41.34ft Oyster 1987

The Oyster 406 is a highly regarded bluewater cruising yacht, designed by Holman & Pye and built by Oyster Yachts between 1986 and 1990. With only 35 units produced, it is the smallest deck saloon yacht Oyster ever built, offering many of the luxuries and ocean-going features of larger models in a more manageable package.

Selkie Dancer is a fine example of this rare model, featuring the desirable centre cockpit deck saloon version that offers panoramic visibility, excellent headroom, and a bright, airy interior. Her robust construction, encapsulated ballast, and skeg-hung rudder make her exceptionally well-suited to offshore passages, while modern upgrades — including a bow thruster, new rigging (2018), and a hydrovane auxiliary rudder — make her ready for extended cruising.

Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:

• Only 35 Oyster 406s built — rare and sought-after
• Deck saloon layout for light-filled, spacious interior
• Centre Cockpit for privacy in dock and security at sea
• Bow thruster
• Standing rigging replaced (2018)
• Coppercoat antifouling 2014, renewed 2024
• EU VAT Paid

REMARKS
Selkie Dancer combines the solid offshore credentials expected from Oyster with practical comfort for long-distance cruising. She has been in careful private ownership and has received regular upgrades and professional maintenance. Her long keel and skeg-hung rudder give confidence at sea, while features such as the bow thruster and electric winch aid handling in close quarters. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most compact yet capable yachts in Oyster’s pedigree range.