The Ocean 62 is modestly canvassed and unhurried, with a steady, comfortable ride offshore, and competitive on the racecourse.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 48.0′, the Ocean 62 tops out around 9.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √48.0′ LWL = 9.3 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
87s/nm
Performance racer — quick around the cans and offshore.
SA / Displacement
10.4
Modestly canvassed — a comfortable, unhurried cruiser.
Comfort Ratio
34.5
Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.
Capsize Screening
1.80
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
2lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
34.5
Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.80
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Ocean 62 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Racer 0–90
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Swan 61
9s/nm
Little Harbor 62
42s/nm
Ocean 62
87s/nm
Performance racer — quick around the cans and offshore.
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
3.0 |
3.8 |
4.2 |
4.4 |
| Close Reach60° |
3.6 |
4.6 |
5.1 |
5.3 |
| Beam Reach90° |
4.4 |
5.6 |
6.3 |
6.5 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
4.1 |
5.2 |
5.8 |
6.0 |
| Run150–180° |
3.3 |
4.2 |
4.6 |
4.8 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (9.3 kts),
SA/D (10.4), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Ocean 62 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–8 kts
8–22 kts
22–30 kts
30+ kts
Ghosting
0–8 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
8–22 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
22–30 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
30+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Ocean 62.
|
Ocean 62 |
Dynamique 62 |
Elite 64 |
Little Harbor 62 |
Ocean 60 |
Swan 61 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
62.0 |
63.0 |
63.7 |
62.0 |
60.0 |
60.5 |
| LWL |
48.0 |
51.2 |
52.2 |
49.5 |
47.0 |
48.2 |
| Beam |
16.3 |
16.5 |
16.4 |
16.3 |
15.5 |
16.4 |
| Displacement |
48 |
55 |
54 |
91 |
62 |
61 |
| Ballast |
— |
18 |
18 |
31 |
— |
20 |
| Sail Area |
852 |
2,077 |
2 |
1 |
— |
1 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
87 |
— |
— |
42 |
— |
9 |
| SA/Disp |
10.4 |
23.1 |
28.5 |
15.1 |
— |
17.2 |
| Bal/Disp |
— |
34.0 |
34.6 |
— |
— |
— |
| Comfort |
34.5 |
37.2 |
36.1 |
64.1 |
48.9 |
43.8 |
| Capsize |
1.80 |
1.74 |
1.74 |
1.46 |
1.57 |
1.67 |
| Hull Speed |
9.3 |
9.6 |
9.7 |
9.4 |
9.2 |
9.3 |