Oregon Native is a proven offshore cruising yacht. This Oyster 56 successfully completed the 2017 Oyster World Rally before going on to spend six years cruising the South Pacific.
Designed by Rob Humphreys and built by Oyster Marine in the UK to Lloyd’s approved specifications, Oregon Native is hull number 43 of the highly regarded Oyster 56 series. Combining Oyster’s renowned build quality with exceptional seaworthiness, she represents one of the most respected bluewater cruising platforms in her class, equally capable of comfortable liveaboard cruising, serious passagemaking, and extended offshore adventures.
Below deck, her 4-cabin, 2-head layout offers an excellent balance of owner comfort and practical offshore functionality. The aft owner’s stateroom provides a spacious and private retreat, while the forward VIP cabin features a generous double berth for guests. Two additional guest cabins with upper and lower berths create ideal sea cabins for passagemaking or additional crew accommodation.
On deck, Oregon Native has a great sailing wardrobe including a fully batten North Sails 3Di Endurance 760 mainsail (2016) with three reef points, furling 3Di Endurance 760 staysail, and an A2 asymmetric spinnaker paired with a Karver top-down furling system for controlled and efficient downwind sailing.
Her electronics systems are equally impressive, featuring a full B&G electronics suite including dual Zeus 12” multifunction displays, upgraded B&G Hydra autopilot with hydraulic linear drive, Simrad 3G broadband radar, Weatherdock AIS, Icom SSB radio, Iridium satellite communications, Navtex, and dual-station VHF controls.
Mechanically, she benefits from a replacement Westerbeke 12.5kW generator with approximately 606 hours as of April 2026, supporting comfortable and reliable extended cruising. Her electrical systems are thoughtfully configured around a 24V DC backbone with 110V AC outlets throughout the vessel, supported by Mastervolt inverter/charger systems for efficient operation both offshore and at anchor.
Additional cruising comforts include reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout the vessel, including a new Dometic unit installed in 2025, alongside premium liveaboard features such as a dishwasher, washing machine, water maker, VacuFlush toilets, and overhead LED lighting throughout the interior.
Offered with the recommended inventory of offshore spares and safety equipment, Oregon Native presents a compelling opportunity for buyers looking to step directly into serious bluewater cruising aboard one of the industry’s most respected offshore yachts.
Highlights Include:
Accommodation
4 cabin / 2 head layout
Forward VIP Cabin (Forepeak): Centerline island double berth with excellent storage throughout, including hanging lockers and drawers, plus good natural light and ventilation from overhead hatch and ports.
Forward Head: Located just aft of the VIP cabin, featuring a VacuFlush toilet, wash basin, and separate shower stall and holding tank.
Port Guest Cabin: Upper and lower berths (bunk style), with hanging locker and storage, ideal as comfortable sea berths for passagemaking.
Starboard Aft Cabin: Upper and lower berths with storage and hanging locker, also providing access to systems and engine room, making it a practical and functional guest or crew cabin.
Saloon & Navigation Area : Raised saloon with excellent light and visibility, featuring a large dining area, additional seating, and a forward-facing navigation station to starboard.
Galley (Walk-through): Well-equipped walk-through galley to port, offering ample workspace, refrigeration, and storage, conveniently connecting the saloon to the aft cabin.
Owner’s Aft Stateroom: Spacious cabin with offset double berth, desk area, generous storage, and a private en-suite head with separate shower, providing a comfortable and private owner’s retreat.
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Owners Comments and Boat History
Oregon Native was originally commissioned in England by her first owner with the intention of world cruising. During her early years, she was professionally managed with a liveaboard skipper but saw relatively light private use. She later completed an Atlantic crossing to the Caribbean, after which she spent several seasons operating under professional charter management.
The current owner purchased the vessel in Florida in 2014. In 2017, she departed the British Virgin Islands as part of the Oyster World Rally, undertaking an extensive voyage through the Panama Canal to the Galápagos, French Polynesia, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand. After cruising the South Pacific for approximately three years, she continued on to New Caledonia and Australia.
Following a pause during the COVID period, the vessel was returned to the Caribbean in 2023, where she remains today.
Oregon Native is described by her owner as a true sailor’s boat, with a deep keel and sail plan capable of confidently achieving 200-mile days. She allowed the current owner to fulfill a long-held dream of exploring the South Pacific and is now ready for her next owner to continue the journey.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Details
ManufacturerOyster Yachts
Model56
Year (Build / Refit)2005
Length17.1m
Capacity max12
Total Power114 hp
Beam5.0m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length17.1m
Max Draft2.5m
Beam5.0m
Hull
MaterialGRP
Weight
Displacement27.2 t
Accommodation
Guest Cabins4
Bathrooms2
Max Passengers12
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakePerkins
Engine ModelM115T
Engine TypeInboard
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power114 hp
Year2005
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