A man came to us in need of a minimum-dimension live-aboard for use in all weather conditions. Features in the Oysta include an aft wheel-house with full standing headroom, equipped with galley, heating stove, sink and large dining-or-entertaining settee that makes up into a double berth. It has double steering stations, inside and out, to accommodate any weather conditions.

The engine room is mid-ship, separated from the living areas by insulated structural bulkheads at either end. This keeps engine noise in the living areas to a minimum. The spacious engine compartment allows for working room as well as ample uncluttered storage and tankage. Access to the engine compartment is through a large water-tight hatch on deck in the 30' version. For power, a 10 - 20 HP diesel is specified.

The forecastle on both of these boats is designed to be the master stateroom. The 25' has an off-center, cowl hatch to afford full standing headroom and to allow space for a gravity-fed, solar shower. The 30' has a full head and can be equipped with a shower, if desired. There are double berths in the forecastle with lots of storage room for clothing and other sundry goods.

The sail areas for these boats are listed below. They are generous but easily handled with boom gallows on top of the wheelhouse to aid the lone sailor.