Oyster Yachts has revealed the Oyster 36M, a new 36-metre monohull sailing superyacht developed with Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering. The model will sit at the head of the British builder’s range and is intended for owners planning extended bluewater cruising as well as shorter coastal programmes.
The announcement follows Oyster’s September unveiling of the C60, its first sailing catamaran. Together, the two projects extend the company’s offer into new sizes and formats, although Oyster said monohull yachts remain central to its business. The 36M is positioned as a highly configurable flagship rather than a fixed production specification.
The yacht uses a Frers hull form with a deep-V bow and broad stern. Its design brief has focused on lower heel angles, performance in lighter winds and predictable handling during long passages. Oyster has also prioritised the practical requirements of remote cruising, including substantial tank capacity, accessible engineering systems and dedicated storage for spares and equipment.
Owners can specify three, four, or five-cabin arrangements, with alternative layouts, materials and finishes available throughout the interior. Options also extend to deck hardware, sail plans, keel configurations, anchors and equipment for different cruising programmes. A large garage can be configured to carry diving gear, sports equipment and other owner-selected items. The interior concept has been developed by Milan-based m2atelier.
On deck, a configurable forward retreat can include shade and a spa pool. At the stern, the cockpit connects with a beach club built around a movable platform called The Island. It can be lowered to improve access to the water, used to support tenders and water toys, or raised to form an additional terrace. The arrangement is intended to increase usable deck space at anchor without compromising the yacht’s passage-making role.
A sliding glass partition links the aft cockpit with the panoramic saloon, which has 360-degree views. The layout is designed to allow the principal living areas to operate as one connected space in suitable weather or as separate protected areas when conditions change. Oyster said this flexibility was intended to support both private family cruising and larger groups of guests.
“The Oyster 36M proudly signifies a new generation of Oyster yachts and will lead our fleet into the future,” said Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke, chief executive of Oyster Yachts.
And he said the project is intended to combine the builder’s established approach to oceangoing yachts with a greater level of owner choice at the top of its range.
Mani Frers of Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering said the design is intended to combine ‘the individuality and presence of a custom sailing superyacht’ with Oyster’s bluewater experience.
“We believe there is a real gap in the market at 36 metres for a modern bluewater sailing superyacht that gives the owner genuine freedom to personalise,” he said.
