BASIC DETAILS AND MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Builder: OYSTER
Model:
Year of Construction: 2014 Rebuilt: 2019 - Refit 2022/23
Construction Material: Hand laid composite
Length Overall (LOA): 26.20 / 21.98m (LWL)
Maximum Beam: 6.32m
Maximum Draft: 3.5 m
Gross Tonnage: 76 T
Fuel Capacity: 3,000 Ltrs
Fresh Water Capacity: 2,000 Ltrs
Main Engines: Scania DI09 350hp
Rebuilt to: MCA Category 0, now operating under MCA Cat 2
Mainsail: Elvstrom furling SY EPEX Cruising 177.3m2 (new 2023)
Genoa: Elvstrom furling SY EPEX Cruising 188.9m2 (new 2023)
Staysail: Elvstrom furling SY EPEX Cruising 83.9m2 (new 2023)
Generators: Onan 22.5KW & Onan 13.5KW
Thrusters: Hydraulic Bow and Stern
Mast: Dokar 30M Aluminium with in mast furling
Accommodation: 9 Persons in 4 Cabins / 3 x Crew in 2 Cabins
Location: Barcelona, Spain
VAT Status: EU VAT Paid

BROKER'S COMMENTS
If you’re looking for a proven blue-water cruiser with an impressive pedigree, CHAMPAGNE HIPPY is an Oyster 825 that stands apart. Designed for long-range cruising, she is MCA-classed and coded, EU VAT paid, and fully equipped for private adventures or charter. Extensively refitted between 2018 and 2019 and again in 2022, she features a new mast, rigging, sails, refreshed interior, and major engineering upgrades.
The yacht’s extended transom was an optional extra during her build. The result is an extended aft deck, a huge amount of interior volume and an immense beach club and storage area. The beach club is accessible from either the transforming ladder/hydraulic passerelle, or the internal deck steps for safe access when under sail. At 82’5 (26.2m) in length with a 3.5m draft, she is designed to cross oceans with ease, delivering 250nm days under sail. Her performance has been well-documented—she completed the ARC transatlantic in just 15 days, finishing 13th overall and claiming the title as the first Oyster to cross the line.
Her exterior styling is sleek yet robust. The cockpit is spacious and well-protected, divided into two areas: a forward zone for guest dining and relaxation and an aft section for crew operations, all shaded by biminis and a dodger for added comfort.
Inside, her modern, fresh interior features wraparound deck saloon windows that provide panoramic views. The salon is finished in fine wood tones and light cream fabrics. The port-side dining area comfortably seats eight, while the forward-facing navigation station to starboard is ideally positioned for easy access to controls. The fully equipped galley features white-grey marble countertops, a Miele induction hob and electric oven, and top-tier appliances, ensuring effortless meal preparation whether at anchor or underway.
Accommodations are well-appointed, designed to host up to eight guests in four ensuite cabins. The full-beam master suite aft includes a private study and ensuite bathroom. The large double guest cabin to starboard, the twin guest cabin to port, and the oversized guest cabin forward of the saloon all offer generous space, comfort, and privacy. Crew accommodations forward include a large captain’s double and additional crew bunks, sharing a dedicated head and shower.
With proven ocean-crossing capability, extensive refit history, and MCA classification for unrestricted chartering, CHAMPAGNE HIPPY is a rare opportunity for those looking for a high-performance cruiser. She is turn-key and ready for her next adventure, whether that’s private world cruising or participation in the next Oyster World Rally.

INTERIOR & ACCOMMODATION
Main Saloon/Dining Area:
Incredible connection to the sea with surround deck saloon windows. Modern and fresh finish using wood and lighter cream fabrics. Dining area to port and comfortably seats eight. Nav area to starboard and facing forward.
Galley:
Immaculately finished with white-grey marble counters, Miele induction hob and electric oven, microwave, etc.
ACCOMMODATION
Master Cabin: Full-beam master stateroom aft with ensuite and owners study.
Guests Cabins x 3:

Large, VIP double cabin ahead of saloon to starboard side.
Twin guest ahead of master to port.
Large double guest cabin ahead of saloon and to starboard of master.

*All guest cabins feature ensuite bathrooms.
Crew:
Crew forward with large captains’ double bed and crew bunks sharing a head and shower.

DECK EQUIPMENT, RIG & SAILS
RIG

Cutter headed sloop rig (new 2023)
Triple spreader aluminium Dokar in furling mast (new 2023) with formula mast aluminium boom (Resprayed white in 2023).
Solid stainless steel rod rigging (fully serviced May 2023)
Hydraulic in mast furling by Reckmann (Serviced May 2023)
Hydraulic Yankee and Staysail furlers by Reckmann (Serviced May 2023)
2 x Navtec A260 LE 030 hydraulic backstay tensioners with mechanical lock off (serviced May 2023).
Navtec A3850 VC 060 hydraulic vang with positive support (new May 2023).

Winches:

2 x Lewmar 88/3 – Primary winches
2 x Lewmar 77/2 – Secondary winches
2 x Lewmar 77/2 – Runner winches
2 x Lewmar 77/2 – Halyard winches
1 x Lewmar 68/2 – Mainsheet winch

*All winches serviced in 2024
Sails:

Elvstrom EMS Max SY EPEX Vectran Yarn Cruising 177.3m2 (new May 2023)
Elvstrom Furling Genoa 144% SY EPEX Vectran Yarn Cruising 188.9m2 (new May 2023)
Elvstrom Furling Staysail 73% SY EPEX Vectran Yarn Cruising 84.4m2 (new May 2023)
Dolphin Gennaker/Cruising Spinnaker. Code 3 in sock.
Storm Jib and Trysail

Deck Finish

Teak laid decks, rolled edged bulwark with clear GRP finish.
Weather deck, cockpit seats and sole areas are finished with quarter-sawn teak planking with no visible fastenings.
Stanchions and cleats mounted on the bulkwark.
Scupper drains installed along deck edge.

Deck Access

Removable folding stainless steel side boarding ladder with teak treads that can be used port and starboard with bulkwark fittings to secure Guard wires with pelican hooks.
Stainless steel stern pushpit with gate for boarding.
Emergency access from aft cabin deck hatch.
Besenzoni hydraulic transforming ladder passerelle in transom (new 2023) with control panel mounted in stainless steel box on aft pulpits.

Hatches

Custom acrylic main companionway powered sliding hatch system. Short washboard to create a 300mm high sill for storm conditions (MCA compliant).
8 x GRP framed flush accommodation deck hatches.
2 x GRP framed flush storage area deck hatches (sail locker/lazarette).
2 x size 44 flush escape hatches to port and starboard aft guest cabins, below cockpit seats.
All hatches removed and re-sealed in May 2023.

Canvas Work

Custom raised sprayhood with removable panels and transparent windows (new May 2023).
Spray hood in Taupe Sunbrella Plus fabric (new May 2023).
Extended stainless bimini covering cockpit and helm. Fabric in Taupe Sunbrella Plus (new May 2023).
Covers for cockpit table, pedestals and steering wheels in Taupe Sunbrella Plus fabric (new May 2023).
Cockpit and helm seat cushions in Taupe Sunbrella Plus fabric (new May 2023).

Anchor

100kg Ultra stainless steel anchor
100 metre stainless steel 14mm chain (new 2019)
Lewmar V8 vertical, chain gypsy, hydraulic 2-way anchor Windlass (Serviced May 23)
Operated by adjacent foot switch controls
Wired hand-held remote on spiral cable for operation of windlass with socket in anchor locker


HULL CONFIGURATION
Hull drawn by Rob Humphreys Yacht designs with Oyster Design team for engineering and styling.
Hull material: Composite fibreglass.
Stern Design

Unique extended transom design
Hydraulic transom door/swimming platform
Unique teaked beach cub/storage garage
At over 24m length overall, the Oyster 825 falls outside the scope of the EURCD, however the hull design and structure for this vessel have been designed using the Det Norske Veritas (DNV) – High Speed and Light Craft Rule.

Keel

High performance bulb (HPB) with standard draft keel.

Rudder

Twin rudders with substantial GRP foam-filled blades that are bonded to composite rudder stocks. Rudders dropped and serviced, May 2023.


MECHANICAL & HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT
Main Engine:

1 x Scania D109 350Hp

Generators:

1 x Onan 22.5KW
1 x Onan 13.5KW

Thrusters:

Sleipner/Side Power hydraulic retractable bow thruster SRHP240/250TC (New May 2023).
Sleipner/Side Power hydraulic retractable stern thruster (Serviced May 2023)

Parts:

Bow Thruster – Complete new unit kit
Stern Thruster – Gearleg, drive shaft kit, lower drive shaft kit, main solenoid.

Watermaker:

Sea Recovery Aquamatic fully automatic watermaker 900-1 Compact Membrane 142lit/hour. 220 VAC 50/60 Hz.


NAVIGATION & SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Navigation Equipment

SIRS Marine major 150mm diameter magnetic steering compass.
1 x Raymarine i70 display in captain’s cabin.
8 x Raymarine i70 displays at forward end of cockpit in angled pods.
1 x Raymarine 7’ Axiom plotter
2 x Raymarine p70 pilot controls
Raymarine AIS 700
LCJ ultrasonic wind
ICS Navtex 6 plus
Raymarine CAM220 Camera radome day/night (new May 2023)
Marinco Whistle Horn (new May 2023)
Marinco Search light SPL-12W (new May 2023)
Starlink (new Oct 2023)

Pot Pedestal

1 x Raymarine p70 pilot control
2 x Raymarine i70 displays
1 x Raymarine e125 hybrid touch radar/plotter
1 x Raymarine Raymic 60/70

Starboard Pedestal:

1 x Raymarine p70 pilot control
2 x Raymarine i70 displays
1 x Raymarine e125 hybrid touch radar/plotter

Safety Equipment

1 x EPIRB GME 603 CAT1 for main vessel
1 x EPIRB GME 603 CAT1 for tender
1 x Jonbuoy
1 x Danbuoy
2 x 8p liferafts
19 x Spinlock Deckvest lifejackets with UMLMK5i Auto firing capsule, UM pro Sensor Elite Auto firing capsule and Spinlock Pylon Lifejacket, MED approved, with harness.
Full coding approved First Aid kit
Full coding approved Medical kit
Torch in every cabin
Fire extinguishers in every cabin, room and mechanical area ranging from 2kg-12kg.
SeaFire engine room shutdown control system-
Fire blanket slim pack 1.1m x 1.1m