Kuma

About Kuma

<p>Highly Updated Oyster 53 with 2024 Victron Lithium, Raymarine Axiom Electronics, Air Conditioning, and World ARC-Proven Ownership</p><p><br></p><p>KUMA is an exceptional 2002 Oyster 53, hull number 19, designed by Robert Humphreys and built by Oyster Yachts in England. The Oyster 53 is one of the great modern bluewater cruising designs: substantial enough for real ocean work, refined enough for comfortable living aboard, and respected for the kind of structural integrity, finish quality, and passage-making confidence that made Oyster a benchmark name among serious sailors.</p><p><br></p><p>KUMA is also far more than a pedigree yacht. Under her current ownership she has been actively cruised, carefully upgraded, and proven offshore. She joined the World ARC in Indonesia and completed more than 25,000 offshore miles, including 16,000 miles in a single year. Her owners describe routine 180-200+ mile days and note that in heavy conditions, including 35 knots true with 7-meter seas on the quarter, KUMA remained composed, safe, and comfortable enough for the crew to sit down to dinner in the saloon.</p><p><br></p><p>The recent upgrade profile is significant. KUMA now carries a 2024 Victron lithium and inverter system, all-new Raymarine Axiom electronics, Starlink Mini, PredictWind DataHub, extensive satellite and communications equipment, updated Dometic reverse-cycle air conditioning, refreshed refrigeration, replaced teak decks, new hatches and portlights, replaced standing rigging, updated sails, a professionally overhauled Yanmar, a low-hour Phasor/Kubota generator, recent drivetrain service, rebuilt/updated hydraulics, and a deep inventory of cruising gear and spares.</p><p><br></p><p>Below deck, KUMA delivers the atmosphere buyers expect from Oyster: cherry joinery, a raised saloon, a proper navigation station, a functional offshore galley, four cabins, two heads, and a practical crew/workshop space with engine-room access. She is elegant without being fragile, luxurious without losing her offshore purpose, and thoroughly set up for extended independent cruising.</p><p><br></p><p>For a buyer looking for a proven Oyster 53 with real ocean miles, serious recent systems investment, and the confidence of a knowledgeable owner’s program, KUMA deserves immediate attention.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Highly regarded Oyster 53 designed by Robert Humphreys and built by Oyster Yachts / Landamores in England</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hull number 19 with EU RCD Category A - Ocean rating</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;World ARC-proven yacht with more than 25,000 offshore miles under current ownership</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Four-cabin, two-head center-cockpit bluewater cruising layout</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Teak decks professionally replaced - 2017</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Complete Victron lithium electrical system upgrade - 2024</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8,000 W Victron Quattro inverter/charger capable of running air conditioning</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All-new Raymarine Axiom navigation system - 2024</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler radar, AIS650, EV-400 autopilot, i70 displays, and RAY90 VHF</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mast electrical, radar, transducer, and radio cabling replaced - 2023</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dometic 44,000 BTU reverse-cycle air conditioning across five compressors</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yanmar 4JH3-HTE 100 HP diesel - approx. 4,666 hours total / 1,600 hours since overhaul</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Phasor/Kubota 7 kW generator - 2019 / approx. 1,900 hours</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Drivetrain refit including CV joint, engine mounts, Aqua-Drive, shaft, bearings, Max-Prop rebuild, cutlass bearings, and PSS shaft seal - 2024</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Standing rigging replaced - 2018; Sailtec backstay and vang new - 2023</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Full-batten mainsail and 135% genoa - 2018; 100% staysail - 2024</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All original seacocks replaced with Forespar Marelon - 2018</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All-new hatches and portlights - 2018</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2024 Spinlock DeckVest 6D lifejackets with Ocean Signal MOB1 AIS/DSC personal locators</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Highfield CL340 Hypalon RIB with Yamaha 15 HP 2-stroke outboard</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Starlink Mini, PredictWind DataHub, Iridium GO! exec, Inmarsat SatPhone 2, Peplink/Pepwave mobile data system, and ICOM-M802 SSB</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Echo Tec watermaker, RO/filtered drinking-water system, scuba gear, Bauer compressor, extensive tools and spares</p> <br> <i> Resolute Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by David Walters Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel </i>