- Sailboat Oyster Lightwave 48, 1989 model, anchored on a sunny day with clear blue skies.
- Sailing yacht Oyster Lightwave 48, 1989 model, navigating through choppy waters.
- Sailboat illustration of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48, showcasing sleek design and spacious deck.
- Blueprint of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 yacht interior layout, showcasing cabins and amenities.
- Person standing on dock beside 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat in marina.
- Sailing yacht Oyster Lightwave 48, 1989 model, at sunset on calm waters.
- Sailboat Oyster Lightwave 48, 1989 model, anchored in scenic coastal waters.
- Sailboat Oyster Lightwave 48, 1989 model, anchored in clear waters with rocky shoreline backdrop.
- Sailing yacht Oyster Lightwave 48 at sunset, 1989 model, anchored in serene waters.
- 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat on land, surrounded by other boats, under cloudy sky.
- 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat on stands in a boatyard.
- Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat from 1989, docked with visible equipment and blue hull.
- Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat from 1989 on dry dock, featuring solar panels and blue hull.
- Bottom view of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat on stands, showing propeller and rudder.
- Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat, 1989 model, stored on land with other covered boats.
- Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat from 1989, docked with other covered boats.
- 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat deck with equipment and covered cockpit.
- 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat cockpit with steering wheel and rigging.
- Cockpit of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat with winches and ropes.
- Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat deck, 1989 model, featuring steering wheel and rigging.
- Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat, 1989 model, docked with lifebuoy and radar equipment.
- Cabin interior of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat with colorful bags and cushions.
- New Floorboards and repaired table!
- Interior of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 yacht with wooden finish and teal seating.
- Interior of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat with wooden furnishings and cozy seating area.
- Interior of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat with wooden finishes and control panel.
- Interior of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 yacht with wooden paneling and navigation equipment.
- Navigation station inside 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 yacht, featuring electronic equipment and wooden interior.
- Interior of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat with wooden storage and hammock.
- Interior of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 yacht, featuring a compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry.
- Galley kitchen in 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 yacht with stove and kettle.
- Interior of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 yacht with wooden cabinetry and compact kitchen area.
- Engine compartment of a 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 sailboat, showing mechanical components and battery.
- Interior of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 yacht with wooden finish and cozy sleeping area.
- Interior of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 yacht with wooden finish and ladder.
- Interior of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 yacht with wooden cabinetry and cozy seating.
- Interior of 1989 Oyster Lightwave 48 yacht bathroom with wooden finish and compact design.
Conversations is a proven world cruiser. She is currently available at a reduced price so the next owner can prepare her for the next chapter! She will need a bit of work to get her ready for cruising the world again.
2022 Survey available upon request
- Listing ID:9675270
- Boat Name:Conversations
- Year Built:1989
- Boat Designer:Carl Schumacher
- Builder Name:Oyster
- Boat Class:Sloop - Racers and Cruisers - Center Cockpit
- Construction:Fiberglass
- Boat Hull ID:nyzp6349f323
- Keel Type:Fin Keel
- Max Draft:6 ft
- Beam:14.33 ft
- Ballast Weight:11,000 lb
- Displacement Weight:27,000 lb
- Nominal Length:48 ft
- Norm Nominal Length:14.63
- Length at Water Line:41.67 ft
- Length Overall:48 ft
- Water Tank Count:3
- Fuel Tank Count:1
- Holding Tank Count:1
- Water Tank Capacity:60 gal
- Fuel Tank Capacity:60 gal
- Windlass Type:Electric
- Drive Type:Direct
- No. of Engines:1
- Type:Inboard
- Make:Yanmar
- Model:4JH4-TE
- Year:2010
- Drive Type:Direct
- Propeller Type:3 Blade, Bronze
- Fuel:diesel
An innovative light displacement fast cruising yacht designed by Carl Schumacher, the Lightwave 48 is an attractive centre cockpit coachroof yacht. Her light displacement means that she needs only a modest rig to deliver superb performance, especially offwind. The Lightwave 48 Scarlet Oyster is perhaps the most successful Oyster racer ever built.
Below decks she is a proper cruising yacht, with seamanlike design and spacious comfortable accommodation space. The owner's stateroom aft has its own companionway giving private deck access. Nineteen were launched between 1987 and 1991.
Starting forward is a private stateroom with ensuite head and "wet" shower. There is a V-berth with filler, shelves, drawers and a hanging locker for storage.
The Salon features a U-shaped dinette to port and a settee to starboard. There are bookshelves and cabinets outboard on each side.
The nav station is next aft on starboard with access to the mid-ship guest stateroom. Here you will find upper and lower single berths with good access to the engine room. Note: There are no cushions for this cabin.
The alley-galley has excellent counter space and storage. There top loading fridge and freezer compartments, a 2-burner Force 10 stove/oven and a double basin stainless steel sink. There is also excellent access to the engine compartment!
All the way aft, we find the owners stateroom with a single berth to port and a double berth to starboard. There is plenty of storage in drawers, shelves, lockers and hanging lockers. An ensuite head with "wet" shower complements this great space! A secondary companionway leading to the aft deck is also in this cabin!
Navigation Instruments:
- VHF Radio: Standard Horizon Quest X
- SSB: ICom 706 Mk 2
- Pactor 3iii PTC modem
- Compass – Ritchie
- GPS: Garmin GPS MAP 215
- Depth sounder B&G
- Wind speed/direction B&G
- Speed/log B&G
- AIS
- Autopilot: AMI-TMQ AP55
- Radar Furuno 1623
- Clock and Barometer
Mooring and Docking:
- Anchor windlass: Lewmar horizontal 12 volt (needs servicing)
- Anchors: 70 lb. Delta with 50m 3/8” chain; 40 lb. Bruce; Sea anchor
- Fenders: 5 with covers
- Dock lines
Safety Equipment:
- Life raft: Ocean Safety 6 person 2014 (certification expired)
- PDFs: 4 with harnesses, tethers and jacklines; 4 type II
- EPIRB (battery expired
- Man Overboard Light
- Bilge pumps: 1 electric and 2 manual (needs servicing)
- Fire extinguishers: 4 ABC type
- Life ring
- Life Sling (Throwable cushion)
- Handheld air horn
- Emergency steering tiller
- Jordan drogue with 120’ nylon line
- First aid kit (contents need to be updated)
- In water boarding ladder
- Ditch bag including flares and safety equipment (contents need to be updated)
Electrical:
- 3 shore power cords
- 4 solar panels
- Wind Generator: Air Breeze (2014)
Sails:
- Full batten main with stack pack cover (seller recommends replacing)
- Staysail, roller furler
- Spinnaker
- Storm jib
- 2 Spinnaker poles
- 4 winch handles
- 2 Lewmar snatch blocks
Other:
- 2 20 lb. aluminum propane tanks with valve, pressure gauge and solenoid (1 needs servicing)
- Hydrovane self-steering – renewed 2018
- Handheld VHF radio (standard horizon)
- Stereo (never used unsure if works)
- Engine servicing spares, filters etc.
- Galley equipment
- Barbeque
2025:
Fuel Lines
Rebuilt Profurl Genoa Roller Furling
Replaced damaged floorboards in salon
Repaired dining table
2013:
New Yanmar Diesel Engine
Teak cockpit sole replaced
Standing Rigging
2010:
Hull Paint
Deck Paint
Bottom Barriercote
Deck reorganized to bring lines from mast to cockpit
New Harken Furler for Staysail
New Inner forestay
Electric service winch in cockpit
New Sails
2009:
New Hydrovane
New Autopilot
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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