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Windship 60
 ·  Builder: Windship Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1989
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About the Windship 60

Designed for serious bluewater adventurers, the Windship 60 is a substantial offshore cruising sailboat built to handle extended passages with confidence. As a larger vessel in the cruising market, it offers the kind of interior volume and deck space that long-distance sailors value when spending weeks or months away from port. While detailed specifications for the Windship 60 are limited in available records, boats of this size and class are typically engineered for stability and seakeeping ability, prioritizing comfort and safety in challenging ocean conditions over racing performance. Prospective buyers researching this model would be wise to seek out owner reviews and builder documentation to gain a clearer picture of its sailing characteristics and construction quality. The Windship 60 may appeal to experienced cruising couples or small crews looking for a capable platform for circumnavigation or extended coastal voyaging. As with any lesser-documented vessel, conducting a thorough professional survey and connecting with current or past owners through sailing forums and communities is strongly recommended before making a purchase decision.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 60.83 ft / 18.54 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 49.75 ft / 15.16 m
Beam 17.50 ft / 5.33 m
Max Draft 13.50 ft / 4.11 m
Displacement 51,000.00 lb / 23,133 kg
Ballast 18,000.00 lb / 8,165 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Builder Windship Yachts (USA)
First Built 1989
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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
35.29
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
184.9
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. 18.66 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 1,700.00 ft² / 157.94 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Caterpillar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 210
Fuel Capacity 680 gals / 2,574 L
Water Capacity 484 gals / 1,832 L
How It Compares

vs. Gulfstar 60, Mystic 60, Swan 59

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Dimensions
LOA
Windship 60 ★
60.8 ft
Gulfstar 60
60.5 ft
Mystic 60
60.0 ft
Swan 59
58.7 ft
LWL
Windship 60 ★
49.8 ft
Gulfstar 60
48.3 ft
Mystic 60
47.8 ft
Swan 59
48.2 ft
Beam
Windship 60 ★
17.5 ft
Gulfstar 60
16.0 ft
Mystic 60
16.3 ft
Swan 59
16.4 ft
Displacement
Windship 60 ★
51 lbs
Gulfstar 60
60 lbs
Mystic 60
45 lbs
Swan 59
62 lbs
Ballast
Windship 60 ★
18 lbs
Gulfstar 60
17 lbs
Mystic 60
23 lbs
Swan 59
22 lbs
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Windship 60 ★
Gulfstar 60
51 s/nm
Mystic 60
Swan 59
21 s/nm
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Windship 60 ★
35.3 %
Gulfstar 60
28.3 %
Mystic 60
Swan 59
36.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Windship 60 ★
Gulfstar 60
Mystic 60
33.0
Swan 59
45.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Windship 60 ★
Gulfstar 60
Mystic 60
1.83
Swan 59
1.66
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Windship 60 ★
184
Gulfstar 60
237
Mystic 60
Swan 59
249
Hull Speed
Windship 60 ★
Gulfstar 60
Mystic 60
9.3 kts
Swan 59
9.3 kts
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