OYSTER 56 RAGAMUFFIN – EXTENSIVELY REFITTED FOR SERIOUS BLUEWATER CRUISING

Ragamuffin is an exceptionally well-equipped Oyster 56 that has benefited from substantial investment in the systems that matter most to serious long-distance sailors.

Rather than simply receiving cosmetic refurbishment, she has been progressively modernised for reliability, autonomy, and comfortable short-handed cruising, including a major technical refit in 2022, followed by continuous preventive maintenance through 2024–2026.

Highlights include a four-battery MG lithium power bank with sophisticated Victron Quattro inverter/charging system, replacement Kohler generator with approximately 90 hours, standing rigging replaced in 2022 and inspected again in 2025, modern Raymarine Axiom navigation equipment, solar charging, 120 l/h watermaker, Webasto heating, air conditioning, hydraulic furling, multiple electric winches and a 2023 Code 0.

Her teak decks were renewed during the previous major refit, while the Perkins/Sabre engine has received comprehensive preventative maintenance including recent professional servicing of the fuel injection pump.

Below deck, Ragamuffin retains the beautifully crafted teak joinery for which Oyster yachts of this generation are particularly admired, providing a warm and substantial interior ideally suited to extended living aboard.

For a buyer looking for an Oyster 56 already equipped with modern electrical generation, energy storage, navigation and offshore cruising systems, Ragamuffin represents an opportunity to avoid many of the major upgrades commonly required on yachts of this generation.

2022 REFIT & SYSTEM UPGRADES

A substantial technical and comfort-focused refit was completed in 2022, aimed at improving reliability, onboard autonomy and offshore capability.

Major works included:

2024–2025 MAINTENANCE

Extensive ongoing maintenance continued through 2024 and 2025, including:

This maintenance history reflects attentive ownership and continuous investment rather than deferred upkeep.

The Oyster 56 offers a spacious and practical interior layout designed for comfortable long-term cruising, combining classic Oyster craftsmanship with excellent liveaboard practicality.

Finished in beautifully maintained teak joinery throughout, the interior feels warm, secure and exceptionally well built, with generous natural light and ventilation from numerous deck hatches and opening ports.

Owner’s Cabin

Located aft, the owner’s suite provides a large centreline double berth, generous storage, seating area and a private ensuite bathroom with separate shower.

Forward Guest Cabin

A spacious forward double guest cabin with ample storage, overhead hatches and comfortable proportions suitable for extended stays aboard.

Port Guest Cabin

Twin bunk cabin ideal for guests, family or additional crew accommodation.

Additional Cabin / Utility Room

A versatile additional cabin currently configured as storage and utility space, suitable for occasional crew, workshop use or extra storage during long passages.

Saloon

The raised saloon offers excellent visibility, a large U-shaped dining area, additional seating and a warm atmosphere ideal for life aboard both underway and at anchor.

Navigation Station

Dedicated offshore navigation station with full communication and navigation systems.

Galley

Well-equipped longitudinal galley designed for safe offshore use, featuring:

Designed for safe and comfortable offshore sailing, the Oyster 56 combines protected cockpit ergonomics with practical deck layouts and robust deck hardware.

Cockpit

Deck Equipment

Anchoring

Steering & Hull Configuration

The yacht is equipped with a Formula Spars aluminium mast and hydraulic furling systems designed for manageable offshore sailing with reduced crew requirements.

The rig underwent extensive servicing in 2022, including full mast removal, repainting, servicing of furling systems and complete standing rigging replacement.

Sail Inventory

Rigging & Sail Highlights

This configuration provides practical and manageable sail handling for extended offshore cruising.

Engine

Generator

Electrical System

Water & Comfort Systems

Refrigeration

This Oyster has been upgraded to support extended independent cruising with strong onboard autonomy.

The yacht benefits from upgraded modern navigation electronics suitable for offshore passagemaking and extended cruising.

Equipment includes:

A comprehensive inventory of safety equipment is onboard and properly maintained and inspected in 2025.

Safety Equipment Includes

The Oyster 56 is renowned for robust offshore construction and long-term durability.

Construction Highlights

Her construction quality and offshore pedigree remain among the reasons the Oyster 56 continues to be highly regarded within the bluewater cruising market.

Recent maintenance and servicing include:

The yacht presents as a consistently maintained and actively upgraded cruising yacht rather than a lightly prepared brokerage listing.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information, nor the condition of the boat. A buyer should instruct their agents or surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desires to be validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.