The Ice Yachts 60 2018 vs Ice Yachts CAT 64 2023 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Ice Yachts CAT 64 2023 measures 62,3 feet overall (2023), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ice Yachts 60 2018 at 59,1 feet (2018). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ice Yachts CAT 64 2023 tips the scales at 52 911 lbs — 13 448 lbs less than the Ice Yachts 60 2018 at 39 463 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Ice Yachts 60 2018 has a 40-hp advantage over the Ice Yachts CAT 64 2023's 110-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ice Yachts CAT 64 2023 carries 264 gallons versus 172 gallons in the Ice Yachts 60 2018. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 18 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Ice Yachts CAT 64 2023 displaces 52 911 lbs — a 13 448-lb difference over the Ice Yachts 60 2018 at 39 463 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 9,5 ft and 9,5 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Ice Yachts 60 2018 uses Sloop rigging. For auxiliary power the Ice Yachts 60 2018 carries a 150-hp engine against 110 hp on the Ice Yachts CAT 64 2023. Motoring range and ability to punch through a foul current or enter a tight marina under power will favour the more powerful installation.
Bottom line: The Ice Yachts CAT 64 2023 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 52 911 lbs displacement and 62 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Ice Yachts 60 2018 at 39 463 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.