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Shipman 63
Designer: J&J Design  ·  Builder: Shipman/Seaway  ·  First built: 2005
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About the Shipman 63

Designed for serious offshore passagemaking, the Shipman 63 is a performance cruising yacht that strikes an impressive balance between comfortable liveaboard living and capable bluewater sailing. Built by the Slovenian shipyard Shipman, the brand has earned a reputation for crafting high-quality cruising boats that don't sacrifice speed for comfort, and the 63 sits at the larger end of their lineup as a flagship expression of that philosophy. With her sleek, modern hull form and emphasis on sailing performance, the Shipman 63 appeals to experienced sailors who want to cover ocean miles efficiently without giving up the amenities expected at this level of the market. She is well suited to extended offshore passages, blue water voyaging, and ambitious coastal cruising in equal measure. Shipman yachts are generally noted for their thoughtful deck layouts, quality interior finishes, and responsive sailing characteristics, and the 63 carries those traits forward in a package that rewards skilled crews. For buyers seeking a capable, elegant cruiser in the larger yacht segment, the Shipman 63 is a compelling option worth serious consideration.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 62.99 ft / 19.20 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 57.74 ft / 17.60 m
Beam 16.24 ft / 4.95 m
Max Draft 9.84 ft / 3.00 m
Displacement 36,376.27 lb / 16,500 kg
Ballast 14,330.05 lb / 6,500 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 2,098.96 ft² / 195.00 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & dual rudders
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction Composite / full prepreg carbon-epoxy construction
Designer J&J Design
Builder Shipman/Seaway
First Built 2005
Related Sailboats ["Swan 60 Fd" · "Oyster 595" · "Amel 60" · "Cnb 62" · "Baltic 64"]
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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
30.72
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
23.16
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
1.96
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. 10.18
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
6.27
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. 3.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 74.48
J (Foretriangle Base) 26.18
P (Mainsail Luff) 74.02
E (Mainsail Foot) 24.61
SA Fore 974.94
SA Main 910.82
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Shipman 63 ★
63.0 ft
Amel 60
62.3 ft
Cnb 62
63.9 ft
Oyster 595
62.5 ft
LWL
Shipman 63 ★
57.7 ft
Amel 60
55.3 ft
Cnb 62
58.0 ft
Oyster 595
55.2 ft
Beam
Shipman 63 ★
16.2 ft
Amel 60
17.6 ft
Cnb 62
17.5 ft
Oyster 595
17.6 ft
Displacement
Shipman 63 ★
36 lbs
Amel 60
57 lbs
Cnb 62
60 lbs
Oyster 595
67 lbs
Ballast
Shipman 63 ★
14 lbs
Amel 60
15 lbs
Cnb 62
Oyster 595
Sail Area
Shipman 63 ★
2 sq ft
Amel 60
Cnb 62
2 sq ft
Oyster 595
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Shipman 63 ★
30.7
Amel 60
9.0
Cnb 62
22.0
Oyster 595
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Shipman 63 ★
23.2
Amel 60
Cnb 62
34.7
Oyster 595
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Shipman 63 ★
1.96
Amel 60
Cnb 62
1.78
Oyster 595
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Shipman 63 ★
Amel 60
151
Cnb 62
Oyster 595
180
Hull Speed
Shipman 63 ★
10.2 kts
Amel 60
Cnb 62
10.2 kts
Oyster 595
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Shipman 63 ★
6.3
Amel 60
Cnb 62
4.0
Oyster 595
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