Oyster Unveils P60 Bluewater Power Catamaran
Oyster Yachts revealed details of the P60, its first bluewater power catamaran, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Cruises
Oyster Yachts unveiled the P60, its first bluewater power catamaran, designed with Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design and operable by a couple with or without crew. Details were revealed on 29 October 2026 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Why it matters
The launch marks Oyster's entry into the catamaran sector, which it confirmed at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026. For cruisers and yacht buyers, the P60's stated 3,500 nautical mile target range points to long-distance passagemaking as a central design goal.
The figures are manufacturer specifications for a vessel that has been announced but not yet independently tested. The P60 is listed with a target range of 3,500 nautical miles, a 19.42-metre length and 6,000 litres of combined fuel capacity, and the extraction does not indicate how these compare with rival bluewater catamarans or when the vessel will be delivered.
The players
Oyster Yachts
Oyster Yachts is a British builder of luxury sailing and motor yachts, known for its bluewater cruising vessels.
Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design
Berret Racoupeau is a French naval architecture and yacht design firm known for its work on performance and cruising yachts.
The details
The P60 has two independent fuel tanks, and each of its engines drives its own shaft from a separate engine room aft, with a bow thruster to assist in tight manoeuvring. The 121-square-metre shared deck space includes a 33-square-metre flybridge and a 40-square-metre stern cockpit, and the owner's suite covers 18 square metres.
Timeline
Cannes Yachting Festival 2026: Oyster confirmed its entry into the catamaran sector.
29 October 2026: P60 details were revealed at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Roadmap
Oyster's P60 extends the company's established bluewater cruising line into the catamaran hull form, a departure from its monohull-focused range. The move places Oyster among builders offering long-range, couple-operable power catamarans to buyers seeking extended passage capability.
Buyers considering a bluewater catamaran should note that the P60's 3,500 nautical mile figure is a target range, so independent sea trials will matter before committing. Prospective owners can use the stated fuel and water capacities to plan passage provisioning and refuelling stops.
The takeaway
A catamaran with a couple-operable layout and a large fuel and water load suggests that long passages are becoming a more accessible goal for private owners. Readers weighing a purchase should compare verified sea-trial results against the manufacturer's target figures.
Further reading
Explore more Cruises coverage for context on the wider yachting and cruising market.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Marine Industry News.
