Design and Construction
The hull draws its character from a chined profile and twin rudders, paired with high topsides that let the coachroof stay low without sacrificing volume or headroom below. A black hull stripe masks a dozen dark windows along the topsides, giving the boat a sleek, motor-yacht demeanor at the dock. The 45-degree companionway — described as gently sloping — descends comfortably from the cockpit, and writing in Yachting World, a reviewer particularly praised the hinged sole boards that open to reveal deep bilges for easy inspection. The raised cabintop delivers 6 feet 11 inches of headroom at the foot of the master berth.
Rig and Handling
Her rig is a perfectly centered sail plan built around a tapered 9/10 fractional deck-stepped Sparcraft mast with a 90-foot air draft. With a 105 percent genoa and in-mast furling main the total canvas reaches 1,959 square feet, and a 2,600 square foot Code 0 on an integrated stainless bowsprit is offered as an option. Four electric Harken winches sit aft by the helms, and the headsail furls on a Facnor unit with switches at the steering stations. Test sailors found the winches easy to operate from the twin superyacht-style command pods, though one reviewer noted the compact layout leaves many line tails to stow into small bags. A 55-degree apparent wind angle in 16 knots of true wind saw her carry 8 knots, jumping to 10.2 on a beam reach and 10.4 at 140 degrees. Under a Yanmar 160 horsepower diesel she motored at 8.5 knots at 2,000 rpm while burning about 3 gallons per hour, with a more frugal 6.5 knots at 1,400 rpm and just over a gallon per hour.
Accommodations
The interior is wrapped in light from large portholes encircling the hull, with a saloon that places a portside L-shaped lounge opposite a centerline settee and adjustable table. To starboard, a straight-line galley sits behind a console holding a pop-up TV. The forward master suite gains privacy from an athwartships corridor and a small foyer, with a king berth measuring 1.8 by 2 meters, large hull portlights, and a choice of office, bench, or drawer storage. Twin aft cabins extend to the stern around the tender garage and carry aft-facing portlights plus ensuite heads, one of which doubles as a day head. A fourth cabin can be added to starboard at the cost of that head and shower. The social cockpit wraps U-shaped settees around adjustable tables that drop to form sunbeds, and six distinct sunbathing areas are distributed from the foredeck to the coachroof.
Equipment and Deck Features
The transom lowers electrically on hydraulic pistons into a swim platform with side steps, dropping below the water at the aft end to ease tender launch; a Quick electric winch and onboard pump handle inflate, deflate, and haul the dinghy into the garage large enough for a 3.5-meter RIB. Bow and stern thrusters are available with cockpit toggles, and B&G Zeus displays handle navigation. An electrically raised outdoor galley hides beneath the aft sun pad with grill, sink, and prep station, while a rigid Bimini option carries built-in LEDs and supports solar panels. Smart touchscreen panels manage systems including inter-tank liquid transfer.
The Verdict
The Oceanis Yacht 62 succeeds as a bridge between production cruising and mini-superyacht living, trading some deck stowage for a tender garage and an exceptionally private owner's forward suite. She sails with real pace on the wind and off it, and her aft helm stations put power and sail handling close at hand. The option list grows heavy quickly, and the deep-bilge access is a genuine plus for ownership.
Pros
- Chined hull with twin rudders and low-profile coachroof preserving headroom
- Centered fractional rig with aft electric winches and optional Code 0 for light air
- Private forward master with athwartships corridor and king berth
- Hydraulic swim platform and powered tender garage for easy RIB handling
- Hinged sole boards granting excellent deep-bilge access
Cons
- Limited deck stowage pushes sails and fenders into the crew cabin
- Compact winch layout leaves many line tails to manage in small bags
- Option-heavy boats sit roughly five tonnes above light displacement
