Oyster DS 1995 "BAKER STREET"

PRELIMINARY LISTING - More photos coming soon

INTRODUCTION and BROKER COMMENTS

The Oyster 55 is one of the most iconic and timeless designs in yachting history, aimed at providing a safe, fast, ergonomic, and comfortable platform for long range shorthanded cruising. Featuring a raised deck saloon, center cockpit, cutter rig, sugar scoop transom, fully-skegged rudder, and 3 cabin/1 workshop layout with a large owner's suite aft, this design philosophy has become nearly ubiquitous, with examples from dozens of brands and boatbuilders from every corner of the world and throughout a wide size category from 46-72 ft LOA. It can be argued that Oyster did it first and did it best, and many would say that they still do. Millions of blue water miles have been enjoyed by owners in this very model and in the subsequent versions of it. 

 

BAKER STREET specifically has benefited from a charmed life, the last few years being owned and operated by a professional superyacht captain who invested heavily into maintenance and modern upgrades. He and his family enjoyed cruising and living aboard and are now ready for the next chapter, presenting a fantastic option for a future owner to step into a pedigree cruising boat which is truly turnkey, and at a competitive price point. BAKER STREET is booked for WWinter storage in Maryland where she can be inspected and launched for sea trial and sail away year-round. 

 

• Notable recent updates & upgrades: 
• Standing rigging (2019) 
• Main engine factory rebuild 
• Recent/low hour generator 
• Recent Lithium Ion battery bank (2024) 
• Newer electronic instruments (2022) 
• Solar panels (2024) & wind generator (2022) 
• Watermaker  
• Recent bottom job (2024) 
• Spars with powder coat (2019) 
• Teak decks replaced (2009) 
• Recent exterior canvas (bimini, dodger, and deck cushions) (2024) 

Interior Accommodations

The spacious main salon greets you as you come down the companionway and dominates the midships section with plenty of headroom and natural light thanks to the raised deck-level windows. The XL U-shaped settee to starboard seats 6-8 around a large, fixed teak table which conceals a storage cabinet in its pedestal. A flatscreen TV hangs on the bulkhead just forward of the table. The port settee offers two lounge-style seats with an armrest between them.  

 

The nav station sits just aft of the port-side settee and is open to the rest of the salon over a low desk. 

 

Behind the nav station on the port side is a walk-through utility room/work bench which then leads to a walkthrough head and shower that opens to the aft cabin. 

 

The walk-through galley is aft and to starboard, with ample countertop space. The passageway is narrow enough that one feels secure while cooking underway. Modern, front-opening fridge and freezer doors allow for easy access to cold storage.  

 

Walking aft through the galley leads you to the generous aft cabin (master) with a walk-around double berth on the starboard side and a small couch/settee to port. Plenty of natural light and ventilation is provided by the overhead deck hatch and multiple port lights.  

 

The engine space is centrally located underneath the companionway, access is offered on all sides via panels in the galley, utility room, salon, and master cabin. 

 

Walking forward from the salon a single-level transition into the passageway leads to the spacious, bathtub-style V-berth that holds its occupants securely. A second guest bunk cabin is to starboard, and to port is a shared head and shower. 

DOMESTIC SYSTEMS

• Honeywell 12,000 BTU air-conditioning unit (220V) 
• 10 gallon hot water tank heated via engine water loop 
• Refrigerator: 220v, seawater cooled  
• Freezer: 220v, seawater cooled 
• Watermaker: Seafresh 220V H204 & output 31.7 gallons/hr 
• Ocean Chef gimbaled stove and oven (propane) 
• Soba laundry machine 
• Panasonic stereo system 
• TV

Electrical System

• 220v / 50hz European system 
• Westerbeke 8.8 kW generator 
• Air Silent X wind turbine (2022) 
• Solar panel field 1500 watt 
• Dual alternators: 80amp and 150amp (24V) 
• (8) 24V house battery bank (2024 700 AH) 
• (3) 24V start batteries for engine and generator (2023) 
• (2) Victron Multiplus battery charger/inverter combo units (2024) 
• Victron Battery charge ability - (2) x 70AH = 140 AH 
• Victron Invert ability - 3000 watts (2) = 6kw 
• Independent Victron Cerbo battery monitor  
• Shore Supply: 240V / 50amp 
• Victron 7000W isolation transformer 

ELECTRONICS

*Most Raymarine instruments replaced in 2021/2022* 

 

• (2) Axiom 12" chart plotters 
• Depth sounder  
• Speed wheel 
• Radar  
• Wind instruments 
• Multi-function displays 
• AIS  
• Satellite phone 
• Ship's laptop 
• VHF Radio ICOM - cockpit and helm pedestal (2024) 
• HF / SSB Radio ICOM (2019) 
• (2) Autopilot (independent/redundant systems) 

SAILS

• In-mast furling mainsail (electrically operated) 
• 130% radial cut genoa from Neil Pryde (electric furling) (2022) 
• Staysail (electric furling) 
• Asymmetric North Sails spinnaker 

RIGGING and DECK HARDWARE

• Hood Spars aluminum mast  
• Reckman hydraulic furlers 
• Dynaform wire rigging replaced in 2019 
• Dual spinnaker poles mounted to mast 
• Dual-anchor rollers on bow pulpit  
• Rocna primary anchor (73lb) 
• Bruce secondary anchor 
• 210 ft galvanized primary anchor chain  
• 150 ft secondary anchor chain and rode 
• Dual Lewmar electric windlass w/ controls at helm pedestal 
• Samson stainless electric dinghy davits 
• Outboard engine bracket  
• Aluminum modular gangway (stowable) 
• Flip-down swim ladder from transom platform 

 

• Lewmar Winches 
• (2) Primaries: ST66 electric powered, self-tailing, 2-speed 
• (4) ST54 manual, two-speed, self-tailing utility winches 
• (2) Cabin-top: ST48 manual, two-speed, self-tailing 

MECHANICAL

ENGINE 

• Manufacturer: Perkins 
• Model: M90 
• Year: 1995 
• Rated Output: 80 hp 
• Current Hours: 1688 (post-rebuild) 
• Complete factory rebuild in 2018 

 

GENERATOR 

• Manufacturer: Westerbeke 
• Model: 8.8 EGTD 
• Year: 2020 
• Rated Output: 8.8 kw @ 220V/50Hz 
• Current Hours: 1449 

 

• Racor primary filter system 
• Diesel fuel polishing system also fitted 

 

RUNNING GEAR/DRIVETRAIN 

• Propeller Type: 3-blade - folding MAX Prop 
• Transmission: Hurth Geardrive + Aquadrive 

 

• Bow Thruster: MaxPower hydraulic, retractable type  

Plumbing system

• (2) Fresh water tanks: 61 gal and  163 gal, FRP 
• Blackwater tank (1): 20 gallon Vacuflush system with macerator 
• Jabsco 24v fresh water pump w/ expansion tank 
• Whale Gulper 12V gray water pumps 
• Vacuflush electric toilet aft, Jabsco manual head fwd 
• Saltwater pump for anchor washdown 
• Freshwater deck shower aft 
• 30 gallon hot water tank powered by engine water loop 
• Henderson manual backup bilge pump 
• Automatic bilge pumps in all interior bilges and exteriors lazaret bilges  
• Bronze through-hulls and seacocks 

Exterior

• Hinged, forward-opening deck salon windows for ventilation 
• Lewmar aluminium deck hatches and portlights all replaced 2014 
• Laid teak decks, glued to the deck, replaced in 2008  
• Oyster White Awlgrip hull and topsides 
• Sunbrella bimini and dodgers (2024) 
• Sunbrella cockpit cushions (2022) 

Additional Equipment

• 10ft Aluminum RIB (2022) 
• Yamaha 15HP 2-stroke outboard 
• 6-person offshore rated life raft (2022) 
• EPIRB  
• Multiple PFDs 
• Fire extinguishers  
• Misc. cookware, flatware, and service ware 
• Massive assortment of tools and collection of spare parts, filters etc. 
• Abundance of spare parts stored for all equipment aboard (too many to list) 
• Assorted dinnerware, flatware, service ware, galleyware 

EXCLUSIONS

Owner's personal effects 

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