Engine
Perkins 4M90
Total Power
80hp
Engine Hours
-
Class
Deck saloon sailboats
Length
16.80m
Year
1995
Model
55
Capacity
-
White Whale Yachtbrokers

White Whale Yachtbrokers
Boat Details
Description
We proudly offer this excellently maintained 55 Oyster 1995 – a robust, comfortable, and seaworthy sailing yacht, perfectly suited for long-distance cruising. In 2023, "Papermoon" underwent an extensive refit, with numerous systems replaced and upgraded. See the full specifications for a complete overview of the work and equipment.
Most important features:
- Year of make: 1995
- Type: Oyster 55
- 4 cabins: 2 with double bed and 2 with bunk beds
- 2 wet cells with toilet and shower
- Large, comfortable living spaces
- European VAT paid (non-refundable)
- Fully equipped for ocean crossings
The name “Papermoon” is a tribute to the iconic song It's Only a Paper Moon, which symbolizes dreams, romance and adventure – exactly what this yacht offers you at sea.
In 2023, "Papermoon" sailed across the Atlantic Ocean with the ARC, from Europe to the Caribbean. Before departure, the yacht was thoroughly inspected during a health check by Oyster and fully equipped for ocean voyages. End of August the owner will sail the boat from Vigo (Portugal) to the Netherlands.
Technical maintenance (2025):
- Perkins diesel engine professionally overhauled
- Hurth reversing clutch overhauled
- Replace propeller shaft bearing
- Underwater hull completely stripped of all old antifouling layers
- Not a single bad spot found – hull in excellent condition
- New primer and antifouling professionally applied
- Reliable propulsion and underwater hull in top condition – ready for departure
Teak deck: The original, bonded teak deck is in good condition. It has recently been sanded and fitted with new rubber seals, giving the deck a fresh and well-maintained appearance.
Modern classic – quality that lasts
Oyster yachts from this period are known for their unparalleled build quality, solidity, and reliability. This level of craftsmanship and use of materials is rarely achieved today. Thanks to the recent refit and technical upgrades, paper moon a modern classic: a yacht that combines classic robustness with modern reliability and comfort.
For serious sailors, this is likely to be a better and more sustainable choice than many modern production yachts in similar price ranges.
Do you have questions for now or do you like to make an appointment to visit this Oyster 55 on land in Vigo (Portugal)? Please contact White Whale Yachtbrokers via [email protected] or call +31 (0) 646 086 467.
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Additional Information
- Victron battery management system (2023)
- Mastervolt alternator 24/110V + Wakespeed regulator (2024)
- WashDryer Household size (2023)
- Kitchen tabletop and double sink replaced 2023.
- All ceiling lights and spotlights in saloon and cabins replaced for new LED lights 2023
- All blowers/ fan replaced in cabins and saloon (2023)
- All cabins have slatted bed base (2023)
- Through hulls below waterline replaced by Bronze with DZR ball valves (2023)
- Lewmar ocean hatch Acrylics replaced including roller shades (2023)
- New acrylics and rubbers in portholes (2023)
- All standing rigging replaced in 2023
- All running rigging replaced in 2023
- Mast and boom and poles repainted in 2023
- New lights, antennas and cables in the mast in 2023
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Features
Electrical Equipment
Shore Power Inlet:✓
Generator:Westerbeke 10.4 Kw
Inverter:Victron Multiplus-II 24/3000/70-32 (2023)
Electronics
Depthsounder:Raymarine (new 2023)
Radar:Raymarine Quantum radar Doppler 2 (2023)
Log-Speedometer:Raymarine (new 2023)
Computer:Computer at charttable (new 2024)
Plotter:Raymarine ( Axiom 12 + Axiom Pro 9new 2023)
Autopilot:Raymarine Evolution Autopilot EV-400, 2x Raymarine Type 2 Linear Drive Units
Compass:✓
GPS:Raymarine (new 2023)
VHF:I-Com IC-M423G + handheld in cockpit (2023)
Inside Equipment
Bow Thruster:Sidepower 10 Hp
Electric Bilge Pump:✓
Oven:✓
Air Conditioning:✓
Heating:Cooler and heater in saloon and owner’s cabin
Hot Water:40 liter Isotherm (new 2023)
Refrigerator:3x toploader with air cooled compressor system (new 2023) and water cooled system
Fresh Water Maker:HRO Watermaker revised with new 2.0 HP high pressure CAT pump new, 100 Liter/ hour
Deep Freezer:✓
Battery Charger:✓
Outside Equipment
Teak Cockpit:✓
Teak Sidedecks:✓
Electric Winch:✓
Davit(s):✓
Tender:Highfield 2.90 (new 2023) + Yamaha F9.9 (new 2023)
Liferaft:✓
Cockpit Table:✓
Rigging
Steering Wheel:✓
Sails
Furling Mainsail:North Sails (2015)
Gennaker Cruising Spinnaker:Doplhin Sails (new 2023) with Selden Top down Furler (also 2023)
Genoa:North Sails (2015)
Trisail:North Sails (2015)
Propulsion
Engine Make:Perkins
Engine Model:4M90
Engine Year:1995
Total Power:80hp
Drive Type:Direct Drive
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Measurements
Dimensions
Length Overall:16.8m
Max Bridge Clearance:22m
Min Draft:2.2m
Beam:4.8m
Cabin Headroom:2m
Miscellaneous
Liferaft Capacity:8
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:980 l
Fuel Tank:980 l
Holding Tank:75 l
Accommodations
Cabins:4
Heads:2



















































