Oyster 435

 

Turn key Caribbean cruiser, a much sought after Oyster 435 deck saloon ketch actually for sale in the Western hemisphere! Originally a racer cruiser, she still sails fast and the ketch rig balances easily. Center cockpit offers comfortable ride and good visibility. A lifting keel allows a shoal draft of 5’ (think anchoring closer to shore) as well as the ability to make good upwind progress.

 

The semi-custom interior features two cabins with en-suite heads, nav desk, large saloon and in line galley. The raised deck saloon is light, spacious and airy. The large in- line galley has plenty of storage and is safe in a seaway. Having a large single sink plus a drain board is the best. The drop leaf dining table will easily seat 6. The feeling of space in this boat is amazing for her size.

 

Forward is a full 6’6” V berth with extra storage on the port side, several drawers and a hanging locker. En-suite head has new Corian counters and steel sink. Aft there is a center line queen, with settee and vanity on one side and drawers plus double hanging closet on the other. Extra large master head also with new countertop and sink. Drawers and storage under both berths.

 

Since purchased in late 2008, she has had many upgrades mostly geared towards improving sailing enjoyment and livability. A stack pack plus lazyjacks and a Tidesmarine Strong Track for both main and mizzen make sail handling a breeze. The many winches keeps everything led and tidy. A Walder boom brake simplifies down wind sailing ( as does having a mizzen). Putting the chart plotter under the dodger lets you[1]  sit in comfort while piloting the boat. The updated MFD is great for navigation as is the new raydome.

 

The addition of Lithium batteries was an excellent upgrade for living aboard, no worries about having enough amps! With 4 solar panels, no need for any other charging most of the time. Enjoy running 2 refrigerators with freezers, charging electronics, etc. etc.

Having a sizable watermaker is another plus; drinkable water at the tap too. Most of the lighting is LED as well.

 

Since coming to the Caribbean in 2011, she has been stored in Trinidad for hurricane season and only sailed seasonally 4-6 months. The boat has been stored covered by a shrink wrap tent with all sails, lines and halyards removed and stored inside. Bottom paint removed to gel coat layer with new barrier coat and switch to ablative paint in 2017. Topsides repainted in 2018. Teak decking removed on side decks and replaced with fiberglass non skid in 2016.

 

Prism Inventory List

 

 

Rig

Selden keel stepped main mast

Deck stepped mizzen mast

New wire standing rigging 2023

Solid boom vang

Walder boom brake

Main halyard and primary fore halyard are dyneema cored

 

Sails

Fully battened main, Doyle sails 2011, in stack pack with Tidesmarine StrongTrack

Fully battened mizzen, Doyle sails 2012

120 hi cut genoa, Doyle sails 2012, Dacron/Spectra blend on Furlex

135 spare genoa, 2000

Hank on staysail for removable inner forestay

Nylon MPG, light air gennaker in sock

Nylon mizzen staysail

Storm trysail

Storm jib

2 Lewmar 55 winches primary

2 Lewmar 46 winches secondary

2 Lewmar 16 winches for furler and main sheet

6 winches on main mast and 2 winches on mizzen mast

2 spinnaker poles mounted on mast

 

Propulsion

Volvo Penta MD30A 62hp 1984 with many new peripherals

Starter motor 2026

Mixing elbow 2025

Sea water pump 2015

Oil cooler 2015

Dual racor fuel prefilters

New throttle handle and cables 2025

Reverso oil change pump

Max Prop, 3 blade feathering

 

Electrical

Dakota Lithium batteries, two 280 amp 12 volt, new 2024 with individual battery chargers and Victron 712monitor and Bluetooth

Starting battery AC Delco 2024 900 CCA

New panel and busbar in 2009

4 solar panels total 600 watts with 4 individual controllers, 3 Victron and 1 Outback

AmpTech 125amp 12 volt alternator with Balmar MC 614 regulator

Inverter Xantrax Pro XM1800

Shore power inlet and cable

 

Steering and Navigation

Wheel on cockpit pedestal

Raymarine EV 400 autopilot with control pod on pedestal

New ram installed 2023

New autopilot brain installed 2023

New 2025 Raymarine Axiom+ 12

Raymarine wind, depth and speed instruments

AirmarUSTD 800 transducer for depth and speed

Raymarine Quantum Radome 2024

Emergency tiller

AIS 500

 

Anchoring

Lewmar H3  electric windlass with regular and remote controls

Primary anchor Rocna 25kg with 300’ of 5/16 HT chain

Secondary Fortress 37 pounds with 40’ 3/8 chain and 100’ rope rode

Tertiary Fortress 25 pounds with 40’ 3/8 chain and 100’ rope rode

 

Tender

AB Lumina 9.5’ dinghy with dinghy chaps 2017

Tohatsu 9.8 two stroke outboard

Dinghy Davits with triple blocks

Motor hoist and pushpit motor mount

Outside amenities

Swim ladder aft

Teak cockpit and aft coach roof

Fold down cocktail table

Full size cockpit dining table (stored wall mounted in aft cabin)

Canvas dodger

Canvas Bimini

Various canvas attachments for Bimini to provide shade or rain shelter

Boom tent

Hatch Hoodie for forward hatch

Canvas square tent for over aft hatch

Custom fiberglass rain hoods for side opening ports

Propane locker for two 10# tanks

 

Interior

Echotek 13 gph watermaker 2017

Alpine radio/stereo with Bose speakers

Adler-Barber fridge with freezer box

Frigoboat keel cooled fridge with freezer box

Isotherm water heater

4 burner propane stove and oven on gimbals

Large single sink with drain board, electric pump to drain sink

Forespar filter system and spigot for drinking water

Dishes, flatware, cookware and coking utensils

Navigation desk with barometer and hygrometer, Raymarine repeater unit

ICOM 604 VHF with Command Mike II in cockpit

2 handheld ICOM VHF radios

Drop leaf dining table can seat 6

Smoke and CO2 detectors

Centerline Queen in aft cabin with en-suite head, LAVAC toilet

SSB radio, ICOM 701 with tuner and Pactor Modem at side desk/vanity

Forward cabin 6’6” V berth with en-suite head, LAVAC toilet

Many tools and power tools are included

Many spare parts and replacement filters, etc

Bullet WiFi antenna and router