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Oyster 62

Oyster Marine · 2000 · Cutter rig

Oyster 62 profile drawing
LOA63.32'
Beam17.72'
Draft8.53'
Displ.35.3t
Rigcutter
HullFiberglass

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

76% confidence

John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Oyster 62, rated 4 of 5: 'Attractive, expensive and good quality. Weak resale value on larger models makes these a good choice to purchase used.'

Overview

The Oyster 62 is a fiberglass cutter designed by Rob Humphreys and Oyster Design and built by Oyster Marine, first built in 2000.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a fin keel with a bulb and a spade rudder, 63.32 ft overall on a 55.12 ft waterline, 17.72 ft of beam and 8.53 ft of draft. Displacement is 70,547 lb with 20,723 lb of ballast, and the cutter carries about 2,066 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates Oyster 4 of 5: attractive, expensive and of good quality. Resale values are weak on the larger models, which he says makes them a good boat to buy used.

Passage records

Skyelark 22025

ARC 2025, Las Palmas to St Lucia

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC 2025 provisional results, Cruising

Skyelark 22023

ARC (2021, 2022, 2023)

Finished 3 times in the official results.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC 2023 results

Dorado of Beaulieu2002

ARC (2002)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC 2002 results

Carpe Diem (42)2004

ARC (2004)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC 2004 results

Venture· Peter Savage2003

Marion-Bermuda Race (2003)

Finished.

Source: Marion-Bermuda Race 2003 results

Mistress Mallika2004

Caribbean 1500 (2004)

Finished.

Source: Caribbean 1500 2004 results

Documented repairs and system-specific fixes reported for the Oyster 62, drawn from known-issue write-ups and video transcripts.

Repairs Documented on Video

⚙ standing rigging⚙ furlers⚙ windlass⚙ hull windows

The broker lists dated work on this boat: hydraulic furlers refurbished in 2017 with new hoses in 2019, a windlass replaced in 2023, the in-mast furling overhauled in 2019, standing rigging replaced at Berthon in 2017, and the main saloon windows replaced in 2017.

Berthon International

Oyster 62 “DORADO OF BEAULIEU” Yacht for Sale | Distance Sailors' Choice | Tour with Tim Carbury

▶ watch at 5:16
⚙ engine⚙ generator

The broker says the six-cylinder turbocharged Perkins Sabre M225 had a major overhaul in 2025 and looks "really in very good condition given the age of the boat". The 10 kW Northern Lights generator is listed as serviced in 2026.

Berthon International

Oyster 62 “DORADO OF BEAULIEU” Yacht for Sale | Distance Sailors' Choice | Tour with Tim Carbury

▶ watch at 18:40

What sailing channels say about the Oyster 62, quoted from video transcripts with a link to the exact moment. Opinions belong to the speakers; the written review above stays independent of them.

discusses

The Berthon broker sailed this 2002 Oyster 62 in the Solent with the two owners in 10 to 20 knots of gusty breeze. He says she was pressed at times and slightly over-canvased at times, but stands up to it: "not at all skittish". He says everything is done from the cockpit with all controls led there, and that they used full and reefed main, full and reefed genoa and the staysail.

Berthon International

Oyster 62 “DORADO OF BEAULIEU” Yacht for Sale | Distance Sailors' Choice | Tour with Tim Carbury

▶ watch at 0:34
repairs⚙ standing rigging⚙ furlers⚙ windlass⚙ hull windows

The broker lists dated work on this boat: hydraulic furlers refurbished in 2017 with new hoses in 2019, a windlass replaced in 2023, the in-mast furling overhauled in 2019, standing rigging replaced at Berthon in 2017, and the main saloon windows replaced in 2017.

Berthon International

Oyster 62 “DORADO OF BEAULIEU” Yacht for Sale | Distance Sailors' Choice | Tour with Tim Carbury

▶ watch at 5:16
repairs⚙ engine⚙ generator

The broker says the six-cylinder turbocharged Perkins Sabre M225 had a major overhaul in 2025 and looks "really in very good condition given the age of the boat". The 10 kW Northern Lights generator is listed as serviced in 2026.

Berthon International

Oyster 62 “DORADO OF BEAULIEU” Yacht for Sale | Distance Sailors' Choice | Tour with Tim Carbury

▶ watch at 18:40
discusses

The presenter says the Oyster 62 Nemo is a 2005 boat, hull number 14, with her second owner since 2006 and a full-time captain aboard. He says she never sailed out of the Mediterranean and so has less wear than other yachts of her age and category. This is the sales presenter's claim.

YMB Yachting

Sailing Yacht for sale OYSTER 62 full walkthrough and sailing video during corona days

▶ watch at 0:29
discusses

The presenter says the boat was designed for a short-handed crew, with sails mostly push-button operated and Hood rigging.

YMB Yachting

Sailing Yacht for sale OYSTER 62 full walkthrough and sailing video during corona days

▶ watch at 1:09
discusses

While sailing, the presenter reports "seven point seven knots" and says the boat feels quite nice under sail.

YMB Yachting

Sailing Yacht for sale OYSTER 62 full walkthrough and sailing video during corona days

▶ watch at 6:07
discusses

The engine compartment holds a six-cylinder Perkins of 187 horsepower with quite low hours, according to the presenter, who also notes a keel-stepped mast and four cabins for eight guests.

YMB Yachting

Sailing Yacht for sale OYSTER 62 full walkthrough and sailing video during corona days

▶ watch at 14:23
  1. [1]SpecificationsOYSTER 62 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]SpecificationsOyster Yachts: Oyster 62 (heritage yachts)- Builder's profile and deck plan, beam, draft and displacement.
  3. [3]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Oyster 62, rated 4 of 5.
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