Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsDiscover the 60 OpenbyKROGEN— a capablemotor yachtin the classictrawlermold, built on afiberglass and plastic hullwith a Full Displacement configuration for steady, efficient cruising. Represented worldwide by Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales.
Selecting a 60 Open
Choose the 60 Openif you value unhurried passagemaking, robust build, and practical efficiency. Cruising at 8 kn (9.21 mph) and reaching 10 kn (11.51 mph), this yacht fits owners who prefer comfort and seakeeping over top-end speed. As atrawler-stylemotor yacht, it combines purposeful design with generous capacities for extended time aboard.
Features of the Model
- Full Displacement naval architecture by hull designer Jim Krogen for composed motion and efficiency
- Twin John Deere power, Inboard Diesel for dependable propulsion
- Construction that includes a fiberglass and plastic hulland a fiberglass deck
- Substantial capacities: 1,800 gal fuel and 450 gal water
- Clear, practical proportions: 60 ft LOA and 18 ft beam for volume and stability
Technical Specifications
- Classification: motor yacht;trawler
- Length Overall (LOA): 60 ft (18.29 m)
- Beam: 18 ft (5.77 m)
- Draft (max): 18.591 ft (5.6666 m)
- Hull: fiberglass and plastic
- Hull configuration: Full Displacement
- Hull designer: Jim Krogen
- Deck material: Fiberglass
- Engines: 2 x John Deere, Inboard, Diesel
- Speed (cruise/max): 8 kn / 10 kn (9.21 mph / 11.51 mph)
- Fuel capacity: 1,800 gal
- Water capacity: 450 gal
Pricing and Ordering
For current pricing, availability, and purchase guidance on the 60 OpenbyKROGEN, contact Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales. We will confirm specifications, discuss delivery timelines, and coordinate inspections tailored to your plans.
Questions and Answers
Q: What is the cruising and maximum speed of the 60 Open? A: The yacht delivers acruising speedof 8 kn (9.21 mph) and amaximum speedof 10 kn (11.51 mph).
Q: Who builds this yacht and what type is it? A: Built by KROGEN, it is amotor yachtin thetrawlercategory with afiberglass and plastic hullandFull Displacementconfiguration.
Q: What are the key dimensions? A: LOA60 ft (18.29 m);Beam18 ft (5.77 m);Draft18.591 ft (5.6666 m).
Q: What powers the yacht? A: Two John DeereInboardDieselengines (2total) provide reliable propulsion.
Q: What are the fuel and water capacities? A: Fuel capacityis 1,800 gal andwater capacityis 450 gal, supporting extended time aboard.
Owner Experience Review
Owners who step into the 60 OpenbyKROGENtend to use it exactly as intended: family cruising, long-range passages, and relaxed days entertaining. The first hull’s owners mapped an East Coast–Caribbean–Panama itinerary and planned to start with a training captain before operating owner-only, which speaks to the boat’s approachable systems and helm layout. Reviewers also note the bright, airy interior as suitable for part-time liveaboard life.
Underway, the 60 Opensettles into an efficient displacement groove around 8–9 knots, with a reported top near 11 knots on the standard twin 200-hp John Deere package. Reviewers and owners describeKROGENhulls as seakindly, with predictable, stable motion that reduces fatigue on multi-day legs. Published range varies by source—about 4,005 nm at 7 knots in one report versus roughly 2,254 miles at 8 knots in another—so prudent planning assumes conservative numbers and confirms actual burn with real-world loading.
Living aboard is a clear strong suit: a full-beam amidships master with an island king, a forward VIP, and an office/convertible cabin option maximize volume and flexibility. An open-plan salon/galley/helm encourages family togetherness, while the very large flybridge (seating for a dozen noted in reviews) and covered cockpit make day cruising and dockside dinners easy. The stand-up, walk-in engine room with high headroom and thoughtful service features (dual Racors, accessible generator, bilge pump redundancy) simplify routine work; community advice around the John Deere 4045s emphasizes proper loading and regular oil/fuel maintenance. As one owner of hull #1 put it during delivery, “We love it.”
Pros and Cons
- Seakindly, predictable motion praised by owners and reviewers for offshore comfort.
- Efficient displacement cruise around 8–9 knots with a reported ~11-knot top on twin 200-hp John Deere engines.
- Full-beam master, open-plan main deck, and expansive flybridge/cockpit suit liveaboard use and entertaining.
- Published range figures vary widely between sources, so real-world validation is essential.
- Large-yacht systems like stabilizers, air conditioning, and thrusters require ongoing professional servicing.
- Many owner-operators may want a training captain initially before running without crew.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 53' 0" (16.15 m) | 14' 0" (4.55 m) | 14' 6" (4.42 m) | 18 kn / 22 kn | - |
| N/A | 58' 0" (17.68 m) | 18' 0" (5.74 m) | 17' 3" (5.25 m) | 9 kn / 10 kn | - |
| 50 Open | 50' 0" (15.24 m) | 17' 0" (5.31 m) | 14' 9" (4.50 m) | 8 kn / 10 kn | - |
| Raised Pilothouse | 48' 0" (14.63 m) | 17' 0" (5.28 m) | 16' 5" (5 m) | 7 kn / 9 kn | - |
| 44 AE Widebody | 44' 0" (13.41 m) | 16' 0" (4.98 m) | 14' 9" (4.50 m) | 8 kn / 9 kn | - |
| 48 Widebody | 48' 0" (14.63 m) | 17' 0" (5.28 m) | 16' 5" (5 m) | 7 kn / 9 kn | - |
| 58EB | 58' 0" (17.68 m) | 18' 0" (5.74 m) | 17' 6" (5.33 m) | 7.66 kn / 10.12 kn | 105000 |
| North Sea | 48' 0" (14.63 m) | 17' 0" (5.28 m) | 16' 5" (5 m) | 7 kn / 9 kn | - |
| 52 | 52' 0" (15.85 m) | 17' 0" (5.26 m) | 14' 9" (4.50 m) | 8.2 kn / 9.6 kn | - |
| 60 Open | 60' 0" (18.29 m) | 18' 0" (5.77 m) | 18' 7" (5.67 m) | 8 kn / 10 kn | - |
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