Why Omikron's OT60 Won Boat of the Year 2024 🏆 Yacht Tour & Review

[@Yachtbuyer]

Our written review of the OMIKRON OT60 is now live! Follow the link for the detailed review, deck plans and rivals: www.yachtbuyer.com/en/reviews/omikron-yachts-ot-60-2023

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Emma Chizit?

[@kosminuskosminus6668]

as long you can not cross the atlantic with it then its short range and pointless and thats why a sailboat is still the king at this size

[@diobrando6347]

i am a worker in the construction team of the OT 60 in greece and i will tell you that the quality of parts and craftsmanship is amazing! all of as do our best to make it perfect!!

[@Yachtbuyer]

Congratulations on a great product!

[@stevengalinn7783]

I always sing your praises Jack. However, it was in watching this video (after having just recently watched another reviewer) that I was struck again by the professional, intelligent, relatable and obviously knowledgeable way that you review boats. You are able to express your obvious experience with boats to your audience that clearly conveys ideas and educates us to boat life especially when it comes to the technicalities that one would normally only come understand by actually experiencing it. Thanks Jack!

[@panoshountis1516]

What a beautiful BEAUTIFUL vessel she is. I am amazed by how well thought out, functional and beautifully appointed the guest areas are, how well designed and executed the engineering and mechanical areas are and how awesome the whole boat is. The perfect choice for a family to use for cruising the Med. Love it!

[@mynosycat]

$1.9 Million if anyone wants to know.

[@ChesterWilliamNimitz]

Which most people can’t afford :)…. If money is not an object though, id still go with those Finnish made build boathouse the cheapest one I can get brand new :)

[@Thhhgg838]

Chump change

[@The-Droll-and-LazyJoker]

@@Thhhgg838 Whenever you're going through your sofa, looking for "chump change", if you find it, I'm available to receive the $1.9 million, with this I have no... shame

[@BadTiger]

Thanks!

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

And only 317 gallons of fuel. A show stopper at that price. Needs twice that capacitary at least.

[@decencywarrior9598]

That interior space is outrageous for a 60 , and the airy ness is makes the vessel look muc much larger - and the range -and awesome fuel economy make this a special boat indeed-thanks for the review.

[@Yachtbuyer]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching! - Jack

[@benduckx9367]

I appreciate this boat. I am a minimalist and this yacht was one of the cleanest and least cluttered I have ever seen on the internet. Additionally, everything is laid out with minimal effort on a crew, captain, and guests, which is very impressive. It is not very difficult to understand why this floater won Boat of the Year! Congratulations.

[@spacewalktraveller1]

It's actually a really nice thought out boat. It's perfect for coastal cruising. I love the small motors and the range you get.

[@RichDoes..]

incredible amount of space, the range is awesome, pair that with a battery bank and solar... has to be a winner. Thanks for the video Jack.

[@Yachtbuyer]

My pleasure - J

[@Maynardd]

I love watching videos of things I will never ever be able to have…

[@markopuaca6334]

Same here 😂😂

[@icosthop9998]

Why does this make new Laugh

[@altayaltay2028]

❤

[@Chebab-Chebab]

Same reason I watch Japanese porn.

[@cheif3112]

Has to be one of the nicest boats I've seen.

[@mathismarcelle9277]

i have to say, that passerel/crane/deck space really got me hooked up !

[@Mandellhouse]

Incredible. Stunning. As near perfect as you could get for 60 foot. Extremely good fluent commentary and tour.. and I think I’ve found my ideal boat; been looking for couple of years now. Amazing how they can sell them for £100,000! (Wish).

[@Yachtbuyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scottdynek2728]

WOW Jack you're right this design screams sailboat!!! Great yacht class A rating too!

[@masaiwhite5933]

WOW!...not many deserve that word but this thing had been beautifully thought out and so so functional...i genuinely love it and from me that is extremely high praise.

[@tinyshedcrafts3974]

Wow! A monohull with, close to, catamaran space. An impressive vessel indeed.

[@scenicnature8456]

My thoughts exactly, which makes it a easy winner

[@nickwatkins5321]

i think thats a great boat design. So much space in the cabins and nice layout. Very impressed with that

[@Coatsey007]

As always, a great video review. As someone who has a Saxdor 400 GTC on order, a third of the price mind you, I’m so glad the wife hasn’t seen this video. I’m very impressed with this boat and as someone who in the past bought a Lagoon 56, all I can say is if I was doing it again, I would get a boat like this instead because I spent more time on motors than under sail.

[@nextari]

good to hear. that was my exact thinking, with that range and fuel economy this could make sense over a large cat. I wonder how you might be able to deal with crossing the pacific from the US. You would need an additional tank. I wonder if it would be stable for ocean crossings without a sail to leverage.

[@OmikronYachts]

Dear @@nextari, extra tank arrangement for up to 3,800 ltrs are available. The boat is very stable with minimal rolling due to low displacement, low COG and wide waterline length. It is also a category A boat.

[@FinnishPanther]

This would be in my shortlist if I’d me in the market for a ~2 million yacht. The only thing it seems to be missing is a washer/dryer, hope that’s an option.

[@MesaperProductions]

She's built to be a liveaboard. There has to be an option for a W/D

[@OmikronYachts]

Dear @FinnishPanther, washer dryer fits as an option in the aft stbd WC or the shower room in the forward cabin.

[@Anonymous-bs8it]

Omikron should rename it the Headroom Monster. Wasn't initially keen on the lower deck galley, but loving the spaciousness and airyness of the living accommodations.

[@paulmahy]

no extractor over the stove, wooden cabinet above...... not for me.

[@waynesilva3129]

A really nice job explaining the entire boat. High faucets in the galley sink. Great when you’re washing a huge stock pot.

[@teeanahera8949]

You think that is the entire boat, is there a clothes washer? Dryer? Water maker? Windlass and chain locker location? Heating? Cooling? Radar? FLIR? Electricity consumption? Generators/solar/wind? Cameras? Sat nav? Emergency fuel tank? Sounders and fishing lockers? Live bait tank? Wash down? Location and type of tender? To name a few, so not the entire boat.

[@iancharlton678]

I’m besotted 🎉 I often find myself favouring the interior and space of sailing cruisers, being brought up in the late sixties/seventies, numerous Broads adventures on fairly austere craft, even old then…… I’ve had a small sports cruiser and 33 knots clean was fun…….. but not for long. I longed for cruising, maybe it’s my advancing years, but I still ride motorbikes and drive a particularly fast car…… I absolutely love every aspect of this, the style, the obvious but subtle quality, the engines and technical installation. I didn’t see the price and it’s probably for the best as I doubt I could flog enough internal organs to finance it……. LOTTO 🎉 fingers crossed….

[@TM-tw1py]

I do like this concept. Looks like its designed for sailors looking to move to power, without the desire to motor quickly. Run an engine all day, and spend $60 on fuel. Like the low profile which creates a very sleek nautical style - again akin to a beautiful sailboat versus the floating condo look of taller motor yachts.

[@MartinHaines-f9c]

What a great boat I hope they are going to make a range including a 4 berth version. I do wonder what it will be like on anchor.

[@popeyepanther4519]

This is a good boat. We all seem to be benfitting a lot from all the yards competition going on at the moment. In a few years people will want to swap their boats and the market will be flooded with more boats than customers so I can get one for cheaps!!!! Hurrah!

[@Bob-bo8ik]

I like high bulwarks, and more fuel capacity would be nice. Interesting though. That top speed with such small engines low fuel usage, is amazing.

[@ashleykerlin]

This jumps right up my list for singlehand liveaboard! Closest mono I've seen to a cat. I love the glasshouse saloon. Galley down always gives a so much more functional kitchen and real fridge without blocking helm views. Great that it doesn't have enormous helm seats blocking visibility. I would definitely have solar across the top for maximum hybrid operation. Be even better if the cockpit canopy extended further back for more solar. And a door at the helm. Bow crew cabin I'd make a workshop. You didn't touch on stabilisation? I assume gyro? Looks like you could beach it too for maintenance in the field.

[@OmikronYachts]

Dear @ashleykerlin, up to 4.5 kW of solar can be fitted as an option on the roof. A door helm is not available but exterior helm for docking is available in the aft port quarter.

[@MassimoTodaro74]

finally something really different. I love it

[@seanogden927]

That is a great boat, I thought at first it was a Catamaran with the beam of it, very spacious with a great layout, very bright and airy with great finishes, Great tour Jack thank you.

[@Yachtbuyer]

Cheers Sean 👌

[@ralphcrawford8331]

The atrium is like in Lazzara's. Beautiful design and interiors. Great review, Jack.

[@mikelyon5595]

It definitely has a sailboat vibe, yet it is much brighter!

[@jaffaholland4039]

This boat will sell bucket loads. Very rarely these days do i ho wow, but wow. This to me is perfect form over function. You could travel for weeks on this.

[@tao265]

Should have bumped out cabin 6”on each side - could reduce too wide walkways and added significant space interior

[@stevehanke1842]

Beautiful yacht,drivers side pilothouse door would be great too!

[@nextari]

Phenomenal presentation, my first of this channel. The cameraman disappears as we are invited to an intimate, detailed, and respectful tour. This is actually the first motor vessel I've considered over a sailing yacht. 1 liter per nm is astounding. My only question is if the galley atrium comes at the cost of other space, but that would have to be seen in person. The one other concern was the escape hatch for the master suite appears to be on the side, due to it's height. I suppose if there's one on each side, it's good enough. Great show!

[@The-Droll-and-LazyJoker]

As with everything, within a confined space, give-and-take... matters

[@OmikronYachts]

Dear @nextari, escape hatch from the Owner cabin is above the birth forward.

[@gottadance8588]

Luv it. Different, comfortable, stylish.

[@Max-Bliss]

Hey Jack, you are really doing great reviews, well done, in depth, full of passion, your experience is valued and thank you for the wide variety of content. 😊

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks Max! - J

[@TukangPerahukayu]

Kapal yang sangat mewah sekali,,trimakasih temanku sudah berbagi video yang sangat menarik❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jimdevlin2138]

Beautiful and well thought out boat , an amazing amount of room for its length as well as superb economy and range, and yet another superlative review, thanks Jack

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thank you Jim, glad you enjoyed the video! - Jack

[@danielcookeb90]

Amazing what you can achieve when you are not trying to squeeze more more more into a boat! Galley down and dinette are nice!

[@billyb7469]

My favorite this year so far

[@Meatbalzz]

Beautiful boat, very clean lines, love the brightness all around the boat.

[@jeffmcallister7040]

Beautiful yacht!! It goes to show that simple and uncluttered is the way to go.

[@fernandocarvalhoborges9139]

Can't wait for the sea trial!!!

[@marcturner3647]

O M G I’m so impressed by this beautiful boat, amazing just amazing 👍👍👍

[@paulobaptista164]

Fascinating Boat! Would be a great cruise boat here in Hawaii.

[@Yachtbuyer]

Aloha! 👋

[@joentexas]

Great tour and to the point. No wasted time. The boat is amazing. Thanks.

[@Yachtbuyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@The-Droll-and-LazyJoker]

Omikron's OT60 deserves all the accolade it has received, and won "boat of the year 2024" Although in my humble opinion, the lite colored woodwork needs more contrast. The addition of solar panels and an electric motor, would make the OT60 near... perfect

[@discount8508]

I wouldnt change a thing .....its spot on

[@thyslop1737]

I already have my checkbook out. Where do I send the check to?

[@EdwardTilley]

Such a cool boat. The sea trial video of this boat is great too. This boat's only downside is it really needs front wiper blades because of the straight hull sides - so v2.0 might flare this hull more - but in every other way its a brilliant design and build.

[@daring8002]

Seriously impressed.

[@Joe_1sr9]

Good to see sailing yacht technology on a motor yacht. Great tour and boat.

[@Ian-gf8id]

It's fairly rare to see genuinely novel design (for the better) but, for the market it's aimed at, it's an excellent proposition.

[@jpmackin]

One would think to put the galley up in the salon, with the couch… and the tv below for lounging…

[@davidweston8758]

Like this one , nice to do a lazy long distance trip around the Med or wherever really , like the layout very thoughtfull , not sure what I would change

[@KeithArmitage-n4h]

Great tour, jack, and a great boat. Very well thought out for long distance and relaxing cruising. 👍👍👍.

[@ddbbloch4457]

And by the way, I loved the review! Concise, to the point, yet very extensive... thanks!

[@seanellis1324]

A beautiful boat. Another 1000 ltrs of fuel would be nice though.

[@Michail-Starchenko]

And also another 8 cylinders per engine😉

[@nhannguyen-pn2kh]

Not a transatlantic vessel that it needs to be for its size.

[@HopeOfJoe]

Is there options for engine brand choices?

[@fernandocarvalhoborges9139]

2,000 NM with 2.000 liter capacity? Want to cruise oceans, go for ocean cruising boats😅. Most people will cruise 150NM per season...

[@SeaLifeCro]

Why would you need more fuel on a boat like this? It has more than enough range.

[@tomscott1159]

Beautiful boat well suited to a long Med cruise with daily port-to-port segments. For offshore, Robert Bebe would likely have some objections. Two come to mind: The broad flat hull likely has much initial stability but a very sharp roll motion at sea. And a safe night watch would require complete lights-out in the galley area. You might resolve this with a kind of roll-out light-proof awning over the galley. Without this the night watch would be a nightmare of reflections from all of that wonderful glass. (To be seaworthy, that glass should be virtually bullet-proof, of course.)

[@Joey_Bluffer]

Impressive and beautiful with tons of space.

[@hulihulichicken]

Beautiful Yacht, Clever Design, I want One✌❤🤗

[@amandamay8105]

Love the design. Curious what the double faucet is on the galley sink?

[@justin2956]

One is fresh water and the other is salt water.

[@brandonsaunders3871]

Brilliant vessel coupled with an excellent tour.

[@Yachtbuyer]

🤟

[@mariuspotgieterproject3437]

Absolutely stunning.

[@TradeWindgng]

Love it Thanks for the comprehensive well done tour. Wonder if the manufacturer can add more fuel capacity!? Thanks again Keep them coming please

[@Yachtbuyer]

Will do! - J

[@OmikronYachts]

Dear @TradeWindgng, fuel capacity can be increased to 3,800ltr for a 3,000Nm range.

[@TradeWindgng]

​@@OmikronYachts Thanks for addressing the query, what an impressive range for an impressive vessel, definitely it will be on the list. Looking forward for future encounters. Thanks

[@nextari]

How might one get a boat like this from USA to South Pacific? Probably best to ship it there on cargo boat. With the shallow draft, it's probably not stable enough for crossings as you don't have a sail to stabilize. You need about 3k nm range to hop from LA to Hawaii to Marshall's. Crazy idea but I wonder if you could mount spare tanks on the swim deck. 2,000 ltr fuel = 3k pounds/ 1.5k kg - plus tank weight so it would probably need structural integration.

[@OmikronYachts]

Dear @nextari, range of up to 3,000 Nm with optional tanks of 3,800ltrs is possible. The boat is really stable due to its very low COG and wide waterline.

[@lepoutrepierre736]

Très intéressant ce bateau, enfin ça bouge,une nouvelle ère arrive, des bateaux très bien conçu pour le voyage ; sinon parfaite présentation où l'on n'a pas négligé la salle des machines comme trop souvent..Bravo !

[@Nezzer57]

Are you going to get a sea trial on this Jack? Keen to know how that helm works, so far away from the window. Im suspecting lots of reflection from the galley below and the lounge your sat in the middle of. Only one way to find out... 👍

[@OmikronYachts]

Dear @Nezzer57, all lights are controlled from the helm and low red courtesy lights are installed all around the interior to aid with moving around at night time and avoid reflections.

[@HopeOfJoe]

The boat is very nice indeed. Love the look. The layout is cool. Yet for me, the guests cabins could be the same, singles that could come together to be a double or both singles or doubles. Would like at lease double range. Finally, “wide side decks” takes away from the interior portion of the 18’ beam. Narrower side decks or a 1/2 wide body, and engine options would cinch it. ❤

[@nicbennett6554]

Wonderful yacht - could imagine spending summers cruising around Europe in this for a few months every year. I’d want to ditch the be spirit though 😬 Great tour Jack and team, as always.

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks Nic - J

[@devildog832916]

the boat is wonderful looking, I see why it won boat of the year.

[@bavarianrepair9490]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@pj4433]

Love it. My lottery plans change every new video but I can see myself retiring and sailing the med in this. Off to buy a ticket

[@Yachtbuyer]

👊

[@ML-ws6ce]

Absolutely great little ship... love it

[@yanassi]

At first, i had no intention of looking at this …too big for a retired couple and too expensive for my wallet. But then, i realized this boat is exactly where my curiosity laid. My wish is for a 30’ cabin cruiser, like a saxdor 320 gtc or quarken 35 etc. the OT60 has the same basic shape as the small cabin cruisers. Then i heard the 12/15knot speed and long range cruising, then i knew the parameters of this boat was exactly what i was looking for. My interest was in a comfortable long range slower traveler, so i the bow shape for cutting through water rather than planing like the small cruisers do at 40mph. It was the bow i wanted on the saxdor. I read there’s a nearly 13’ mast on this?

[@OmikronYachts]

Dear @yanassi, if you are referring to the flag post, this is 2’ 11’’ and the total air draft is 16’1’’.

[@paulstephens5229]

I would like to have seen bigger fuel tanks, but a very impressive boat.

[@justin2956]

I heard they had an option for expanded fuel capacity.

[@robert953]

Can't afford it but love it!! Would love a hybrid electric version

[@crimdell]

A flybridge version would be perfect. Very, very good review and presentation. I will look for more reviews by Jack Haines.

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thank you! Subscribe to the channel and you won’t miss one 👌

[@crimdell]

@@Yachtbuyer I already did. Looking forward to it.

[@derekparkes6851]

I found my boat it's excellent.

[@paulblacklock2160]

I enjoy your videos Jack, well done. For a small [?] boat that one is very impressive. Thanks again. Paul.

[@Yachtbuyer]

Many thanks!

[@ironichumorist]

very nice concept. id like to see her get 1500 miles though - will she take extended tanks? is also be curious about her seakeeping in rough conditions.

[@OmikronYachts]

Dear @ironichumorist, range of up to 3,000 Nm with optional tanks of 3,800ltrs is possible. The hull design has been optimized for efficiency but also exceptional seakeeping in rough weather. Hence the category A rating, which is rare in this size. As an option electric fin stabilizers with zero speed capability are available.

[@ironichumorist]

@@OmikronYachts perfect!

[@JuanitaMafi]

every tip you gave was right on point! thanks a million!

[@keinaanabdi6821]

there a boat just like this in chicago that I see everyday when I go to my daily run. god it’s so uniquely built boat it stands out from the other boats in marina.

[@SilasMoleCatcher]

A bold realisation that challenges our preconceptions and redefines our understanding of the utilization of space by subtly melding two apparently disparate traditions of design in order to create an exciting new class of vessel.

[@chrisoleary9876]

Thanks Jack! Interesting. Never seen one before..

[@MartinHorton-wv7tp]

Will buy two a spare for the weekend!

[@carrotcake2429]

Excellent tour and review 👌

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks 🥕🍰

[@lucrumopes]

Excellent review, love the style & layout

[@glenn65]

Amazing design 👏👍 ( with some options and a nice dinghy around E 2.1 m ? ).

[@GaryCSchade]

Great Boat...Excellent Commentary 😊

[@lkajiess]

Nice to see these available outside of Persei 8.

[@IanCrouse]

This is what I'm talking about. With the solar panels added, I'd be as happy as the clam I would be eating that night.

[@donwp]

Nice. I'd like to take that and put a carbon-fibre poll on it for flying a big spinnaker. Removable and stowable.

[@nyashachimwara6352]

Gonna buy one

[@ddbbloch4457]

After just finishing the American Great Loop, I am fascinated by the cruising range (@ 3 mpg) and the layout... very comfortable looking for a 60 footer (which is small enough for the Great Loop! Would have to check the air draft.). One thing I noticed, which I think is an oversight on the builders part, is redundancy on the fuel filters. On The Loop (a bit over 6,500 miles) we had to change fuel filters several times. The guys with the dual filters made it look so easy. They could bypass one filter, and change it out while using the other. However, very beautiful, very cool boat, and plenty fast for the Loop. I am curious what the base asking price is of course! Oh, now I see one comment... $1.9 million... I was expecting closer to 3! Wonder what it would cost to ship to the US? 😊

[@OmikronYachts]

Dear @ddbbloch4457, air draft is 4.9m (16’1’’). It can be reduced to 4.1m (13’5’’) with a pivoting mast. Duplex fuel filters, fuel polishing system and extended range tanks (4,000 ltrs in total) are all options.

[@kevinmcgann1372]

Dang, love it! That's an awesome boat. Love love it! Thanks for this video.

[@Yachtbuyer]

👌

[@OverkilledUnderdog]

I loved how you reviewed this boat. Like your style. Subbed!

[@Yachtbuyer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@johnschieffelin3226]

For really specialized buyers it will be perfect. I wonder how well the helm will work, set way back from the windshields? Also, with the open atrium it will be damned near impossible to drive the boat at night with lights on in the galley area.

[@garyisrael7735]

Your walkthroughs are excellent and to the point, well done! Fascinating boat. Is this the 1st motor launch they have built and if so have they seen or shared improvements they would make from feedback received. Thank you.

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks for the kind words, Gary, I’m glad you liked the review. We’re hoping to sea trial the boat later in the year so will find out then if they have made any changes - Jack