Oyster 80

Oyster 80 (1993) | Selling a Bluewater Legend in South Florida

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The Oyster 80 needs no introduction in the offshore sailing world. Built by England's Oyster Marine-one of the most respected names in blue-water cruising yacht construction-the 80-foot platform represents the pinnacle of long-range offshore capability. Finding a buyer for a 1993 Oyster 80 requires a global audience, a specialized network, and a brokerage team that understands the bluewater sailing community. Miami Yachting delivered all three.

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An Exceptional Vessel with a Rich History

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This 1993 Oyster 80 had completed two Atlantic crossings and a Pacific circuit under its previous ownership. It arrived in South Florida following a major refit in the Caribbean that included new standing rigging, updated navigation systems, a complete engine overhaul, and freshly painted topsides. Despite its vintage, the vessel was in genuine offshore-ready condition-documented in a comprehensive refit log that Miami Yachting made central to the listing narrative.

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A 52-Day Sale in a Niche Market

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Bluewater sailing yachts of this size sell slowly-when marketed broadly. Miami Yachting took a different approach: laser-focused outreach to the global offshore sailing community through sailing associations, ocean rally networks, and dedicated bluewater cruising platforms. The Oyster owner community is particularly tight-knit, and word of an available, well-refit Oyster 80 traveled fast. Within the first two weeks, Miami Yachting had three qualified inquiries from buyers on three different continents.

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The Transaction

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The successful buyer-a retired professional sailor from Northern Europe with extensive offshore miles-traveled to South Florida to conduct a full survey and sea trial. After a thorough Lloyd's-standard inspection, a negotiation concluded at $380,000 USD-82% of the $465,000 asking price, a reflection of the vessel's age rather than its condition. The close happened in 52 days.

The Oyster 80 has since departed South Florida for the Pacific, continuing its story under capable new ownership.

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