Designed by Bill Wellington and first launched in 1970, this substantial 67-foot cutter represents serious blue-water cruising capability from the early days of fiberglass yacht construction. Wellington Boats Inc. built these vessels with offshore passage-making clearly in mind, evidenced by the boat's robust displacement of 50,000 pounds and deep 7-foot draft that provides excellent stability and tracking. The cutter rig configuration offers versatility for varying wind conditions, particularly valuable during extended ocean crossings where sail plan flexibility becomes crucial. With a keel/centerboard hull design, the Wellington 60 combines the stability benefits of a full keel with the shallow-water accessibility that a retractable centerboard provides, making it suitable for both open ocean sailing and exploring coastal areas with varying depths. The impressive comfort ratio of 33.79 indicates this yacht prioritizes seaworthiness and motion comfort over racing performance, while the conservative capsize screening formula of 1.63 suggests excellent stability characteristics for offshore work. Built during an era when fiberglass construction was becoming refined for larger vessels, these boats established a reputation for solid construction and dependable performance among serious cruising sailors seeking a capable platform for extended voyages.
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What is the Wellington 60's comfort ratio?
The Wellington 60 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 33.79. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Wellington 60 safe for offshore sailing?
The Wellington 60 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.63. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Wellington 60?
The theoretical hull speed of the Wellington 60 is 10.38 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Wellington 60 weigh?
The Wellington 60 has a displacement of 50,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 67.00 ft.
Who designed the Wellington 60?
The Wellington 60 was designed by Bill Wellington, first built in 1970.