OYSTER 485 Detailed Review

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of OYSTER 485. Built by Oyster Marine and designed by Kim Holman, the boat was first built in 1992. It has a hull type of Fin with rudder on skeg and LOA is 14.78. Its sail area/displacement ratio 13.76. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Perkins, runs on Diesel.

OYSTER 485 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about OYSTER 485 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat Specifications

LOA:14.78 m / 48.49 ft

Rigging Type:Cutter

Hull Type:Fin with rudder on skeg

S.A. (reported):89.19 m² / 960.03 ft²

Draft (max):2.13 m / 6.99 ft

Displacement:17032 kg / 37549.09 lbs

Ballast:5897 kg / 13000.64 lbs

S.A./Disp.:13.76

Bal./Disp.:34.62

Disp./Len.:317.88

Construction:FG

Last Built:2002

Designers:Kim Holman

LWL:11.43 m / 37.50 ft

Sail Boat Calculation

Definitions

Comfort Ratio:42.33

Capsize Screening Formula:1.68

Rig And Sail Specs

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I:17.98 m / 58.99 ft

S.A. Fore:15.62 m / 51.25 ft

E:5.18 m / 16.99 ft

S.A. Fore:48.65 m² / 523.66 ft²

S.A. Main:40.47 m² / 435.62 ft²

S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles)89.12 m² / 959.28 ft²

Auxillary Power Tank

Make:Perkins

Type:Diesel

Contributions

Builders:Oyster Marine

Designers:Kim Holman

FAQ

Who designed the OYSTER 485?

OYSTER 485 was designed by Kim Holman.

Who builds OYSTER 485?

OYSTER 485 is built by Oyster Marine.

When was OYSTER 485 first built?

OYSTER 485 was first built in 1992.

How long is OYSTER 485?

OYSTER 485 is 11.43 m in length.

What is mast height on OYSTER 485?

OYSTER 485 has a mast height of 15.62 m.