The Oyster Yachts 595 2020 vs Oyster Yachts 625 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Oyster Yachts 595 2020 at 62,6 ft versus Oyster Yachts 625 2011 at 63,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Oyster Yachts 625 2011 tips the scales at 77 823 lbs — 9 905 lbs less than the Oyster Yachts 595 2020 at 67 918 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Oyster Yachts 595 2020 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Oyster Yachts 625 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Oyster Yachts 625 2011 carries 475 gallons versus 355 gallons in the Oyster Yachts 595 2020. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 19 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Oyster Yachts 625 2011 displaces 77 823 lbs — a 9 905-lb difference over the Oyster Yachts 595 2020 at 67 918 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Oyster Yachts 625 2011 draws 9,2 ft, compared to 5,1 ft for the Oyster Yachts 595 2020. That 4,1-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Oyster Yachts 595 2020 has a documented auxiliary engine of 150 hp.
For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Oyster Yachts 625 2011 carries 317 gallons versus 265 gallons on the Oyster Yachts 595 2020 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Oyster Yachts 625 2011 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 77 823 lbs displacement and 64 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Oyster Yachts 595 2020 at 67 918 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.