Oyster 66 vs. Moody 66: Which would you trust for a short handed circumnavigation?

[Ramsay]

Wondering about opinions on choosing between a Moody 66 and an Oyster 66 for a comfortable and safe short handed circumnavigation, assuming that both have been refit to the same level of readiness.

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by Ramsay

I am new to the forum and a relatively inexperienced sailor, so I want to apologize, in advance, if some of my questions seem silly.

Why do you think you need such a huge yacht if you are planning to sail short handed?

[Ramsay]

It’s a preference based on a bunch of requirements.

[DDabs]

Either would do just fine

[skipmac]

Originally Posted by DDabs

Either would do just fine

Yea. What he said.

[Orion Jim]

Choose whichever already has a dedicated Grey Poupon locker. Those without this feature are pedestrian…..

[Dockhead]

Quiet there, in the peanut gallery.


Moody is faster and has a more solid structure. Better deck gear. But Oyster has a better layout and much better fitout. For the tropics --- Oyster doghouse windows open; Moody don't. That would be enough by itself to sway me to Oyster. So Oyster.

[kiwin]

I would be happier with one of these:

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats-for-sale/make-sundeer/
https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/199...ot-63-7950885/

[Ramsay]

Originally Posted by Dockhead

Quiet there, in the peanut gallery.


Moody is faster and has a more solid structure. Better deck gear. But Oyster has a better layout and much better fitout. For the tropics --- Oyster doghouse windows open; Moody don't. That would be enough by itself to sway me to Oyster. So Oyster.

Many thanks Dockhead. This makes a lot of sense. But given the speed, strength and fit out, why not just live with A/C or have the doghouse windows modified to open? I’ve seen far more radical mods done on other vessels.

[Dockhead]

Originally Posted by Ramsay

Many thanks Dockhead. This makes a lot of sense. But given the speed, strength and fit out, why not just live with A/C or have the doghouse windows modified to open? I’ve seen far more radical mods done on other vessels.

I would go with the Oyster, personally.

[Ramsay]

Thanks for these Kiwin. I had never looked at this manufacturer. Beautiful boats.

[MicHughV]

"dahlin', I want the pink one for mah birthday...prutty puh-lease, daddy"

[Bill whitmore]

How about something faster, easier to manage and with a shoal draft: ROUTE 66

[kish]

Originally Posted by Ramsay

Wondering about opinions on choosing between a Moody 66 and an Oyster 66 for a comfortable and safe short handed circumnavigation, assuming that both have been refit to the same level of readiness.

While considering Oyster v Moody, and short handed sailing, can I suggest broadening the scope of craft to include an Amel , built in France in sizes from 50 to 65 foot and are by design intended to be sailed world wide by a couple.
If I had 60 foot purchasing power, that would be my preference.

[ob44]

Originally Posted by kiwin

I would be happier with one of these:

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats-for-sale/make-sundeer/
https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/199...ot-63-7950885/

Wow! Thank you for these. I was unaware of Deerfoots. Perhaps not as luxurious as a Hylas, but they appear to be exceptionally well-found boats for offshore use. The prices are significantly lower than those for Oysters, Moodys, and Hylas.