The Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 vs Ice Yachts 66 RS 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 66 RS 2023 measures 65,4 feet overall (2023), giving it roughly 6,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 at 59,0 feet (2022). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ice Yachts 66 RS 2023 tips the scales at 57 320 lbs — 16 535 lbs less than the Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 at 40 785 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 and 150 hp for the Ice Yachts 66 RS 2023. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 211 gal and 211 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ice Yachts 66 RS 2023 is rated for 19 passengers, while the Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 caps at 17. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ice Yachts 66 RS 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Ice Yachts 66 RS 2023 displaces 57 320 lbs — a 16 535-lb difference over the Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 at 40 785 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.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Ice Yachts 66 RS 2023 draws 11,0 ft, compared to 7,5 ft for the Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022. That 3,5-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 uses Sloop rigging.
Bottom line: The Ice Yachts 66 RS 2023 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 57 320 lbs displacement and 65 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 at 40 785 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.