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Beneteau 62
Designer: Farr Yacht Design  ·  Builder: Beneteau/Cnb  ·  First built: 1995
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About the Beneteau 62

Designed by Farr Yacht Design and launched in 1995, this impressive 62-footer represents Beneteau's serious venture into the luxury performance cruising market through their premium CNB division. With its sleek fin keel and bulb design paired with a spade rudder configuration, the yacht delivers the sophisticated sailing characteristics expected from Bruce Farr's renowned design philosophy. The boat's substantial 55,115-pound displacement provides excellent stability and seaworthiness for extended offshore passages, while the generous sail area of 2,250 square feet ensures spirited performance in light to moderate conditions. The masthead sloop rig offers versatility and ease of handling, making it manageable for couples or small crews on long-distance cruising adventures. Built to high standards with fiberglass construction, this yacht strikes an appealing balance between comfort and performance. The moderate comfort ratio suggests good motion at sea without sacrificing sailing ability, while the favorable capsize screening formula indicates strong stability characteristics suitable for ocean crossings. With a theoretical hull speed approaching 9.6 knots, experienced sailors will find this boat capable of covering serious miles efficiently. This model appeals particularly to cruising sailors seeking a sophisticated platform for Mediterranean chartering, Caribbean adventures, or transoceanic voyaging where comfort and performance are equally valued.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 62.17 ft / 18.95 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 51.17 ft / 15.60 m
Beam 17.08 ft / 5.21 m
Max Draft 7.00 ft / 2.13 m
Displacement 55,115.00 lb / 25,000 kg
Ballast 17,313.00 lb / 7,853 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 2,250.00 ft² / 209.03 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Farr Yacht Design
Builder Beneteau/CNB
First Built 1995
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
24.97
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
31.41
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
183.64
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
35.73
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.8
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 9.59 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 3,122.84 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Yanmar or Perkins
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 160 gals / 606 L
Water Capacity 318 gals / 1,204 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Beneteau 62 ★
62.2 ft
Oceanis Yacht 62 Beneteau
62.3 ft
Oyster 595
62.5 ft
X 612
60.0 ft
LWL
Beneteau 62 ★
51.2 ft
Oceanis Yacht 62 Beneteau
53.8 ft
Oyster 595
55.2 ft
X 612
52.1 ft
Beam
Beneteau 62 ★
17.1 ft
Oceanis Yacht 62 Beneteau
18.7 ft
Oyster 595
17.6 ft
X 612
16.8 ft
Displacement
Beneteau 62 ★
55 lbs
Oceanis Yacht 62 Beneteau
74 lbs
Oyster 595
67 lbs
X 612
47 lbs
Ballast
Beneteau 62 ★
17 lbs
Oceanis Yacht 62 Beneteau
24 lbs
Oyster 595
X 612
20 lbs
Sail Area
Beneteau 62 ★
2 sq ft
Oceanis Yacht 62 Beneteau
2,260 sq ft
Oyster 595
X 612
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Beneteau 62 ★
25.0
Oceanis Yacht 62 Beneteau
20.3
Oyster 595
X 612
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Beneteau 62 ★
31.4 %
Oceanis Yacht 62 Beneteau
33.2 %
Oyster 595
X 612
42.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Beneteau 62 ★
35.7
Oceanis Yacht 62 Beneteau
41.3
Oyster 595
X 612
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Beneteau 62 ★
1.80
Oceanis Yacht 62 Beneteau
1.78
Oyster 595
X 612
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Beneteau 62 ★
183
Oceanis Yacht 62 Beneteau
214
Oyster 595
180
X 612
149
Hull Speed
Beneteau 62 ★
9.6 kts
Oceanis Yacht 62 Beneteau
9.8 kts
Oyster 595
X 612
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