Oyster Yachts
Oyster Yachts Selects YANMAR as Their Propulsion Solution Provider
Oyster, the renowned British luxury sailing yacht builder, maintains the highest standards in every aspect of its business, choosing the YANMAR sail drive solution for its benchmark Oyster 495, as well as the Oyster 565 and 595.
Heralding the ‘superb’ YANMAR engines as a ‘reliable friend’ that are quiet and fuel-efficient, Oyster endorses the quality and craftsmanship of the YANMAR 4JH110 engine, SD15 sail drive and VC20 control, and Flexofold propellers as the perfect match for its iconic yachts.
Watch Oyster Yachts’ Chief Commercial Officer Paul Adamson explain why YANMAR is its chosen partner here:
British luxury sailing yacht builder Oyster Yachts selects the YANMAR sail drive solution for its Oyster 495, 565 and 595 yachts, preferring the YANMAR engines due to their low noise, fuel efficiency, reliability and performance.
Oyster 495 owner Eddie Jordan, the former Formula One team owner and an experienced sailor, is a longstanding advocate for the ‘magical’ Oyster brand. Expecting only the best when out on the water, he hails the ‘super-efficient’ YANMAR engine in his dream yacht, number two boat, Tuga.
Company Profile
Oyster Yachts are the world’s finest bluewater sailing yachts – life-changing, globe-conquering, award-winning adventure machines.
Since 1973, Oyster has built and supported extraordinary bluewater sailing yachts with a dedication to visionary design and build expertise. A thoroughbred British luxury sailing yachts builder, today we continue to push the envelope of yacht design and technology, creating liveaboard, versatile and adaptable luxury bluewater sailing yachts.
Our DNA is rooted in over 20 million bluewater sailing miles and more than 90 circumnavigations. Over the last five decades, we have refined and finessed our sailing yachts to create boats that are capable of taking owners to the remotest corners of the world, in complete luxury, comfort and safety.
By their nature our yachts are the ultimate hybrid, offering owners a platform to adventure and life-enhancing experiences. Developed by sailors for sailors, each Oyster displays a meticulous attention to detail and the outstanding skills of our British master craftsmen and women. Each yacht is well appointed, handcrafted with exceptional materials and equipment. We are committed to building something great, that nurtures the passion of the Oyster family in ways that are always beyond expectation.
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Explore The Solution Package
4JH CR
- Specifically designed for sailing yachts over 50ft, super yacht tenders, small motor boats and light-duty commercial* vessels
- Powerful low-end torque performance, delivering superior acceleration
- Exceeds EPA Tier 3 and EU RCD Stage 2 emissions regulations
- Measures exceptionally low for smoke, odor and noise emissions
- Direct connectivity for plug-and-play integration
VC20
El VC20 es el sistema de control de buques de 2ª generación de YANMAR que controla todos los motores YANMAR gestionados electrónicamente. Con una gestión eléctrica simplificada, una apariencia de alta calidad y mejoras funcionales significativas, la nueva generación del sistema de control de embarcaciones YANMAR VC20 se integra con la línea completa de series de motores common rail, transmisiones, controles y pantallas de YANMAR.
El VC20 es un sistema de bus CAN basado en J1939 que cuenta con una red dedicada a cada motor y viene de serie con un panel de reserva de emergencia, lo que garantiza la máxima fiabilidad. Con conexiones NMEA incorporadas, el VC20 puede conectarse fácilmente a otros múltiples accesorios o sistemas de la embarcación.
El sistema ha sido desarrollado íntegramente por YANMAR para cumplir las estrictas normas de calidad y fiabilidad de la empresa. El VC20 controla todas las funciones del motor y de la transmisión YANMAR y muestra las alarmas del motor y los códigos de diagnóstico en la pantalla.
SD15
The SD15 Saildrive by ZF is designed for use on sailing monohull yachts and catamarans up to 65 feet, enabling the owners of larger sailboats to experience the benefits of YANMAR’s proven range of saildrive solutions. Providing an exclusive combination of common rail and saildrive efficiency for vessels with higher power engines, YANMAR offers the SD15 Saildrive propulsion system with the 4JH80 and 4JH110 engine models. YANMAR’s electronically-controlled common rail engines pair seamlessly with the electric-controlled SD15 saildrive, ensuring clean installation and smooth operation. The SD15’s hydraulic shifting, combined with a recommended folding propeller, reduces noise and vibration, contributing to overall comfort onboard.
Rob Humphreys and Oysters inhouse design team did a great job designing the 495. It is the baby of the Oyster fleet and for me, it is the little treasure. She’s a dream to sail, but when the wind drops the super-efficient YANMAR engine takes her to her happy place of 9 knots effortlessly. She is the jewel in the crown which Oyster hasn’t had for a little while and it is the perfect boat for young people to learn what it is like to go blue water sailing.
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