At the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, Oyster Yachts will unveil the C60, the brand’s first catamaran. After more than 50 years of producing only monohulls, the British shipyard is thus venturing beyond its traditional territory for the first time. The development is based on a year-long market analysis conducted amongst current and former owners. This revealed growing interest in multihull yachts, particularly due to the space they offer and typical catamaran characteristics such as upright sailing and high stability.
The C60 was developed in collaboration with the French design firm Berret-Racoupeau, which also designs for Hanseyachts, amongst others. The shipyard continues to focus on monohull yachts as its core business. The catamaran complements the range for owners seeking more volume and living space. Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke, CEO of Oyster, cites changing lifestyles and sailing habits as the main reasons for the development.
Room layout and deck layout
The C60 offers 110 square metres of continuous indoor and outdoor space. The stern features two lowerable bathing platforms and a central tender lift. This design creates a spacious waterside terrace. Large doors connect the aft deck and the saloon. A bar serves both areas simultaneously.
In the foredeck is a sunken lounge that extends the living area towards the bow. The flybridge serves as an additional space for sailing, dining and relaxing. The owner’s cabin is separate from the guest and crew areas. Three distinctive Seascape windows provide natural light and sea views. Three further guest cabins, each with its own en-suite bathroom, complete the accommodation. The crew have separate quarters.
Design and suitability for offshore use
The freeboard between the hulls is up to one metre. This height is designed to reduce the impact of waves in rough seas. The shipyard places great emphasis on seaworthiness, even though the boat is equally designed for coastal waters. The fuel tank capacity is 1,200 litres of diesel, with an optional extension of 600 litres. The fresh water tank holds 1,000 litres.
The lightweight is 30,000 kilograms. The C60 is powered by two engines, each producing 110 PS. Its draught of 1.70 metres allows access to shallower anchorages. The mast height reaches 29 metres above the water. The sail area when sailing close-hauled is 234 square metres, comprising a 122-square-metre mainsail and a 112-square-metre genoa.
A rare find in the shipyard’s portfolio
Oyster currently builds monohull yachts ranging from 13 to 37 metres in length. The model range comprises the 495, 565, 595, 675, 745, 885, 1025 and 1225 series. All boats are designed for long-distance sailors who demand high standards of build quality and fit-out. The shipyard has recorded over 20 million blue-water miles and more than 100 circumnavigations of the globe by its fleet.
The C60 expands this range to include a multihull option. Existing Oyster owners can switch to the catamaran whilst remaining loyal to the brand. At the same time, the shipyard is appealing to prospective buyers who have not previously considered a monohull yacht. The boat utilises the brand’s established service network.
Supervised sailing, worldwide
Oyster buyers gain access to the Global Service Network and the after-sales team. The Bluewater Academy offers training courses. The shipyard is developing specialised multihull training programmes for C60 owners. These programmes are designed to prepare owners for the specific requirements of catamarans.
Owners can take part in the Oyster World Rally, an organised round-the-world cruise. The Oyster Explorers Club organises regattas and gatherings. These events take place all over the world. The C60 fits straight into these existing structures from the outset.
Luxury-class catamaran
In the 60-foot segment, the C60 competes with established catamaran manufacturers such as Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot and Privilège. The Lagoon Sixty 5 measures 19.81 metres and has an empty weight of 28,500 kilograms. The Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67 is 20.32 metres long. Privilège offers the Series 6, which is 19.30 metres long.
Oyster is positioning the C60 as a cruising yacht with higher quality standards. The shipyard is drawing on its experience in blue-water sailing. Oyster has not yet announced any prices. Comparable catamarans of this size cost between 1.8 and 2.5 million euros.
The shipyard is showcasing a concept in Cannes. The technical specifications are provisional and subject to change. Oyster is continuing to refine the design and engineering. The shipyard has not specified a start date for production. Delivery times also remain to be confirmed.
Technical Specifications
- Overall length: 19.42 m / 63'9"
- Fuselage length: 18.87 m / 61'11"
- Waterline length: 18.79 m / 61'8"
- Width: 9.35 m / 30'8"
- Draught: 1.70 m / 5'7"
- Mast height: 29.00 m / 95'2"
- Unladen weight: 30,000 kg / 66,139 lbs
- Engine: 2 x 110 PS
- Mainsail area: 122 m² / 1,313 ft²
- Genoa area: 112 m² / 1,206 ft²
- Sail area close-hauled: 234 m² / 2,519 ft²
- Diesel capacity: 1,200 litres (optional +600 litres) / 264 UK gallons (optional +132 UK gallons)
- Fresh water capacity: 1,000 litres / 220 UK gallons
- Living/usable floor area: 110 m²
- Cabins: 1 owner’s cabin, 3 guest cabins, separate crew quarters
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Fridtjof Gunkel
Deputy Chief Editor YACHT