[OFF MARKET] Oyster 53 (DISTRACTION), with Sue Grant - Yacht for Sale - Berthon International
23 April 2025 · 16 min · 15K views · Caribbean
What this video covers
The Oyster 53, named Distraction, is a blue-water cruising yacht currently completing the Oyster World Rally.0:32 The vessel features a 2023 standing rigging replacement and a suite of 2023 Sanders sails, including a push-button in-mast furling mainsail.0:49 Deck equipment includes electric Lewmar winches, a carbon passerelle, electric davits, and a 3.1-meter RIB powered by a 15-horsepower Yamaha two-stroke outboard.1:13 Ground tackle consists of a Rocna primary anchor and a CQR spare.4:37 Navigation and communication electronics were updated in 2023, featuring Raymarine Axiom displays, i50 readouts, Quantum radar, Starlink, Iridium, and SSB radio.6:04
Below decks, the yacht offers a three-cabin layout with white oak joinery and antique checkerboard flooring.6:58 Systems include a 100-horsepower Yanmar engine with under 5,000 hours, a 7.5-kilowatt Westerbeke generator, a self-flushing Seafresh watermaker, and reverse-cycle air conditioning paired with a hydronic Eberspacher heating system.12:29 The galley is equipped with a Force 10 four-burner stove, microwave, and configurable freezer/chiller units.13:13 The vessel is currently presented in cruising configuration rather than staged for sale.1:49
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