Yachting World’s Toby Hodge joined the Oyster 575 On Liberty on passage from Palma, Mallorca to Cartagena, Spain.

“The machinery space and attention to installation detail on the 575 is a trump card. Oyster’s walk-in engine room, providing unhindered access to the VW 150 TDI, is double-insulated, using a laminated layer of foam with high-density rubber, while the generator is sited under the companionway steps.”

“The 575 proved easy to handle, manageable for a couple, with powered systems all to hand. She’s another slippery yacht from Humphreys, coupled with an easy motion that will be greatly appreciated at sea”

“Thanks to the twin wheels, the helmsman has unhindered views forward from both sides and I love what happens when you go through waves – nothing – she’s as well mannered as a royal butler.”

“Oyster have a winning recipe for internal layouts, thanks to the centre cockpit which creates sumptuous aft cabins, large passageway or U-shaped galleys and spacious saloons set low down to maintain privacy, but enjoying plenty of daylight from the coachroof windows.”

His report features in the February issue of Yachting World, available now, or read it on line here.