Overview Wishanger II is a highly specified Oyster 62 that has been thoughtfully maintained, extensively upgraded and purposefully equipped for serious bluewater cruising. Built by Southampton Yacht Services in 2002 to a Rob Humphreys design, she combines Oyster’s renowned build quality with a proven long-range cruising pedigree, including successful participation in the World ARC Round the World Rally. Commissioned for an experienced owner and featuring a uniquely extended aft deck and counter transom, Wishanger II offers a rare combination of offshore capability, luxurious accommodation and manageable short-handed sailing. Her cutter rig, hydraulic furling headsails, electric winches and extensive systems upgrades make her ideally suited to a cruising couple or family looking to undertake extended passage making in comfort and confidence. Throughout her life, Wishanger II has benefited from continual investment, including three significant refit periods, upgraded electronics, renewable power generation systems, heating and air conditioning, water maker installation and numerous enhancements designed to support long-term self-sufficient cruising. The result is an Oyster 62 that remains capable, comfortable and ready for further adventures. Design & Performance Designed by Rob Humphreys and Oyster Design Group, the Oyster 62 blends powerful offshore performance withreassuring heavy-displacement comfort. Her long fin keel, skeg-hung rudder and cutter rig configuration provideexcellent directional stability, balanced handling and confidence-inspiring passagemaking characteristics. The cutter rig is configured for efficient short-handed sailing, with hydraulic furling systems for both yankee andstaysail, electric winches and comprehensive sail handling systems throughout. The result is a yacht that remainsremarkably manageable despite her size. A specially commissioned extended aft deck further enhances deck space and liveability while contributing to the yacht’s distinctive profile. Ownership, Cruising History & Maintenance Wishanger II has been maintained and upgraded to a notably high standard throughout her ownership. She completed the World ARC Round the World Rally in, demonstrating both the yacht’s capability and the owner’s commitment to maintaining her for serious offshore use.Significant investment includes:Three major refit programmesHull epoxy coated from new as a preventative measureMast repainted in 2017Standing rigging replaced in 2016Running rigging renewed in 2016Black coachroof window treatment creating later Oyster G2 stylingFrigoboat refrigeration and freezer systems renewed in 2023Generator serviced and maintainedWatermaker membranes renewedLifted and serviced with new anodes in April 2025The yacht presents as a vessel that has been upgraded for continued use rather than prepared solely for sale. Equipment and Information Accommodation Arranged for up to eight guests in four cabins, supported by three heads compartments and generous living spaces throughout. Owner’s CabinThe aft owner’s suite is spacious and private, featuring:Large centreline double berthNew sprung mattress fitted in 2019Desk and vanity areaDirect access to aft deckEn suite heads compartmentSeparate shower cubicleHeated towel railExtensive storage and hanging lockers Guest AccommodationForward accommodation includes:VIP double cabin with en suitePort guest cabin with twin berthsStarboard guest cabin with twin berthsSeparate guest heads compartmentExcellent ventilation and natural light throughout SaloonThe saloon is bright, comfortable and beautifully finished.Features include:Teak joinery throughoutTeak and holly sole boardsLarge burr walnut dining tableBeige Alcantara upholsteryDedicated navigation stationSecondary chart table and storage areaBose entertainment systemExcellent visibility and ventilation GalleyThe offshore galley is exceptionally well equipped for extended cruising.Features include:GN Espace OceanChef four-burner gas cookerGrill and ovenWhirlpool microwaveFrigoboat refrigerator (new system 2023)Frigoboat freezer (new system 2023)Twin stainless steel sinksAvonite worktopsFisher & Paykel drawer dishwasherOyster crockery and cutleryDedicated drinks and glassware storage Mechanical Systems Engine Perkins Sabre M225Ti six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine225hpApprox. 5,400 engine hoursHurth 630 gearboxStainless steel propeller shaft28″ Max-Prop feathering propellerAmbassador rope cutterFull Perkins Sabre instrumentationSingle lever engine controls at port helm stationLast full engine service September 2019 at approximately 4,690 hoursOil and filter service completed April 2024Twin Racor 500FG fuel filtersWasp FLC-500 fuel conditionerFloscan fuel monitoring system Bow ThrusterSleipner 15hp bow thrusterHelm control at port steering station SteeringWhitlock dual-station stainless steel rod steering systemSkeg-hung rudderEmergency tillerB&G hydraulic main servo autopilotWheel disconnect systemIndependent electric servo backup autopilot Water & Plumbing SystemsPressurised hot and cold freshwater systemCalorifierImmersion heaterFiltered drinking water tap at galleyOverhead bathing shower mounted on aft antenna mastSeaFresh watermakerApprox. 123 litres per hour productionNew membranes fitted 2015Currently preservedSeawater deck wash outlet in anchor locker Holding TanksBlack water holding tanksWema tank gaugesGrey water holding tanks x2 ToiletsJabsco QuietFlush electric marine toiletsSea water or fresh water flush capability Electrical & Energy Systems DC Systems24V DC system12V DC systemThree battery banks:Engine startGenerator start Domestic services600Ah Rolls domestic battery bankIndependent alternator charging systemsMagnetronic DCC4000 battery management systemSmartGauge battery monitorCircuit breaker distribution panelNavigation light monitoring panel AC SystemsTwin 32A 220V shore power connectionsMastervolt 24V 100A battery chargers x2UK sockets throughout accommodationShore power cables InvertersMass 24V 1500/500W inverter systemsRenewable Energy SystemsSilentwind 400+ wind generatorHybrid charge controllerFour solar panelsVictron SmartSolar MPPT controllers x2Twin Watt & Sea hydro-generators600W MPPT convertersAntal rise-and-fall mounting systemsStainless transom A-frame installation GeneratorWesterbeke 12kW generatorApprox. 2,594 hoursServiced March 2020Generator anode replaced August 2023Oil and filter service completed April 2024 Entertainment SystemsFusion MS-AV750 marine entertainment systemBluetooth connectivitySaloon speakersCockpit speakersSony Bravia televisionStainless TV mounting systemSecondary TV mounting position in saloonBose home theatre speaker system Rigging & Sail Handling Mast & SparsHood white-painted aluminium keel-stepped mastTriple in-line spreader configurationSmart slab reefing boomMast repainted in 2017Navtec hydraulic outhaul systemNavtec hydraulic boom vangBelow-deck mast coverTwin spinnaker poles stowed vertically on mastAntal line drivers for spinnaker pole height adjustmentStainless steel bowsprit for Code Zero deploymentStorm trysail track fitted to aft face of mastFolding mast steps at deck level and masthead Standing RiggingDiscontinuous stainless steel Dyform standing riggingRenewed in 2016Reckmann hydraulic furling systems for yankee and staysailFurlex 404S manual furling system for second headsail when configured as a Solent rigAdjustable running backstaysNavtec hydraulic babystayNavtec hydraulic backstaySSB insulated backstay Running RiggingBraid running rigging throughoutHalyards renewed 2016Sheets renewed 2016Reefing lines renewed 2016Boom preventer lines renewed 2016Sail Inventory Hood Sail WardrobeFull batten mainsailRoller furling yankee genoa No.1Roller furling yankee genoa No.2Roller furling staysailStorm trysailAsymmetric spinnakerCode ZeroTop-down wire furling systems for asymmetric sailsSail Handling EquipmentFrederiksen mainsail track systemFrederiksen full-batten car systemReckmann hydraulic furlersFurlex Solent furlerDolphin Sails boom cover Winch Inventory Cockpit WinchesLewmar 66ST electric two-speed primary/genoa winches x2Lewmar 54ST electric two-speed secondary/spinnaker winches x2Lewmar 54ST electric two-speed mainsheet winchLewmar 30ST mainsheet traveller winchLewmar 54ST running backstay winches x2Mast & Halyard WinchesLewmar 48ST halyard winches x2Lewmar 480ST reefing line winchLewmar 58ST electric halyard winchLewmar 48ST electric halyard/reefing winch Deck HardwareSpinlock rope clutches x10Stainless steel mast granny barsLewmar genoa track systemsLewmar mainsheet track systems Navigation & Communications Radar & ChartplottingFuruno NAVnet C-Map NT radar/chartplotterFuruno radar scanner mounted on protected mast bracketSecondary Furuno digital radar systemVasari navigation computerMaxSea TimeZero charting softwareAG Neovo monitors x2Logitech navigation keyboardGPS integration InstrumentationB&G Hydra 2000 integrated sailing systemSpeed instrumentDepth instrumentWind speed instrumentWind direction instrumentHelm repeatersAft cabin repeatersB&G 20/20 displays x2Instrument UpgradesA+T Instruments ATP1 processorInstalled 2018Multifunction display systemCompanionway repeatersHelm repeatersDedicated wind displays Backup NavigationRaymarine backup depth sounderHelm repeater displayPositioning SystemsLeica AP Mk12 Professional GPS NavigatorAutopilotB&G Hydra PilotHelm controlChart table repeater Communications Equipment VHF CommunicationsIcom IC-M423G DSC VHF radioIntegrated GPSHawk masthead antennaCockpit speakerWindex masthead indicatorOffshore CommunicationsIcom IC-801E MF/HF DSC SSB radioInsulated backstay antennaSP-24 saloon speaker Satellite Communications Thrane & Thrane TT-3022D Capsat transceiverThrane & Thrane Sailor 250 FleetBroadband systemChart table handsetIridium GO portable satellite WiFi broadbandData CommunicationsSCS P4dragon DR-7400 HF modemAIS & WeatherFuruno Class A AIS transceiverFuruno NX-300 Navtex receiverNavigation AidsOyster pedestal compasses x2Clocks x3BarometerTwin mast-mounted air hornsNavigation LightingMast foredeck lightLower spreader deck lightsMasthead tri-colour lightAnchor lightChart table light Deck Equipment Twin Lewmar electric anchor windlassesTwo 105lb CQR anchors100m chain on each anchorStainless double bow rollerFolding passerelleStainless transom archDavit systemMonitor windvane mountingCockpit biminiSprayhoodsForedeck and boom awningsGas BBQCockpit cushionsSafeExtensive warps and fenders Diving EquipmentBauer electric scuba compressorFour dive cylindersTwo emergency cylindersInstalled in starboard lazarette Anchoring EquipmentLewmar electric anchor windlasses x2105lb CQR anchor x2100m anchor chain per anchorStainless steel chainGalvanised chainHeavy-duty stainless double bow roller CockpitTeak self-draining cockpitFolding teak cockpit tableTwin helm stationsHelm seatsCockpit cushionsUpholstered quarter-seat backrests Protection & CoversCockpit sprayhoodStainless sprayhood frameAft cabin sprayhoodTwin-part cockpit biminiMesh cockpit shade panelsForedeck awningsBoom awningsWeathermax shade systemsWheel coversCockpit table cover Aft DeckExtended aft deckStainless steel A-frameSolar panel mounting structureWind generator mountingAntenna mastFolding bathing platformOutboard lifting davitMonitor windvane mounting system BoardingFolding passerelleStainless boarding ladderMidship boarding gatesFolding boarding steps Deck HardwareMidship cleatsGas BBQ with coverExtensive stainless handrailsCoachroof handrail upgradeBoathookEnsign staff StorageDedicated gas lockerAnchor lockerTwo aft lazarettesNumerous deck lockers Tender & Safety Equipment Lifesaving EquipmentZodiac Open Sea six-person liferaftDedicated liferaft lockerKannad 406MHz EPIRBHydrostatic release mechanismMan Overboard RecoveryJon Buoy Recovery ModuleLifesling 2 recovery systemRadar VisibilityPassive radar reflectorActive radar target enhancer Safety SystemsWebbing jackstaysHarness attachment pointsHigh water bilge alarmAutomatic bilge pumpManual bilge pumpEngine-driven bilge pump Fire ProtectionSea-Fire automatic engine room suppression systemPortable fire extinguishers x3Fire blanketTender PackageTenderAvon Rover 3.40 RIBCentre console configurationHull Number: GB-AVB40410C202Overall coverTube coversClipper Duet speed and depth instrument OutboardHonda 20hp four-stroke outboardTender HandlingRemovable stainless foredeck chocksOutboard storage bracketDavit lifting systemAlternative foredeck stowage arrangement for offshore passages Broker’s Comments The Oyster 62 has long been regarded as one of Oyster’s most successful bluewater designs, offering exceptional offshore capability while remaining manageable for short-handed sailing. Wishanger II is a particularly impressive example. What immediately stands out is the level of thought and investment that has gone into the yacht over many years. Rather than simply maintaining the vessel, her owner has continually refined and upgraded her for extended cruising. From renewable energy systems and satellite communications to heating, air conditioning and water making capability, every aspect of the yacht reflects practical experience gained from serious offshore use. The accommodation is equally impressive. Light, spacious and beautifully finished in classic Oyster teak joinery, the interior offers comfortable living space for extended periods aboard, whether cruising as a couple or hosting family and guests. For buyers seeking a proven world-capable yacht with a comprehensive specification and a documented history ofoffshore cruising, Wishanger II presents an exceptional opportunity.
This 2002 Oyster 62 is listed for sale in Guernsey. With a 63ft layout, inboard engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB701468 on Rightboat.