{"id":13373,"date":"2025-11-30T10:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T09:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.windward-islands.net\/blog\/?p=13373"},"modified":"2026-01-13T09:28:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:28:41","slug":"5-best-sailing-boats-under-60-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wiyachts.com\/blog\/5-best-sailing-boats-under-60-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favorite Sailing Boats Models under 60 feet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you looking to cruise with family and friends? Are you a passionate sailor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out our selection of the 5 best sailboats under 60 feet. Each boat has its own technical characteristics, so make sure you make the right call when picking the one you like according to your needs and project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeanneau 54: the best all around sailboat under 50 feet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Jeanneau 54<\/a> is a new yacht model that enters the Jeanneau Yachts luxury sailboat range, on the same level as the Jeanneau Yachts 64. This new model is largely inspired by its predecessor, the Jeanneau 53. The same quality-price ratio is maintained, you can find this model from 440 000\u20ac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This sailing yacht is characterized by a powerful hull and better performance than her sistership of similar size. In addition, she has a sleeker design compared to previous models. Moreover, she offers a cockpit twice as spacious as other models of comparable size on the market. It is divided into several areas: navigation, relaxation, and maneuvering areas. Furthermore, this new yacht is equipped with a rear platform called \u2018the terrace\u2019 whose design has been patented by the manufacturer. This one has the particularity of being larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Jeanneau 54 is designed to meet the requirements of customers. She is available in several versions with various levels of customization: 2-cabin, 3-cabin, 4-cabin and even 5-cabin versions. According to the shipyard, the Jeanneau 54 is mainly designed for customers in Northern Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oceanis 46: a great cruising yacht under 60ft<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Oceanis 46.1<\/a> is a monohull cruising yacht manufactured in France by B\u00e9n\u00e9teau<\/a> since 2018. Its length is 13.65 m and its draft measures 2.65 m. In terms of design, the Oceanis 46.1 was largely inspired by the 51.1, but is distinguished by the combination of elegance and power. She also has the famous stepped hull of the 51.1, characterized by its wider shape, offering a larger interior. As for the deck, it adopts an architectural shape with a more spacious cockpit compared to the same size models found on the market. The large table inside the cockpit can accommodate up to 8 people. It cleverly houses the BIB. Also, the Oceanis 46.1 is distinguished by its winches grouped at the helm station, which facilitate maneuvering and create a beautiful space for relaxation at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new yacht is designed for fast cruising enthusiasts, as it offers great speed and guaranteed sensations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dehler 30 One Design: a compact performance monohull<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Unveiled in Cannes, the Dehler 30 One Design<\/strong> from Hanse Yacht shipyard<\/strong> is a monohull with ultra-modern designs. It is presented as a boat dedicated to offshore racing with minimum crew. It is characterized by its carbon mast set back and also by the presence of an intermediate stay between the masthead and the spreader. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cockpit is designed so that the crew can work in comfort and freedom. It is equipped with a soft non-slip surface and a long central footrest. Also of note is a dedicated survival storage compartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the novelties of the Dehler 30 One Design, note that it has an outrigger that serves to spread the asymmetrical spinnaker pull point. This provides an additional maneuver to adjust the spinnaker draft point. The setting and removal of this adjustment is not complicated during a race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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