Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 vs 2019 Amel 60 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62
2019 Amel 60
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 | 2019 Amel 60 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Amel |
| Year | 2017 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Berret-Racoupeau | Olivier Racoupeau |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 18.90 m (62.0 ft) | 18.40 m (60.4 ft) |
| LWL | 16.97 m (55.7 ft) | 16.00 m (52.5 ft) |
| Beam | 5.22 m (17.1 ft) | 5.10 m (16.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.80 m (9.2 ft) | 2.30 m (7.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 24,000 kg (52,911 lbs) | 25,000 kg (55,116 lbs) |
| Ballast | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 160.0 m² (1,722 ft²) | 150.0 m² (1,615 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 150 HP | 150 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 800 L (211.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 800 L (211.3 gal) | 1000 L (264.2 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 7 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 and 2019 Amel 60 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2019 Amel 60 is a modern offering from Amel from France. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 was penned by Berret-Racoupeau. The 2019 Amel 60 was designed by Olivier Racoupeau.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 measures 18.90m (62.0ft) overall with a beam of 5.22m, compared to the 2019 Amel 60 at 18.40m (60.4ft) with a 5.10m beam. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 is 0.50m longer than the 2019 Amel 60. The 2019 Amel 60 displaces approximately 4% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.53 and 160.0 m² of sail area. The 2019 Amel 60, with an SA/D of 17.82 and 150.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.73). The 2019 Amel 60 has a comfort ratio of 15.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.70. The ballast ratios are 32.5% for the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 and 34.0% for the 2019 Amel 60, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 800L of water capacity and 500L of fuel. The 2019 Amel 60 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 1000L water and 800L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2019 Amel 60 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.