2001 Oyster 56

$495,000

2001 Oyster 56

$495,000

Mazatlán, Mexico

2001

Year

Sailboat

Yacht category

Cruiser

Boat type

17 m (56 ft)

Length

About

Discover ”Chinook”, a single-owner, 56-foot sailing yacht built by the world-renowned Oyster Yachts (UK). The Oyster 56 is widely regarded as one of Oyster’s most successful models: large enough for ocean cruising and entertaining, but still manageable by an experienced cruising couple. Chinook is proof of this, having sailed the world - over 38,000 nautical miles - for the past 25 years by her ex
Discover ”Chinook”, a single-owner, 56-foot sailing yacht built by the world-renowned Oyster Yachts (UK). The Oyster 56 is widely regarded as one of Oyster’s most successful models: large enough for ocean cruising and entertaining, but still manageable by an experienced cruising couple. Chinook is proof of this, having sailed the world - over 38,000 nautical miles - for the past 25 years by her experienced owners, a cruising couple.

Originally commissioned in 2001, she accommodates up to 7 guests across 4 staterooms and offers expansive deck and interior spaces, a washing machine, wine fridge, air conditioning, and multiple areas for dining and relaxation.

An optional mooring near Marina Mazatlán may also be available through a separate arrangement, as well as a penthouse suite in the area (contact for details if interested).

KEY FEATURES:

• 4 cabins and 2 heads
• Sleeps up to 7
• Private aft owner’s stateroom with ensuite head and separate shower
• Spacious raised-deck saloon with American Cherry joinery
• 110 HP Yanmar diesel engine
• Bow thruster
• Hydraulic in-mast furling
• Dinghy davits and hydraulic passerelle
• 95 LPH / 25 GPH watermaker
• Westerbeke 7.5 kW generator
• Air conditioning with heating capability
• Washing machine
• Separate refrigerator and freezer
• Propane stove, induction cooktop and microwave
• Large fuel and freshwater capacity for long-range cruising

RECENT UPGRADES:

• New Raymarine chartplotter, radar and autopilot package
• New Garmin GPS
• New Vesper AIS
• New Ullman mainsail, headsail and Code Zero
• Hydraulic furling system updated
• Eight new deep-cycle house batteries
• Generator overhaul and servicing
• Refurbished teak decks and caprails

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT:

• Bow thruster
• Windlass in bow
• Shore power system
• Batteries: New in 2025
• Generator: Westerbeke 7.5kW Generator
• Inverter: Mastervolt
• Stereo (interior + cockpit speakers)

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:

• Vesper AIS: New in 2024
• Raymarine EV-200 Autopilot: New in 2026
• Garmin GPS: New in 2026
• Raymarine Quantum2 Raydome Radar with Wi-Fi: New in 2026
• Raymarine Axiom+ 9 Chartplotter: New in 2026
• VHF: Skanti (Euro), ICOM M59 (Euro), Standard Horizon (new 2026)
• Windmeter: Raymarine Axiom+ 9
• Compass

HEATING, COOLING, & WATER:

• Cruisair air conditioner with heating option
• Fresh water system
• Water heater 76L (20 Gal)
• Shower
• Electric toilets with macerators
• Watermaker: Seafresh 95 LPH (25 GPH)

INTERIOR:

• Stove: 4-burner, LPG, with oven and grill
• Induction stovetop
• Microwave oven
• Fridge: New in 2013
• Freezer: front-loading, New in 2013
• Wine cooler
• Smart TV 32”
• Washing machine: Eumenia Baby Nova 1000
• Interior lighting

EXTERIOR:

• Stainless hydraulic passerelle
• Antifouling
• Teak decking: refurbished 2026
• Swim ladder
• Whittall davit system
• Hot/Cold freshwater deck shower

COVERS & CANOPY:

• Sprayhood
• Sunshade: Bimini top, Cockpit covers
• Full boat cover

Yacht Details

Year

2001

Location

Mazatlán, Mexico

Address

Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Condition

Used

Yacht category

Sailboat

Boat type

Cruiser

Berths

4

Cruise speed

7 kn (13 kph)

Max speed

9 kn (17 kph)

Engines

1

Engines hp

110

Engine hours

4764

Engine brand

Yanmar

Hull material

Fiberglass

Interior designer

Oyster Marine Ltd. (UK)

Naval architect

Rob Humphreys

Length

17 m (56 ft)

Beam

5 m (16 ft)

Draft

2 m (7 ft)

Displacement

26000 kg (57320 lbs)

Fuel tankage

1050 l (277 US Gallon)

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July 31, 2026

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July 27, 2026