1991 Oyster Lightwave 48 “Pacific Pearl” — Bluewater-Ready, Extensively Refit & Beautifully Maintained

Price: $225,000

Location: Tampa, FL

Length: 48 ft

Introduction and Key Features

The Oyster Lightwave 48 “Pacific Pearl” is an innovative, fast, and seaworthy bluewater cruiser designed by Carl Schumacher and built by Oyster Marine. One of only nineteen Lightwave 48s produced, she combines performance, craftsmanship, and comfort in a true world-voyaging yacht.

A comprehensive refit in 2022 and continuous upgrades through 2025 have kept Pacific Pearl in exceptional condition — ready for extended offshore passages or elegant local cruising.

Highlights:

• Volvo D55 engine rebuilt with Volvo factory parts- pistons, rings, pumps, injectors and gaskets (June 2025).
• New Max-Prop (Sept 2025)
• New Lofrans windlass (Sept 2025)
• New Mantus 85 lb anchor (Oct 2024)
• New boom (Sept 2025)
• New bimini top (June 2025)
• New interior upholstery (October 2025)
• Spectra 380C watermaker, 525 W solar array, new batteries (2022)
• Interior lacquer refresh (Winter 2025)
• Propane system updated to U.S. standard (2024)
• Jonbuoy serviced (Sept 2025); new ditch bag, Mustang PFDs & AIS transmitter (Oct 2024)

Current location: St. Petersburg, Florida

Broker Comments

Pacific Pearl is a proven offshore cruiser with a pedigree that speaks for itself. Built to Oyster’s renowned standards and designed for safe, fast passages, she’s a standout among performance bluewater yachts. Now located in Florida, she’s poised for immediate cruising as the Caribbean season approaches. This Oyster 48 offers a rare balance of comfort, craftsmanship, and capability- ready to take her next owners anywhere in the world in confidence.

Accommodations

• Layout: 3 cabins / 6 berths + convertible saloon. 2 heads with showers.
• Joinery: Teak interior, teak & holly sole, off-white vinyl headliners.
• Forward Cabin: V-berth converts to double; storage, lockers, escape hatch.
• Forward Head: Toilet, washbasin, shower- new Thetford electric (2022).
• Saloon: U-settee to port, starboard settee, extendable table with bottle locker, TV, lockers. All cushions reupholstered in 2025.
• Nav Station: Forward-facing chart table with custom teak fascia (2022), AC/DC panels, bookcase.
• Galley: L-shaped layout with double sink (new 2022), Force 10 3-burner stove (2021), Grunert 85 L fridge (serviced 2022), 85 L freezer (new cooling plate 2022), fresh/saltwater pumps
• Starboard Aft Cabin: Twin berths, bureau, hanging locker, en suite access.
• Owner’s Stateroom Aft: Large double berth (new mattress 2022), settee, desk, storage, private companionway to deck (new acrylic washboard 2022).
• Heads: New Jabsco (aft 2021) and Thetford (fwd 2022) 
• Ventilation: 12 V fans throughout.

Mechanical

• Engine: Volvo D55 (55 hp), certified dealer rebuild in June 2025: new heat exchanger, exhaust elbow, mounts, fuel lines, Racor filters, hoses.
• Engine Oil Analysis available, on request. All levels are well within range- sample dated December 2025.
• Propeller: 3-blade folding Max-Prop (new Sept 2025).
• Steering: Edson pedestal with leather-wrapped wheel; new trim kit 2023.
• Watermaker: Spectra 380C (~10.5 gph) with spare membrane & service kit.
• Fuel Consumption: ~0.7 gph @ 1900 RPM (6 kts).

Electrical

• Power: 12 V DC / 220 V AC.
• Batteries: All new (2022) – 4 × 120 Ah house, 1 × 100 Ah start, 2 × 120 Ah windlass.
• Management: Mastervolt Combi 12 V/2500-100 inverter/charger, BTM-III monitor.
• Solar: 525 W total (2 × 175 W + 1 × 175 W 2022), Victron MPPT, new tray 2022.
• Lighting: Full LED interior and exterior (2019–2022).
• Shore Power: Included cable.
• USB ports throughout.
• Factory Support: Oyster has an "After Sales" team that provides consultation and can help source parts

Electronics

• Plotter/Radar: Garmin GPSMAP 1223xsv (2022) with GMR 18 HD+ radome and worldwide charts.
• Instruments: 4 × Garmin MFDs at companionway; new wind, depth, and temperature sensors (2022).
• Autopilot: Raymarine ACU-400 Evolution (new 2022); serviced drive + spare Type 2.
• AIS: Vesper transponder (2019).
• VHF: ICOM IC-M330 fixed (2019) + IC-M37 handheld (2022), cockpit speaker.
• SSB: ICOM IC-710 serviced & rewired (2022) with new ground plates.
• Satellite: Iridium GO! Plus with external antenna (2022).
• Compass: Pedestal-mounted steering compass.
• Entertainment: Fusion stereo (2022), 22″ Falcon TV/DVD

Sails & Rigging

• Rig: Cutter rig with in-mast furling; Seldén aluminum mast and boom (new boom Sept 2025).
• Standing Rigging: Recent (2018, inspected 2025).
• Running Rigging: Renewed (2022).
• Winches: Lewmar (all serviced 2022) — 2 × 66 primaries, 2 × 46 secondaries, 2 × 46 halyards, 2 × 43 pits, 1 × 43 main, 1 × 16 furling.

Sails Inventory

• Main & Jib new 2022 (Sanders Sails)
• Furling main Vectron (2018)
• Genoa Vectron (2019)
• North staysail (good)
• Asymmetrical spinnaker (blue/white, very good)
• Storm jib (orange, very good)
• Storm trysail (new)

Hull and Deck

• Construction: GRP/balsa core sandwich, vacuum-bagged, white gelcoat with blue cove stripe.
• Finish: Epoxy and Coppercoat system (2022).
• Deck: Teak-laid (2006, lightly sanded 2022); new handrails & nonskid 2022.
• Keel/Rudder: Lead fin keel; blade rudder.
• Stern: Retroussé stern with teak boarding platform and stainless ladder.
• Ground Tackle: Mantus 85 lb anchor (2024); 25 kg stainless Bügel anchor + 80 m chain + 20 m rode; Bruce kedge; Fortress auxiliary.
• Windlass: Lofrans 1500 W (new 2025).
• Canvas: Sprayhood (2022), bimini (2025), cockpit cushions, awnings and sun shades.
• Cockpit: Teak-laid center cockpit, folding Whitlock table, Edson wheel, drinks holders.
• Deck Fittings: Dinghy Davits, Magma BBQ, solar arch, lifelines, pushpit/pulpit, hot/cold deck shower.

Construction

• Designer: Carl Schumacher
• Builder: Oyster Marine
• Model: Lightwave 48, hull 17
• Year: 1991
• LOA: 48 ft (14.63 m) 
• LWL: 41 ft 8 in (12.70 m)
• Beam: 14 ft 4 in (4.37 m)
• Draft: 6 ft (1.83 m)
• Displacement: 27,000 lb (12,247 kg)
• Material: GRP/Balsa sandwich
• Rig: Cutter rig with in-mast furling

Specifications

• Engine: Volvo D55 (2025 rebuild) 55 hp
• Fuel: 66 gallons in a stainless tank 
• Water: 84 gallons (2 tanks)
• Hot Water: 14 gallon tank (engine or shore power)
• Holding Tank: 26 gallons forward head
• Electrical: 12 V / 220 V system
• Solar: 525 W array
• Watermaker: Spectra 380C
• Safety: Seago 8-person liferaft (2019, service due 2024), Smartfind EPIRB, Jonbuoy (2025 service), new fire extinguishers (2022), PFDs & AIS (2024), gas alarm, flares (2022).

Disclaimer

All information is provided in good faith but not guaranteed. These particulars are offered as a guide only and do not constitute a term of any contract. Buyers are encouraged to verify specifications and commission independent surveys and trials as desired. Life-saving appliances should be inspected and certified before offshore use.

Co-Brokerage

Preferred Yachts offers this listing on a 50-50 split with corresponding Florida licensed brokerages. Brokers unlicensed in Florida must contact listing broker to make arrangements that comply with Florida law.

Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Preferred 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

The Oyster Lightwave 48 “Pacific Pearl” is an innovative, fast, and seaworthy bluewater cruiser designed by Carl Schumacher and built by Oyster Marine. She combines performance, craftsmanship, and comfort in a true world-voyaging yacht. Be sure to view the virtual tour!