Oyster Yachts unveils its first Oyster C60 sailing catamaran

The Oyster C60 was designed in collaboration with French Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design in answer to Oyster owners’ requests, as well as the growing popularity of sailing catamarans in the market

According to Oyster Yachts, work on the Oyster C60 catamaran marks a new chapter for the company. It took the British boatbuilders more than a year of research, listening to current Oyster owners, previous owners who had chosen a different yacht type and prospective owners.

The growth of interest in the space, stability and comfort of a multihull, as well as in the different possibilities it offers for spending time at sea, became a compelling basis for the creation of the Oyster C60.

“We have always evolved by listening to our owners. We have seen some move towards multihulls as their lives and ambitions have changed, and we have also heard from prospective owners who are drawn to Oyster but see a catamaran as the right yacht for them. The Oyster C60 is an opportunity to respond to that demand without compromising what has defined Oyster since its founding,” said Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke, CEO of Oyster Yachts. 

French Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design, known for its expertise in multihull design and naval architecture, was involved in the project. The vessel was designed for more extended cruises, with a focus on comfort on board and ease of handling and operation. 

With a length of 19.42 m, a beam of 9.35 m and a draft of 1.7 m, the Oyster C60 offers about 110 sq.m of exterior and interior spaces. The layout brings together generous areas for socialising and more private spaces. 

At the stern, twin fold-down bathing platforms and a central tender lift create a broad waterside terrace, while wide-opening doors connect the aft deck with the saloon. A bar serves both spaces, creating a flexible living area that opens towards the sea.  

The main deck saloon offers access to the exterior lounge area on the foredeck. There is more space for al fresco relaxation and meals on the flybridge.

The owner’s suite is full of light thanks to large windows. The lower deck can have either a three or a two-cabin layout with a galley. 

The Oyster C60’s sail plan includes a 122 sq. m mainsail and a 112 sq.m genoa. In case of no wind, the vessel with a displacement of about 30 tonnes will be propelled by twin 110 hp engines. 

“We have taken that knowledge and have applied it to a yacht designed from the outset around the advantages of a multihull. It gives our existing owners another choice, while opening the Oyster family to sailors who may not previously have considered an Oyster,” concludes Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke.