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An Oyster under sail carries a particular reputation among people who actually cruise: bluewater pedigree, serious build quality, and an interior that holds up to long passages as comfortably as it does to a weekend at anchor. This one splits her time between Sydney and the Whitsundays — two cruising grounds that could hardly be more different, and both of which suit her. Below decks, the tone is calm rather than showy. Neutral shades throughout, finely executed joinery, and materials chosen for how they age as much as how they look. The volume is generous for a yacht of this type, and the effect is a space you settle into rather than admire from the doorway. Accommodation is arranged over three cabins for six guests, each with a double bed. The owner's suite is the clear highlight, with a full ensuite and a monsoon shower — a genuine luxury after a day on the water. The two remaining cabins each have their own bathroom or ensuite, so privacy is preserved throughout, whether you are travelling as a family or as two couples. The galley is properly equipped, with Miele appliances that make provisioning for extended cruising straightforward — and give anyone who enjoys cooking on board something to work with. Add a professional crew who know these waters, and you have a yacht equally at home crossing Sydney Harbour at golden hour or lying quietly at anchor off a Whitsunday beach.