The Oyster 53 has long been regarded as one of Oyster Marine’s finest passagemaking yachts, combining the confidence and seakeeping ability of a true offshore cruiser with the comfort, refinement and livability expected of an Oyster. Designed by Rob Humphreys and Oyster Marine, the 53 has a powerful, easily driven hull, deep high-performance bulb keel and substantial displacement that give her an impressive combination of stability, tracking ability and performance under sail. Her distinctive deck-saloon profile brings exceptional light and visibility below while maintaining the traditional elegance of an Oyster, and her generous cockpit, protected working areas and well-organized deck make her equally capable on an ocean passage or cruising with family and friends. BELLAMARE is a particularly compelling example of the model, having received a major refit in 2024 that went well beyond cosmetics. Her teak decks were removed, all deck hardware was taken off, and the hull and deck were professionally painted in Awlgrip to a very high standard before the hardware was reinstalled and re-sealed. Portlight lenses were replaced, the standing rigging was renewed, the sails were serviced and a new staysail added. Most of the through-hulls were upgraded to high-quality Trudesign composite fittings and valves. In 2026, all Lewmar deck hatches were replaced. Below deck, new LED lighting, USB charging outlets in each stateroom, new salon upholstery and a custom spring mattress in the master stateroom further modernize an already exceptionally comfortable cruising interior. Her mainsail cover, dodger and full cockpit enclosure were also replaced in tasteful charcoal gray, complementing her recently refinished hull. Much of this work was completed in preparation for an extended family cruise from New Zealand to Alaska, giving the refit a clear emphasis on reliability and cruising capability rather than simply presentation. BELLAMARE represents exactly what makes the Oyster 53 so appealing: a substantial, beautifully finished bluewater yacht with genuine offshore capability, excellent accommodations and a comprehensive program of recent upgrades, ready to take her next owners wherever they choose to go.
Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Swiftsure Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
