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The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 60 is a 60-foot, 48,000-pound monohull designed for ocean cruising, with market prices reaching approximately $2 million.6:14 The vessel features a tender garage designed specifically for a Williams 280 jet rib, which slides into the stern on rollers.1:23 The hull is available with either an 8.73-foot standard keel or a 7.25-foot shoal-draft version.2:11 Dual helm stations provide full control of the ship’s systems, including thrusters and sail handling, under a retractable roof that utilizes Harken ball-bearing sail track cars.2:25 The deck layout includes inboard jib tracks, a self-tacking track for upwind sailing, and a bowsprit with an integrated anchor roller.4:32 Below deck, the galley spans the full beam forward of the saloon, while the master stateroom occupies the bow.7:46 The boat carries 227 gallons of fresh water and 132 gallons of diesel, powered by a 150-horsepower Yanmar engine.8:13 Performance data indicates a sail area-to-displacement ratio of 19.95 and a capsize screening value of 1.9.5:07

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