Oyster 495 On Test - 3 Days , 200 miles

She might be the smallest in Oyster's range but there has a been a great deal of fuss made about this boat. She even has her own documentary series! So, to find out what she's really like, we set off on a 200mile, 3 day test to see what she's be like on a typical long weekend cruise. Not only was it great to settle into finding out what made her tick without the pressure of a tight deadline, but we got to cruise some of my favourite areas in the Channel Islands. 00:57 Setting the scene 02:39 Accommodation - First impressions 04:16 Day 1 - Setting off 06:40 Under way - First Impressions 10:28 Alderney gateway to the Channel Islands 13:15 Day 2 - Breeze, the Big Russel and Sark 14:35 On deck in detail 21:07 Engine & tech tour under the floor 24:53 Return leg - Sark to Hamble 27:02 Day 3 - Reflections and conclusions To see behind the scenes for more detail on the engine and services check our deep dive    • Oyster 495 Deep Dive - On Test Part 2   Official Oyster 495 website    • Latest America's Cup boats explained   Facebook - @planetsail.org Website - www.planetsail.co.uk Twitter - matthewsheahan Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-sheahan