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YARD REPORTOYSTERSUPERYACHTSThe 100 and 125 Oyster Superyachts have been created by the combinedresources of three long-established teams, double Queen’s Award yachtbuilder Oyster Marine, Dubois Naval Architects and RMK Marine.Since 1973 when the company was founded, Oyster has emerged as one of theworld’s most successful yacht builders with an international reputation for quality,comfort and performance.Oyster introduced the term ‘Deck Saloon’ to the nautical vocabulary and, for morethan 25 years, Oyster’s innovative and recognisable deck saloon designs have beenrefined and developed.The largest Oyster afloat today is the Oyster 885 whose sales are already well intodouble figures.The Oyster superyachts, the Oyster 100 and Oyster 125 flybridge byDubois complement the existing Oyster range.170 | Floating ASSET - September/October 2013September/October 2013 - Floating ASSET | 171

YARD REPORTThe new Oyster 885The largest Oyster in the core range, the new Oyster 885 hasbeen conceived by Oyster to be a perfect solution for those whowould like to share the unmatched pleasure of cruising aboardone of these magnificent yachts - with the potential to recoversome of the investment involved by chartering. Designed by RobHumphreys and the Oyster team to the limit of the MCA 24mLoad Line Length watershed, the Oyster 885 provides a 4 cabineconomic return on space for guests.Her accommodation of course, is magnificently spacious andattractively fitted out with every luxury and practical live-aboardfeature expected on a yacht such as this, as well as quite a fewthat you might not expect.In addition to the sumptuous owner’s stateroom there are threevery comfortable en suite guest cabins, one of which can beconfigured as a study or lower saloon area. The accommodationblends seamlessly and stylishly together to provide a real homefrom home. Since the crew has two cabins and their own galleywith mess area, privacy is assured for all guests.Among the 885’s many attractions are her huge, ergonomicallydesigned split cockpit - perfect for al fresco dining and relaxationon passage - and her spacious, open deck areas, extended by alarge hydraulic bathing platform.The hull of the Oyster 885 is balanced and powerful, with a fairlyfine entry that will help the boat cleave through a seaway and, atthe same time, the stern is relatively broad to deliver a high levelof form stability and an off-wind potential that will rattle awaythe miles in any Trade Wind passage. The Oyster 885 has a twinrudder configuration and for slick manoeuvring in harbour, shewill be fitted with both stern and bow thrusters.Offered in different layouts of a standard hull and 2 deck moulds -deck saloon and raised saloon versions, the Oyster Yachts customteam in Southampton will build a very personal yacht for eachclient.172 | Floating ASSET - September/October 2013September/October 2013 - Floating ASSET | 173

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YARD REPORTSPECIFICATIONS: OYSTER 885Length Overall (Including Bowsprit): 27.08m / 88' 10"Length Of Hull: 26.06m / 85' 6"Length Of Waterline: 24.18m / 79' 4"Beam: 6.33m / 20' 9"Draft (Standard): 3.50m / 11' 6"Draft (Shoal):TBCDraft – Centreboard –Board Up (Supershoal):TBCDraft – Centreboard –Board Down (Supershoal):TBCStandard Rig And Spar Type:masthead sloop withfully battened mainAvailable Rig Options:In-mast furling, in-boom furling,cutter and double-headedDisplacement (Standard Keel):74,000 kgs / 163,142 lbsTypical Engine:Cummins QSL9, 246Kw (330hp)Tanks – Fuel:3500 litres / 770 Imp gals / 924 US galsTanks – Water:2000 litres / 440 Imp gals / 528 US galsSail Area With 100% Foretriangle: 379.97m 2 / 4089 sq ftAir Draft (Exc. Antennae): Approx. 37.60m / 123' 3"Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 25.1Displacement/Length Waterline Ratio: 146Pounds Per Inch Immersion: 5428176 | Floating ASSET - September/October 2013September/October 2013 - Floating ASSET | 177

YARD REPORTOyster 100 by DuboisDeck SaloonThe Oyster 100 by Dubois is designed with the specification, features andclassification of very much larger yachts - and provides a sophisticated entryinto superyacht ownership.By contrast, other 100 foot alternatives are simply longer versions of their60 – 70 foot counterparts. They are built in the same way, are usually ofa light displacement and structure, and can give a ride to match – livelywith poor load carrying capabilities and little internal volume.Compare their displacement figures with the Oyster 100, which offerssignificantly more internal volume, comfort and stability.Comparing the worked materials used in construction reveals asecond intersting statistic. Worked materials are loosely defined asstructural items that are in some way crafted by specialists suchas the hull and deck, interior joinery, engine, generators, indeed,anything that has to be crafted or built rather than just deadweight like the keel.The Oyster 100 by Dubois is a small ship by comparison!The standard accommodation layout offers three stateroomsaft and two crew cabins forward. The two family/gueststaterooms have two large single beds which are fitted onslide rails which can be pushed together to form a largedouble bed. A third fold down bed is also available.A raised saloon offers a panoramic view and leadsforward and down to a more intimate lounge andseparate dining area. Forward of the main living area isthe crew mess, galley and two crew cabins.178 | Floating ASSET - September/October 2013September/October 2013 - Floating ASSET | 179

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YARD REPORTSPECIFICATIONS:OYSTER 100 BY DUBOIS.Length Overall: 30.80m / 101’ 0”Length Waterline: 28.62m / 93’ 11”Beam: 7.57m / 24’ 10”Draft Standard: 3.90m / 12’ 10”Ballast Keel Type: Fabricated fin and lead bulbDisplacement (lightship): 105,500 kgs / 231,485 lbsTypical engine: Cummins QSM11, C rated 355hp @ 1800rpmTanks – Fuel:(approx) 7250 litres / 1595 Imp gals / 1885 US galsTanks – Water: (approx) 2330 litres / 513 Imp gals / 606 US galsSail area with100% foretriangle: 493 m 2 5307 sq ftRig: I = 40.13m / 131’ 8”J = 11.43m / 37’ 6”P = 36.76m / 120’ 7”E = 12.47m / 40’ 11”182 | Floating ASSET - September/October 2013September/October 2013 - Floating ASSET | 183

YARD REPORTOyster 125 by DuboisFlybridge VersionFlybridge sailing yachts are a relatively new concept and, until the introductionof the flybridge version of the Oyster 125 by Dubois, were to be found only on48m (160 ft) yachts and above. The Dubois design office already has a number offlybridge yachts on the water, including ‘Tiara’ at 54.3m (178ft) and ‘Kokomo’ at51.7m (169ft).With this experience, the Dubois team has been able to finesse the design of theOyster 125 to capture all the benefits of this concept and match them within awell-balanced, good-looking profile.This flybridge uses the same superstructure as the Raised Saloon but also offers anupper flybridge with twin helms, lounge, wet bar and sunbathing area.At approx 200 tonnes lightship displacement, the Oyster 125 by Dubois is a verysubstantial superyacht, offering a stunning performance in absolute comfort.SPECIFICATIONS:OYSTER 125 FLYBRIDGELength Overall (including pulpit) 38.14m / 125' 0"Length of Hull 38.14m / 125' 1"Length of Waterline: 35.37m / 116' 1"Beam: 8.95m / 29' 4"Draft (standard): 4.03m / 13' 6"Standard Rig and Spar Type: 4 spreader carbon spar, sloop rigged,with In-boom roller-furling Main,fully battenedBallast Keel TypeBallast keel Fabricated fin and lead bulbDisplacement (Lightship) c190,000 kg / c420 000lbsTypical engine:Caterpillar C18 600 HpTanks - fuel (approx):12600 litres / 2,771 Imp gals / 3,328 US galsTanks - water (approx)4200 litres / 924 Imp gals / 1,109 US galsSail area with 100% foretriangle: 739 sq m / 7,954 sq ftRig: I - 48.80m / 160' 1"J - 14.10m / 46' 3"P - 44.60m / 146' 3"E - 15.40m / 50' 6"Air Draft: 51.79m / 170' 0"184 | Floating ASSET - September/October 2013September/October 2013 - Floating ASSET | 185

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YARD REPORT‘Twilight’ takes to the waterin style.Newly on the water, ‘Twilight’, the first Oyster 125 Flybridgeby Dubois, has undergone client sailing and acceptancetrials in Turkey. This outstanding record-breaking Oyster is apowerful performance cruising yacht and the largest Oysterafloat.Ed Dubois, Naval Architect for the Oyster Superyachts, said:"We believe that everyone who boards this yachtwill be struck by the sense of space, given that she is a125 foot sloop (38 metres). It was always the intention tomaximise the usable space while still retaining a first-classsailing hull form that will be both stiff and sea kindly. Theexperienced Oyster team in collaboration with RMK, hasproduced a first class yacht.They are to be congratulated."Oyster YachtsFox's MarinaIpswichSuffolkIP2 8SASwitchboard UK: 01473 688 888Switchboard International: +44 1473 688 888New Yacht Sales: +44 1473 695 005Customer Service and Support: +44 1473 690 198Brokerage: +44 1473 695 100Fax: +44 1473 686 861188 | Floating ASSET - September/October 2013September/October 2013 - Floating ASSET | 189