Oyster 655 “SALTA” Yacht for Sale | A Reputation for Being a Fabulous | Tour with Tim Carbury
August 7, 2026 · 18 min · 14K views · Lymington
What this video covers
The 2008 Oyster 655 Salta is a Rob Humphreys-designed bluewater cruiser built to MCA Category 2 standards.1:43 Following a history of Mediterranean cruising and an ARC Plus rally to Grenada, the vessel underwent extensive refits in 2023 and 2025.0:54 The hull features six layers of Coppercoat applied in 2025, and the drivetrain was serviced the same year.2:58 Deck equipment includes a Hall Spars carbon mast with rod rigging, Reckmann furlers overhauled in 2023, and Lewmar electric winches.5:44 The cockpit houses a refrigerated table and a Coltri dive compressor installed in 2025.6:59 Interior systems include a 2022 Force 10 electric cooker, a 2023 watermaker with a 100-liter-per-hour capacity, and a CruiseAir reverse-cycle air conditioning system.12:52 The layout features a full-beam saloon, a master suite with private deck access, and versatile guest cabins.8:48 The Perkins engine received a full overhaul by the manufacturer in 2025, and the vessel utilizes Raymarine electronics updated in 2023.16:20
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