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Ocean 60
Designer: Richard Rascoe  ·  Builder: Southern Ocean Ltd.  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Ocean 60

Designed for serious offshore passagemaking, the Ocean 60 is a large bluewater cruising sailboat built to handle the demands of extended ocean voyaging. As the name suggests, this is a vessel conceived for open-water sailing, offering the kind of size and capability that experienced cruisers seek when planning long-distance passages or circumnavigations. With limited specification data publicly available, much of the Ocean 60's appeal lies in what its scale implies — generous interior volume for live-aboard comfort, substantial sail area to maintain performance in varying ocean conditions, and the structural integrity expected of a dedicated offshore platform. Boats of this size typically benefit from enhanced stability, greater fuel and water capacity, and the ability to carry the provisions and equipment necessary for self-sufficient, extended cruising. The Ocean 60 is best suited to confident, experienced sailors who are ready to move beyond coastal waters and commit to bluewater adventuring. Whether as a dedicated cruising yacht for couples or a larger crew, it represents a meaningful investment for those prioritizing range, seakeeping ability, and the freedom that comes with a capable, ocean-ready sailboat.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 60.00 ft / 18.29 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 47.00 ft / 14.33 m
Beam 15.50 ft / 4.72 m
Max Draft 7.83 ft / 2.39 m
Displacement 62,000.00 lb / 28,123 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Ketch
Construction FG
Designer Richard Rascoe
Builder Southern Ocean Ltd.
First Built 1981
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Performance Ratios
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
48.93
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
1.57
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. 9.19
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. 2.0
How It Compares

vs. Gulfstar 60, Little Harbor 62, Swan 59

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Dimensions
LOA
Ocean 60 ★
60.0 ft
Gulfstar 60
60.5 ft
Little Harbor 62
62.0 ft
Swan 59
58.7 ft
LWL
Ocean 60 ★
47.0 ft
Gulfstar 60
48.3 ft
Little Harbor 62
49.5 ft
Swan 59
48.2 ft
Beam
Ocean 60 ★
15.5 ft
Gulfstar 60
16.0 ft
Little Harbor 62
16.3 ft
Swan 59
16.4 ft
Displacement
Ocean 60 ★
62 lbs
Gulfstar 60
60 lbs
Little Harbor 62
91 lbs
Swan 59
62 lbs
Ballast
Ocean 60 ★
Gulfstar 60
17 lbs
Little Harbor 62
31 lbs
Swan 59
22 lbs
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Ocean 60 ★
Gulfstar 60
51 s/nm
Little Harbor 62
42 s/nm
Swan 59
21 s/nm
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Ocean 60 ★
Gulfstar 60
28.3 %
Little Harbor 62
Swan 59
36.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Ocean 60 ★
48.9
Gulfstar 60
Little Harbor 62
64.1
Swan 59
45.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Ocean 60 ★
1.57
Gulfstar 60
Little Harbor 62
1.46
Swan 59
1.66
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Ocean 60 ★
Gulfstar 60
237
Little Harbor 62
Swan 59
249
Hull Speed
Ocean 60 ★
9.2 kts
Gulfstar 60
Little Harbor 62
9.4 kts
Swan 59
9.3 kts
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