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1986 Oyster 435 - a wonderful example of these British built and designed ocean going yachts. 'Dakota' has been maintained and updated considerably in the last five years, new North main and gennaker in 2022, standing rigging in 2019, new water maker 2020, new Axiom plotter in 2022 and a comprehensive inventory of other Raymarine electronics installed in 2016. Laid out with two (and a half) cabins there is a V berth forward with two bunk berths in the leading passageway sharing the forward heads, the aft master cabin has a large double with heads and the saloon offers plenty of seating around the ubiquitous large fold out table. She is a pleasure to sail and a joy to spend time aboard and will make the ideal family cruiser that is equally at home in Coastal waters as she is in long distance cruising.
Rig
Ketch
MASTHEAD KETCH RIG
Kemp Spars, Silver Anodised, safety bars around main mast base
2 sets inline spreaders on main mast, 1 set on mizzen mast
Stainless steel standing rigging replaced (2019)
Selden Furlex 304S genoa furler (2019)
Split Mizzen Backstays to allow access to the Pushpit Gate
Selden telepole (2022)
Spinnaker pole track on main mast
Genoa tracks with adjustable Lewmar cars
Selden Mainsheet blocks on traveller
SAILS
North Sails Mainsail on Ronstan cars (2022)
Fully Battened Mizzen, with Lazy Jacks and covers
Furling Genoa
North Sails Gennaker with snuffer (2022)
MPS, with Squeezer, by Hood, 1986
WINCHES
2 x Lewmar 52 self-tailing genoa winches
2 x Lewmar 30 self-tailing winches for both mainsheets
Lewmar 16 winch for main reefing on mast
Lewmar 40 self-tailing winch for halyards on mast
Lewmar 40 winch for halyards on mast
Lewmar 30 self-tailing winch on mast
Broker comments
Oyster are renowned for building yachts of distinction and 'Dakota' certainly does not disappoint. The Oyster 435 was the second most popular model ever built with 65 hulls produced which is understandable when looking at her sleek lines and impressive styling. She is a lovely yacht that is in great condition with maintenance and upgrades by her current and former owners over the recent years. A centre cockpit Ketch, she provides 8 very comfortable berths including fantastic owners suite as well as two bathrooms & generous amounts of living space.
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Raymarine Axiom 9 Pro chartplotter in cockpit (2022)
Raymarine i60 multifunction display
Raymarine i60 Wind display
Raymarine P70S autopilot control display (2022)
Raymarine ST70 Multifunction display
Raymarine AIS650 class B transceiver (2016)
Raymarine Quantum Radar (2016)
Raymarine Evolution autopilot system (2016)
Raymarine Ray 50 VHF with DSC at nav station
Raymarine external VHF speaker in cockpit
Target Navtex Pro Plus at nav station
Plastimo Binnacle compass (2019)
Plastimo bulkhead compass at chart table
GROUND TACKLE
33kg Rocna anchor (2019) with 60m of 10mm chain
Electric Anchor Windlass with rewire (2019)
Danforth Anchor (30lb) with Chain and Warp)
Bruce 10 kg Anchor with Chain and plaited Warp
GENERAL
Sprayhood and Binnacle cover (2022)
Folding cockpit table
Matching stainless steel Clock and barometer
JVC Stereo Entertainment with speakers (2019)
Cobra Handheld VHF & DSC (2019)
LED tricolour (2019)
LED stern light (2019)
LED steaming light (2019)
Omnidirectional TV antenna on mast (2019)
Folding Passerelle - aluminium with teak Gratings and Hand Rails
Cockpit Awning and between mast Awning
Combined Deck Floodlight and Steaming Light
Comprehensive toolkit
Various engine spares
Assorted fenders
Several warps and spare cordage
Extendable Davits
Seago 2.7m inflatable dingy with oars and fitted rowlocks
Yamaha 5hp 2 stroke outboard, bracket on pushpit
SAFETY
6 person liferaft (2019) (service status not confirmed)
Horseshoe lifebuoy and light float (2019)
Inflatable horseshoe and Jon buoy
Fire extinguishers in each cabin
Auto fire extinguisher in engine room
30m throwing line/ rescue sling, new 2019
McMurdo AIS EPIRB (2019)
Flares (2019)
4 auto life jackets (2019)
Fire blanket in galley (2019)
Smoke alarms in each cabin
CO alarm in saloon
Radar reflector
Rule 3700 bilge pump with auto-switch plus secondary backup auto-switch (2019)
VOLVO PENTA MD30A 62HP FOUR CYLINDER INBOARD DIESEL
Serviced March 2024
Shaft drive with three blade Brunton's Autoprop
New prop shaft seal 2019
Sound Insulated engine room
Side power Bow thruster (2022) with Numax 12V 105Ah battery (2023)
Diesel Dipper fuel polishing system (2022)
Racor Fuel filter system (2022)
ELECTRICS
Domestic Batteries: 4 x Odyssey 12V 100Ah AGM batteries (2021)
Engine battery: Varta 12V 120Ah
Automated dual charging
Victron 3 stage battery charger
3 x 100 watt Victron blue panels on A frame on aft deck
Victron MPPT smart solar charger with Bluetooth
Shore power connection with RCD, new 2019
3 x mains UK outlets in saloon & galley
All new wiring in the mast 2019
TANKAGE
Fuel: 340 litres (75 gallons)
Water: 682 litres (150 gallons)
Holding Tank in forward heads approx 70 litres (15 gallons)
WATER SYSTEM
Hot and cold pressurised water throughout
Isotemp Hot water cylinder
Schenker Zen Water maker fitted 2020
ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE
OYSTER 435 DS BUILT IN 1986
Built by Hartley Marine Ltd in Rochester, UK and designed by Holman & Pye
Hull No 31
CONSTRUCTION
White GRP Hull deck & structure to Lloyds requirements
Deck Saloon
Teak Laid Decks, Replaced 2005 – sanded + re-caulked 2015
Top of Saloon and Coamings covered with white painted TreadMaster
Self-Draining Cockpit with Teak Seats and Sole. Raised Helm's Steering position
Bathing Platform added, 2005
Fully encapsulated keel
Rudder has a GRP moulded Blade, attached to a stainless steel shaft. This is fitted to a heavily reinforced skeg
Whitlock "Destroyer Type" Steering Wheel
Hydrovane steering system (2019)
Emergency Tiller Steering
Interior of Teak and Teak-Faced Ply
Seacocks replaced 2022
Hull polish and wax - March 2024
DIMENSIONS
Length Overall 13.22m (43' 5")
Length Waterline 11.25m (36' 11")
Beam 4.18m (13' 9")
Draft 1.98m (6’ 6")
Displacement 13608kgs (30,000lbs)
ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE