The Oyster 56 Deck Saloon was designed to be a world class cruising yacht. She carries her beam well forward and aft, resulting in the potential for an interior layout that has set a new standard for a yacht of this size. The saloon of the Oyster 56 is particularly spacious. There is ample space for all the usual cruising amenities such as generator, bow-thruster, air conditioning and heating, watermaker, etc. A sloop rig is standard, cutter optional. The ergonomically designed cockpit on the Oyster 56 will set new standards in comfort, both at sea and in harbor. The helm station at the aft end has the winches clustered around that area, so sail handling may be undertaken by the helmsman if short handed.