Pedigreed Oyster 55 in turnkey condition, competitively priced and ready for her new owner!
The Oyster 55 is one of the most iconic and timeless designs in yachting history, aimed at providing a safe, fast, ergonomic, and comfortable platform for long range shorthanded cruising. Featuring a raised deck saloon, center cockpit, cutter rig, sugar scoop transom, fully-skegged rudder, and 3 cabin/1 workshop layout with a large owner’s suite aft, this design philosophy has become nearly ubiquitous, with similar examples from Oyster and dozens of other brands/boatbuilders having sailing millions of shorthanded miles around the world. It can be argued that Oyster did it first and did it best, and many would say that they still do.
BAKER STREET specifically has benefited from a charmed life, having had only two owners. The original owner was a mechanical engineer and specced the boat out with many custom and redundant systems that set her in a league above the other 55’s. This includes redundant autopilots, anchor windlasses, and power generation systems. Her current owner is a professional superyacht captain who invested heavily into maintenance and modern upgrades. He and his family enjoyed cruising and living aboard and are now ready for the next chapter, presenting a fantastic option for a future owner to step into a pedigree cruising boat which is truly turnkey, and at a competitive price point. BAKER STREET is booked for winter storage in Maryland where she can be inspected and launched for sea trial and sail away year-round.
Notable recent updates & upgrades:
Updated standing rigging (2019)
Main engine had a complete factory rebuild
Recently replaced generator with low hours
Recent Lithium Ion battery bank (2024)
Newer electronic instruments (2022)
Solar panels (2024)
Wind generator (2022)
Watermaker
Recent bottom job (2024)
Spars with powder coat (2019)
Teak decks replaced (2009)
Excellent dinghy w/ primary + spare outboard
Recent exterior canvas (bimini, dodger, and deck cushions) (2024)
Hundreds of spare parts for every system onboard plus a comprehensive suite of tools, all perfectly organized in the workshop area – the seller says you could sail around the world (again) without having to source any spares!
The spacious main salon greets you as you come down the companionway and dominates the midships section with plenty of headroom and natural light thanks to the raised deck-level windows. The XL U-shaped settee to starboard seats 6-8 around a large, fixed teak table which conceals a storage cabinet in its pedestal. A flatscreen TV hangs on the bulkhead just forward of the table. The port settee offers two lounge-style seats with an armrest between them.
The nav station sits just aft of the port-side settee and is open to the rest of the salon over a low desk.
Behind the nav station on the port side is a walk-through utility room/work bench which then leads to a walkthrough head and shower that opens to the aft cabin.
The walk-through galley is aft and to starboard, with ample countertop space. The passageway is narrow enough that one feels secure while cooking underway. Modern, front-opening fridge and freezer doors allow for easy access to cold storage.
Walking aft through the galley leads you to the generous aft cabin (master) with a walk-around double berth on the starboard side and a small couch/settee to port. Plenty of natural light and ventilation is provided by the overhead deck hatch and multiple port lights.
The engine space is centrally located underneath the companionway, access is offered on all sides via panels in the galley, utility room, salon, and master cabin.
Walking forward from the salon a single-level transition into the passageway leads to the spacious, bathtub-style V-berth that holds its occupants securely. A second guest bunk cabin is to starboard, and to port is a shared head and shower.
Honeywell 12,000 BTU air-conditioning unit (220V)
10 gallon hot water tank heated via engine water loop
Refrigerator: 220v, seawater cooled
Freezer: 220v, seawater cooled
Watermaker: Seafresh 220V H204 & output 31.7 gallons/hr
Ocean Chef gimbaled stove and oven (propane)
Soba laundry machine
Panasonic stereo system
TV
220v / 50hz European system
Westerbeke 8.8 kWgenerator
Air Silent X wind turbine (2022)
Solar panel field 1500 watt
Dual alternators: 80amp and 150amp (24V)
(8) 24V house battery bank (2024 700 AH)
(3) 24V start batteries for engine and generator (2023)
(2) Victron Multiplus battery charger/inverter combo units (2024)
Victron Battery charge ability – (2) x 70AH = 140 AH
Victron Invert ability – 3000 watts (2) = 6kw
Independent Victron Cerbo battery monitor
Shore Supply: 240V / 50amp
Victron 7000W isolation transformer
*Most Raymarine instruments replaced in 2021/2022*
(2) Axiom 12” chart plotters
Depth sounder
Speed wheel
Radar
Wind instruments
Multi-function displays
AIS
Satellite phone
Ship’s laptop
VHF Radio ICOM – cockpit and helm pedestal (2024)
HF / SSB Radio ICOM (2019)
(2) Autopilot (independent/redundant systems)
In-mast furling mainsail (electrically operated)
130% radial cut genoa from Neil Pryde (electric furling) (2022)
Staysail (electric furling)
Asymmetric North Sails spinnaker
Hood Spars aluminum mast
Reckman hydraulic furlers
Dynaform wire rigging replaced in 2019
Dual spinnaker poles mounted to mast
Dual-anchor rollers on bow pulpit
Rocna primary anchor (73lb)
Bruce secondary anchor
210 ft galvanized primary anchor chain
150 ft secondary anchor chain and rode
Dual Lewmar electric windlass w/ controls at helm pedestal
Samson stainless electric dinghy davits
Outboard engine bracket
Aluminum modular gangway (stowable)
Flip-down swim ladder from transom platform
Lewmar Winches
(2) Primaries: ST66 electric powered, self-tailing, 2-speed
(4) ST54 manual, two-speed, self-tailing utility winches
(2) Cabin-top: ST48 manual, two-speed, self-tailing
ENGINE
Manufacturer: Perkins
Model: M90
Year: 1995
Rated Output: 80 hp
Current Hours: 1688 (post-rebuild)
Complete factory rebuild in 2018
GENERATOR
Manufacturer: Westerbeke
Model: 8.8 EGTD
Year: 2020
Rated Output: 8.8 kw @ 220V/50Hz
Current Hours: 1449
Racor primary filter system
Diesel fuel polishing system also fitted
RUNNING GEAR/DRIVETRAIN
Propeller Type: 3-blade – folding MAX Prop
Transmission: Hurth Geardrive + Aquadrive
(2) Fresh water tanks: 61 gal and 163 gal, FRP
Blackwater tank (1): 20 gallon Vacuflush system with macerator
Jabsco 24v fresh water pump w/ expansion tank
Whale Gulper 12V gray water pumps
Vacuflush electric toilet aft, Jabsco manual head fwd
Saltwater pump for anchor washdown
Freshwater deck shower aft
30 gallon hot water tank powered by engine water loop
Henderson manual backup bilge pump
Automatic bilge pumps in all interior bilges and exteriors lazaret bilges
Bronze through-hulls and seacocks
Hinged, forward-opening deck salon windows for ventilation
Lewmar aluminium deck hatches and portlights all replaced 2014
Laid teak decks, glued to the deck, replaced in 2008
Oyster White Awlgrip hull and topsides
Sunbrella bimini and dodgers (2024)
Sunbrella cockpit cushions (2022)
10ft Aluminum RIB (2022)
Yamaha 15HP 2-stroke outboard
6-person offshore rated life raft (2022)
EPIRB
Multiple PFDs
Fire extinguishers
Misc. cookware, flatware, and service ware
Massive assortment of tools and collection of spare parts, filters etc.
Abundance of spare parts stored for all equipment aboard (too many to list)
Assorted dinnerware, flatware, service ware, galleyware
Owner’s personal effects
