On the new Oyster 495, we take illumination to the next level. Thanks to our mood lighting system, you can choose from a variety of lighting settings and create the perfect mood for every moment of the day. Elegantly built from stem to stern the Oyster 495 is an Oyster through and through. She is designed to offer a stunning combination of performance, comfort and style, with seamanlike qualities in equal measure. Built by some of Britain’s finest craftsmen, she combines modern styling, creative detailing and a host of practical seamanlike features not normally seen in a 50-foot yacht for sale Now crowned the European Yacht of the Year 2023, the Oyster 495 sets a new benchmark for luxury bluewater cruisers. Discover the Oyster 495 here: https://bit.ly/3D4zAXR #OysterYachts #Oyster495 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oyster Yachts are builders of the world's finest bluewater sailboats. A thoroughbred British luxury sailing yacht builder, we have designed, built and supported the world’s finest liveaboard sailboats since 1973. The DNA of our 50 to 90-foot ocean cruising yachts is rooted in over 20 million bluewater sailing miles and more than 90 sailing circumnavigations. We use this experience to refine our explorer sailing yachts so they can take you anywhere in the world in complete luxury, comfort and safety. Contact for enquiries: sales@oysteryachts.com UK: +44 (0)1473 358317 US: +1 401 846 7400 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/3BB1aLg Visit our website: https://bit.ly/3QJxiRb Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oysteryachts Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oysteryachts/

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⛵🌴🌊 "Sailing the slice of paradise!" A sailboat glides through a stunning turquoise channel, perfectly framed by two lush green islands — where every breeze feels like a dream and every view is postcard perfect. #TropicalParadise #SailingBliss #IslandEscape #TurquoiseWaters #NatureAtItsBest #OceanAdventure #SailAway #DreamyViews #IslandChannel #WanderlustAtSea

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For additional information on all new Jeanneau Yachts please contact Ian Van Tuyl the Yacht specialist. Please feel free to contact me at any time day or night and I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully earning your business. 1-(619)-507-4416 ivtyachtsales@gmail.com http://ivtyachtsales.com

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We got increasingly frustrated by our small petrol (gas) outboards that we use very infrequently on our dinghies and Chat 18 catamaran. Never quite knowing whether they would start, or how long they would run. Usually because the small jets would clog up, a problem aggravated by the ethanol fuel now used in the UK, USA and elsewhere. So earlier this year we bit the bullet and bought a used Torqeedo 1103 electric outboard. It was on ebay, from "one careful lady owner" - actually the advert said "only used on a fresh water trout farm" which we hoped was much the same thing. And we have been very pleased with it this summer, using it on Sagitta's tender, sometimes for long distances, yet never seeing the charge drop below 80% So we then tried using it on our Chat 18. And immediately discovered two problems, probably common to other small daysailing boats. First, the battery was much larger than the integral petrol fuel tank. So, when tilted up on the swingdown bracket, the Torqeedo hit the tillerbar. That meant we had to use the transom mount, which in turn meant the leg had to be angled back in use to clear the immersed rudder blade. Very inefficient and too close to the surface. And second, when tilted up and turned sideways the tiller control arm would detach - something that doesn't happen with a petrol outboard. So we had to remove it, and then reattach it whenever we wanted to motor. Fortunately Torqeedo has realised that many people have these problems and so supply reasonably priced, extra long cables, not just for the battery but also for the tiller arm. Accordingly we bought a 1.5m (5ft) battery cable and a 5m (16ft) tiller cable. This video shows the results of the first motor, one calm winter evening. I still have to re-route the cables through the back of the cockpit and more permanently mount the tiller arm. The deeper propellor is more efficient and there is no aeration when cornering or in waves. Top speed was very close to 5 knots, about hull speed on an 18ft boat. In reverse speed was about 3 knots. Although it's more awkward to lift the outboard leg without the battery in place it does now fit comfortably below the tillerbar when raised for sailing. So we're very happy so far! For once there is audio on this short video. But even if you turn the volume to high you won't hear the outboard - another bonus! More on the Chat 18 here https://sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/designs-2/2-catamarans-under-25ft/475-chat-18-daysailing-catamaran And Torqeedo here https://nestawayboats.com/

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When craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology and collaboration align, magic happens and that's what we experienced today during the mast stepping. @vittersshipyard

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