Yacht Detail
2008 Oyster 56' (17.07 m) 56 Deck Saloon
San Diego, California, United States
Manitou
Manitou is a 2008 Oyster 56 G5 Deck Saloon Cutter with over $145,000 in documented upgrades since 2021. Turn-key and offshore-ready, she combines Oyster's renowned build quality with modern systems, refined comfort, and serious passagemaking capability.
- Cutter / Center Cockpit
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: OYM0610XD808
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| Complete standing rigging replacement with Reckmann furler factory overhaul |
| Professionally Installed Lithium Battery Bank |
| Full Raymarine Electronics Overhaul (2023) |
| Bow Thruster + Push Button Sailing = Easy Single Handing |
| Well equipped and ready for long range cruising. |
| Notable Upgrades: $145,000+ invested 2021-2025: complete rigging replacement, Reckmann furler factory overhaul, North Sails inventory, full electronics overhaul, new lithium bank, watermaker rebuild, new thru-hulls, engine cooling rebuild, Zodiac with 25hp Yamaha. |
| Tenders: Zodiac inflatable dinghy with 25hp Yamaha outboard, purchased 2024. Launched and retrieved via Simpson davits. |
Upgraded, Maintained, Ready Now
$ 699,000 USD
€ 604,200 Euros
$ 969,967 CAD
£ 516,667 GBP
Description
MANITOU - 2008 OYSTER 56 G5 DECK SALOON | HULL #61 | SAN DIEGO
Manitou is a well-maintained 2008 Oyster 56 G5 Deck Saloon with over $90,000 in documented maintenance and upgrade items since 2021, including rig, sails, electronics, lithium batteries, and thru-hulls. Receipts available.
The Boat
The G5 deck saloon is the one Oyster 56 owners actually want - more interior volume, better headroom, and windows that make the saloon feel connected to the outside rather than buried in the hull. Triple spreader cutter rig, bulb keel, skeg-hung rudder. Four cabins, two heads, seven berths. A serious offshore layout that lives well at the dock too.
Rig
Complete standing rigging replacement in 2023, along with a Reckmann headsail furler factory overhaul and full replacement of running rigging, lifeline wire, and LED nav lights.
- In-mast hydraulic furling main
- Hydraulic headsail furler
- Manual staysail furler
- Lewmar electric primary winches
- North Sails mainsail and staysail (2021)
- Doyle furling yankee
- Asymmetrical spinnaker with pole
Electrical
Updated lithium battery system installed 2025, with a separate AGM bank retained for dedicated systems.
- 400Ah lithium bank, Bluetooth monitoring, Victron monitoring system
- AGM bank (replaced 7/2026) - engine start, bowthruster, and hydraulics
- Dedicated charging from shore power and engine alternator
- Two Mastervolt sine wave inverters (2500W and 800W)
Electronics
Full electronics update completed in 2023 by Shelter Island Marine Electronics, integrating current-generation navigation with the existing instruments.
- Raymarine Axiom chartplotter
- Updated radar
- B&G VHF with integrated AIS, cockpit remote
- Original autopilot, depth, and wind instruments operational and integrated
- ICOM IC-M802 SSB radio
- Iridium SatTrans 9505A satellite phone
Propulsion & Systems
- Yanmar 4HLA-HTP 160hp with Aquadrive, 3,344 hours
- Sleipner bowthruster
- Westerbeke 10.5KW generator
- Watermaker rebuilt 2025, pickled
- All thru-hull fittings replaced 2024
- Reverse cycle air conditioning in saloon and owner's stateroom
Interior
American white oak joinery throughout in excellent condition. Checkerboard teak cabin sole.
Accommodations include a full-beam aft owner's stateroom with en-suite head and towel warmer, a VIP forward cabin, a guest cabin with upper and lower berths, and a quarter berth behind the nav station. Two full heads with separate shower stalls.
The galley runs longitudinally with counter space on both sides - generous storage, dual sinks with water filter, large stainless refrigerator, separate top-loading freezer, microwave, and a gimballed 4-burner propane stove with oven.
Deck
Teak laid decks, topsides buffed and waxed August 2024. Navy Sunbrella canvas, cockpit cushions, teak and stainless cockpit table with cooler.
- Zodiac with 25hp Yamaha outboard on Simpson davits
- 75lb stainless anchor, 300' chain, 40lb Delta kedge, Lewmar electric windlass
Safety
- EPIRB
- Fixed fire suppression
- MOB monitoring system
Specifications
- LOA 57'4" | LWL 49'1" | Beam 16'3" | Draft 8'3"
- Displacement 57,200 lbs | Ballast 16,280 lbs
- Fuel 277 gal | Fresh water 251 gal
- Yanmar 4HLA-HTP 160hp | 3,344 hours
- Westerbeke 10.5KW generator
- Shore power 50amp/220V + 30amp second connection
- Built to Lloyd's standards, EU Category A Ocean certification
Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: OYM0610XD808
Official Number: 1251356
LOA: 57' 4'' (17.48 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 2008
Documented Year: 2008
Beam: 16' 3''
LWL: 49' 1''
Draft Max: 8' 3''
Cabins: 4
Sleeps: 8
Single Berths: 2
Double Berths: 2
Queen Berths: 1
King Berths: 1
Full Beam Master: Yes
Heads: 2
Head Room: 6' 10''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Finish: Gelcoat
Hull Shape: Monohull
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bow Thruster: Yes
Fuel Tank: 277 Gallons (1048.56 Liters)
Fresh Water: 251 Gallons (950.14 Liters)
Holding Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
Displacement: 57200 lbs
Ballast Weight: 16280 lbs
Designer: Rob Humphreys
Builder: Windboats Marine LTD
Photos click to view all
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 4HLA-HTP
- Engine Year: 2008
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 160.00
- Power KW: 119.31
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3344.00
- Serial Number: RCD4LHAX1
- Engine Location: Middle
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Westerbeke
- Generator Model: BDT
- Generator KW: 10.50
Full Details
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
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