The Oyster Lightwave 395 is a highly regarded British-built performance cruiser, combining the sailing characteristics expected from an Oyster with the accommodation and practicality required for comfortable cruising.

This 1991 example offers a particularly attractive opportunity for anyone looking for a substantial cruising yacht with a proven pedigree and a specification that has benefited from considerable recent investment.

With accommodation for up to eight, the Lightwave 395 provides excellent space for family cruising, longer passages and extended time aboard, while retaining the rewarding sailing characteristics for which the design is known.

Importantly, a number of key areas have been addressed in recent years, giving prospective owners the benefit of significant expenditure already undertaken.

• Standing rigging replaced – 2024


• New steering cables, rudder bushes and seals replaced – April 2024


• Hull antifouled & new anodes – April 2026


• Eberspächer cabin heating – 2022


• Running rigging progressively renewed/updated – 2021–2025


• 2015 Yanmar 3YM30X2 diesel engine with 748 recorded engine hours

The combination of renewed standing rigging, updated running rigging and recent underwater maintenance makes this a particularly interesting example for anyone looking to acquire an older Oyster without overlooking the importance of ongoing investment.

The Lightwave 395 provides a generous and practical interior for a yacht of this size, with accommodation for up to eight and the volume required for comfortable family cruising.

The addition of Eberspächer diesel heating further enhances her suitability for UK coastal cruising and longer-season sailing.

GENERAL
Current owner of 13.5 yearS
Previously owned by Pip Hare the Vendee Globe competitor
Winner of the Round Britain & Ireland race 2010
8 Berth in 2 cabins, plus saloon
New Yanmar engine fitted 2015
Engine serviced May 2026
Engine hours 748 Aug.26
Steering overhauled April 2024
Exhaust hose April 2024
Hull antifouled/new anodes April 2026
New steering cables, rudder bushes & seals replaced April 2024
Eberspacher cabin heating 2022
Separate heads with shower, manual sea toilet
240v Shore power
Battery support system
Fusion sound system
Sprayhood
Beaching legs
Anchor, warps & fenders

GALLEY
2 Burner gas cooker/stove
Fridge
Pressurised hot & cold water
Good storage

NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT
Raymarine autopilot
B&G plotter/GPS
B&G Hydra speed/depth cabin
Furuno GPS cabin
ICOM IC-M423 VHF cabin

SAILS & RIGGING
Fin keel with spade rudder
Sloop rigged
Standing rigging 2024
Running rigging 2021-2025
Slab mainsail reefing
Furling genoa
2 x Fully battened main - One Sails - 2017 - 3 Reefs
2 x Headsail - One Sails - Furling 2015/7
Other sails Asymmetric spinnakers 2 off (2015)
Asymmetric - A2/A4 - Quantum - 2010
Furling code zero - 2020
Spare main and storm
Sails cleaned and refurbished, spring 2025
Boom and vang 2020
2 x Lewmar 55 self-tailing sheet winches
2 x Lewmar 40 self-tailing halyard winches
2 x Lewmar 46 self-tailing other winches