Boat DescriptionDesigners Holman & Pye have drawn a hull with clean lines and a keel that is large enough to ensure good directional stability in heavy weather. The 406 is well balanced and her protected skeg hung rudder provides positive control while steering remains light and responsive. The design features an encapsulated ballast casting which, with the absence of keelbolts, is virtually maintenance free. In common with all good cruising yachts, the Oyster 406 will dry out alongside level fore & aft on her own keel.PerformanceUnder power, the 406 uses her long 34'9" waterline to best advantage as her standard engine gives over 8 knots at full power. The 406 does better than 7 knots at just over 2000 rpm, which indicates the potential for low noise level cruising. Cruising range under power is up to 800 miles.the following is a list maintenance and upgrades carried out since July 2022 in the current ownershipJuly 2022– 2 coats anti-fouling paint applied below the waterline- Zinc based paint applied to propellor- Zinc Anode replacement at Shaft and propellor- Verification of shaft alignment- Standing rigging verified and tensioned- Purchased Rigid Hull Inflatable 3.2meter, polyester resin hullAugust 2022- Changed Engine Oil- Changed Alternator Belt- Purchased new starting batterySeptember 2022- Stripping of old Sikkens varnish from deck and exterior brightwork- Silicon touchups on teak deak joints- Engine Run upOctober 2022- Vessel Tarped for Winter Season- Engine run-upWinter 2022/23- Monthly engine run-ups and fluid checks- Mainsail and Genoa removed for dry storage- Boat heated and Dehumidifier running throughout winter seasonJune 2023- Vessel un-tarped for Summer season- Winter scrubdown of deck and brightwork- Saltwater application to teak deck and bright work- Hull buff and polish including all above water line- Standing rigging inspected and verifiedJuly/August/September/October 2023- Monthly engine run-up and fluids verified- Saltwater application to deck and brightwork above water lineWinter 2023/24- Monthly engine run-ups and fluid checks- Boat heated and Dehumidifier running throughout winter season- Mainsail and Genoa removed for dry storage- Vessel tarped for winer seasonJune 2024- Vessel un-tarped for Summer season- Winter scrubdown of deck and brightwork- Saltwater application to teak deck and bright work- Hull buff and polish including all above water line- Standing rigging inspected and verified- Oil ChangeJuly/August/September/October 2024- Monthly engine run-up and fluids verified- Saltwater application to deck and brightwork above water lineOctober 2024- Mainsail and Genoa removed for dry storage- Vessel tarped for winer season- Dehumidifier and heater in place for winter season- Note: Running rigging needs replacementNovember 2024- Replaced wiring for handheld windlass controller- Verification of Anchor and Chain in anchor lockerDecember 2024- Monthly engine run-up and fluid verificationJanuary 2025- Neoprene Mast Boot replacement- Mast deck ring silicone joint replacement.
This 1986 Oyster 406 is listed for sale in Morlaix, Brittany. With a 41ft layout and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB622524 on Rightboat.