Amels 60

• LOA: 60 m
• Beam: 10.4 m
• Draft: approx 3.35 m
• Gross tonnage: approx 853 GT
• Exterior design: Espen Oeino
• Interior: Harrison Eidsgaard base, with owner options
• Propulsion: hybrid diesel-electric (approx 7 kn on electric)
• Delivered: approx 9 by 2026, first in 2022

A new generation, a new name

The 60 marked a deliberate reset for the Limited Editions programme. Where the classic models took their names from length in feet, this platform arrived under a metric badge that has since become the naming convention for the newer range. Introduced in 2019, it kept the semi-custom promise of a fixed platform with personalised finish. What changed was the styling and the propulsion thinking. Everything owners had valued in the earlier boats carried across intact.

The reset worked commercially. The first hull, COME TOGETHER, was delivered in 2022, and around nine examples had left Vlissingen by 2026 with more under construction. The 60 has collected industry awards along the way. It showed that the Limited Editions formula could carry a fresh design language without losing its core appeal. For a clean-sheet platform, that early record was unusually assured.

Espen Oeino sharpens the look

Bringing in Espen Oeino gave the 60 a very different presence from the Heywood classics. The lines are bolder, and the geometric window shapes have become a recognisable trademark of the platform. The profile reads as contemporary and slightly assertive rather than restrained. It signalled that the new range would look forward instead of echoing the past. The change of hand marked a clear generational break for the range.

Outdoor living was pushed hard in the deck design. A large sun deck and a beach club at the waterline give guests a strong connection to the sea. A sheltered main-deck aft area adds another gathering point out of the wind. The naval architecture from Damen Yachting supports these spaces without inflating the length beyond 60 metres. The result feels larger on deck than the length alone would promise.

The 60 reset the Limited Editions with a metric name, an Espen Oeino profile and hybrid drive.

Volume above its length

At roughly 853 GT the 60 carries notably more interior volume than its 60-metre length might suggest. Amels offers interior options rather than a single fixed scheme, with Harrison Eidsgaard providing a base design and studios such as Laura Sessa and Winch Design available to owners wanting a distinct hand. The full-beam owner's accommodation is a standard highlight. Layouts host 12 guests in comfort. The choice of studio lets each owner set a distinct tone within the same shell.

The extra volume shows in ceiling heights and in the generosity of the social spaces. Because the platform was drawn from the outset for high volume, designers gain room to work without structural compromise. Crew quarters for a dozen keep service unobtrusive. The interior feels closer to a larger yacht than the waterline length implies. Natural light was plainly a priority in how the volume was arranged.

Hybrid at the core

The 60 was among the Limited Editions to put hybrid propulsion at the centre of its engineering. The steel hull and aluminium superstructure follow yard tradition, but the machinery adds electric drive alongside the diesels. In pure electric mode the yacht can move at around seven knots, useful for quiet nights at anchor and low-speed cruising. The system targets efficiency and reduced noise rather than outright speed. For an owner who cruises slowly and anchors often, that trade fits the brief well.

Under diesel power the top speed sits near 15.5 knots, with an economical cruise around 12 knots. Range at that cruise reaches roughly 5,000 nautical miles, comfortably ocean-capable. The hybrid layout also trims running hours on the main engines, which owners feel in fuel and maintenance. It reflects a wider shift in the market towards quieter, cleaner operation. The 60 arrived as buyers were starting to ask harder questions about efficiency.

Who buys a 60

The 60 suits owners who want the latest design thinking without commissioning a full custom build. Its award record and hybrid credentials appeal to buyers who care about efficiency and a modern profile. The quick, predictable delivery remains a major draw for those who do not want a multi-year wait. Charter operators have taken to it as well. The blend of modern looks and lower emissions has proved an easy story to tell.

Demand has been strong enough to keep a steady production line running at Vlissingen. On the market the 60 trades on its contemporary styling and its green-leaning propulsion, both of which read as current rather than dated. Owners stepping across from older superyachts often value the lower operating footprint. It has become one of the defining boats of the modern Limited Editions era. Few recent semi-custom platforms have found their audience so quickly.

Design

• Exterior: Espen Oeino (Espen Oeino International, Monaco)
• Interior: Owner-customized (studios used include Winch Design, Burdifilek, Harrison Eidsgaard, Laura Sessa Romboli)
• Naval architecture: Amels / Damen Yachting (in-house)

Who it is for: Owners wanting current design and hybrid efficiency on a fast, predictable semi-custom platform, plus charter operators.