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1989 Oyster 406

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Specifications

Make Oyster
Model 406
Year 1989
Length 40.5ft (12.3m)
Beam 3.89m
Draft 1.75m
Hull Material GRP
Engine Perkins 4.108 marine diesel engine 45hp 4 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled Hurth hydraulic reversing marine gearbox Single lever engine control
Fuel Type diesel
Location Craobh Marina, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

LWL
10.59m
Name
Wandering Aengus
Designer
Holman and Pye
Keel Type
Fin Keel
Reference
2998240
Sale Status
Available
Displacement
9299kg
Fuel Capacity
450l
Drinking Water Capacity
300l
  • Underwater hull stripped and osmosis treatment completed (August 2014)
  • FlexTeek decking to foredeck, side decks, coachroof top and aft deck (2015)
  • Cockpit seating and sole finished in flexiTeek panels (2015)
  • MaxProp 3-blade, bronze feathering propeller
  • Domestic batteries replaced (2025)
  • Sterling Power Products ProCharge-Ultralite battery charger
  • Raymarine Smartpilot Series autohelm with ST6002 control head and linear drive unit
  • Simard NSS8 multifunction display with mast-mounted radar scanner
  • Simrad is40 navigation instruments
  • Class B AIS receiver
  • Standard Horizon fixed DSC VHF
  • Handheld VHF
  • Ebersapcher D4, diesel-fired, blown-air heating system (2016)
  • Stainless steel standing rigging, fully replaced (2015)
  • Furlex 304S roller reefing system on forestay (2023)
  • Seago inflatable dinghy (2019)
  • Yamaha Malta outboard
  • Seago 4-person liferaft
  • McMurdo EPIRB
  • Rope cutter
  • NASA BM-1 battery monitor
  • Portable inverter
  • Pressurised hot and cold water systems
  • Manual Bilge Pump
  • Electric Bilge Pump
  • Cooker – 2 burner and oven, gimbal mounted gas cooker
  • Fridge – Built-in, top-loading, air cooled 12vDC compressor
  • Stainless steel sink
  • Manually pumped drinking water filtered tap
  • 230vAC toaster
  • 230vAC kettle
  • Jabsco manual marine toilet (forward heads)
  • Jabsco electric marine toilet (aft heads)
  • Radio - CD/DAB/FM/USB head unit
  • TV – Dual voltage 230vAC/12vDC flat screen TV
  • Keel stepped, double spreader, masthead sloop rig
  • Silver anodised alloy mast and spars
  • Slab reefing mainsail
  • Rod kicker
  • Spinnaker/Genoa pole
  • Lazyjacks
  • Lewmar 52 primary winches (2x)
  • Lewmar 30 cockpit halyard winch
  • Lewmar 30 mainsail winch
  • Lewmar 30 mast mounted halyard winch
  • Lewmar 30 mast mounted reefing winch
  • Fully battened mainsail (valeted 2024)
  • North Sails Genoa (2016, valeted with new UV strip spring 2025)
  • Storm Jib
  • Stackpack type mainsail cover with lazyjacks
  • Sprayhood (serviced and valeted 2023)
  • Cockpit tent / Bimini
  • Pedestal cover
  • Halyard Bags
  • 35lb CQR anchor on 60m chain and 20m warp rode
  • 30lbs CQR kedge anchor with warp rode
  • Simpson Lawrence SeaWolf anchor windlass
  • Mooring Warps
  • Fenders
  • Fender Board
  • Double stainless steel bow roller
  • Stainless steel pulpit
  • Deck-mounted stainless steel stanchions supporting two-tier stainless steel guardwires
  • Stainless steel pushpit rail
  • Liferaft cradle
  • Dorade ventilators
  • Hardwood grab rails
  • Mainsheet track
  • Lazzarette locker
  • Masthead anchor light
  • Masthead navigation lights
  • Steaming light
  • Low level navigation lights
  • Deck flood light
  • Odeo MkIII LED flare
  • Horseshoe lifebuoy
  • Mast mounted radar reflector
  • Seago MOB rescue system
  • Throwing line

Description

The Oyster 406 was launched to replace the immensely popular Oyster 39. Developed from the larger Oyster 435 the 406 was available in both deck saloon and coachroof versions. The deck saloon layout is the smallest of the deck saloon offerings from Oyster and features the same timeless styling as her larger sisters. With a practical two-cabin, two-heads layout including a large light saloon and spacious galley, the Oyster 406 has proven to be a desirable boat for bluewater cruisers and long-term liveaboards alike. Built between 1986 and 1990 a total of 35 hulls were launched. Hull number 27, the Oyster 406 WANDERING AENGUS is the desirable deck saloon layout of the 406. With her current owners since 2015 she has proven to be the ideal short handed cruising yacht. Benefitting from significant refitting at the time of their purchase in 2015 she has been fastidiously maintained throughout their ownership. He inventory highlights include: Underwater hull stripped and osmosis treatment completed in August 2014 FlexTeek decking to finish foredeck, side decks, coachroof top and aft deck (2015) Cockpit seating and sole finished in flexiTeek panels (2015) Perkins 4.108 marine diesel engine MaxProp 3-blade, bronze feathering propeller Domestic batteries replaced in 2025 Sterling Power Products ProCharge-Ultralite battery charger Raymarine Smartpilot Series autohelm with ST6002 control head and linear drive unit Simard NSS8 multifunction display with mast-mounted radar scanner Simrad is40 navigation instruments Class B AIS receiver, integrated to display on chart plotter in cockpit Standard Horizon fixed DSC VHF and handheld VHF Ebersapcher D4, diesel-fired, blown-air heating system (2016) Stainless steel standing rigging, fully replaced in 2015 Furlex 304S roller reefing system on forestay (2023) Seago inflatable dinghy (2019) with Yamaha Malta outboard Seago 4-person liferaft McMurdo EPIRB Wintering afloat in her berth at Craobh Marina the Oyster 406 WANDERING AEGUS is available for immediate viewing by prior arrangement. CONSTRUCTION Hull Construction: Single-piece GRP moulded hull GRP formed and laminated internal structural members Plywood bulkheads, laminated to hull and deck Topsides finished in original gelcoat Painted navy blue sheerband in traditional Oyster style Underwater hull stripped and osmosis treatment completed in August 2014 Underwater hull finished in navy antifouling Deck & Superstructure Construction: Single-piece GRP moulded deck with integrated coachroof superstructure and self-draining cockpit. GRP laminate sandwich construction FlexTeek decking to finish foredeck, side decks, coachroof top and aft deck (2015) Cockpit seating and sole finished in flexiTeek panels (2015) Keel & Rudder: Encapsulated fin keel Skeg hung GRP rudder MACHINERY Engine & gearbox: Perkins 4.108 marine diesel engine 45hp 4 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled Hurth hydraulic reversing marine gearbox Single lever engine control Maintenance & Performance: Engine last service August 2025 Gearbox removed and refurbished, replacement fitted January 2025 Cruising speed under engine 7kts Propulsion & Steering: Stainless steel propeller shaft Bronze P-Bracket Rope cutter MaxProp 3-blade, bronze feathering propeller, reconditioned by Darglow Engineering in 2020 Autopilot: Raymarine ST6002 control head Raymarine Smartpilot Series course computer Raymarine rudder reference unit Raymarine Linear Drive direct to quadrant ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Voltage systems: 12VDC onboard power system 230VAC shore power system Shore Power System: Extension lead to connect to shore supply Single 16 amp connection point Hardwired RCD-protected system. 3 pin UK sockets, Aft cabin socket with built-in USB charging sockets, battery charger, immersion heater Battery Banks: Domestic Battery – 2x 12vDC, 115Ah, lead acid (2025) Engine Battery – 1x 12vDC, 110Ah, lead acid Battery Monitor: NASA BM-1 – showing domestic battery bank Charging: Sterling Power Products ProCharge-Ultralite battery charger 230vAC – 12vDC, 30 amp Alternators: Single engine mounted alternator Inverter: Portable inverter for charging laptops etc Other Electrical: 12vDC auxiliary charging sockets throughout the interior and in the cockpit PLUMBING SYSTEMS Fresh Water: Pressurised hot and cold water systems Mixer tap in galley Manual hand-pumped, filtered drinking water tap in galley Mixer tap in forward heads with a dedicated pull-out showerhead Mixer tap in aft heads with a dedicated pull-out showerhead Deck shower on aft deck Hot water provided from calorifier, heated by engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heater Bilge Pumps: Manual Bilge Pump Electric Bilge Pump TANKAGE Fuel: Single diesel tank GRP tank construction Approximate capacity 450ltrs Fresh Water: Dual freshwater tanks Plastic tank construction Approximate total capacity 350ltrs Tank Monitoring: Gauges at the chart table for fuel and water tanks NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT On Deck: Plotter/Radar – Simard NSS8 multifunction display with mast-mounted radar scanner Depth/Speed/Log/Wind – Simrad is40 multifunction display In Wheelhouse: Repeater - Simrad is40 multifunction display Communications Equipment: DSC VHF – Standard Horizon Explorer with commandmic in cockpit AIS – Class B receiver, integrated to display on chart plotter in cockpit Handheld VHF – Standard Horizon HX270E DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Galley: Cooker – 2 burner and oven, gimbal mounted gas cooker Fridge – Built-in, top-loading, air cooled 12vDC compressor Stainless steel sink with full size and half sink Mixer tap Manually pumped drinking water filtered tap 230vAC toaster 230vAC kettle Forward Heads: Toilet – Jabsco manual marine toilet Wash hand basin Mixer tap unit with a dedicated pull-out shower head Shower sump pump discharging shower water overboard Teak sole grating Aft Heads: Toilet – Jabsco electric marine toilet Wash hand basin Mixer tap unit with a dedicated pull-out shower head Shower sump pump discharging shower water overboard Teak sole grating Heating & Ventilation: Ebersapcher D4, diesel-fired, blown-air heating system (2016) Thermostatic cabin controller Insulated ducting throughout the interior Outlets in forward cabin, saloon, aft cabin and both heads Lighting: Overhead lighting throughout interior Bullkhead mounted reading lights in saloon and both cabins Uplighters fitted below saloon portlights for mood lighting Majority of lights fitted with LED bulbs Entertainment: Radio - CD/DAB/FM/USB head unit, with speakers in saloon and cockpit TV – Dual voltage 230vAC/12vDC flat screen TV ACCOMMODATION Summary of Accommodation: Double cabin forward with en-suite access to heads Forward heads, accessible from saloon or forward cabin Saloon Nav Station Linear galley Master double aft cabin Aft heads, accessisible from nav station or master cabin Accommodation Finish: Traditional teak joinery work interior Teak and holly soleboards in traditional style Vinyl headlining panels with teak trims Fitted curtains for all portlights Fitted blinds for deck hatches in cabins Description of Accommodation from Forward: Forward Cabin: Two single V-berths forward with a central infill section to create a double bunk Shelves running the length of the bunks outboard, above the bunks Standing room between the bunks and aft Countertop units outboard to port and starboard with lockers outboard and drawers beneath Hanging locker aft to starboard En-suite access to forward heads aft to port Forward Heads: Jack’n’Jill access from saloon or forward cabin Jabsco manual marine toilet mounted outboard aft Countertop unit outboard forward with inset stainless steel sink unit Vanity locker outboard above countertop Saloon: Bench settees to port and starboard sides Centrally mounted, double dropleaf saloon table with bottle storage in the central section of table Counter unit forward of starboard settee opposite access to heads, drawers below and locker outboard Both settees converting to single berths with lee cloths when required Locker fitted out with storage for glasses Lockers outboard of settee backs, forward and aft with bookshelf section centrally Locker space outboard of settee back rests Nav Station: Aft of the saloon to starboard Outboard facing chart table Fold-up navigator's stool Chart storage within the table top Ships switch panel and navigation instruments outboard above the chart table Wet hanging locker inboard of chart table, behind fold-up stool Galley: Linear galley running aft from the saloon along the portside Worktop outboard with top-loading fridge forward Gimbal mounted gas cooker outboard centrally Worktop section aft of cooker Inboard worktop with an inset double stainless steel sink forward Large lockers above worktop outboard with sliding doors and two-level storage Selection of drawers and lockers beneath the worktop Access panel to access port side of engine space below aft section of inboard worktop Aft Heads: Accessed aft of nav station to starboard side Jack’n’Jill access from the saloon and aft cabin Jabsco electric marine toilet mounted outboard forward Countertop unit outboard aft with inset stainless steel sink unit Vanity locker outboard above countertop outboard Medicine locker set into inboard bulkhead Hatch through inboard bulkhead to access engine space Aft Cabin: Island double berth located centrally aft Lee cloths fitted along outboard edges of bunk to port and starboard Seating units running forward from bunk outboard to port and starboard sides Countertop outboard of seating units and bunk with storage lockers outboard aft to port and starboard Standing room forward of bunk Hanging locker outboard top port Dresser unit outboard to starboard with vanity locker within countertop, storage locker above countertop outboard and bulkhead-mounted mirror Hatch in the bulkhead forward to access aft end of the engine space DECK EQUIPMENT Rig: Keel stepped, double spreader, masthead sloop rig. Silver anodised alloy mast and spars Stainless steel standing rigging, fully replaced in 2015 Furlex 304S roller reefing system on forestay (2023) Slab reefing mainsail Rod kicker Spinnaker/Genoa pole, stowing on front of mast Lines lead aft to cockpit with new deck organisers and rope clutches (2015) Lazyjacks Winches: Primary Winches – 2x Lewmar 52, two-speed, self-tailing Cockpit Halyard Winch – 1x Lewmar 30, two-speed, self-tailing Mainsail Winch – 1x Lewmar 30, two-speed, self-tailing Mast Mounted Halyard Winch - 1x Lewmar 30, two-speed, self-tailing Mast Mounted Reefing Winch - 1x Lewmar 30, two-speed Sails: Mainsail – White dacron, fully battened, slab reefing, valeted 2024 Genoa – White dacron, roller reefing. North Sails (2016), valeted with new UV strip fitted spring 2025 Storm Jib Canvas Work: Mainsails cover – Stackpack type cover with lazyjacks Sprayhood – Serviced and valeted by sailmaker 2023 Cockpit tent / Bimini – Designed to be used as either Pedestal cover Halyard Bags for lines lead aft to cockpit Anchoring & Mooring: Bower Anchor – 35lb CQR anchor on 60m chain and 20m warp rode Kedge Anchor – 30lbs CQR with warp rode Anchor Locker – Simpson Lawrence SeaWolf anchor windlass Mooring Warps – Selection Fenders – Selection Fender Board Tender: Inflatable Dinghy – Seago, inflatable dinghy with hard transom, seat, oars and pump (2019) Outboard – Yamaha Malta 2-stroke outboard General: Double stainless steel bow roller Stainless steel pulpit pit Deck-mounted stainless steel stanchions supporting two-tier stainless steel guardwires Stainless steel pushpit rail, split with gate section centrally Below decks anchor locker with anchor windlass mounted within locker Deck-mounted alloy mooring cleats forward, midships and aft Liferaft cradle mounted on deck immediately forward of mast step Dorade ventilators outboard of liferaft to port and starboard with stainless steel hoops to protect vents Lines lead aft from mast to cockpit on the starboard side of the coachroof Hardwood grab rails running the length of the coachroof top aft to the sprayhood Primary winches mounted on coamings outboard of cockpit Reefing and halyard winch with rope clutches mounted to the starboard side of the companionway Plotter display mounted to the port side of the companionway U-shaped seating wrapping around the cockpit with a pedestal aft Mainsheet winch mounted on cockpit coaming aft to port Mainsheet track spanning the width of the coachroof immediately aft of the cockpit Two storage lockers containing gas bottles to port and starboard sides at the aft end of the coachroof Lazzarette locker beneath aft deck SAFETY EQUIPMENT: General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs. Navigation Lights: Masthead anchor light Masthead navigation lights Steaming light Low level navigation lights Deck flood light Life saving: Liferaft – Seago 4 person, cannister raft – next service due April 2027 EPIRB – McMurdo Smartfind E5 Odeo MkIII LED flare Horseshoe lifebuoy Radar reflector – mast mounted Seago MOB rescue system Throwing line DISCLAIMER In this case we are acting as brokers only. The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Unless otherwise stated on the published sales specification the following presumptions are made: Shaft seal or sail drive diaphragms are more than 5 years old. Fuel, gas hoses and gas regulators are more than 5 years old. The vessel doesn’t currently have a GasSafe certificate issued within the last 5 years. Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old.

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Mooring / berthing £423
Insurance £125
Maintenance £217
Fuel £67
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Total Cost (finance)
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