster 72 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Oyster 72 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Oyster 72 has increased by 7.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Oyster 72 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Oyster 72 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (37.5%), United Kingdom (25.0%), Croatia (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Oyster 72?+
Comparable models include Oyster Yachts 56, Oyster Yachts 53, Oyster 575. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.