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A couple shopping for a full-time cruising sailboat to prepare for a South Pacific expedition tours a 2003 Oyster 53 in San Pedro, California.0:22 The hosts compare the Oyster’s heavy-duty construction, skeg-mounted rudder, and hydraulic furling systems against the interior volume and cockpit layout of a Beneteau 57.9:27 While the Oyster offers superior build quality and sturdiness, the hosts conclude the Beneteau 57 better suits their needs for living space and cockpit comfort.16:21 The tour highlights specific features of the Oyster 53, including a center cockpit, a workshop, a dedicated engine room, and a galley designed for use while underway.12:40 The hosts plan to make a serious offer on a vessel in the $425,000 to $450,000 range by early spring.18:45 Prior to the tour, the crew attempted a weekend passage to Catalina Island but scrubbed the trip due to a small craft advisory and 5-to-6-foot seas, opting instead for a local day sail.3:54

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