The Vessel

Matariki III

Oyster 68

The Oyster 68 is the definitive "go-anywhere" blue water cruiser, engineered for total self-sufficiency and high-latitude resilience. As the final hull of the series, this vessel represents the peak of the 68’s evolutionary design, blending a rugged, ocean-conquering hull with the refined systems of a modern explorer. The 2023 refit has transformed this yacht into a sophisticated base for global adventure. It is designed to navigate the most remote corners of the globe while providing an uncompromising sanctuary for its crew. A high-performance cutter rig and optimised deck layout ensure effortless long-range passage making. The 2023 technical upgrades provide "new yacht" reliability, new teak decking, full hull, superstructure and mast paint jobs, new fridges and freezers, new engine, new sails, new rigging, new solar and hydrogenator, new water maker, Lithium batteries, and state-of-the-art communications and navigation suites essential for crossing oceans with absolute confidence. While her sister ships have collectively logged millions of sea miles, this final hull benefits from the most mature iteration of Oyster’s naval architecture, now enhanced by a comprehensive stem-to-stern modernization. This yacht is more than a circumnavigator; it is an tough, luxury-grade tool for the serious adventurer who demands the ability to explore the world's most inaccessible coastlines without compromise.

Dimensions

ballast
12,000kg
beam
5.26m / 17’3”
displacement
39,462kg / 87,000 lbs
draft
2.36m / 7’8”
loa
20.57m / 67’6”
lwl
17.58m / 57’3”

Rig

genoa
1400 sqft
main Sail
1200 sqft
mast Height
86.67 ft / 26.42 m
type
Cutter

Engine

fuel Capacity
2000 L
make
John Deere
model
6068TFM
power
175kW

Tanks

holding
200 L
water
2000 L

Electronics & Navigation

Full B&G Suite
ICOM SSB
ICOM VHF (Nav Station)
B&G VHF (Helm)
Iridium GO
Starlink
AIS Class B Transponder
B&G Halo 20+ Radar
B&G ForwardScan
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