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Ocean 62
Designer: E.g. Van De Stadt  ·  Builder: Southern Ocean Ltd.  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Ocean 62

Designed with serious offshore passagemaking in mind, the Ocean 62 sits firmly in the category of capable bluewater cruising yachts built to handle extended voyages with confidence. As the name suggests, this is a substantial vessel, offering the kind of interior volume and sea-keeping ability that long-distance sailors prioritize when planning extended ocean crossings or extended coastal cruising in challenging conditions. While detailed specifications for the Ocean 62 remain limited in available records, boats of this size and designation typically reflect a design philosophy centered on stability, load-carrying capacity, and comfort at sea. Sailors drawn to this class tend to value seaworthiness and practicality over racing performance, making it a likely fit for those planning liveaboard adventures or multi-ocean passages. For prospective buyers researching this model, it is worth connecting with current or previous owners through sailing forums and cruising communities, as firsthand accounts often reveal the most valuable insights into a vessel's true character. A thorough survey is strongly recommended given the limited publicly available data on this particular model.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 62.00 ft / 18.90 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 48.00 ft / 14.63 m
Beam 16.33 ft / 4.98 m
Max Draft 7.50 ft / 2.29 m
Displacement 48,000.00 lb / 21,772 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 852.00 ft² / 79.15 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer E.G. van de Stadt
Builder Southern Ocean Ltd.
First Built 1983
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
87
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
10.37
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
34.47
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. 9.28
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
1.8
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
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 56.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.3
P (Mainsail Luff) 49.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 15.0
SA Fore 484.4
SA Main 367.5
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Ocean 62 ★
62.0 ft
Dynamique 62
63.0 ft
Elite 64
63.7 ft
Swan 61
60.5 ft
LWL
Ocean 62 ★
48.0 ft
Dynamique 62
51.2 ft
Elite 64
52.2 ft
Swan 61
48.2 ft
Beam
Ocean 62 ★
16.3 ft
Dynamique 62
16.5 ft
Elite 64
16.4 ft
Swan 61
16.4 ft
Displacement
Ocean 62 ★
48 lbs
Dynamique 62
55 lbs
Elite 64
54 lbs
Swan 61
61 lbs
Ballast
Ocean 62 ★
Dynamique 62
18 lbs
Elite 64
18 lbs
Swan 61
20 lbs
Sail Area
Ocean 62 ★
852 sq ft
Dynamique 62
Elite 64
2 sq ft
Swan 61
1 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Ocean 62 ★
87 s/nm
Dynamique 62
Elite 64
Swan 61
9 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Ocean 62 ★
10.4
Dynamique 62
Elite 64
28.5
Swan 61
17.2
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Ocean 62 ★
34.5
Dynamique 62
Elite 64
36.1
Swan 61
43.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Ocean 62 ★
1.80
Dynamique 62
Elite 64
1.74
Swan 61
1.67
Hull Speed
Ocean 62 ★
9.3 kts
Dynamique 62
Elite 64
9.7 kts
Swan 61
9.3 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Ocean 62 ★
1.8
Dynamique 62
Elite 64
Swan 61
2.3
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