Question 1

What are the specs of the OYSTER 745?

Accepted Answer

The OYSTER 745 has the following specifications: 74.61ft LOA, 19.39ft beam, 10.17ft draft, 118,955lb displacement. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the OYSTER 745 and when was it made?

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Built by Oyster Marine, designed by Rob Humphreys, first built in 2014.

Question 3

Is the OYSTER 745 good for offshore sailing?

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The OYSTER 745 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 51.88, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.58, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the OYSTER 745?

Accepted Answer

The OYSTER 745 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 19.94, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 187.09, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a OYSTER 745?

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Annual maintenance for a OYSTER 745 is estimated at $8.1K – $22K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a OYSTER 745 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the OYSTER 745 (74.61ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $8.1K – $22K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 74.61ft boat: Florida: $13,400-$35,800/year. California: $12,500-$31,300/year. Massachusetts: $9,400-$20,900/year + $3,000 winter storage. New York: $9,400-$26,100/year + $3,000 winter storage. Maryland: $9,000-$16,100/year. Texas: $5,400-$16,100/year. Washington: $10,700-$23,300/year. Michigan: $5,200-$11,500/year + $3,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $8,100-$16,100/year. South Carolina: $11,600-$22,400/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $14K to $68K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a OYSTER 745?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the OYSTER 745 (74.61ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $13,400-$35,800/year. California: $12,500-$31,300/year. Massachusetts: $9,400-$20,900/year + $3,000 winter storage. New York: $9,400-$26,100/year + $3,000 winter storage. Maryland: $9,000-$16,100/year. Texas: $5,400-$16,100/year. Washington: $10,700-$23,300/year. Michigan: $5,200-$11,500/year + $3,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $8,100-$16,100/year. South Carolina: $11,600-$22,400/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the OYSTER 745?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the OYSTER 745 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in keel, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the OYSTER 745.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a OYSTER 745?

Accepted Answer

When buying a OYSTER 745, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across keel. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the OYSTER 745 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

How does the OYSTER 745 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The OYSTER 745 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 74.61ft LOA, comfort ratio 51.88, capsize ratio 1.58, SA/disp 19.94. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	74.61 ft
LWL	65.72 ft
Beam	19.39 ft
Draft	10.17 ft
Displacement	118,955 lb
Material	71’ 8”21.86 m
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	10.9 kn

Cabins	3
Berths	6
Heads	4
Water	396.3 L
Fuel	528.3 L
CE category	About4 440 000€(2016)

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