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tion to be closed off completely from the guest accommodation. Particularly useful when chartering.


From the 745 evolution continued ‘downward’ with the development of the 675. Once again the additional hull volume plus the new style allowed designers to develop new layouts while incorporating some of the lessons learnt aboard her larger sisterships. The latest models to join the range are also the smallest in the G6 range, the 565 and 595. Embarking on two new models, both with new and individ- ual hulls, has been another bold call for the company. Despite being almost half the length of the former flagship that prompted the new approach, these two fifty-something footers carry the same DNA as the bigger boats in the range. They have twin-rudders, bowsprits, blade jibs and the same rig configura- tion as their bigger sisters, yet these boats have been specifically designed for family sailing and to be easily handled shorthanded. Indeed, when the experience from owners and crews of a growing round-the-world rally fleet was factored in, Oyster believe they have been able to bring a new level of design refinement to the whole G6 range. The experience gleaned from these rallies suggests that owners are happy to utilise modern design and tech - nology to make boathandling easier. As such, boat sizes have grown while crew sizes have shrunk. Today it is common to sail long distances with four rather than six. Some are sailing the same-sized boats but as couples. This has freed up space below decks and allowed a different approach to the overall layout.


turn offer other benefits including reduced draft, reduced drag and more efficient performance, particularly upwind. All of which was again vali- dated in the towing tank.


When it came to the accommodation layout, the new shape and greater vol- ume allowed some fresh thinking, start- ing with options for two different super- structures; this gave us scope to create a greater choice of cabin configurations and a variety of layouts to suit both professionally crewed and owner-run boats. The concept was repeated aboard the 825 and then the 745. Step aboard any one of the current crop of G6 models and you will see the changes first hand. Having sailed the 745 (and being familiar with the pre- vious generation, in particular the 56), it was easy to feel the difference with the new fuller hull and twin-rudder


The central challenge of the new G6 range has been to take some of the best features and styling cues from Oyster’s largest designs and then work hard to replicate them in a yacht that is more likely to be sailed without many – or often even any – full time crew


configuration. Upwind in 10-15kt of breeze she has a balanced feel, one key to a successful twin-rudder config- uration. Downwind, with large gennaker set, she maintained the direct feel with plenty of grip, even when pushed hard. Below decks it’s again clear to see where the 745 has taken her cues. Most notably with the dual companion- way forward either side of the mast. To starboard there is a guest cabin, while to port the longitudinal galley also provides a passageway forward to the crew accommodation.


Having two passageways forward was an idea that was taken from the 825 and allows crew and guests to move back and forth freely without hav- ing to pass through each other’s areas. Another innovative detail is the sliding panel and door on the galley side that allow the galley and crew accommoda-


So while the outward appearance continues in a similar style, the interior layout sees new ideas including the option of moving the owner’s cabin forward to the bow with twin guest cabins aft, plus an extended transom (left) with integral dinghy garage – all made possible by some subtle tweaks of the freeboards. A forward owner’s cabin is particularly attractive for Mediterranean sailing where mooring stern-to is now the norm.


The next wave of G6 launches will follow over the coming 18 months at both ends of the range. The first 118 is expected to launch in December 2017 with handover in spring 2018. The first 565 will be launched in 2018 too, with the 595 following in April 2019. By then Oyster’s G6 range will have expanded in more ways than one, yet not at the expense of good looks. www.oysteryachts.com


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