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Wellington 60
Designer: Bill Wellington  ·  Builder: Wellington Boats Inc. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Wellington 60

Designed by Bill Wellington and first launched in 1970, this substantial 67-foot cutter represents serious blue-water cruising capability from the early days of fiberglass yacht construction. Wellington Boats Inc. built these vessels with offshore passage-making clearly in mind, evidenced by the boat's robust displacement of 50,000 pounds and deep 7-foot draft that provides excellent stability and tracking. The cutter rig configuration offers versatility for varying wind conditions, particularly valuable during extended ocean crossings where sail plan flexibility becomes crucial. With a keel/centerboard hull design, the Wellington 60 combines the stability benefits of a full keel with the shallow-water accessibility that a retractable centerboard provides, making it suitable for both open ocean sailing and exploring coastal areas with varying depths. The impressive comfort ratio of 33.79 indicates this yacht prioritizes seaworthiness and motion comfort over racing performance, while the conservative capsize screening formula of 1.63 suggests excellent stability characteristics for offshore work. Built during an era when fiberglass construction was becoming refined for larger vessels, these boats established a reputation for solid construction and dependable performance among serious cruising sailors seeking a capable platform for extended voyages.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 67.00 ft / 20.42 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 60.00 ft / 18.29 m
Beam 15.00 ft / 4.57 m
Max Draft 7.00 ft / 2.13 m
Min Draft 4.33 ft / 1.32 m
Displacement 50,000.00 lb / 22,680 kg
Ballast 15,000.00 lb / 6,804 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Bill Wellington
Builder Wellington Boats Inc. (USA)
First Built 1970
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Performance Ratios
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
30
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
103.34
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
33.79
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
1.63
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. 10.38 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. 3,215.80 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Ford Lehman
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Wellington 60 ★
67.0 ft
Jongert 19
67.3 ft
Nicholson 70
70.0 ft
Swan 651
65.7 ft
LWL
Wellington 60 ★
60.0 ft
Jongert 19
46.3 ft
Nicholson 70
54.5 ft
Swan 651
55.1 ft
Beam
Wellington 60 ★
15.0 ft
Jongert 19
15.8 ft
Nicholson 70
17.1 ft
Swan 651
17.5 ft
Displacement
Wellington 60 ★
50 lbs
Jongert 19
103 lbs
Nicholson 70
111 lbs
Swan 651
75 lbs
Ballast
Wellington 60 ★
15 lbs
Jongert 19
19 lbs
Nicholson 70
Swan 651
31 lbs
Performance
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Wellington 60 ★
30.0 %
Jongert 19
Nicholson 70
Swan 651
42.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Wellington 60 ★
33.8
Jongert 19
77.5
Nicholson 70
Swan 651
44.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Wellington 60 ★
1.63
Jongert 19
1.34
Nicholson 70
Swan 651
1.66
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Wellington 60 ★
103
Jongert 19
Nicholson 70
308
Swan 651
201
Hull Speed
Wellington 60 ★
10.4 kts
Jongert 19
9.1 kts
Nicholson 70
Swan 651
9.9 kts
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