WALSH MARINE
OYSTER HERITAGE
12002/AF
The yacht is outfitted to a level of navigational equipment and electrics that is very high for this age of boat. I have not seen before on this level of boat windows of such good quality but the seals have deteriorated and removal and rebedding is advised. It was said that the yacht was in poor condition at time of purchase in 1999 and starting with a significant refit at Fox's Ipswich a large amount of money has been spent on the yacht since then with upgrades almost each year. Unusually a file of the detailed invoices is available and these have been perused which confirm the large expenditure. It is rare to see such organised and detailed information on this level of boat. With the exception of the mast chocking at deck level the installations were seen to have been done in accordance with good practice. The mast chocking is considered to be unsuitable and not entirely secure as the wedges are not well shaped for this purpose but to be fair it has not failed since installation. The engine servicing was made by the gentleman part owner. Information about specifics of the servicing was not available from his wife and whilst there was no indication that the engine was in anything other than good working order it is always prudent to have the engine fully inspected and serviced by a competent engineer as part of the sale process. General periodic annual servicing has been recommended by marine engineer. The yacht is said to be only one of four with pilothouse. The remainder were coachroof versions. I do not have information to confirm this. The oyster website notes : Thirty five of these models were built between 1984 and 1988. They were built as both pilothouse and coachroof versions the coachroof version being the most popular. Masthead sloop rigged featuring an aft cockpit. The Yachting World said of this model "she is closer to my ideal cruising yacht than any other boat on the market." Built in the same wholesome manner as her larger sisters, the Oyster Heritage has proven herself as an excellent long distance cruising boat for two people. The value should maintain provided the boat is kept in good condition but nobody can anticipate the future of the world markets which are very unusual at present.
WALSH William Spencer Yacht Surveyor Member of British Marine Surveyors Europe RYA Commercial Yacht Inspector MCA Code and Tonnage Measurer
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