With fourteen boats built and owners from all five continents the Oyster 61 enjoys a truly international recognition. Designed to be a realistic proposition for operation by a private owner and family crew with powered winches and hydraulic headsail and mainsail furling. However she is large enough to carry two professional crew as an option for owners who wish to enjoy the amenities normally only found on a much larger yacht. Beautifully constructed to the highest standards with considerable customising of interiors in traditional teak or light American oak or cherry wood. Normally providing accommodation for eight in four cabins, two double and two twin, each with en suite heads and shower plus crew accommodation for two.

Almost all of the boats have been equipped to enable them to be sailed short handed.