2016 Oyster 575

The Oyster 575 is a bluewater cruising yacht designed by Rob Humphreys as an evolution of Oyster's popular 56 model. At nearly 59 feet with a beam of over 16 feet, the 575 combines ocean-going capability with liveaboard comfort and manageable handling for a couple. The design features a longer waterline, deeper keel, and increased sail area compared to its predecessor, along with expanded fuel capacity for extended range cruising.

The cockpit represents a significant advancement, with twin wheels, a centreline walkway aft, and distinct working and relaxing zones that accommodate both active sailors and passengers. Below deck, the layout prioritizes spacious accommodations with four cabins, two heads, and an owner's stateroom enhanced by the beam carried further aft. Headroom throughout exceeds that of earlier models, and the fifth-generation deck saloon design creates an attractive contemporary profile.

The 575 offers flexibility in keel configuration—standard deep draft, fixed shoal, or lifting super shoal—allowing adaptation to different cruising grounds. Most examples are rigged as cutters, with some as sloops. Power comes from a single 150 hp Volvo Penta diesel engine. The design has proven itself in world cruising since the first launch in 2010, delivering capable off-wind performance and seaworthy handling across a range of conditions.