Design
Little giant
The new Oyster 595 takes many features – technical and styling – from its bigger sisters to create an exceptional mid-size yacht which feels much larger and more comfortable than the sum of the parts
Some boats stand out as milestones for their builders and the Oyster 595 looks set to be one of those. The second new model launched since Oyster was bought by the tech entrepreneur Richard Hadida, the 595 is already being recognised as far more than simply a scaled-up version of the 565. While each might share the same distinctive modern looks, climbing aboard them makes it easier to see what sets them apart. The 595 was always intended to be the second part of a double act in which Oyster took key lessons from bigger boats in the range, particularly the 885 and integrated them into a new generation. Skilful adaptations of these features meant that the 565 quickly became dubbed by some as the pocket superyacht. And while the 595 continues this trend, she is also the flag bearer for several big and significant steps forward that have taken place behind the scenes. For starters, some of the fundamental changes to the way in which Oysters are built started with the 565/595 project which continues to lead the way as the company applies new approach to the strength and integrity to the boats and rolls out new procedures, and working practices in facilities that have also been entirely reshaped.
One such example is the moulding facility in East Anglia which was
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acquired by Oyster when Hadida took control. A great deal of time, effort and money has gone into upgrading this fundamental part of the process which now has new state of the art machinery such as the new Faro laser measurement and mapping system that provides a new level of accuracy, efficiency and repeatability. There’s also been an influx of highly skilled personnel with impressive CVs that have joined from a number of different industries and companies bringing new knowledge and techniques to the shop floor. Alongside this the company continues to work closely with Lloyds Register, who validate materials and every hull and deck structure produced. The attention to detail throughout the process from detailed
engineering, to precise weight control of every item has created a new era of advanced yacht construction for the company and this evolution of processes is ongoing. By 2022 Oyster will have moved to fully infused hulls and decks for both the 565 and 595. After the core build, the process of fitting out has changed significantly too with far more items being built off the boat along with a completely new in-house facility that manufactures entire wiring looms that are fully assembled and tested before they are installed. Not only does this make for a lighter, more reliable and adaptable
Above: the new Oyster 595 packs innovations and features from much larger
Oysters into a yacht that can easily be cruised around the world by a couple or family, but also offers enough space and privacy for owners who may prefer to go cruising with professional crew onboard
electrical backbone, assembling off the boat allows more space for those working on board.
When it comes to the finished item, the 595 is just as you’d expect for any Oyster where the standard of build and quality of finish is at the top of the game. But for potential owners, this new model marks an interesting datum in the range. Sixty foot often marks the defining line between owner management and the addition of professional crew. And while all Oysters are designed to be capable of cruising the world, the reality is that long term liveaboards usually require more in the way of volume, both in stowage and accommodation. Sixty foot is often the starting point for many and this is where the 595 stands out against her smaller sister. On the face of it, from the plumb bow and fixed bowsprit through to her powerful modern hull lines that open out to beamy sections aft and twin rudders, both boats share many of the same features.
On deck both the 595 and 565 have twin wheels in a crew cockpit that is sited further aft than what has typically been the Oyster norm. Both have a deep and secure central guest cockpit. Both are powerful, long legged cruisers that can be handled easily by two and yet have the capacity to accommodate six or
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