[OFF MARKET] Oyster 55 (VALENT) with Sue Grant - Yacht for Sale - Iconic Bluewater Cruising
September 23, 2025 · 11 min · 9K views
What this video covers
The 1998 Oyster 55, named Valent, features a 1999 transom extension, 2020 Coppercoat antifouling, and 2020 Flexi-Teak decking. The cutter-rigged yacht carries 2021 standing rigging, a 2022 One Sails mainsail, a 2022 Code Zero, and a 2023 Parasailor. Deck hardware includes 2020 electric Lewmar primary and halyard winches, a 2019 anchor windlass, and a V45 CQR anchor. Electronics comprise a 2020 Raymarine Axiom and i70 suite, a 2023 lithium-ion battery bank with smart charging, and Starlink connectivity. The vessel is powered by a Nanni 115 engine with 4,000 hours and a 2025 Fisher Panda generator with 10 hours of use. The interior layout includes a deck saloon, a galley with a 2023 keel-cooled refrigeration system and Force 10 cooker, and multiple cabins separated by watertight bulkheads. Additional equipment includes a 2024 AB Hyperlon dinghy with a 6-horsepower outboard and a Watt & Sea C4 hydrogenerator. The vessel is configured for short-handed bluewater cruising with all control lines led to the cockpit.
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