1991 Oyster Lightwave 48 for sale in Tampa, FL, US
Tampa, FL, US, United States199114.6m
Asking PriceBroker
$189,000 USD
+75 moreMakeOyster
ModelLightwave 48
Year1991
Length14.6m4.4m beam
FuelDiesel
Cabins3
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"Pacific Pearl" is a proven offshore cruiser with a pedigree that speaks for itself. Built to Oyster's renowned standards and designed for safe, fast passages, she's a standout among performance bluewater yachts. Now located in Florida, she's poised for immediate cruising as the Caribbean season approaches. This Oyster 48 offers a rare balance of comfort, craftsmanship, and capability—ready to take her next owners anywhere in the world in confidence.
The teak interior, teak and holly sole, and off-white vinyl headliners reflect meticulous craftsmanship throughout. The forward cabin's V-berth converts to a double with generous storage and an escape hatch. The saloon features a U-settee to port and starboard settee with extendable table, and all cushions were reupholstered in 2025. The navigation station has a forward-facing chart table with custom teak fascia and full AC/DC panels. The galley is L-shaped with a double sink (new 2022), Force 10 stove, and both refrigeration and freezer. The starboard aft cabin has twin berths with an en suite, while the owner's stateroom aft offers a large double berth with private companionway to deck. Ventilation via 12 V fans is distributed throughout.
The engine—a Volvo D55 (55 hp)—received a certified dealer rebuild in June 2025 with new heat exchanger, exhaust elbow, mounts, fuel lines, Racor filters, and hoses. Oil analysis from December 2025 shows all levels well within range. A new 3-blade folding Max-Prop was installed in September 2025. The watermaker produces approximately 10.5 gallons per hour and includes a spare membrane and service kit.
Electrical systems are comprehensive: 12 V DC and 220 V AC power, with all batteries replaced in 2022 (four 120 Ah house, one 100 Ah start, two 120 Ah windlass). A Mastervolt Combi 12 V/2500-100 inverter/charger with BTM-III monitor manages power, while a 525 W solar array with Victron MPPT and a new tray (2022) supplements the system. Full LED interior and exterior lighting was installed between 2019 and 2022, and USB ports are distributed throughout.
Electronics include a Garmin GPSMAP 1223xsv chartplotter with GMR 18 HD+ radome and worldwide charts (2022), four Garmin MFDs at the companionway with new wind, depth, and temperature sensors (2022), a Raymarine ACU-400 Evolution autopilot (new 2022) with serviced drive and spare Type 2, a Vesper AIS transponder (2019), fixed and handheld ICOM VHF radios (2019 and 2022), an ICOM IC-710 SSB radio serviced and rewired (2022) with new ground plates, and an Iridium GO! Plus satellite system (2022). A Fusion stereo and 22-inch Falcon TV/DVD provide entertainment.
The cutter rig features in-mast furling with a Seldén aluminum mast and a new boom installed in September 2025. Standing rigging is recent (2018, inspected 2025) and running rigging was completely replaced in 2025. All Lewmar winches were serviced in 2022. The sail inventory includes two furling mains (Sanders Sails 2022, Vectron 2018), a furling jib (Sanders Sails 2022), a furling genoa (Vectron 2019), a staysail by North Sails in good condition, an asymmetrical spinnaker in very good condition, a storm jib in very good condition, and a new storm trysail.
The GRP/balsa core sandwich hull was finished with an epoxy and Coppercoat system in 2022. The teak-laid deck (laid in 2006, lightly sanded in 2022) features new handrails and nonskid treatment (2022). A retroussé stern includes a teak boarding platform and stainless ladder. Ground tackle comprises a Mantus 85 lb anchor (2024), a 25 kg stainless Bügel anchor with 80 meters of chain and 20 meters of rode, a Bruce kedge, and a Fortress auxiliary. A new Lofrans 1500 W windlass was installed in 2025. Canvas includes a sprayhood (2022), bimini (2025), cockpit cushions, and awnings and sun shades. The teak-laid center cockpit features a folding Whitlock table, Edson wheel, and drinks holders. Deck fittings include dinghy davits, a Magma BBQ, a solar arch, hot and cold deck shower, and full lifelines with pushpit and pulpit.
Safety equipment includes a Seago 8-person liferaft (2019, service due 2024), a Smartfind EPIRB, a Jonbuoy (2025 service), new fire extinguishers (2022), PFDs and AIS (2024), a gas alarm, and flares (2022).
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Vessel
MakeOyster
ModelLightwave 48
Year1991
Dimensions
Length overall14.6m
Beam4.4m
Draft1.8m
Accommodation
Cabins3
Engine & Fuel
Fuel typeDiesel
Features
On board
Volvo D55 engine with 2025 certified rebuild
3-blade folding Max-Prop propeller
Spectra 380C watermaker
Mastervolt Combi 12V/2500-100 inverter/charger
525W solar array with Victron MPPT
Garmin GPSMAP 1223xsv chartplotter with GMR 18 HD+ radome
Four Garmin MFDs
Raymarine ACU-400 Evolution autopilot
Vesper AIS transponder
ICOM IC-M330 fixed VHF and IC-M37 handheld
ICOM IC-710 SSB radio
Iridium GO! Plus satellite communicator
Fusion stereo with 22-inch Falcon TV/DVD
Seldén aluminum mast with in-mast furling
Lewmar winches
Sanders Sails furling main and jib
Vectron furling main and genoa
North Sails staysail
Asymmetrical spinnaker
Storm jib and trysail
Teak interior with teak and holly sole
Force 10 3-burner stove
Grunert 85L fridge and freezer
Jabsco and Thetford electric heads
Edson steering pedestal
Lofrans 1500W windlass
Mantus 85 lb anchor
Magma BBQ
Dinghy davits
Solar arch
Teak-laid deck
Teak-laid center cockpit
Sprayhood and bimini
Seago 8-person liferaft
EPIRB and Jonbuoy
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