1998 Oyster 485 For Sale

1998 Oyster 485 Pemaquid for Sale: Exceptional Bluewater Cruiser in Brunswick, Georgia

A Timeless Design for Adventurous Sailing

The 1998 Oyster 485 is a well-crafted bluewater cruiser designed for sailors who appreciate performance and comfort. With a length of 48.5 feet and a beam of 14.8 feet, this vessel offers a spacious layout ideal for long voyages or weekend getaways. The Oyster 485 is renowned for its robust construction and seaworthiness, making it a reliable choice for both experienced sailors and those new to offshore cruising. This model is equipped with a Perkins engine and a Cummins generator, ensuring you have the power you need for extended journeys.

Comfortable Accommodations and Functional Layout

Below deck, the Oyster 485 Pemaquid features a thoughtfully designed interior with three cabins, accommodating up to six guests. The layout includes two double beds and two single beds, providing ample space for relaxation and privacy. The saloon is bright and inviting, perfect for socializing or enjoying a quiet evening at anchor. The galley is well-equipped with modern appliances, including a microwave and a fridge, making meal preparation a breeze.

Specifications - 1998 Oyster 485 Pemaquid 

Builder: Oyster
Model: 485
Year: 1998
Location: Brunswick, Georgia, United States
Length Overall: 48.5 feet
Beam: 14.8 feet
Draft: 7.1 feet (standard)
Displacement: 41,000 lbs
Keel Weight: 13,000 lbs
Engine: Perkins 90 HP
Generator: Cummins (1,776 hours)
Accommodations: 3 cabins

The 1998 Oyster 485 Center Cockpit - Pemaquid - is a beautiful example of a reliable and safe bluewater cruiser built by British luxury sailing yacht builder Oyster Yachts. With its Holman and Pye design she features a low freeboard, gentle sheerline, and balanced ends. Featuring a deck salon with eyebrow styling, and the now classic three cabin two head layout, the 485 is a sleek and comfortable world cruising yacht that is easily handled by a couple.  

In production for a decade between 1992 and 2002, in which time thirty-six Oyster 485s were delivered, Pemaquid, named Arway originally, was first commissioned by Bob Crandall, CEO of American Airlines. Well cared for by all its owners, Pemaquid has been sailing with the current (and third) owners since 2016.

Highlights:

• Starlink
• Water Maker
• All B&G electronics/Autopilot
• Bow Thruster
• Generator with only 1776 hours
• Water tight bulkhead forward
• V-Berth area is designed to be a workshop with plentiful tool/spares storage, a work bench etc.
• New 2-stroke 15HP Yamaha outboard and Achilles tender included
• Heavy Duty Davit system (300lb each)
• Reverse Cycle heat/air
• Center Cockpit design with spacious walkaround aft center berth
• Full cockpit enclosure
• In-mast furling mainsail
• Shoal draft version at 6ft, Mast height 65ft
• Maintenance log available

Sails and Rigging:

• 12mm rolled primary stay
• Roller Furling Genoa
• 1 Movable Stay
• Genoa 150 Doyle - (2013 and serviced in 2025 with new UV strip added)
•  with new (2025) UV protection
• Orange Storm Staysail - hanked on
• In-Mast Mainsail Doyle — (2005 and serviced in 2016 and 2022 with new UV strip and enforcement added at wear points)
• Asymmetric Spinnaker with Pole (2013)
• Heavy sheets - 3 sets
• Light sheets - 1 set for Spinnaker
• Harken In-Mast Furling
• Standing rigging (2012)

Electronics (All B&G new as of 2019/2020):

• B&G Zeus 3 12 Chart Plotter at Nav Station
• B&G Zeus 3 9 Chartplotter at Helm
• B&G Simrad 4G Radar
• NAC 3 Autopilot
• 406Mz Epirb
• DST 810 Knot Log
• Precision 9 Compass
• RF25 Rudder Feedback Sensor
• Triton 2 Multifunction
• Triton 2 Pilot Keypad
• Icom 802 Single Sideband (DSC) distress
• Icom M506 VHF distress
• Command mic at helm
• Icom MA500TR Class B AIS Transponder
• Propane Alarm

Mechanical:

• Perkins 4236 Engine 6993 hours
• New Head 
• New Raw Water Pump
• 9k Onan Generator with 1776 hours
• 2 Alternators on main engine

Electrical/Plumbing:

• Isotherm Isotemp 1500 watt 6.5 gal Water Heater with mixer (new in April 2025)
• 110 VAC
• Village Marine Tech (Parker) Watermaker
• 25 gal/hour.   
• 110 VAC
• Victron 5000 watt Inverter Charger
• Victron Color Controller
• Victron Power Monitor
• Eight Wetcell 6 Volt Deepcycle Batteries (2021)
• Two 8D Starter Batteries (2023)
• One 12V Generator Starter Battery 
• Two each 150 Kiocera Solar panels with
• Sunpower Controller mounted on Davits
• 1 Manual Whaler Bilge Pump
• 1 Auto Electric Bilge Pump with High Water Alarm

Reverse cycle heat/air:

• A/C unit- Main Saloon CTM CT12000 BTU (new in Aug 2024)
• A/C unit- Aft Cabin CTM CT 9000 BTU (new in Aug 2024)
• A/C unit- Forward Cabin Dometic 6000 BTU

On Deck:

• 2 Harken Classic Winches on Mast
• 2 Electric Harken 56-2 Primary Winches
• Radar Reflector on mast
• Custom window covers for saloon
• Custom covers for Eisenglass on dodger
• Full Eisenglass Cockpit Enclosure 
• Custom Sunbrella Awning from mast to lazarette
• Sugar Scoop Fresh Water hot/cold shower
• 2 Twenty pound propane tanks
• 2 Sterns Harness Integrated Inflatable Life Jackets with quick release lanyards
• Spare life jackets
• Teak Cockpit Table
• Cockpit Cushions
• Epoxied Teak Decks, no screws and bungs
• Fish Cleaning Station
• Four 36” X 13” fenders
• 50 amp and 30 amp shore power connections
• Two 50 amp and one 30 amp power cords 
• Assorted 50/30 splitter adapters
• Winch handles
• Life Sling and Horseshoe

Ground Tackle:

• Rochna 73 lb
• Fortress 50 lb secondary anchor
• 1/2” galvanized chain - 150 ft
• 3/4” 12 strand nylon rode - 200 ft
• Salt water anchor wash down

Below Deck

• V-Berth is a workroom 
• Tool Storage
• Supply storage
• Mounted Vise
• Nobles Bow Thruster
• Watertight Bulkhead with dogs
• Inlet for Engine-driven Jabsco Crashpump
• Large Lewmar Hatch
• Single upper berth
• Double lower berth
• Two large hanging lockers
• Fresh Water Vacuflush head
• Sink and Shower
• Spares in Tubs

Tankage:

• 150 Gal Fresh Water Tank
• 198 Gal Diesel Tank
• 40 gal Blackwater storage tank

Raised Deck Saloon:

• 7 large windows, with 2 that open
• Storage behind and under white leather cushion seating
• Teak interior
• 40” flat screen TV
• Starlink Wifi Router
• Sony bluetooth/am/fm/xm stereo with remote
• 3 Fire extinguishers throughout boat
• PreparedHero Fire Blanket in engine room

Galley:

• Large Vertical Fridge w/Isotherm 24VDC Compressor
• Large Countertop Freezer w/Isotherm 24VDC Compressor
• Double Sink
• In-cabinet Microwave
• Force 10 3-burner stove with oven
• Water filter under sink
• Hidden trash cabinet under sink

Aft Cabin:

• Centerline Queen bed with dual entry
• Large Hanging locker
• Bedside Flat Table Space
• Visio 24” mounted TV
• Gun Safe
• Hidden Valuables Safe
• Head with Separate Shower
• Fresh Water Vacuflush Head
• 40 Gal Blackwater Tank

Tender/Outboard:

• Achilles DSX350 Dinghy (12 ft)
• New Yamaha 15 HP 2 Stroke (2024)
• Whitlock Hand Crank Davits rated
• for 300 lbs each

Below the waterline:

• 24” 3-blade MaxProp
• Skeg-hung rudder
• Last antifoul, hull sanded and two coats of Micron 66 (June 2024)
• Clear coated props/Shaft with PYI (June 2024)

Note: Some items are in storage such as full enclosure panels, spare sails and lots of spares that convey with the boat...

Contact Engel & Volkers Yachting

For more information or to schedule a private viewing of the 1998 Oyster 485 Pemaquid, contact Engel & Volkers Yachting today. Call us at +1 (941) 326-2339 or visit us in Sarasota, Florida..