Jeanneau Yacht 60 vs 2012 Oyster 575 — Comparison
Jeanneau Yacht 60
2012 Oyster 575
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Yacht 60 | 2012 Oyster 575 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Oyster |
| Year | 2019 | 2012–2020 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 18.34 m (60.2 ft) | 17.55 m (57.6 ft) |
| LWL | 16.15 m (53.0 ft) | 14.80 m (48.6 ft) |
| Beam | 5.10 m (16.7 ft) | 4.80 m (15.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.70 m (8.9 ft) | 2.40 m (7.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 23,000 kg (50,706 lbs) | 22,500 kg (49,604 lbs) |
| Ballast | 7,500 kg (16,535 lbs) | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 155.0 m² (1,668 ft²) | 135.0 m² (1,453 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 150 HP | 150 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 550 L (145.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 800 L (211.3 gal) | 900 L (237.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Yacht 60 and 2012 Oyster 575 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Yacht 60 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2012 Oyster 575 is a modern offering from Oyster from United Kingdom. The Jeanneau Yacht 60 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2012 Oyster 575 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Yacht 60 measures 18.34m (60.2ft) overall with a beam of 5.10m, compared to the 2012 Oyster 575 at 17.55m (57.6ft) with a 4.80m beam. The Jeanneau Yacht 60 is 0.79m longer than the 2012 Oyster 575. The Jeanneau Yacht 60 displaces approximately 2% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Yacht 60 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.46 and 155.0 m² of sail area. The 2012 Oyster 575, with an SA/D of 17.20 and 135.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Yacht 60 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Yacht 60 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.72). The 2012 Oyster 575 has a comfort ratio of 17.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.68. The ballast ratios are 32.6% for the Jeanneau Yacht 60 and 37.8% for the 2012 Oyster 575, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Yacht 60 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 800L of water capacity and 500L of fuel. The 2012 Oyster 575 offers 8 berths in 4 cabins with 900L water and 550L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2012 Oyster 575 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 Jeanneau Yacht 60 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Yacht 60 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.