Oyster 565
Cruising Sailboat
The Oyster 565 is an 18.09 m semi-custom bluewater cruiser introduced in 2019 with deck-saloon styling, long-range tankage, and a cutter-ready sail plan aimed at owner-operated passagemaking. Luxury interior fit-out, serious storage, and offshore systems planning place it firmly in the premium expedition-cruising segment.
Key Specifications
- LOA
- 18.09 m / 59.4 ft
- Beam
- 5.13 m / 16.8 ft
- Draft
- 2.50 m / 8.2 ft
- Category
- Cruising Sailboat
- Builder
- Oyster
- Model years
- 2019-present
- Use cases
- Bluewater, Luxury
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Review highlights
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Easy to handle and comfortable for long weekends.
The standout quality is how balanced the boat feels once conditions build. The deck layout keeps movement calm, the interior has enough practical storage for a real trip, and the systems access is better than expected for routine owner checks. I would still inspect service records, canvas, batteries, and through-hulls carefully, but as a model it feels confidence-inspiring and easy to recommend.