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4 minute read - 18th May 2023

See inside: oyster yachts’ uk-based factory sites.

Oyster Yachts is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023. Designed and built across four build centres in Norfolk and Hampshire, we take a look inside and explore some of the facts & figures behind these sites.

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Oyster continues to invest in new production facilities, techniques, and technology, always striving to make their yachts better and more sustainable. With a forward order book extending over two years, Oyster is implementing more efficient production processes across its four build centres in Wroxham & Ashmanhaugh, Norfolk and Southampton and the newly acquired state-of-the-art production facility at Hythe, Hampshire.

A freshly moulded 565 hull and deck, awaiting final quality assurance sign-off by Lloyd Register prior to fitting deck to hull.

From on deck, right down to the keel, all Oyster hulls boast uncompromising strength of construction certified by Lloyd’s Register or DNV, featuring a combination of stringers and frames for extreme durability and safety.

A white NPG resin gel coat is standard for Oyster, which has excellent UV resistance and waterproofing qualities. Applied to its optimum thickness – not too thin that it compromises waterproofing, but also not too thick that would make the surface brittle. Oyster’s approach is about the quality of a beautiful, moulded surface that weathers the elements and time.

Rigorous attention to detail and quality assurance checks are applied even before full-blown fit-out commences and are continued throughout the manufacturing process.

Meticulous preparation of the cockpit internal moulding liner, ready-to-accept headlining soft furnishings and downlight fittings.

Oyster’s outstanding quality is a result of the finest British master craftspeople and meticulous attention to detail. Hand-selected veneers are grain and colour-matched throughout.

The standard of craftsmanship is exceptional, from the hand-built cabinetry to the intuitively placed handholds, – an unrivalled detail. Each Oyster is unique and built to reflect the personality and taste of individual owners.

Cabling behind the scenes is both named and numbered to make testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance simple. Exterior cables have tinned cores for anti-corrosion and uncompromised connection. Extensive use of waterproof connectors, both above and below decks significantly extends the lifespan of electrical connections and components.

Oyster’s design approach combines expert naval architecture, time-served craftspeople, modern materials, and the latest proven technology. Every detail has been carefully considered and space is maximised for comfort in the large volumes down below.

Oyster’s DNA is rooted in over 20 million bluewater sailing miles and over 100 circumnavigations of the globe. This relentless pursuit of perfection allows constant evolution and refinement that makes Oyster one of the most reliable yacht brands.

Oyster is a british boatbuilder, with a deep and enduring heritage built over the past 50 years. each yacht is hand-built by life-long, passionate, and proud boatbuilders who bring these special yachts to life..

Oyster is committed to growing a sustainable and environmentally responsible business that nurtures the passion of the Oyster family. It continues to invest in the future by introducing new technologies and techniques across all sites and functions, which work in harmony with the time-honoured craftspeople and staff that are at the heart of every one of its yachts.

With a growing team of over 600 employees and an award-winning apprenticeship scheme established, Oyster continues to go from strength to strength. Tradition is an important part of what it does and is preserving these skills by investing heavily in training young craftspeople so that future generations can continue to experience the joy of Oyster.

There has been a strong focus on improving the quality of every aspect of these already impressive yachts. Hull and deck mouldings are now certified by Lloyds’s Register. The latest nautical and domestic technology is incorporated into every design and build. And every element, from door hinges to winches is often over-specified for performance, strength, and longevity. The levels of finish and luxury are unparalleled.

Over 100 Oysters have completed a circumnavigation of the globe. This is the dream voyage for many sailors and why Oyster yachts are uniquely suited to every time one of their exquisite yachts leaves its factory.

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CELEBRATING PHASE II AT OYSTER YACHTS WROXHAM  

With the recent expansion and announcement of “Phase II” at Oyster’s Norfolk facility in Wroxham, Oyster staff and their guests were invited to the official opening and launch party held on Friday 17 October, to celebrate the next chapter in the history of this luxury yacht-building outfit. 

The event was well attended with 275 guests and for staff, a superb opportunity to showcase their place of work and yachts in build to family and friends.  Apprentices proudly showed their parents around the facility during the evening’s entertainment and the Oyster team soaked up the special celebratory atmosphere over a hog-roast and cocktails. 

Guests included Anthony Landamore and Ronnie Yaxley of E C Landamores, and key local suppliers such as Bridgland Moulders, Abbey Transport and Hall & Sons. 

Speaking at the event, Oyster CEO David Tydeman said:  “Celebrating the opening of the new build bays is a great opportunity to reflect on the success that is enabling Oyster to continue to invest in its Norfolk operations.  We introduced the new version Oyster 575 in October 2012 confident that the team we had established under the new banner of ‘Oyster Yachts Wroxham’ earlier in the year, could build them to a high standard and efficiently.  They have done so well that we have closed 19 contracts over the last 24-months – a sales success rate better than we’ve ever achieved in Oyster’s history with one model. As a direct result of this success – and the parallel sales of four of the new Oyster 475’s, seven of the new 545’s and several 625’s over the same period – we have been able to double the size of the workforce with almost 175 staff now on site.

“Following the recent unveiling of the new coupe-styling Oyster 675, the first contract is now signed and will also be built in Wroxham further endorsing the commitment and teamwork at this facility. And, at the Düsseldorf boat show in January 2015, we will proudly present Oyster 575-26, which has a very unique specification, and the team in Wroxham consider this yacht to be one of the best, if not the best, yacht they have ever built.”

After nearly 40 years of partnership, in 2012, Oyster Yachts took over the Oyster business of E C Landamores and made it a wholly owned Oyster operation. Now in 2014, the new expansion, which is a conversion of the original building currently owned by Anthony Landamore and managed by Tilia Properties, has created two additional build bays plus a new deck bay to accommodate increased demand. This successful partnership has been the driving force behind the extended factory and in turn has been the catalyst of Oyster’s recent recruitment drive.  

Suzy Lynch, General Manager Oyster Yachts Wroxham commented:  “The evening was a great success and really showed the pride that all of our employees have in their work and the Oyster brand. The factory was looking great and provided an ideal showcase for the high level of skill and craftsmanship of the team. With our ambitious plans for further expansion in Wroxham we are always keen to hear from people who would like to be part of the Oyster family.”

Top main photo left to right Oyster Management team: Harvey Jones, Suzy Lynch, David Tydeman, Kevin Webster and Terry Day.

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Small Beginnings

E. C. Landamore and Co. was born when Ted (Edward) Landamore started letting rowing skiffs, half-deckers and Amy, a small motor launch, from rented premises on the River Bure in Wroxham.

Amy , a small motor launch, was used for day trips on the River Bure in Wroxham in 1923.

Amy - the small motor launch.

Historical Wroxham

In 1924 Ted built Duchess , a ‘water bus’ and the first of its kind on the Broads, for Billy Littleboy, who was later to found Broads Tours.

Nikko , Landamores first motor cruiser was built in 1925, and the hire fleet began

Elanco Craft

Further motor cruisers, Myori, Kaori, Ikari, Omori, Tama, Delta, Melba and Wanda were built in the late 20s and 30s to expand the hire fleet, which had become known as ‘ Elanco Craft ’. The fleet moved in the early 30s to its new home, and our current boatyard, in Hoveton .

Empress , a 2nd water bus, was built for Billy Littleboy in the early 30s

Vesta 1 and 2 were built in 1938 to join the Elanco fleet. The Vesta was a 32’, 4 berth motor cruiser and it went on to form the core of our hire fleet. Vesta 3 and 4   followed in 1939.

Our pre-War Vesta

Wartime Help

The onset of war saw Landamores, like most other boat builders, shut-up shop. The company soon re-opened and focused on the war effort, initially making household goods and Nissen hut ends before being commissioned to build boats for the war effort.

Household Goods

Landamores first wartime commissions were for Nissen hut ends but they also went on to make ammunition boxes, wooden mine-sweeping floats and household goods (clothes horses, stepladders and ironing boards) throughout the war years.

Landamores Household Goods

In 1941 the yard was able to return to boat building with an order for clinker-built ship's lifeboats .

RAF Air-Sea Rescue Launches

In 1942 the main building shop was extended to make room for the construction of two 65’ RAF Air-sea rescue launches . These high-speed craft had three engines and were constructed with double diagonal mahogany planking.

Harbour Launches

Between 1943 and the end of the war eleven 45’ Admiralty Harbour Launches were built. These were round bilged vessels with double diagonal larch planking.

harbour launch

Peacetime Holidays

The end of the war saw the return of boating on the Norfolk Broads and Landamores were able to start operating their hire fleet once again. The pre-war fleet was soon supplemented with new craft, designed and built by Ted.

12 further Vestas were built between 1946 and 1949 to join the fleet and to replace some of the earlier boats that were sold off.

Vesta Construction

In 1949 Ted designed and built a new model for the hire fleet, the Vestella , bigger than the Vesta at 35’ it could accommodate 5 people. 7 were built between 1949 and 1955

Ted also designed and built a smaller model, the Vestina. She was a 2-3 berth aft cockpit cruiser, 6 Vestinas were built between 1953 and 1958.

Velanda , a 30’ 4 berth motor cruiser with a more modern styling, was designed and built in 1963 to be added to the hire fleet.  4 were built from 1963 to 1965

In 1967 the hire fleet, at this point numbering 23 in total, were sold to Jenners of Thorpe so that Landamores, now under the helm of Ted’s son Leslie, could focus on building private craft.

Building for Pleasure

Whilst the winter months were filled by building and maintaining the hire fleet, the summer, when all the boats were being used, allowed time for Landamores to build boats for private ownership. This work became more and more important to the company before eventually taking over as the mainstay of the business under Ted’s son Leslie’s leadership.

The list below is not exhaustive but details a large number of the boats that were built by Landamores during this period. The vast majority of them were designed by Leslie Landamore, who was a skilled naval architect.

Slipper Stern Launch

3 slipper stern launches were built in the 50s for the Three Horseshoes pub in Hoveton

A Landamores Launch

A Norfolk Punt, Snark (number 49),was built by Landamores in 1956 and is still raced today at the Norfolk Punt Club. She was one of the first to be built from plywood.

Lapstrake Dinghies

9’6 and 11’6 lugsail dinghies , the ‘Landamores Lapstrake’ design were built between 1956 and 1966 and around 60 were made. Later, moulds were taken off of both dinghies and GRP versions were made.

Lugsail sailing

 Lapsrake dinghy

Miss Mischief

In 1956 Mischievous Miss (11’6) was built, closely followed by the more popular  Miss Mischief (12’9). T hese were small speedboats that were capable of 35mph!

The popular Bittern Dinghy was designed by Leslie in 1960 and around 60 were built by Landamores

Bittern Dinghy

Sparklet, a National 12 dinghy, was designed in 1961 and proved very popular. Around 60 were built between 1961 and 1967, one of which (N2153 'Reflection', sailed by Robin Steavenson) won the Burton Cup in 1966.  http://www.national12.org/boats

National 12 'Sparklet'

Eclan , an elegant motor cruiser based on the Vestella, but bigger at 37’, was built in 1962. She is now known as Snowgoose and can still be seen on the Broads.

Carenda , is a pre-was Vesta that was re-built for estuary use (by modifications to the wheel house and the addition of 2nd engine). Although she left the Broads in the 60s she has recently been seen back in Norfolk.

Rujac ,a 26’ hard chine ply motor cruiser, designed by Leslie, was built in 1964. She was the first of 4 such boats.

Elanco 26 at the London Boatshow

19' Launch

Landamores designed and built 11 19’ day launches from 1965

Glass Reinforced Plastic

GRP hulls made their first appearance at Landamores around 1965, one of the first to be fitted out was a small day lunch called Blue Nymph

Waverly and Maudelayne

Waverly and Maudelayne were 27’ versions of Rujac, modified to have a round bilge and conventional planking. They were built in 1966.

Amazon , built in 1969, is a small dinghy that was built from a 6” illustration in a book and shipped all the way to Lake Michigan in the USA! The photo show Patricia Landamore sailing her..

The Yeoman was originally designed, by Leslie, for Eric Yeoman who wanted a boat of similar performance to a White Boat (Y&BOD) but with simpler rigging. The first was launched in 1969 and was stripped planked, it is now on display in the Museum of the Broads . The design proved popular, so a mould was made, and a fibreglass version built. The Yeoman has been popular ever since and is raced on the Norfolk Broads and further afield. For more information  click here.

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The Kinsman, a drop keel version of the Yeoman, was developed for easy trailing and launching.

A Kinsman sailing in Portugal

By the Late 60s, the focus of the work at Landamores was shifting again and a number of estuary and sea-going boats were appearing amongst the Broads cruisers, launches and dinghies. The emergence of GRP was also having an effect, with Landamores making plugs for mould tools and gradually fitting out more GRP hulls and building fewer wooden ones.

In 1966 the TL90 , or Tucker-Landamore 9m, was the first large plug to be constructed by Landamores for GRP moulding. 12 of these were built and fitted out at the yard.

TL90 Cascade

A TL90 hull being launched

Otter Class

The Otter class (36’ and 40’) were sea-going twin engine motor yachts, the first was built in 1967. Designed by J Francis Jones, Julia Gee was followed by Son of Zeus and then Kailmora.

An Otter CLASS

Otter construction

The Hustler 30 , designed by Holman and Pye, was first built in 1969; 4 were fitted out by Landamores during that year. The Hustler range were marketed by Island Boat Sales.

The Hustler 35 was the next in the Hustler range and the first was built in 1970. In total, around 130 Hustlers (of various models) were built by Landamores.

Hustler 35 deck plug construction

Trocar , a strip planked 30’ racing yacht was designed by Holman and Pye and has been raced successfully ever since she was launched in 1972.

Hustler 25.5

In 1972 a Hustler 25.5 named UFO was built for Richard Matthews, who would go on to found Oyster Marine and work in partnership with Landamores for many years.

 The UFO class (27’, 31’ and 34’) were launched in 1973. Following the success of Richard Matthew’s first UFO, others were developed. Richard’s UFO 34 was so successful that all his friends wanted one too and Oyster Marine was founded!

George Poole

 In 1974 a 31'8 Sloop, George Poole was the last carvel hull to be built at the yard.

  Xaviera is a half-tonner, designed by Stephan Jones and built by Landamores, with a cold-moulded wooden hull. Built in 1976, she signalled the start of the ‘SJ’ range of boats and a number of similar boats were built and marketed as the Hustler SJ32.

The World is our Oyster

The success of the Hustler and UFO range led Richard Matthews to found Oyster Marine in 1973, with Landamores as their builder. The relationship was hugely successful and both Landamores and Oyster Marine flourished, turning out high quality, hand-built cruising yachts that have become world renowned. By the late 70s Leslie’s son Anthony was on board and he took over the running of the company in the 80s. Anthony was instrumental in Landamores’ growth and development to keep pace with the demand for bigger and better Oyster Yachts.

Landamores always kept close to their roots though, producing several Broads boats alongside the luxury Oysters. Landamores have built far too many Oysters to list here but some of the key models are shown below.

In 1977 the first Oyster 37, Botkill was built ,  she was shown at the 1978 London Boatshow. The 2nd and 3rd Oyster 37s, Pala and Oystercatcher (pictured below) were build in 1977.

Ostrea , Richard Matthew’s Oyster 39, was built in 1978 and was the first to be designed as a ‘cruising’ Oyster. This cruising yacht found the niche for a combination of luxury and performance that Oyster have made their own ever since.

Oyster SJ41

The first SJ41 , a Stephan Jones designed one tonner, was built in 1980. These yachts were very successful racers and the design, focusing on speed and performance, was quite radical at the time.

Oyster SJ43

The SJ43 , a two tonner, was a stripped out racer and successful as it’s smaller sister. The fist SJ43 was built in 1981.

In 1981 the Oyster 46 ,  designed by Holman and Pye, was  a cruising Oyster with a centre cockpit and the first deck saloon yacht; a concept that revolutionised cruising yacht design.

In 1982 the hull for Cirrus , an Andrew Wolstenholme designed Broads river cruiser, was the last wooden hull to be built by Landamores (to date!).

Melinda , built in 1983   was the first Elanco 28. Designed for racing in the River Cruiser Class and cruising on the Broads she was originally owned by Anthony Landamore and still races very successfully. A number of other Elanco 28 hulls were supplied to be fitted out by other builders and they can be seen regularly on the Broads.

The Oyster 435 , Oyster 435 was one of the most popular Oyster designs. Production started in 1983 and the boats were so sought after that our workshops had to be extended to allow two 435s to fit in the centre bay and thereby increase our capacity! The 435 was available with either a coachroof or deck saloon, an aft or centre cockpit, and as either a ketch or a sloop.

Oyster 53 and 55

Production of the Oyster 53 and 55 began in 1986. These models proved to be very popular as they were large yachts that were designed to be sailed by 2 people. Anything larger is likely to need a professional crew on board!

in 1990 an Elanco 30,  Matilda, was built for Anthony, whose family had outgrown Melinda. Matilda is a 5 berth river cruiser that races well and is comfortable for cruising the Broads. Matilda was the first of the River Cruiser Class to be rigged with a fixed topsail, an innovation of Anthony’s that has now become standard on most gaff rigged Broads cruisers.  Anthony is still regularly racing Matilda on the Broads.

The first Oyster 80, Free Spirit , was built in 1993. Configured with a deck saloon, the 80 was the pinnacle of luxury cruising; an ocean-going yacht with world wide capability she (like all of her smaller sisters) had all the facilities and mod-cons of a home on-board.

Oyster 80 hull arriving

In the late 90s the Oyster 72 was in production. She had a sleek design and was a higher performance yacht that the typical cruising Oysters had been.

Tiky came to the yard in 2009 for a full refurbishment. She was the first steel hulled boat fitted out by Landamores and had her interior upgraded to a hand-built Oyster-style fit-out. Read more here.

Continuing the Story

In 2012 Oyster, who were by then known as Oyster Yachts and no-longer owned by Richard Matthews, decided to take all their building in-house and our long association with them ended. Landamores, still under the leadership of Anthony but now with three members of the next generation on board, have been busy working on exciting new products and are continuing to build beautifully crafted, quality boats in our Norfolk boatyard.

Bridge Broad

Landamores took over  Bridge Broad Marina in Wroxham in 2017. This beautiful spot was better known as the boatyard of Porter and Haylett and is just upstream of Wroxham Bridge. We have year-round moorings available and have already begun a programme of improvements to a marina that had previously been rather neglected.

Mayfly 16 'Nymph'

Jersey 36 Elanco

Jersey 36 Elanco 'Kimaru'

Following on from the success of the beautiful Mayfly 16 launch, Landamores developed a big sister for her; the Mayfly 21.

The first one, Naiad, was launched in Summer 2019 in time for the Thames Traditional Festival. Built with the same varnished mahogany decks and coamings as the Mayfly 16, Naiad's classic looks made her an instant hit. She has a 4kW Torqeedo pod motor for peacefully quiet cruising with a surprising turn of speed!

Mayfly 21 'Naiad'

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Oyster craftsmanship began in Norfolk in 1973. Oyster drew on the experience and craftsmanship of Landamores, who had been building wooden sailing yachts since 1923. They were soon joined by another Norfolk boat builder with an equally fine pedigree, Windboats, founded in 1920 by Graham Bunn – a master craftsman and yacht designer.

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This team was responsible for building more than 700 Oyster yachts until Oyster took over Landamore’s new facility and brought the build in-house combining the workforce from both companies.

We have four main yacht construction centres: in Norfolk, there is Oyster Yachts Wroxham which is close to our new composite technology facility in Ashmanhaugh. The Oyster 565 and 595 are all brought to life here by our skilled teams. Our other construction centres are located in Southampton, where our Oyster 495 and larger models – the Oyster 675, 745 and 885 – are built and finished by hand to the highest standards. Our head quarters are at Saxon Wharf, Southampton and our newest construction centre at Hythe Marine Park is a state-of-the-art production facility where the new Oyster 495 is built.

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Everything about our boats and build process is focused on creating the world’s finest bluewater British yachts, from the quality of the materials to the exceptional skills of our craftsmen and women and precise project management. We believe a key part of owning an Oyster is understanding the craftsmanship and attention to detail that go into her. Passing down these time-honoured craft skills to the next generation of great British boatbuilders is a priority for Oyster – it is the reason we set up the Oyster Academy, where our apprentices learn from the very best.

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