Asking
$625,000
DOLCE VITA is an exceptional yacht fully equipped and ready to cruise The Bahamas easily. Her 5'9" draft allows for smooth navigation through shallow waters. DOLCE VITA is in absolute turnkey condition following an extensive refit, primed for immediate adventures. A brand-new sail wardrobe from North, along with all-new standing and running rigging, ensures peak performance and reliability. Enhanced with updated electronics and a powerful bow thruster, she offers effortless handling and control. DOLCE VITA's exterior shines brilliantly after a total buff, polish, and wax, complementing the stunning teak decks, which have been recently replaced and are in pristine condition. Meticulously maintained by truly dedicated and caring owners, DOLCE VITA is an outstanding opportunity for anyone seeking luxury, performance, and adventure on the water.
| Builder | Oyster Yachts |
|---|---|
| Length (LOA) | 46' (14.02m) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Draft | 5' 9" (1.75m) |
| Beam | 14' 6" (4.42m) |
| Location | Greenport, United States |
| Staterooms | 3 |
|---|---|
| Twin Cabins | 1 |
| Double Cabins | 2 |
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Heads | 2 |
| LOA | 46' (14.02m) |
|---|---|
| LWL | 39' 5" (12.37m) |
| Min Draft | 5' 9" (1.75m) |
| Max Draft | 5' 9" (1.75m) |
| Fuel Tank | 198 g (749 L) |
| Fresh Water | 172 g (651 L) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
|---|---|
| Hull Config | None |
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Appropriately stated, "Two recent short-term owners offered no shortage of love and money!"
DOLCE VITA IS READY AND ABLE TO CRUISE THE BAHAMAS WITH HER 5'.9" DRAFT
This stunner and very popular, yet rare, shoal draft version of Rob Humphrey’s incredibly successful Oyster 46 has been offered all the love and shows it!
Extensive updating and refit work including:
Gleaming by comparison, offering the perfect three-stateroom, two-head layout, DOLCE VITA is the perfect offshore and inshore pocket cruiser proudly offered in step aboard and go anywhere condition.
You will also love the new, state-of-the-art, electric furling systems including Selden’s Synchronized Mainsail Furling (SMF).
New North Sails furling mainsail w/ battens NPL Tour Xi Grey NorLam Xi09 CRG
New North Sails 135% furling genoa NPL Tour Xi Grey NorLam Xi09 Grey CRG
New Selden E40i synchronized outhaul winch
New wire standing rigging with all new turnbuckles and end fittings
All new color-coded running rigging
Boomvang serviced and replaced gas shock
Layout and add halyard tracks for main and genoa halyard
Genoa and outhaul cars removed and serviced
New traveler cars and track ends
Rig out inspection
All mast hardware removed for polishing
New masthead light and VHF antenna
New mast watertight boot
Static and under sail rig tuning
Electrical installation for new furling systems including new control buttons
Back-up sails overhauled and new sun covers installed
New Vetus Bow Pro Boosted 130 variable speed bow thruster with 2,897 lbs. of thrust
New bow thruster batteries
New separate bow thruster battery monitor
A new analog engine tachometer was installed at the helm
All exterior lighting new with the exception of navigation lights
New Garmin GMR Fantom 18x radar dome on mast
New electronic Garmin compass system including Garmin Reactor 40 course computer
Garmin autopilot recalibration during sea trial
Recalibrate Garmin Engine Data Interface for MFDs
3 New self-contained 16,000 BTU Dometic AC DTG16-1171-41AC Units
Fuel was removed and fuel tanks were professionally cleaned
Treated and replaced fuel
Bottom sanded and Repainted
Mast, boom, and spreaders polished, waxed, and sealed
Spinnaker Pole painted
Added additional lights to the engine room
Clean and detailed engine room painted bilge white
All bilges, anchor locker, and lazzarette painted
100 ft of new anchor chain and 100 ft of new rode
Prop overhauled
Prop Speed applied
Sail drive removed replaced seals and o-rings drained and replaced oil
Black water holding tanks cleaned and inspected
Black water tank monitors recalibrated
Black water sanitary hose replaced and vent lines flushed
Engine and Generator service 9/28/23
Replace throttle lever cable
New gypsy for windlass
All new foam mattresses and fitted sheets
Custom Re-Upholstery of all seating, aft cabin side panels and headboard with Savana Coconut Sunbrella
New dodger, Bimini, cockpit cushions, hatch covers, interior mast cover, companionway cover, pedestal/table cover in Oyster Sunbrella
The Oyster 46 hull and deck is molded in GRP from female molds built by Oyster in their own facility under the designers' supervision, ensuring a fair and accurate finish.
The hull and deck structure are molded in GRP under controlled conditions; laminating is carried out by hand to high standard. Hull and deck moldings are produced using a Lloyd's approved gelcoat and laminating resin. On the hull the gelcoat is a special Isophthalic resin and the outer laminates incorporate a vinylester resin and powder-bound mats.
This combination provides exceptional UV, weathering and water resistance properties.
Deck Structure
The Oyster 46 deck is designed to the New G5 styling. The modern flowing lines again set new industry standards with sleek looks both outside and in, whilst maintaining the Oyster trademark and reputation for a light and airy Deck Saloon.
Molded in GRP with a balsa core for strength and insulation. In loadbearing areas the core is replaced with premium grade Marine plywood for additional strength. All load-bearing fittings have additional backing plates and or large washers.
The foredeck houses a chain locker accessed via twin, hinged lids, one of which is fitted with a lifting handle and the other with a positive catch. This locker drains directly overboard and has a S.S. U-bolt fitted for attachment of the chain's "bitter" end.
Within the aft deck, to port, is a locker, which will allow the stowage of two 10lb Propane gas cylinders. This locker drains overboard at both high and low levels and has a hinged flush lid.
Central, in the aft deck, is a lazarette locker with a positive closing hatch. This gives access to a full width storage area for the usual equipment that may be carried.
Hull and Deck Connection
The hull/deck connection is achieved by the deck sitting on a return flange molded into the hull. The hull to deck joint is sealed and glued with a high performance adhesive and secured with S.S. fastenings. The completed joint is covered with a varnished teak cap rail.
Cockpit Features
The cockpit is self-draining through 2 x 2" (50mm) diameter drains fitted with S.S. grilles.
Deck Finishes
Side-decks, aft deck, inboard coach roof panels forward of the mast and aft of the mainsheet track, cockpit seats and sole are all trimmed with laid teak. The teak decking is laid in 2" (48mm) wide (approximately) teak planking, using quarter-sawn planks laid on epoxy glue, with no visible fastenings. Outboard areas of fore and aft coach roofs and the deck saloon roof, are painted with International non-slip deck paint, color White.
The deck saloon is extremely light and airy with seven windows, the forward outboard pair of which open. A feature opening hullport each side allows visual contact with the outside whilst seated and contributes to the great feeling of space and light in the saloon.
The saloon table is designed to form, in its closed position, an occasional table, which is mounted on a very substantial pedestal base. Stowage for wine and spirit bottles is incorporated into the pedestal.
This table has a fold-over upper leaf, which opens onto a removable support strut, to allow both sides of the saloon to be used for seating whilst dining.
Access to the saloon from the companionway is down a removable set of timber steps, which are shaped and fitted with timber grab rails. A vertical drop-down acrylic washboard is installed in a vertical channel, which in turn drains to the bilge. Flush fitting locks enable the washboard to be set at two different heights.
Incorporated into the accommodation are a number of grabrails, including one on the inboard fore-and-aft edge of the saloon tabletop.
The galley features a stainless steel "larder" front-opening refrigerator, aft to port, incorporating fiddled shelves for ease of use. The stove and sinks are set into work surfaces on opposing sides of the galley. This makes for a very practical, sea-going layout that is combined with excellent storage space. The sinks discharge directly overboard, via a pump, through a seacock.
The following features are included:
Bilge Pumping System
The bilges throughout the vessel are limbered into a deep central bilge sump.
Greywater System
Each heads compartment is fitted with an electric Whale Gulper pump which is operated by a waterproof rocker switch and evacuates water from the washbasin & shower directly overboard.
The galley sinks discharge with an electric Whale Gulper pump, which is operated by a waterproof rocker switch.
Freshwater System
Water supply is from a 172 US gallons (650 liter) approximately, GRP tank installed under the starboard deck saloon sole.
The GRP water tank is coated internally with inert gelcoat, fitted with baffles and provided with Polyvent covers, as per the fuel tank. The tank has a remote deck filler and, as the fuel tank, also has an individual breather at the transom.
Hot water is obtained from an insulated, approximately 11 US gallons (50 liters), tank heated by the engine's heat exchanger. A thermostatically controlled 110v, 1.25kW immersion heater element is installed, to run off AC shore power, when connected.
D.C. Electrical System
A.C. Electrical System
Just aft of the cable locker a Lewmar V-4 with S.S. deck unit, 12v vertical type electric anchor windlass is fitted so that the anchor chain will stow in the locker located beneath. This powerful, reversible unit is complete with capstan and gypsy, so it can be used to handle chain or warp.
The windlass is controlled by adjacent deck-mounted foot switches.
A Rocna 85 lb Plow anchor stows in the stem head and is supplied with 100' of new chain and 100' of new rode, calibrated galvanized chain matched to the windlass, fastened at its "bitter end" to a through-bolted padeye with substantial lanyard.
Teak Cockpit
Teak Sidedecks
Outboard Engine Brackets
Davits - (removed in Storage)
Radar Reflector
Liferaft
Cockpit Cushions
Cockpit Table
Swimming Ladder
Proud to be part of the MarineMax family
© 2025 Northrop & Johnson
Appropriately stated, "Two recent short-term owners offered no shortage of love and money!"
DOLCE VITA IS READY AND ABLE TO CRUISE THE BAHAMAS WITH HER 5'.9" DRAFT
This stunner and very popular, yet rare, shoal draft version of Rob Humphrey’s incredibly successful Oyster 46 has been offered all the love and shows it!
Extensive updating and refit work including:
Gleaming by comparison, offering the perfect three-stateroom, two-head layout, DOLCE VITA is the perfect offshore and inshore pocket cruiser proudly offered in step aboard and go anywhere condition.
You will also love the new, state-of-the-art, electric furling systems including Selden’s Synchronized Mainsail Furling (SMF).
New North Sails furling mainsail w/ battens NPL Tour Xi Grey NorLam Xi09 CRG
New North Sails 135% furling genoa NPL Tour Xi Grey NorLam Xi09 Grey CRG
New Selden E40i synchronized outhaul winch
New wire standing rigging with all new turnbuckles and end fittings
All new color-coded running rigging
Boomvang serviced and replaced gas shock
Layout and add halyard tracks for main and genoa halyard
Genoa and outhaul cars removed and serviced
New traveler cars and track ends
Rig out inspection
All mast hardware removed for polishing
New masthead light and VHF antenna
New mast watertight boot
Static and under sail rig tuning
Electrical installation for new furling systems including new control buttons
Back-up sails overhauled and new sun covers installed
New Vetus Bow Pro Boosted 130 variable speed bow thruster with 2,897 lbs. of thrust
New bow thruster batteries
New separate bow thruster battery monitor
A new analog engine tachometer was installed at the helm
All exterior lighting new with the exception of navigation lights
New Garmin GMR Fantom 18x radar dome on mast
New electronic Garmin compass system including Garmin Reactor 40 course computer
Garmin autopilot recalibration during sea trial
Recalibrate Garmin Engine Data Interface for MFDs
3 New self-contained 16,000 BTU Dometic AC DTG16-1171-41AC Units
Fuel was removed and fuel tanks were professionally cleaned
Treated and replaced fuel
Bottom sanded and Repainted
Mast, boom, and spreaders polished, waxed, and sealed
Spinnaker Pole painted
Added additional lights to the engine room
Clean and detailed engine room painted bilge white
All bilges, anchor locker, and lazzarette painted
100 ft of new anchor chain and 100 ft of new rode
Prop overhauled
Prop Speed applied
Sail drive removed replaced seals and o-rings drained and replaced oil
Black water holding tanks cleaned and inspected
Black water tank monitors recalibrated
Black water sanitary hose replaced and vent lines flushed
Engine and Generator service 9/28/23
Replace throttle lever cable
New gypsy for windlass
All new foam mattresses and fitted sheets
Custom Re-Upholstery of all seating, aft cabin side panels and headboard with Savana Coconut Sunbrella
New dodger, Bimini, cockpit cushions, hatch covers, interior mast cover, companionway cover, pedestal/table cover in Oyster Sunbrella
The Oyster 46 hull and deck is molded in GRP from female molds built by Oyster in their own facility under the designers' supervision, ensuring a fair and accurate finish.
The hull and deck structure are molded in GRP under controlled conditions; laminating is carried out by hand to high standard. Hull and deck moldings are produced using a Lloyd's approved gelcoat and laminating resin. On the hull the gelcoat is a special Isophthalic resin and the outer laminates incorporate a vinylester resin and powder-bound mats.
This combination provides exceptional UV, weathering and water resistance properties.
Deck Structure
The Oyster 46 deck is designed to the New G5 styling. The modern flowing lines again set new industry standards with sleek looks both outside and in, whilst maintaining the Oyster trademark and reputation for a light and airy Deck Saloon.
Molded in GRP with a balsa core for strength and insulation. In loadbearing areas the core is replaced with premium grade Marine plywood for additional strength. All load-bearing fittings have additional backing plates and or large washers.
The foredeck houses a chain locker accessed via twin, hinged lids, one of which is fitted with a lifting handle and the other with a positive catch. This locker drains directly overboard and has a S.S. U-bolt fitted for attachment of the chain's "bitter" end.
Within the aft deck, to port, is a locker, which will allow the stowage of two 10lb Propane gas cylinders. This locker drains overboard at both high and low levels and has a hinged flush lid.
Central, in the aft deck, is a lazarette locker with a positive closing hatch. This gives access to a full width storage area for the usual equipment that may be carried.
Hull and Deck Connection
The hull/deck connection is achieved by the deck sitting on a return flange molded into the hull. The hull to deck joint is sealed and glued with a high performance adhesive and secured with S.S. fastenings. The completed joint is covered with a varnished teak cap rail.
Cockpit Features
The cockpit is self-draining through 2 x 2" (50mm) diameter drains fitted with S.S. grilles.
Deck Finishes
Side-decks, aft deck, inboard coach roof panels forward of the mast and aft of the mainsheet track, cockpit seats and sole are all trimmed with laid teak. The teak decking is laid in 2" (48mm) wide (approximately) teak planking, using quarter-sawn planks laid on epoxy glue, with no visible fastenings. Outboard areas of fore and aft coach roofs and the deck saloon roof, are painted with International non-slip deck paint, color White.
The deck saloon is extremely light and airy with seven windows, the forward outboard pair of which open. A feature opening hullport each side allows visual contact with the outside whilst seated and contributes to the great feeling of space and light in the saloon.
The saloon table is designed to form, in its closed position, an occasional table, which is mounted on a very substantial pedestal base. Stowage for wine and spirit bottles is incorporated into the pedestal.
This table has a fold-over upper leaf, which opens onto a removable support strut, to allow both sides of the saloon to be used for seating whilst dining.
Access to the saloon from the companionway is down a removable set of timber steps, which are shaped and fitted with timber grab rails. A vertical drop-down acrylic washboard is installed in a vertical channel, which in turn drains to the bilge. Flush fitting locks enable the washboard to be set at two different heights.
Incorporated into the accommodation are a number of grabrails, including one on the inboard fore-and-aft edge of the saloon tabletop.
The galley features a stainless steel "larder" front-opening refrigerator, aft to port, incorporating fiddled shelves for ease of use. The stove and sinks are set into work surfaces on opposing sides of the galley. This makes for a very practical, sea-going layout that is combined with excellent storage space. The sinks discharge directly overboard, via a pump, through a seacock.
The following features are included:
Bilge Pumping System
The bilges throughout the vessel are limbered into a deep central bilge sump.
Greywater System
Each heads compartment is fitted with an electric Whale Gulper pump which is operated by a waterproof rocker switch and evacuates water from the washbasin & shower directly overboard.
The galley sinks discharge with an electric Whale Gulper pump, which is operated by a waterproof rocker switch.
Freshwater System
Water supply is from a 172 US gallons (650 liter) approximately, GRP tank installed under the starboard deck saloon sole.
The GRP water tank is coated internally with inert gelcoat, fitted with baffles and provided with Polyvent covers, as per the fuel tank. The tank has a remote deck filler and, as the fuel tank, also has an individual breather at the transom.
Hot water is obtained from an insulated, approximately 11 US gallons (50 liters), tank heated by the engine's heat exchanger. A thermostatically controlled 110v, 1.25kW immersion heater element is installed, to run off AC shore power, when connected.
D.C. Electrical System
A.C. Electrical System
Just aft of the cable locker a Lewmar V-4 with S.S. deck unit, 12v vertical type electric anchor windlass is fitted so that the anchor chain will stow in the locker located beneath. This powerful, reversible unit is complete with capstan and gypsy, so it can be used to handle chain or warp.
The windlass is controlled by adjacent deck-mounted foot switches.
A Rocna 85 lb Plow anchor stows in the stem head and is supplied with 100' of new chain and 100' of new rode, calibrated galvanized chain matched to the windlass, fastened at its "bitter end" to a through-bolted padeye with substantial lanyard.
Teak Cockpit
Teak Sidedecks
Outboard Engine Brackets
Davits - (removed in Storage)
Radar Reflector
Liferaft
Cockpit Cushions
Cockpit Table
Swimming Ladder
Proud to be part of the MarineMax family
© 2025 Northrop & Johnson
Complete the form below and one of our experienced sales brokers will be in touch soon.