Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
10.0 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 55.2′, the Oyster 595 tops out around 10.0 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √55.2′ LWL = 10.0 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
181
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
10.0kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
21lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Oyster 595.
| Oyster 595 | Amel 60 | Cnb 62 | Exploration 60 Garcia | Oceanis Yacht 62 Beneteau | Swan 58 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 62.5 | 62.3 | 63.9 | 64.0 | 62.3 | 62.7 |
| LWL | 55.2 | 55.3 | 58.0 | 55.0 | 53.8 | 56.1 |
| Beam | 17.6 | 17.6 | 17.5 | 17.7 | 18.7 | 17.3 |
| Displacement | 67 | 57 | 60 | 77 | 74 | 55 |
| Ballast | — | 15 | — | 21 | 24 | 16 |
| Sail Area | — | — | 2 | — | 2,260 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | 9.0 | 22.0 | 0.7 | 20.3 | — |
| Bal/Disp | — | 27.7 | — | 27.6 | 33.2 | 29.5 |
| Comfort | — | 34.0 | 34.7 | 45.0 | 41.3 | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.82 | 1.78 | 1.67 | 1.78 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 10.0 | 10.2 | 9.9 | 9.8 | — |