Design and Construction
The hull combines a chined profile and twin rudders. High topsides provide interior volume and headroom while allowing the coachroof to remain low. A black hull stripe conceals a dozen dark windows along the topsides, giving the yacht a sleek, motor-yacht look at the dock.
The gently sloping, 45-degree companionway provides a comfortable route down from the cockpit. Writing in Yachting World, one reviewer particularly praised the hinged sole boards, which open to reveal deep bilges and make inspection easier. The raised cabintop provides 6 feet 11 inches of headroom at the foot of the master berth.
Rig, Sailing Performance, and Handling
The boat has a perfectly centered sail plan, built around a tapered, 9/10 fractional, deck-stepped Sparcraft mast with a 90-foot air draft. A 105 percent genoa and in-mast furling mainsail provide 1,959 square feet of canvas. An optional 2,600 square foot Code 0 flies from an integrated stainless bowsprit.
Four electric Harken winches are positioned aft beside the twin helms. The headsail uses a Facnor furler controlled by switches at the steering stations. Test sailors found the winches easy to operate from the two superyacht-style command pods, although one reviewer noted that the compact arrangement leaves many line tails to be stowed in small bags.
In 16 knots of true wind, the Oceanis Yacht 62 made 8 knots at a 55-degree apparent wind angle. Speed rose to 10.2 knots on a beam reach and 10.4 knots at 140 degrees.
Under power, the Yanmar 160 horsepower diesel drove the boat at 8.5 knots at 2,000 rpm, burning about 3 gallons per hour. At a more economical 1,400 rpm, she made 6.5 knots while using just over a gallon per hour.
Interior and Accommodations
Large portholes encircling the hull wrap the interior in light. In the saloon, an L-shaped lounge to port faces a centerline settee and adjustable table. To starboard, a straight-line galley sits behind a console containing a pop-up TV.
Forward, an athwartships corridor and small foyer give the master suite considerable privacy. Its king berth measures 1.8 by 2 meters, and the cabin has large hull portlights. Buyers can choose an office, bench, or drawer storage for the remaining space.
Two aft cabins extend toward the stern on either side of the tender garage. Both have aft-facing portlights and ensuite heads; one head also serves as the day head. A fourth cabin can be added to starboard, though it replaces that head and shower.
Cockpit and Deck Features
The social cockpit has U-shaped settees wrapped around adjustable tables. Lowering the tables turns the seating into sunbeds. Altogether, the boat provides six separate sunbathing areas, distributed from the foredeck to the coachroof.
An outdoor galley rises electrically from beneath the aft sun pad and includes a grill, sink, and preparation station. The optional rigid Bimini has built-in LEDs and can support solar panels.
The transom lowers electrically on hydraulic pistons to form a swim platform with side steps. Its aft end drops below the water to make tender launching easier. A Quick electric winch and onboard pump inflate, deflate, and haul the dinghy into a garage large enough for a 3.5-meter RIB.
Optional bow and stern thrusters are controlled by cockpit toggles, while B&G Zeus displays provide navigation information. Smart touchscreen panels manage onboard systems, including the transfer of liquids between tanks.
The Verdict
The Oceanis Yacht 62 bridges production cruising and mini-superyacht living. The tender garage comes at the cost of some deck stowage, but the owner gains an exceptionally private forward suite. Limited deck stowage pushes sails and fenders into the crew cabin. The boat has real pace both on and off the wind, while the aft helm stations keep sail handling and power controls close at hand.
The options list can grow quickly, and option-heavy boats sit roughly five tonnes above light displacement. For owners, however, the easy access to the deep bilges is a genuine advantage.
Pros
- Chined hull, twin rudders, and a low-profile coachroof that preserves interior headroom
- Centered fractional rig, aft electric winches, and an optional Code 0 for light air
- Private forward master suite with an athwartships corridor and king berth
- Hydraulic swim platform and powered tender garage for easier RIB handling
- Hinged sole boards providing excellent access to the deep bilges
Cons
- Limited deck stowage pushes sails and fenders into the crew cabin
- Compact winch arrangement leaves numerous line tails to manage in small bags
- Option-heavy boats sit roughly five tonnes above light displacement
