The Holeman & Pye Oyster 37 is a true cruiser-racer, not to be confused with the cruising orientated Oyster 37 Heritage. Designed in the era of IOR rules the hull shape is classic of its time with nipped in ends, a generous beam aft of midships and the tumbleholme topsides. All designed to maximise performance under the IOR rating system. With her powerful masthead rig, featuring hydraulic tensioners the Oyster 37 was at the cutting edge of technology during the brief production run between 1979 and 1981.
PRIME CUT is understood to have been built by the company to compete in the tragic 1979 Fastnet event. The boat built from new with the optional hydraulic tensioners, larger winches and wheel steering. Sadly for sale due to bereavement, she is in need of some TLC to bring her back to full cruising or racing trim. She does benefit from significant investment in recent years with her inventory including:
Oyster 37 ‘Prime Cut’ – Under Spinnaker
Oyster 37 ‘Prime Cut’ – Cockpit
Oyster 37 ‘Prime Cut’ – Below Decks
Oyster 37 ‘Prime Cut’ – Chart Table
Oyster 37 ‘Prime Cut’ – Galley