Oyster 56 Oregon Native

Oregon Native is a proven offshore cruising yacht. This Oyster 56 successfully completed the 2017 Oyster World Rally before going on to spend six years cruising the South Pacific.

Designed by Rob Humphreys and built by Oyster Marine in the UK to Lloyd’s approved specifications, Oregon Native is hull number 43 of the highly regarded Oyster 56 series. Combining Oyster’s renowned build quality with exceptional seaworthiness, she represents one of the most respected bluewater cruising platforms in her class, equally capable of comfortable liveaboard cruising, serious passagemaking, and extended offshore adventures.

Below deck, her 4-cabin, 2-head layout offers an excellent balance of owner comfort and practical offshore functionality. The aft owner’s stateroom provides a spacious and private retreat, while the forward VIP cabin features a generous double berth for guests. Two additional guest cabins with upper and lower berths create ideal sea cabins for passagemaking or additional crew accommodation.

On deck, Oregon Native has a great sailing wardrobe including a fully batten North Sails 3Di Endurance 760 mainsail (2016) with three reef points, furling 3Di Endurance 760 staysail, and an A2 asymmetric spinnaker paired with a Karver top-down furling system for controlled and efficient downwind sailing.

Her electronics systems are equally impressive, featuring a full B&G electronics suite including dual Zeus 12” multifunction displays, upgraded B&G Hydra autopilot with hydraulic linear drive, Simrad 3G broadband radar, Weatherdock AIS, Icom SSB radio, Iridium satellite communications, Navtex, and dual-station VHF controls.

Mechanically, she benefits from a replacement Westerbeke 12.5kW generator with approximately 606 hours as of April 2026, supporting comfortable and reliable extended cruising. Her electrical systems are thoughtfully configured around a 24V DC backbone with 110V AC outlets throughout the vessel, supported by Mastervolt inverter/charger systems for efficient operation both offshore and at anchor.

Additional cruising comforts include reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout the vessel, including a new Dometic unit installed in 2025, alongside premium liveaboard features such as a dishwasher, washing machine, water maker, VacuFlush toilets, and overhead LED lighting throughout the interior.

Offered with the recommended inventory of offshore spares and safety equipment, Oregon Native presents a compelling opportunity for buyers looking to step directly into serious bluewater cruising aboard one of the industry’s most respected offshore yachts.

Highlights Include:

• Proven 2017 Oyster World Rally participant with recommended spares included


• Oyster 56 Hull #43 built to Lloyd’s approved specifications


• Legendary Rob Humphreys bluewater design


• Full batten North Sails 3Di Endurance 760 mainsail (2016)


• Furling 3Di Endurance 760 staysail


• A2 asymmetric spinnaker with Karver top-down furling system


• Full B&G navigation suite with radar, AIS, SSB & satellite communications


• Replacement Westerbeke 12.5kW generator – approx. 606 hours


• Approx. 5,880 engine hours (April 2025)


• 24V / 110V electrical system with Mastervolt inverter/chargers


• Reverse-cycle air conditioning including new Dometic unit (2025)


• Watermaker


• Rocna 88lb primary anchor with 80m G43 chain + 125lb Mantus secondary


• 2017 AB 12VS dinghy with Yamaha 25HP Enduro outboard

Accommodation

4 cabin / 2 head layout

Forward VIP Cabin (Forepeak): Centerline island double berth with excellent storage throughout, including hanging lockers and drawers, plus good natural light and ventilation from overhead hatch and ports.

Forward Head: Located just aft of the VIP cabin, featuring a VacuFlush toilet, wash basin, and separate shower stall and holding tank.

Port Guest Cabin: Upper and lower berths (bunk style), with hanging locker and storage, ideal as comfortable sea berths for passagemaking.

Starboard Aft Cabin: Upper and lower berths with storage and hanging locker, also providing access to systems and engine room, making it a practical and functional guest or crew cabin.

Saloon & Navigation Area : Raised saloon with excellent light and visibility, featuring a large dining area, additional seating, and a forward-facing navigation station to starboard.

Galley (Walk-through): Well-equipped walk-through galley to port, offering ample workspace, refrigeration, and storage, conveniently connecting the saloon to the aft cabin.

Owner’s Aft Stateroom: Spacious cabin with offset double berth, desk area, generous storage, and a private en-suite head with separate shower, providing a comfortable and private owner’s retreat.

Interior Comforts and Amenities

• Interior Finish: Crown cut teak joinery throughout with satin finish, paired with teak sole and black inlay for a classic Oyster interior


• Upholstery: Alcantara upholstery in saloon and cabins with coordinated soft furnishings and covers


• Saloon Layout: Raised deck saloon with excellent natural light and visibility, featuring large forward-facing windows


• Dining Area: Expandable teak dining table with custom compass inlay and semi-circular settee


• Seating & Storage: Additional settee to starboard with integrated storage and drinks locker


• Air Conditioning: (1) Dometic unit new 2025; (2) Cruisair reverse-cycle units, one aft and one forward


• Ventilation: Multiple opening deck hatches and portlights providing excellent airflow throughout


• Hatch Covers: Oceanair skyscreens, blinds and flyscreens fitted to all deck hatches


• Fans: Hella fans installed throughout cabins and living spaces


• Lighting: Overhead LED lighting throughout with additional reading lights in cabins and saloon


• Navigation Area: Forward-facing chart table with integrated instrument panels and storage


• Electrical System: 110V US-spec outlets located throughout the vessel


• Laundry: Splendide combination washer/dryer installed in saloon locker


• Heads: Two heads with VacuFlush toilets, holding tanks, wash basins, and separate shower stalls


• Watermaker: SeaFresh model 206A 220V 95 liters/hour


• Finishes in Heads & Galley: Avonite countertops providing a durable and modern finish

Galley Equipment:

• Layout: Walk-through galley to port, providing safe and practical usage underway


• Cooker: Force 10 stainless steel electric gimballed stove with 3-burner hob, grill, and oven


• Microwave: Panasonic stainless steel microwave


• Refrigeration: Front-opening refrigerator with additional top-loading freezer and cockpit fridge


• Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel drawer-style dishwasher new 2025


• Sink: Twin stainless steel sinks


• Storage: Ample cabinetry, dedicated crockery and cutlery storage, and integrated rubbish bin


• Coffee Station: Custom slide-out shelf designed for Nespresso machine/toaster

Entertainment:

• Audio System: Linn DVD/CD/Radio system with integrated speakers


• Stereo: Alpine CD/FM tuner with iPod interface


• Saloon Speakers: Surround sound speaker system installed in saloon


• Cockpit Speakers: Waterproof Fusion marine speakers with manual volume control


• TV: LG flat screen TV integrated into saloon cabinetry


• Remote Control: IR system allowing control of onboard entertainment systems

Electronics and Navigation

• Chartplotters: B&G Zeus 12” multifunction displays with dual stations at nav station and cockpit


• Radar: B&G / Simrad 3G broadband radar mounted on mast


• Autopilot: B&G Hydra Pilot system with upgraded hydraulic linear drive


• Instruments: B&G system with wind, depth, speed, and integrated data displays


• Compass: Sestrel steering compass at helm


• GPS: Furuno Navigator GP-32 integrated with onboard navigation systems


• AIS: Weatherdock AIS system


• Navtex: Furuno NX-300D system connected to onboard PC


• VHF Radio: Simrad RS87 dual station VHF with DSC and remote at helm


• SSB Radio: Icom IC-M802 system with ATU and dedicated grounding system


• Satellite Communications: Iridium satellite phone system installed at navigation station


• Sat C: T&T Fisheries Edition Sat C system


• Antennae: Mast-mounted antenna system including GPS, radar, AIS, and communications equipment


• Cockpit Electronics: Secondary B&G 12” display at companionway, remote windlass control, bow thruster joystick control, and engine control panel at helm


• Additional Systems: Windex at masthead, radar overlay compass (RC42), and audible system alarms integrated at helm

Electrical Systems

• DC System: 24V DC onboard system


• AC System: 110V US-spec ring main with outlets throughout vessel


• Generator: Westerbeke 12.5kW EGDT, 12.5 kW output, approx. 606 hours April 2026


• Battery Banks: House: (8) 4D sealed maintenance-free batteries; Engine: (4) 4D sealed maintenance-free batteries; Generator: (1) Group 27 sealed maintenance-free battery


• Battery Condition: Batteries noted to hold charge and be in serviceable condition


• Battery Management: Mastervolt power management system with central control panel at navigation station


• Battery Charging: Mastervolt 24V battery chargers


• Inverters: Mastervolt 24V / 2500W inverter and Mastervolt 24V / 500W inverter


• Shore Power: 50A dockside shore power connection

Deck and Hull Equipment

• Hull Construction: GRP single-skin hull built to Lloyd’s approved specification, faired and finished for performance


• Keel: High Performance Bulb (HPB) keel


• Rudder: Skeg-hung rudder providing added protection and directional stability


• Deck Construction: GRP deck with balsa core


• Deck Finish: Teak-laid decks, professionally refinished and re-bedded


• Bulwarks: Teak-capped bulwarks with integrated stainless steel fairleads


• Transom & Access: Teak-laid bathing platform with stainless steel steps, custom deep transom steps with teak treads, and stainless steel boarding ladder with extension


• Cockpit: Ergonomic cockpit with all sail handling led within reach of helm, teak cockpit table with folding leaves, cockpit cushions with acrylic covers, stainless steel drink holders, and storage pockets


• Anchoring System: 88lb Rocna 40 with approximately 80m of G43 ISO High Test 7/16” / 11.8mm chain; secondary Mantus 125lb anchor; electric windlass with foot controls and helm remote


• Mooring & Deck Hardware: Stainless steel cleats throughout, stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, and stanchions, plus additional stern fairleads for improved line handling


• Winches: Lewmar electric primary winches


• Lewmar secondary and mainsheet winches


• Electric halyard winch at mast base


• Davits: Simpson stainless steel electric davits


• Canvas & Covers: Sprayhood with integrated viewing panels, bimini top, mainsail cover on V-boom, and winch, wheel, and cockpit table covers


• Additional Deck Features: Hot and cold cockpit shower, anchor/deck wash system, passerelle socket at transom, dorade vents with protective guards, stainless grabrails and safety features throughout, and outboard mount on stern

Sails and Rigging

Rig Type: Cutter rig, offering versatile sail configurations for offshore cruising and short-handed sailing

Mast & Boom

• Formula mast and Smart Boom, finished in white


• Hydraulic outhaul and hydraulic vang


• Harken mainsail track system with upgraded cars

Standing Rigging

• Stainless steel wire/rod rigging UPDATED 2025

Running Rigging

• High-load Dyneema core / Technora cover lines throughout


• Color-coded for ease of handling

Headsail & Staysail Systems

• Reckmann hydraulic furling systems for both headsail and staysail


• Lewmar hydraulic control system for sail handling

Winches

• Lewmar Electric primary mainsheet winch and secondary


• Lewmar Electric halyard winch at mast base


• All sail handling systems led to cockpit for ease of operation

Spinnaker Gear

• Spinnaker pole with full rigging package including sheets, guys, topping lift, and associated hardware

Mechanical Equipment

• Emergency Steering: Emergency tiller provided


• Fire Safety: (5) portable fire extinguishers serviced 2025; (1) automatic fire suppression system in engine space new 2025


• Distress & Signaling: 12V air horn and handheld flares onboard


• Life Saving Equipment: (2) Jon Buoy recovery systems, (2) EPIRBs onboard, and inflatable liferaft


• Bilge Systems: (1) automatic electric bilge pump with high water alarm and manual bilge pump

Engine Info

• Engine Make: Perkins


• Model: M115T


• Type: Diesel, freshwater cooled


• Drive: Shaft drive


• Hours: Approx. 5880 as of 4/16/2025


• Propeller: Maxprop feathering propeller


• Shaft: Removed, inspected, and serviced


• Fuel System: Racor fuel filters and water separators, dual filter setup with vacuum gauges


• Engine Access: Excellent access via dedicated engine room entry from midship cabin

Dinghy Info

• Dinghy: AB 12VS


• HIN: COABM60013J617


• Outboard: Yamaha 25HP Enduro E25B

Tankage

• Fuel Capacity: Approx. 251 US gallons integral tank


• Water Capacity: Approx. 250 US gallons plastic tank


• Holding Tanks: (2) holding tanks, approx. 21 gallons each, plastic construction, gravity discharge overboard and deck pump-out capability

Owners Comments and Boat History

Oregon Native was originally commissioned in England by her first owner with the intention of world cruising. During her early years, she was professionally managed with a liveaboard skipper but saw relatively light private use. She later completed an Atlantic crossing to the Caribbean, after which she spent several seasons operating under professional charter management.

The current owner purchased the vessel in Florida in 2014. In 2017, she departed the British Virgin Islands as part of the Oyster World Rally, undertaking an extensive voyage through the Panama Canal to the Galápagos, French Polynesia, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand. After cruising the South Pacific for approximately three years, she continued on to New Caledonia and Australia.

Following a pause during the COVID period, the vessel was returned to the Caribbean in 2023, where she remains today.

Oregon Native is described by her owner as a true sailor’s boat, with a deep keel and sail plan capable of confidently achieving 200-mile days. She allowed the current owner to fulfill a long-held dream of exploring the South Pacific and is now ready for her next owner to continue the journey.

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.