Oyster Lightwave 48

The Oyster Lightwave 48 “Pacific Pearl” is an innovative, fast, and seaworthy bluewater cruiser designed by Carl Schumacher and built by Oyster Marine. One of only nineteen Lightwave 48s produced, she combines performance, craftsmanship, and comfort in a true world-voyaging yacht. A comprehensive refit in 2022 and continuous upgrades through 2025 have kept Pacific Pearl in exceptional condition — ready for extended offshore passages or elegant local cruising.

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.

Layout: 3 cabins / 6 berths + convertible saloon. 2 heads with showers. Joinery: Teak interior, teak & holly sole, off-white vinyl headliners. Forward Cabin: V-berth converts to double; storage, lockers, escape hatch. Forward Head: Toilet, washbasin, shower — new Thetford electric (2022). Saloon: U-settee to port, starboard settee, extendable table with bottle locker, TV, lockers. All cushions reupholstered in 2025. Nav Station: Forward-facing chart table with custom teak fascia (2022), AC/DC panels, bookcase. Galley: L-shaped layout with double sink (new 2022), Force 10 3-burner stove (2021), Grunert 85 L fridge (serviced 2022), 85 L freezer (new cooling plate 2022), fresh/saltwater pumps. Starboard Aft Cabin: Twin berths, bureau, hanging locker, en suite access. Owner’s Stateroom Aft: Large double berth (new mattress 2022), settee, desk, storage, private companionway to deck (new acrylic washboard 2022). Heads: New Jabsco (aft 2021) and Thetford (fwd 2022). Ventilation: 12 V fans throughout.

Engine: Volvo D55 (55 hp), certified dealer rebuild in June 2025: new heat exchanger, exhaust elbow, mounts, fuel lines, Racor filters, hoses. Propeller: 3-blade folding Max-Prop (new Sept 2025). Steering: Edson pedestal with leather-wrapped wheel; new trim kit 2023. Watermaker: Spectra 380C (~10.5 gph) with spare membrane & service kit. Fuel Consumption: ~0.7 gph @ 1900 RPM (6 kts).

Power: 12 V DC / 220 V AC. Batteries: All new (2022) – 4 × 120 Ah house, 1 × 100 Ah start, 2 × 120 Ah windlass. Management: Mastervolt Combi 12 V/2500-100 inverter/charger, BTM-III monitor. Solar: 525 W total (2 × 175 W + 1 × 175 W 2022), Victron MPPT, new tray 2022. Lighting: Full LED interior and exterior (2019–2022). Shore Power: Included cable. USB ports throughout. Factory Support: Oyster has an "After Sales" team that provides consultation and can help source parts.

Plotter/Radar: Garmin GPSMAP 1223xsv (2022) with GMR 18 HD+ radome and worldwide charts. Instruments: 4 × Garmin MFDs at companionway; new wind, depth, and temperature sensors (2022). Autopilot: Raymarine ACU-400 Evolution (new 2022); serviced drive + spare Type 2. AIS: Vesper transponder (2019). VHF: ICOM IC-M330 fixed (2019) + IC-M37 handheld (2022), cockpit speaker. SSB: ICOM IC-710 serviced & rewired (2022) with new ground plates. Satellite: Iridium GO! Plus with external antenna (2022). Compass: Pedestal-mounted steering compass. Entertainment: Fusion stereo (2022), 22 2 Falcon TV/DVD.

Rig: Cutter rig with in-mast furling; Seld e9n aluminum mast and boom (new boom Sept 2025). Standing Rigging: Recent (2018, inspected 2025). Running Rigging: Renewed (2022). Winches: Lewmar (all serviced 2022) 97 2 66 primaries, 2 46 secondaries, 2 46 halyards, 2 43 pits, 1 43 main, 1 16 furling.

Main & Jib new 2022 (Sanders Sails). Furling main Vectron (2018). Genoa Vectron (2019). North staysail (good). Asymmetrical spinnaker (blue/white, very good). Storm jib (orange, very good). Storm trysail (new).

Construction: GRP/balsa core sandwich, vacuum-bagged, white gelcoat with blue cove stripe. Finish: Epoxy and Coppercoat system (2022). Deck: Teak-laid (2006, lightly sanded 2022); new handrails & nonskid 2022. Keel/Rudder: Lead fin keel; blade rudder. Stern: Retrouss e9 stern with teak boarding platform and stainless ladder. Ground Tackle: Mantus 85 lb anchor (2024); 25 kg stainless B fcgel anchor + 80 m chain + 20 m rode; Bruce kedge; Fortress auxiliary. Windlass: Lofrans 1500 W (new 2025). Canvas: Sprayhood (2022), bimini (2025), cockpit cushions, awnings and sun shades. Cockpit: Teak-laid center cockpit, folding Whitlock table, Edson wheel, drinks holders. Deck Fittings: Dinghy Davits, Magma BBQ, solar arch, lifelines, pushpit/pulpit, hot/cold deck shower.