The Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 vs Ice Yachts CAT 61 2018 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 at 59,0 ft versus Ice Yachts CAT 61 2018 at 61,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 tips the scales at 40 785 lbs — 11 023 lbs more than the Ice Yachts CAT 61 2018 at 29 762 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 62 Targa 2022 has a 95-hp advantage over the Ice Yachts CAT 61 2018's 55-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 62 Targa 2022 carries 211 gallons versus 203 gallons in the Ice Yachts CAT 61 2018. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ice Yachts CAT 61 2018 is rated for 18 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 CAT 61 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 displaces 40 785 lbs — a 11 023-lb difference over the Ice Yachts CAT 61 2018 at 29 762 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 — 7,5 ft and 8,3 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 uses Sloop rigging. For auxiliary power the Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 carries a 150-hp engine against 55 hp on the Ice Yachts CAT 61 2018. Motoring range and ability to punch through a foul current or enter a tight marina under power will favour the more powerful installation.
For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 carries 275 gallons versus 203 gallons on the Ice Yachts CAT 61 2018 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Ice Yachts 62 Targa 2022 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 40 785 lbs displacement and 59 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Ice Yachts CAT 61 2018 at 29 762 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.