Oyster 495 On Test - 3 Days , 200 miles

[@kisero2222]

I really like the guy running the presentation , the boat is really nice I’m sure it costs more than HR but then is far more modern. On 14:25 the drag those vertical port lights produce freaks me out though 🥴🥴

[@pootsman6722]

Looks like there's some drag on those seascape windows when heeled over, if they were flush there's maybe another 1/2 a knot there! 😁

[@ianscott3180]

I sail an elderly ex charter First 501. The difference in performance between these yachts of similar size is amazing. Ok we have four cabins and four heads, ex charter layout, but how I would love this Oyster. One small problem, this 495 is probably 10 times the price of mine. Never mind, nice to dream and good to see Oyster flourishing. Great video 👍

[@JelleKei]

Love the design , but imho a blue water cruiser needs solar/wind and a decent dingy storage like a garage or a davits

[@richardwallinger1683]

the opening shots show the massive drag those side / below the heeled waterline windows are causing . The water pressure,s must be enormous..

[@jamiemcneil9462]

I have a question about the Sail Drive. Why would anyone drill a huge hole in the bottom of the boat for no good reason?

[@bobsmith1401]

Absolutely Stunning, with great draft! - I also love the new U-Shape Galley away from the Owner's Passageway:)

[@stevebrunning3432]

Another great video.

[@andrewlabat9963]

This is my dream boat.. I'll never come partly close to affording one, but if lady luck ever super shines on me, my orders in.. 😁

[@simonhedley4919]

Great boat test and what a superb yacht!

[@mikesarno7973]

Amazing boat. Wonderful video.

[@StavrosMusic]

Another fantastic vid Matt, this is my favorite boat. I think that was Eddie Jordan's coming into frame about 3;30

[@childrenoftolkien]

"They only thing missing is an audience". Well done sir.

[@jimbojet8728]

Brilliant! Thanks

[@johnjackson374]

Hi I wish you would have explained why you decided to “push on” and not drop your anchor at that one spot

[@harbourdogNL]

Really nice! And what are the trousers the narrator is wearing? Very smart looking, and I need something like them.

[@louisavondart9178]

Fair weather boat. Very pretty but for blue water I'd go with Amel.

[@observer7418]

Lovely.

[@marktaylor484]

9kt rocketship, what about the saildrive (vs shaftdrive) and the lack of dinghy davits' on such a movable craft.

[@carlguile2856]

Thx Mat, great video!

[@eckhardlehmon8845]

where is the place for the washing machine?

[@MrOzzy281]

How long before the main sail wears out rubbing against the railings?

[@farrellko]

Lovely boat - Well done Oyster. Altough the design (hull & rig) are almost idential to the Amel 50, it's interesting to see the different takes on the deck and interior layout. Oyster for family, Amel for solo/cruising couple? I'd say Oyster more of a sailors boat and the Amel more for long term cruising. I'll take either!

[@ecmo11]

This boat & the A50 have nearly identical accommodation below & sailing systems above. I reckon either would shine equally with a family of just a couple. It really boils down to looks and maybe the options list. Oh, and the price. Equally equipped this boat will be about 1/3rd more than the Amel. (Appx $1.8MM vs $1.3MM)

[@Mike7O7O]

Agree with some other comments. Disappointing to see no power source alternatives. Like solar, wind, hydro. No obvious facility for a tender is bizarre. I would get fed up fast, sailing through squalls or worse, without some sort of cover. On a boat this size, a water maker is essential and a small washer / drier would be a nice touch. Lastly and I may be nit picking admittedly. I believe where they placed the cup holders under the dodger might cause problems. Say you were lounging flat with your head closest to the bow. You put a mug of coffee etc in the cup holder and the boat does something to make the coffee go flying. I realise we often use cups with lids, but not always. Speaking of safety. I didn't see a life raft. I 'get' that all the options I've mentioned are probably on the extensive options list. Maybe if I was spending a million and change I wouldn't care about another £100k of 'essential' options.

[@wackytheshaggy]

Nice but can’t help but think that it isn’t really set up for long cruising. For example, plenty of space for two fuel filters to switch when one is clogged, but only one installed. Or a spayed that doesn’t extend past the first seat so you’ll still get a cold back in a rough night, could have just made it 20cm longer. Small details but I would have expected more.

[@garyhawkesford2253]

Wot a load of bollocks Chances are youve never been blue sailing in your life

[@robinhodgkinson]

Most boat builders don’t build boats specifically set up for blue water world cruising simply because most won’t buy the boat to do that! As is pointed out in this video, most will buy this boat and go away for weekends. In which case few will want or need dual fuel filters, but I would point out, as you did, they made provision for those who want to. Which is a positive rather than a negative - you have the option. As to the sprayhood, when you buy a new boat you choose what type you want and how big you want it. New boats don’t come with a one size fits all option. Your criticisms are pretty thin… 🤔

[@terryshrives8322]

For long transatlantic crossing, I don’t think I would choose this boat. Simply because in stormy weather, you are completely exposed. May not seem like a big deal until you have been hit with rain and wind for 5 days straight. It’s a big deal trust me.

[@louisavondart9178]

Rich people don't care about crew comfort.

[@MichealForsyth-n6v]

It has a biking that covers

[@MichealForsyth-n6v]

Don't you just hate it when the typing makes a mistake it has a biminy

[@richardfreeborn4683]

Thanks Matt, another great presentation. I love the 495. But the world is moving on from monohulls. I love our cruising catamaran and wouldn't swap it for any monohull. When Oyster start making cruising cats then I'd be pleased to place an order! Oyster is a great brand.

[@thesailingkiwi]

brilliant 👍🍷

[@robertharris7027]

A nice ship. For me: A higher mast, genoa furler below deck, a fat head main and a classic sheeting system with a long traveller. Oh, I forgot - still need the money...😎

[@ecmo11]

Maybe if Oyster built racing yachts. All of those carry significant disadvantages on a cruising yacht.

[@svenhinrichsen458]

For me it is the most beautiful "daysailor" in the world. Would I like to own it? Of course 😝 Would I biy it for long distance or living aboard? Of course not.

[@mattdouglas5570]

£s it possible to operate everything manually if needed

[@robertlee8042]

It needs another helm station.

[@williambell8282]

Solar panels?

[@4406bbldb]

Smallest model and price is the point. You can get everything you want for more money except a basic yacht. Just a observation.

[@idort56]

Expensive motorsailer.

[@JG-ly2ij]

Why? Why is a carbon mast “definitely worth having”?

[@adiemitchell]

yeah, ok, but who can identify the awesome looking graffiti-covered yacht passing by the windows at minute 3:20?

[@ecmo11]

Former F1 boss Eddie Jordan's 495, named Tuga

[@floppytnarwal1641]

Yes that's 495/2 it has a very unique finished interior too.

[@peterjansen7854]

My 50 dollar lotto win is a starter for me😅

[@aliasErEf]

At 5’40…..> …but in the back of the camera a sail boat passed with …..yes you got it …open sails 😂

[@PlanetSailOnline]

"There is little breeze"....The boat that passed us was going upwind with the tide which allowed them to benefit from more apparent wind. Downwind and against the tide was a very different prospect

[@4406bbldb]

@@PlanetSailOnline nice knowing how to sail.

[@timevans8223]

Can't believe how high the cockpit floor is. Must be uncomfortable in a proper sea. The exposure of the helm is dreadful. Not for bluewater.

[@Oggiwara1]

Great commercial! 😆

[@marcelonazario5070]

☝️🦎👽🦖👍

[@BigRedNZ1]

That’s quite a… bold… choice of colour. Harps back to the old saying, money doesn’t buy taste. But each to their own

[@ecmo11]

I think it's great. Lightly colored so the boat is still visible at range, but not the same boring white as everyone else. Would also look great in Fighting Lady Yellow.

[@aliasErEf]

Same boat but with NO sails ……simply a yacht ….identical….and get rid of helping friends @ enjoy the weekend

[@cutefilms9385]

Easter...all repent and attend Christian churches.

[@edwardstone1654]

Religious zealot🤬