OYSTER 435
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 43.42 ft |
| LWL | 36.83 ft |
| Beam | 13.71 ft |
| Draft | 6.33 ft |
| Displacement | 29,000 lb |
| Ballast | 10,999.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.1 kn |
About the OYSTER 435
Versions include coachroof or deck saloon, aft or centre cockpit, ketch or sloop/cutter. The above specs are for the Coachroof Sloop. Optional keels: -Keel/CB: draft - 4.83ft - 9ft -Sheel: draft - 5.33ft Reported sail area above includes a 150% Genoa Also available with a Volvo MD30A62 hp diesel.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.5 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 60° | 3.8 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| 75° | 4.0 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| 90° | 3.8 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| 110° | 3.8 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| 120° | 3.7 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| 135° | 3.2 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| 150° | 2.6 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| Beat VMG | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Run VMG | 2.3 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.8 |
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
8 listings · boat years 1983–1986 · median $75,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 43.42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 2 systems for the OYSTER 435, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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