The Oyster 53, a centre-cockpit cutter, was designed by Holman & Pye and built in the UK by Oyster Marine Ltd.
Underwater Profile: Fin keel & skeg-hung rudder
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 53'0" (16.2m)
Waterline Length: 44'8" (13.6m)
Beam: 15'9" (4.8m)
Draft: 7'0" (2.1m)
Rig Type: Cutter
Displacement: 40,800lb (18,507kg)
Designer: Holman & Pye
Builder: Oyster Marine Ltd (UK)
Year First Built: 1985
Owners Association: Oyster Owners
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 16.8
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 40.4
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 204
4. Comfort Ratio: 34.0
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.8
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 16.8 suggests that the Oyster 53 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 40.4 means that the Oyster 53 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 204, tells us the Oyster 53 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 34.0 suggests that crew comfort of an Oyster 53 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.8 tells us that an Oyster 53 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.
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