Oyster 435
VESSEL INFORMATION
$109,000.00 US Dollars
1984
40 ft
14 ft
5 ft - 8 ft with keel drop
6
2
2
Volvo Penta MD30A
GRP
Kim Holman
BUILDER
Oyster
VESSEL IMAGE GALLERY
VESSEL SPECIFICATION
Description:
Prism description
Turn key Caribbean cruiser, a much sought after Oyster 435 deck saloon ketch actually for sale in the Western hemisphere! Originally a racer cruiser, she still sails fast and the ketch rig balances easily. Center cockpit offers comfortable ride and good visibility. A lifting keel allows a shoal draft of 5’ (think anchoring closer to shore) as well as the ability to make good upwind progress.
The semi-custom interior features two cabins with en-suite heads, nav desk, large saloon and in line galley. The raised deck saloon is light, spacious and airy. The large in- line galley has plenty of storage and is safe in a seaway. Having a large single sink plus a drain board is the best. The drop leaf dining table will easily seat 6. The feeling of space in this boat is amazing for her size.
Forward is a full 6’6” V berth with extra storage on the port side, several drawers and a hanging locker. En-suite head has new Corion counters and steel sink. Aft there is a center line queen, with settee and vanity on one side and drawers plus double hanging closet on the other. Extra large master head also with new countertop and sink. Drawers and storage under both berths.
Since purchased in late 2008, she has had many upgrades mostly geared towards improving sailing enjoyment and livability. A stack pack plus lazyjacks and a Tidesmarine Strong Track for both main and mizzen make sail handling a breeze. The many winches keeps everything led and tidy. A Walder boom brake simplifies down wind sailing ( as does having a mizzen). Putting the chart plotter under the dodger lets you[1] sit in comfort while piloting the boat. The updated MFD is great for navigation as is the new radome.
The addition of Lithium batteries was an excellent upgrade for living aboard, no worries about having enough amps! With 4 solar panels, no need for any other charging most of the time. Enjoy running 2 refrigerators with freezers, charging electronics, etc. etc.
Having a sizable watermaker is another plus; drinkable water at the tap too. Most of the lighting is LED as well.
Since coming to the Caribbean in 2011, she has been stored in Trinidad for hurricane season and only sailed seasonally 4-6 months. The boat has been stored covered by a shrink wrap tent with all sails, lines and halyards removed and stored inside. Bottom paint removed to gel coat layer with new barrier coat and switch to ablative paint in 2017. Topsides repainted in 2018. Teak decking removed on side decks and replaced with fiberglass non skid in 2016.
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Prism Inventory List
Rig
Selden keel stepped main mast
Deck stepped mizzen mast
New wire standing rigging 2023
Solid boom vang
Walder boom brake
Main halyard and primary fore halyard are dyneema cored
Sails
Fully battened main, Doyle sails 2011, in stack pack with Tidesmarine StrongTrack
Fully battened mizzen, Doyle sails 2012
120 hi cut genoa, Doyle sails 2012, Dacron/Spectra blend on Furlex
135 spare genoa, 2000
Hank on staysail for removable inner forestay
Nylon MPG, light air gennaker in sock
Nylon mizzen staysail
Storm trysail
Storm jib
2 Lewmar 55 winches primary
2 Lewmar 46 winches secondary
2 Lewmar 16 winches for furler and main sheet
6 winches on main mast and 2 winches on mizzen mast
2 spinnaker poles mounted on mast
Propulsion
Volvo Penta MD30A 62hp 1984 with many new peripherals
Starter motor 2026
Mixing elbow 2025
Sea water pump 2015
Oil cooler 2015
Dual racor fuel prefilters
New throttle handle and cables 2025
Reverso oil change pump
Max Prop, 3 blade feathering
Electrical
Dakota Lithium batteries, two 280 amp 12 volt, new 2024 with individual battery chargers and Victron 712monitor and Bluetooth
Starting battery AC Delco 2024 900 CCA
New panel and busbar in 2009
4 solar panels total 600 watts with 4 individual controllers, 3 Victron and 1 Outback
AmpTech 125amp 12 volt alternator with Balmar MC 614 regulator
Inverter Xantrax Pro XM1800
Shore power inlet and cable
Steering and Navigation
Wheel on cockpit pedestal
Raymarine EV 400 autopilot with control pod on pedestal
New ram installed 2023
New autopilot brain installed 2023
New 2025 Raymarine Axiom+ 12
Raymarine wind, depth and speed instruments
AirmarUSTD 800 transducer for depth and speed
Raymarine Quantum Radome 2024
Emergency tiller
AIS 500
Anchoring
Lewmar H3 electric windlass with regular and remote controls
Primary anchor Rocna 25kg with 300’ of 5/16 HT chain
Secondary Fortress 37 pounds with 40’ 3/8 chain and 100’ rope rode
Tertiary Fortress 25 pounds with 40’ 3/8 chain and 100’ rope rode
Tender
AB Lumina 9.5’ dinghy with dinghy chaps 2017
Tohatsu 9.8 two stroke outboard
Dinghy Davits with triple blocks
Motor hoist and pushpit motor mount
Outside amenities
Swim ladder aft
Teak cockpit and aft coach roof
Fold down cocktail table
Full size cockpit dining table (stored wall mounted in aft cabin)
Canvas dodger
Canvas Bimini
Various canvas attachments for Bimini to provide shade or rain shelter
Boom tent
Hatch Hoodie for forward hatch
Canvas square tent for over aft hatch
Custom fiberglass rain hoods for side opening ports
Propane locker for two 10# tanks
Interior
Echotek 13 gph watermaker 2017
Alpine radio/stereo with Bose speakers
Adler-Barber fridge with freezer box
Frigoboat keel cooled fridge with freezer box
Isotherm water heater
4 burner propane stove and oven on gimbals
Large single sink with drain board, electric pump to drain sink
Forespar filter system and spigot for drinking water
Dishes, flatware, cookware and coking utensils
Navigation desk with barometer and hygrometer, Raymarine repeater unit
ICOM 604 VHF with Command Mike II in cockpit
2 handheld ICOM VHF radios
Drop leaf dining table can seat 6
Smoke and CO2 detectors
Centerline Queen in aft cabin with en-suite head, LAVAC toilet
SSB radio, ICOM 701 with tuner and Pactor Modem at side desk/vanity
Forward cabin 6’6” V berth with en-suite head, LAVAC toilet
Many tools and power tools are included
Many spare parts and replacement filters, etc
Bullet WiFi antenna and router
Disclaimer
Lighthouse Yachting Ltd. offers the details of this vessel in good faith and has tried to verify all details as much as possible but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. As a buyer you should instruct your agent or surveyor to investigate and validate such details as you desire. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
