Ep 33 We Finally Own a Boat! Oyster 485 Talisman

[@DCGULL01]

Wow- what a beauty. Four years later & I'm STILL thrilled for you!

[@SailingTalisman]

That's David! That's great to hear.

[@sandrajohnnewmanwarnock2232]

My part of the world. It wasn’t snowing - so it was a good summer. Just found your channel and enjoying following you. John

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks John. Glad to have you.

[@johnnyhag675]

Congratulations on your purchase. She's a real beauty. Brings back memories from our trip to Scotland last year. Beautiful country. Can't wait for a tour from down below.

[@antonystephenson2481]

Johnny Hag sss

[@jacksail5331]

Nice boat, did the same thing 5 years ago on a Oyster 435 cutter ketch. Bought mine in Bristol, RI USA. Upgraded electronics and did some teak deck work. I come from a Southern Cross back ground and the brewer bite style of keel suits my style of sailing. Love the quality of her build and access.

[@SailingTalisman]

Hi Jack. Great to hear it all. Talisman's been a great boat for us and we wouldn't change much other than the age.

[@SteveWashington]

I can't say why I subscribed except for the love of sailing. I was impressed with the process you undertook, how methodical you were in inspections, the details that you examined, and your lack of presumptuousness. Enjoy your beautiful boat and safe voyages. Please keep up your series. I've enjoyed it.

[@SailingTalisman]

Hi Steve. You know, that's the best comment I've seen here. What you say is what I would like to imagine myself to be. You'll see quite a bit more of digging into the boat in the next two videos.

[@doird]

Congratulations ! What a beautiful boat looks amazing ,, look after her ,,,, looking forward to watching more of your adventures

[@SailingTalisman]

Talisman has been the best "home" we've ever had. We love her.

[@majesticmark6054]

Congratulations. I know you have really taken your time and done your homework. Been enjoyable to watch your efforts transpire into such a great boat. One of the safest out there and certainly a very spacious model.

[@SailingTalisman]

It's true, but the funny thing is how much more volume the modern production boats have. Ours has about the same room inside as a Jeanneau 42, but the ride is totally different. Crossing the Bay of Biscay earlier this week we had big seas and we hardly felt it, at least not the way you would on a charter boat.

[@edwardtumbaking2189]

Wow this is beautiful.. just lovd the look. Happy and enjoyable sailing!

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks Edward. We've come to love Talisman. She's a great boat.

[@SuperDave-vj9en]

@@SailingTalisman Would you mind my asking what the selling price was? What a great boat, she’s a keeper!

[@SailingTalisman]

@@SuperDave-vj9en It's hard to tell exactly because we paid in pounds sterling, so a bit of currency exchange, but it ended up being about $210k (June 2017).

[@SuperDave-vj9en]

@@SailingTalisman Thank you.

[@kurtprastka4430]

THANK YOU for such a great series of videos! I can't remember how I stumbled upon your channel but I'm so glad I did. You both really seem to have it together in terms of knowledge and motivation and have presented a comprehensive buying guide that simply is unmatched. Well worth your time/travel/effort in finding the right boat. Hope to see more videos as you prep the Oyster and begin your travels. Best wishes!

[@SerbanOprescu]

In other words, your new boat is subtle as an anvil and efficient as the sledge hammer. Congrats!

[@SailingTalisman]

She gets the job done for sure.

[@quintingrillenberger9130]

Congratulations at last you found her, now we can get down to some serious sailing hope you have many happy sea miles to share with us!! Cape Town

[@wingmasterable]

Oyster my dream boat the best ever !! Congratulations, I wish you a wonderful passages around the world!! Just work hard and make her ready for the season! And make sure this boat can take you around the world in comfort!! It's home to home boat !

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks Baheej. Will do.

[@MrAli171]

Just found this channel brings back fond memories of Troon I was a trawlerman and fished out of there for 5 years, lovely boat good luck ( I no it’s a old video)

[@SailingTalisman]

That's okay. We try to get back to all who comment, even for older videos. Troon was great. the people were wonderful and we had a great time.

[@psychman555]

Congratulations! What a beauty! Fair winds and following seas.

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much.

[@timk4944]

Way to go! She is a real beauty and the Talisman is not half bad either. All kidding aside, you can really see the quality workmanship in the Oyster and your homework looks like it paid off. Congratulations!

[@simonseldom]

What a beautiful boat. You're lucky to have her. Congratulations

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks Simon.

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

It's a lovely sheltered anchorage and a very fine boat. Well done. Looking forward to your cruising adventures.

[@owenmcghee8837]

Congrats on your purchase, good choice. May you have many happy adventures with her.

[@SailingTalisman]

Will do. Thanks for watching.

[@Unwrittentimeline]

Congratulations on the new boat. Oysters are fantastic, you'll enjoy that for many years. We're getting ready to purchase our boat soon. Hopefully we'll get something as nice as you.

[@SailingTalisman]

We're happy so far, and thanks for the kind words. It was a long time coming but when I think back to what we thought we wanted at the beginning of the search I sometimes shudder.

[@mikea9755]

Congratulations on your Oyster ! I had my previous boat (Saga/Saltram 40) in Troon for a couple of seasons about 4 years ago and often looked at Taliisman sitting sadly forlorn next to boatyard there. I actually dreamed of having a 485. Now luckily I do ! "White Wings" the last 485 built. They are wonderful yachts, fantastically built and finished and a size easily handled by husband and wife team. You will love Talisman. You are on the doorstep of one of the best cruising grounds in the world. Explore the Clyde area but Get around to the West Coast and Hebrides before you take her away from that area. It is a fantastic sailing area with hundreds of beautiful achorages, good marinas, good pubs and restaurants and very freindly local. Fair winds and calm seas for your future cruising. Mike and Rachel

[@SailingTalisman]

Hi Mike. Wow, that's great! Sadly we had to head south, and are in Spain now. So far we've loved the boat, although she fights me at every effort when it comes to running new wiring and cables. Nevertheless, an uneventful passage across the Bay of Biscay outside of the normal weather window. We're happy to have you as a viewer and hope you'll stay tuned.

[@crstothard]

She's a beauty! Congrats! Greetings from NYC.

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much.

[@Ahavabnachenu]

Gotta hand it to you you are extremely informative learned a lot about what to look for when buying a boat

[@SailingTalisman]

Man, I wish I could say I was a pro or something. Lots of shopping, going to see other boats in person, and researching for many years helped. But I have to say that we've been bitten many times by unexpected costs and repairs. Having a previous boat helped as far as expectations go. Thanks for being with us!

[@chrisashton9581]

Boat looks great, I hope you enjoyed your visit to the UK and I really hope that we Brits looked after our greatest Allie

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks Chris. The Scots (UK generally) were great to us. We felt like old friends with the marina staff by the time we left, and the restaurant employees actually chipped in to buy us dinner on our last day. It really was an incredible couple of months.

[@Jakfilm]

Gorgeous boat. I think you'll be really happy with her.

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much.

[@williambremner9022]

Great choice! I've been following your series closely and we're in the midst of the exact same process right now (i.e. searching for a 45-55ft cruiser). Looking forward to viewing your updates as things progress with the Talisman. Congrats!

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much.

[@SuperDave-vj9en]

Looks like you’ve just got some cosmetic work to do. What a keeper, she’s beautiful!

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much. She's a great boat.

[@7guestslimited335]

Good luck! Lovely boat

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much. She's been wonderful.

[@webbrowne2291]

WOW that was a big jump from your last boat. I like it!

[@SailingTalisman]

As do we. We're having a great time so far.

[@redroofretriever]

New sub here. You are living my dream. Your boat is a beauty, your wife is too. Keep posting the updates, I'll follow.

[@SailingTalisman]

You bet. She's here now and I read her your post. She's quite happy to hear it.

[@baseballunderthelights2373]

Love the Winter Park hat - looks like a mountain staff hat from 2016??? We have a house off Vasquez. What a surprise when I found your videos.

[@SailingTalisman]

Yeah, we (were) in Winter Park Highlands. But the mountain house is now rented. We love the Fraser Valley, but it was time for another adventure. Thanks so much for watching. More to come for sure (we're off to Spain tomorrow morning).

[@josephhunt2478]

beautiful boat I'm jealous - best of luck with her - fair winds

[@SailingTalisman]

Hi Joseph. She's a labor of love and has become a part of our lives. Thanks so much for watching.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Great boat and congratulations. Fair winds.

[@howtoballoons8871]

Congratulations and All the best with boat !!!

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much.

[@sallyjane8392]

Looking forward to our first sea trial. All going well so far.

[@SailingTalisman]

Yay!

[@andrewriddell823]

Helped to look after Talisman ashore for many years

[@SailingTalisman]

You did? For real? The boat was quite well taken care of in my opinion.

[@andrewriddell823]

@@SailingTalisman yes really. Spent many an hour up scaffolding washing hull, applying a winter wax to protect against UV. Similarly many hours looking after teak teak +small bits & pieces inside. We spoke once or twice whist on the hard. Where are yoy now. I keep it touch with previous owner Paul Buckels. Cal. Seas where ever u are. Andy

[@Netgear1968]

Nice boat, Troon is my hometown, it's been a lousy summer for weather this year

[@SailingTalisman]

Oh, too bad we didn't hear in time. We're in Spain now, but 2-3 weeks ago I'd have invited you over to Scott's for a beer and a tour of the boat.

[@svgitana2499]

Awesome, congratulations on your beautiful oyster!! Persistency and patience paid off !! 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@terrysouthard2417]

Awesome SV congratulations. Enjoy your videos.

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much.

[@barbiesboats4522]

Fantastic yacht! Hope you enjoy it! ☺

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much. We do so far, and have made it to northern Spain.

[@rchuyck]

Congrats on your purchase. Looks like a Mn Wild fan with the hat

[@andrewlabat9963]

Awesome boat for a couple cruising..

[@SailingTalisman]

You bet, and thanks so much for watching.

[@darrelwalters]

I looked at this boat also .... the very best off luck with your purchase ....

[@SailingTalisman]

She's a great boat and we're glad we got to her first ;-)

[@timsparkes4271]

Hi Kevin and Wendy . I am in the process of purchasing an Oyster 485 and have watched your channel extensively to give me some idea of the highs and lows and pitfalls of living aboard a boat is like . I also will be looking to travel the Med and then further afield maybe doing the Arc. I am about to have the boat surveyed and wondered if after having had the boat for awhile there was any issues/problems you think that stood out for my surveyor to look for . I accept all boats are different and all surveys are but I wondered if there was anything that jumped out at you to be aware of. Really appreciate any comments you might have . Love the channel and love the content .Happy sailing

[@SailingTalisman]

I'd say any known damage to the rudder. High engine or genset hours. 10,000 hours on an engine is about when they start possibly needing to be replaced, but that number can climb dramatically if the engine has been serviced properly and on schedule. These are basically tractor engines, and are pretty rugged. If your surveyor sees any major fiberglass repairs, it would be worth knowing what happened. A remarkable number of Oyster boats have fallen off jackstands at the yard. They're heavier and slipperier than you might imagine. If electronic items like chartplotters aren't working, just change them out. The new stuff is so much better anyway. The old Grunert refrigeration system uses a ton of power and doesn't work that well in my opinion. We've managed to keep ours on-line, but I'm looking to replace it in the next month or so with a 24v system. There may be rotted stringers below the refrigerator as the system creates a lot of frost and the fridge then doesn't drain well. This is common to all the 485s, so not a deal killer. Look for water infiltration around windows and hatches, as you would with any boat. Watermaker may or may not be working. If not, replace it. The new ones are much better. Teak decks on the Oysters are vacuum bagged (glued down), and this is a fantastic feature. Generally the teak is very thick to start with, and having very few deck penetrations (screws) is a real selling feature. Overall, these boats were speced with the best of the best.

[@SailingTalisman]

Contact me off-list on Facebook Messenger (Sailing Yacht Talisman Facebook) if you want to continue the discussion.

[@timsparkes4271]

That's great feedback from you thank you ..The engine hours are only mid 2000k so I think there is plenty of life in it yet and I believe it's been serviced regularly. That's and interesting fact about Oysters coming off their stands ..I will bare that in mind and make the surveyor look for any traces of such although they are pretty bullet proof i'm led to believe. I think you are right about the new electronics and it's something I will look to change out once iv'e spent sometime getting to know her. You changed yours to the Raymarine Axiom I seem to remember ..are you pleased with it ? From the looks of her the fridge and freezer are in quite good condition but I will also bare in mind that it might be better coming out ..all of these things are hit and miss I guess on an older boat so you have to assume there's going to be replacement costs. Overall she looks like a decent purchase and think compared to other oysters of her age she looks to have been well looked after . Thank you again so much for your comments and maybe our paths will cross over the oceans and I can buy you both a cold beer.

[@jakobeils7657]

Congrats. It's a beauty for sure. I like that you are thorough in your examination of the boat and explanations of your thoughts, it's really helpful for all the rest of us boat loving pirates out there. And good to see that you finally got a good grip on the sound for the videos. Awesome work an fair winds for the 3 of you. btw. will you be bringing the dog along? regards J

[@SailingTalisman]

Hi Jacob. Thanks for the kind words, and yes we're trying to get Doc here but it's been quite a struggle with the authorities. In fact, the British pretty much wouldn't do it, even though the immigration website says you can. At present we're planning on paying a friend airfare and food to bring him into Lisbon. Continental Europe seems the only way. Thanks so much for watching.

[@andrewbowlgarte4738]

a little late, just watching now, but congratulations! hope you feel you got a good deal and some room to do all the upgrades and fixes and touch ups! and still be under or around your investment and possibly be over what you got into it when done! cheers!

[@SailingTalisman]

Talisman has been awesome. The perfect balance between a great offshore boat and at a pretty good price.

[@jamiemarriott1733]

congratulations! can't wait for a tour of the interior!

[@BastienKoert]

Congrats. That is one sweet looking boat.

[@dubayadot]

I hope you went to the "Wee hurry " chip shop on the pier there? looking at a smaller boat myself in Troon, its only 40 mins from my house .

[@SailingTalisman]

We loved that place. They actually have to businesses there. There's the take out side and then the restaurant, which I hope is still open. Inside the restaurant they have all the architectural sections for the original J-Class yachts framed on the walls and it's the coolest thing ever. We also came to really appreciate the Scots Restaurant in Troon Marina. The food there was exceptional, and the staff took care of us like we were family. I literally ate breakfast, lunch and dinner there for almost two months and never tired of it. At night the bartenders would sometimes comp me drinks. When we launched the boat the manager and all the servers kicked in money to buy Wendy and I dinner on our last night. What a wonderful place and time. Brings back fond memories.

[@Oggiwara1]

Congratulations with your "new" boat! I think you made the right decision about choosing this one. Just love your choice with "functionality over prettiness". :-)

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much.

[@ibjeterhere]

Congratulations, great boat and how could you ever go wrong on an Oyster 🙂

[@noblenotes27]

This is my first time buying a boat but i want alive aboard and I have a 50 foot sloop I'm looking sure of ,,, I have had my eye on this boat in Seattle for years so I think I'm familiar with it. more live aboard than sail.anyway your video helped me thru the thinking process. thank you

[@SailingTalisman]

You're welcome Larry. Wish you the best.

[@baseballDUDE32]

You did it! Congratulations. 🍾🎊🎉🎈

[@geoffanddawnalle]

I am really looking forward to more videos congrats.

[@buffettfanman]

Congrats on your boat! I just subscribed to you channel and will be following!

[@mikehartmann5187]

She's a beauty. Best of luck with her.

[@leedeetz410]

Well I'm ready to watch and learn,thanks❤️

[@SailingTalisman]

Good to hear it.

[@BradMore]

She's a looker, congrats!

[@weeknightingale]

Looks good! Congratulations!

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much.

[@lylel5707]

Congratulations you made the plunge. Looks great and I bet it is a real good boat. When are you getting out of there and heading to a warmer area.

[@SailingTalisman]

As I type, we're in Bayona (northern) Spain. We sailed down from Troon to Camarat Sur Mer, France, and then across the Bay of Biscay to A Caruna, Spain. A quick stop for fuel and off to Bayona, where it's fantastic weather. Keep watching for the details of that trip.

[@hibbiteejibbitee]

Can you share a couple pluses and minuses of buying a boat in the UK? Congrats, she's a beauty.

[@Buck0seven]

Congratulations! That is a beautiful boat. I was anxiously awaiting your update. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@SailingTalisman]

Indeed. We were offline for so long. There was so much to do that our schedules left absolutely no room for frivolous things like making and posting videos. But time is opening back up at last and I've got a lot of raw footage on the computer.

[@CatamaranChannel]

Congratz and keep sailing!

[@patrickhogan4196]

Beautiful, Congratulations

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@billhanna8838]

Sure I saw her in New Zealand some years ago, The inner forestay ,not the staysail is only to stop the mast pumping I'm sure its not for a storm sail but reefed staysail is good for 50 Nts.

[@Maikkhen]

I can't wait for your crossing via ARC.

[@rwdyer2263]

I wanted to hear what you had to say about the first time leaving the marina without additional hands on board.

[@SailingTalisman]

Well, it's stressful. We have major tides running most of the time (4 meters HW to LW) and wicked winds. Luckily, the boat is heavy displacement and handles well (it turns out) in tight quarters, but you have to actually untie and start doing that to find out. Much less stressed about things now.

[@Deceptor]

Congratulations, it's beautiful :)

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much.

[@mmanut]

Yes sir, beautiful boat. Maybe some oil on that teak deck? R U bringing the boat back to the States? GOOD LUCK, 👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@SailingTalisman]

Actually, mostly blood. I gave myself a major blister on my big toe, and even now after 3 weeks it's still not 100% healed. Luckily, blood will come out of teak easier than oil. There were also some pre-existing spots that might not come out. We'll see.

[@19tibbetts]

I just subscribed luv the videos . Missed how much you paid for the boat would be interested. On the other hand you would have your reasons for not disclosing. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the inspiration

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks for subscribing. Find us on Sailing Yacht Talisman Facebook and message me for details.

[@phillipallen1305]

Beautiful boat!

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much.

[@finnsailing69]

nice looking boat guys! congrats! :)

[@AndrewS4s]

Oyster is the Rolls Royce of boats. Good choice

[@SailingTalisman]

Indeed. It feels more like one every day. It's interesting, because RR is more accurate. This isn't a Ferrari or other sports car, but more of a robust luxury ride. Ours is a bit older at 1994, but the quality of the fiberglass and woodwork never fails to impress.

[@tobiasburen8340]

Oh oh! On a older RR you better be an electrician. I hope not on that great boat! It's really nice and one of my favourites too! Best wishes for the future!

[@SailingTalisman]

Yeah, just owning a boat means you need to be an electrician. On that front I started off being "pretty good", like a 6 on a scale of 10, but since being on Talisman it's more like 8 out of 10 now. The main thing hasn't been failures, but actually upgrades, and you learn a lot when you're installing new stuff all the time. I have 3 top end voltmeters (GB and Klein) on board of which 2 are kind of for backup. Without those, you'd be lost.

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Yep, I approve this purchase! Great boat!

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much. We never had any post purchase remorse (just abject horror once we understood what we'd signed on for).

[@jeffwhite9001]

For the age of it its a beautiful boat, Oyster quality.

[@SailingTalisman]

Indeed.

[@paimachati]

Beautiful boat.

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much!

[@stratman50th]

Congratulations!

[@phygital1]

Congratulations. Great choice. How will you bring her back to the states?

[@SailingTalisman]

Yes. We flagged her as a U.S. boat and will be spending this winter and next summer in the Med. Then it'll be off to the Canary Islands for the ARC across to the Caribbean for next winter. Then Florida and North Carolina where Wendy has family. We'll be due for another refit by then.

[@phygital1]

I have subscribed. Looking forward to your journeys. Fair winds

[@petenash7994]

Well done guys. Check out Port Andratx on west coast of Mallorca in The Med. Tim's Bar works when you are there!

[@myz113]

Give us a tour of the inside.... I'm sure those cabins windows are awesome! Love that adhered teak... all the benefits and none of the problems. Congrats again Kevin & Wendy she is a real beauty. I have a 75lb CQR on the Tayana and have also heard good things.

[@normanboyes4983]

Congratz nice boat.

[@SailingTalisman]

We are loving it.

[@georgelambertson300]

I've watched your other vlogs during the boat selection process and would have followed the same process instead of making a impulse decision ..So enjoy the waves and fair winds ...P.S. I just subscribed today..

[@mikemjw4533]

Congrats! Enjoying your channel. Are you planning on sailing her home?

[@billfournier1043]

Congratulations! When will you be sailing to the Mediterranean? Places you plan to visit/stay? Currently living in Turkey.

[@georgemulligan8958]

Perfect weather to test her out

[@SailingTalisman]

The Scots are crazy. They'll go out in anything.

[@findingsimon]

congrats! now the work starts!

[@SailingTalisman]

So you understand. Indeed, I've lost almost 20 pounds during the refit. As you know, the videos lag what is happening in real time. Stay posted to see how it all went. And thanks for watching.

[@mannysilva4454]

first of all congrats:) all the best with your new sailboat can you explain the procedure of purchasing a boat abroad? what documents are necessary, how complicated is it to bring it back to the states and fees you have to pay after, i have read a lot and i have gotten the impression that its better to pay more in the states then a cheaper boat in europe.

[@jeffc6038]

Congrats to you two how you can make it to the east coat U.S so i can see that beauty.

[@SailingTalisman]

We should be back next year. We'll be sailing the Med for this winter, spring and summer, then coming back to the Caribbean for Christmas and probably heading up the east coast after that.

[@user-sf9pq5ox7w]

nice, good luck!!

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks D. We're having fun. Appreciate you're being with us.

[@THECARKUS]

Congratulations. What a beauty. I have a Q. Its my perception that a top class boat like an Oyster may be more expensive to maintain than an "average white boat" of similar size. That said, I cant think of any logic to support this. What do you feel?

[@Anglosaxon69]

Without looking at your watch, how long have you been sailing?

[@tedrenard472]

So, what did it feel like being the only person ever to wear sunglasses in Scotland? Did people run up to you in the streets and ask what they were :-). Nice yacht, congratulations. I'm with you on the preference for the older models. Since the advent of people "winning" the ARC cruises, manufacturers are concentrating more on performance at the sacrifice of seaworthiness & comfort, which is why some of the older Hallbergs are becoming sought after even by people with the money to buy newer. Happy sailing.

[@SailingTalisman]

Surprisingly it was sunny a lot of the time. But your observation intrigues me. Perhaps the Scots don't wear sunglasses a lot. I can't remember either way. As for the boat, we've been totally happy with Talisman, despite the fact that a lot of upgrades have been necessary. We knew that going in and feel like we're still ahead financially and have a rock solid boat. We see a ton of Hallberg Rassys out and about on our travels, along with Malos and Nijads, which were two boats I didn't spend enough time studying (since they are few and far between in the States). Thanks for watching.

[@290Alenka]

Your Test sail reminded me so much of our own out of Brighton in a Force 6. You want to be so proactive but somehow just end up being a passenger - In the nicest possible way. Congratulations and enjoy! Are you staying in Europe for a while or taking her straight back across the Atlantic?

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks so much. There was no way I was going to drive this boat out of the harbor when there were at least two experienced skippers aboard to show us how they'd do it. Better to watch the first couple of times.

[@290Alenka]

I know exactly where you are coming from. Half of you wants to sit back and take everything in and the other half wants to get hands on the wheel and just enjoy. Above all you don't want to put a scratch on it before the ink has dried on the contract.

[@scottanson7524]

Congrats nice !

[@evanofelipe]

What a fantastic boat and congratulations on your decision to commit to her. Just one small observation, I was little surprised to see Sales crew bang down the winch handle on the deck. I'd expect them to take care and respect another person's boat (be it the present or potential new owner's) it should have been properly stowed in its pocket and not dropped into the sheets where it could get entangled and lost over the side. Finally the complete absence of life jackets during your test sail didn't look too professional on their part either......? Rant over. Incidentally, have you featured this boat in a previous vlog when doing your rounds? Best wishes and fair winds - Evano

[@SailingTalisman]

Great points. I think the winch handle was an oversight in the heat of the moment. However, having lost two over the side in recent years from that exact situation, when I saw it sitting there later I moved it back to one of the handle storage locations. As for PFDs, the Scots are fanatics about it (usually, since the water is so cold). Even the marina night watchman wears one when walking the docks. However, the winds were light and we had them all out below for quick retrieval. We had an odd thing going on with the videos for the first Oyster 485. As of today, Stella Maris in Almerimar, Spain is still for sale. We traveled to see that boat, and were on the cusp of making an offer when I decided I had to see this one. We had a ton of video on the first boat, and I reached out to the broker to offer to do a video but was uneasy doing so without asking on something we had pulled out of. I know the owners were disappointed. We never heard back about the offer and were forced to accept it as a "no". I do think this was a mistake on their part. The price is right on Stella and she's actually a newer boat. We would have sold it for them I suspect, as we've sold other boats in our video series.

[@456deerhunter]

Hey buddy I have got to ask how much did you give for her....... Thank you

[@mr.e7022]

Congrats. Check the o-rings on the filler caps.

[@SailingTalisman]

Yeah, we checked early and they seem good. We put a bit of grease on them after.

[@Austra1981]

nice boat

[@stevie1463]

Very nice!

[@SailingTalisman]

Thanks.

[@Grandpacarlreacts]

Really nice boat. Good job, Was that John Kretschmer at the helm?

[@plstrom]

its scary for sure... the first time you leave the marina alone

[@SailingTalisman]

Troon was way scary, and still would be after become proficient with docking her. The west coast of Scotland is no place to mess around. The wind howls and the tides are significant.

[@polishking4372]

Hi Kevin, Boat is very great condition .Can you hint price range she cost ? Looking for One myself

[@SailingTalisman]

Hi PK. The best place to start is yachtworld.com. Enter Oyster as brand, sail only, and set length 45-54'. The 485 (our boat) had a long production run, spanning somewhere around a decade, for a total of something like 33 hulls. Typically, the asking prices tend to be around $200k to $275k, but I know that very few were available last I looked. Spring is the high season for boat listings, with late fall/early winter being the low.

[@polishking4372]

@@SailingTalisman Thank you! Best of Sailing.