The launch of the E60 in 2021 marked a real shift for Pardo. After years building open dayboats, the yard moved into enclosed-cruiser territory with a 60-footer that adds a flybridge and long-range capability. It drops neatly into a class alongside the Absolute 58 Fly, Sirena 58, and Bluegame BGX60, but it feels distinctly its own.
Pricing starts around €1.75 million excluding VAT with the smallest IPS setup, rising to roughly €2.5 million excluding VAT for a high-spec example like our test boat. That money buys a yacht focused on space and ease of handling rather than outright speed.
Test & Review Video
Around the Marina
For a 60-footer, the E60 is surprisingly easy to manage in tight spaces. The IPS drives take the edge off marina work, the joystick giving precise control as you ease the boat around. There’s one at the main helm, another up on the flybridge, and you can fit a third in the cockpit. If you often moor stern-to, that’s the one to have.
Visibility from the helm is mostly good, though the very end of the bathing platform is just out of view. That’s where the cockpit joystick earns its keep, letting you make small adjustments without guesswork. The larger engines on our test boat made light work of low-speed handling, and with little wind on the day it felt smooth and well balanced. Twisting the joystick or pushing sideways produces a calm, measured response.
The optional bow thruster adds another layer of fine control. It lets you nudge the bow into line without moving the whole boat, which is useful when there’s a crosswind or you’re aiming for a tight berth. It’s the sort of feature that makes life easier if you often handle the boat yourself.
At Sea
The E60 offers two engine options, IPS 700 or IPS 800. This boat has the IPS 800s, producing 600hp a side. For an 18.3m yacht, that’s not a huge figure. To put things into perspective, the Azimut Magellano 60, powered by twin MAN 730 horsepower engines, offers a stark contrast in the sheer power available. The E60, however, is built for endurance.
Top speed is between 22 and 25 knots, with a comfortable cruise at 20. At 17 to 18 knots, it feels settled and unhurried. The hull is planing, though there is no distinct step onto the plane – it simply gathers speed smoothly and consistently. During the test, with 20 knots of breeze and a light chop, it felt composed and steady. There was no slamming and no sense of effort.
From the lower helm, the quietness stands out. Heading into the wind, sound levels remained below 70 decibels even at full throttle. The engines are remote, and there is little hull noise, so the boat feels solid and calm. It holds a straight course without constant correction and stays composed running both upwind and down.
The range is roughly 220 nautical miles at 17 knots. Slowing to 8 knots extends this to well over 700 nautical miles, using the full 2,500 litres of fuel capacity.
Handling is light through the IPS system. The E60 barely heels and prefers long, steady courses to tight turns. It is not designed for fast manoeuvres but remains predictable and easy to manage.
The inward-raked, single-piece windscreen helps spray clear quickly, while small side windows reduce blind spots and preserve good visibility. Even in choppy water, the ride stays dry and well balanced.
Pardo’s background in sailing yachts comes through in the way the E60 is put together. Details that might be overlooked elsewhere are all here in the fiddled edges on furniture, deep lockers that keep things secure at sea, and sensible handholds where you need them. Even the top-loading coolers feel like a sailor’s solution.
There’s a real sense of substance underfoot. Doors close with weight, the floors don’t flex, and nothing creaks or rattles underway. The materials have been chosen for function first, but they still look good – light oak cabinetry, soft lighting, and clean joinery that keeps the space bright without feeling clinical. It’s quietly confident rather than flashy.
Space planning has been handled with the same care. Three cabins and three bathrooms fit into the hull without feeling forced, and each one keeps its sense of privacy. The day head links directly to the port twin, a thoughtful touch that makes guest use easier. Headroom is generous, the berths are proper singles, and the storage is genuinely usable rather than decorative.
Engine Room
Access is through a watertight door from the crew area, but you can't open it all the way as the generator is in the way. It’s workable, if your slim. The cockpit offers a separate entrance, but through a hatch.
What awaits is genuinely impressive – a spacious engine room housing twin Volvo Penta IPS-800s. These are 600hp, 6-cylinder, and there’s a nice bit of room to move around them, making maintenance checks less of a hassle than you might think. The sight of the generator smack in the middle of the room might raise eyebrows - it's an unusual choice but makes for good access.
Dropping into this area via the ladder lands you on top of the gyro stabiliser, if you opt for one. Despite the initial tight squeeze, the layout down here is surprisingly user-friendly. Sightlines to the pods are clear, although a bit of gymnastics - lifting up the crew cabin floor - is required for a full inspection.
There's an array of sound muffling materials, which explains the quiet on deck even when you're pushing along. Practicality shines here too, with fuel tanks positioned within easy reach, complete with sight gauges and litre markings for a fuel check. Essential components like raw water feeds and fuel filters are handily placed for day-to-day maintenance.
Going inside, the bifold door swings open and can be pinned to the port side, alongside a pop-up window. It's all about pushing buttons on the E60- from windows to blinds, all buttons.
There's a great connection between the saloon and cockpit, especially given the location of the galley. It's incredibly easy to pop inside, grab a drink from one of the fridges. On a breezy day, the option to drop down electric windows on both sides adds to the appeal, ventilating the space with a lovely natural breeze. It's a brilliant for those not wanting to constantly run the air conditioner.
Moving forward, the bar area is complete with a wine fridge, takes care of your most important stuff that you want to cool. The backlit glass store, with branded Pardo glassware - is very nice, while the practical drawer storage below provides a neat solution for stowing away essentials. The color scheme, featuring light oak and white counters, is quite austere in here. I'd say it needs a personal touch of colour and more possessions.
The main interior chill-out area here comes equipped with a hi-lo table - it adapts from a coffee table to a dining surface in a snap - great for a casual coffee, a workspace, or a spot for dining. This is a year-round boat and you may need to eat inside occasionally.
Galley
They've cleverly split the area in the galley. On one side, you're met with generous counter space dedicated to cooking, featuring a big double sink that comes with a posh tap boasting a twisty bit - for swishing water over your plates. The sink cover cleverly splits, a cooler on top for those tasty beverages, and at the end is a dishwasher. It's not enormous, but for a 60-footer, it's pretty good.
For storage there are high lockers above the countertops, still allowing the windows to let in natural light. They've done an impressive job with a large drawer that snakes around the sink plumbing below. There isn't a full-height fridge freezer, a more common feature now. Pardo clearly recognise this though and they have really tried to compensate for this by fitting coolers all over the place. A top-loading cooler offers easy access and flanking either side of the galley, there are identical undercounter Isotherm fridges are fitted in.
Owner's Cabin
There's no enormous communal lobby, which would have been a bit of a downside and made it feel too tight, this design offers an alternative. As you walk through the hallway subtly descends and then the cabin opens up before you, using the full beam of the yacht. There's the washer/dryer in the hallway, a fixed bureau and television set, paired with a comfortable sofa on the starboard side.
Storage, often a crunch point in yacht design, is handled here well. Vast storage options of varying shapes and sizes are neatly fitted in throughout, there are deep voids and handy bookshelves, all illuminated by modern lighting. The ensuite mirrors the cabin’s space with ample room and towering headroom in the shower.
The cabin's design has a slight hitch for taller individuals as you near the bedhead, where the ceiling steps down. But, as you're likely heading to bed (with reading lights, spotlights, and convenient charger points) just to lie down, it's a minor inconvenience.
More buttons here, you can lie in bed and control the blinds. It's a lovely, lovely space and it feels bigger than a 60-footer here.
VIP Cabin
Right up front, the VIP has a double bed, flanked by graduated steps, which become as high as the bed itself, and serves as the bedside tables. The headroom here is huge, making the cabin feel very spacious, a real treat for those who appreciate the significance of personal space aboard. There is also the option fo this room to have twin berths.
Natural ventilation is also a high point, with a hatch overhead and additional opening hatches ensuring the cabin remains well-ventilated and bright. Storage solutions are pretty good too, with hanging lockers on both sides and space under the bed.
The cabin comes with its own ensuite that doesn't need to be shared. This ensuite, though not as enormous as the owner's, is still impressive, with a nice separate shower cubicle and great headroom.
Crew Accommodation
It's a cleverly integrated space, accessible through a central hatch leading down from the transom, revealing two sizable berths. This crew area is equipped with a bit of natural ventilation and air conditioning, ensuring comfort is maintained. While storage might not be huge, with trays and a couple of cupboards, it's serviceable, especially considering this space might not always be used for crew but can double as extra storage. On our test day, we used it to stow all the fenders so it's got a hybrid use.
As €30,000 option, the crew space is quite useful, even if you have no crew - the accompanying bathroom, a well-proportioned wet room, allows those coming off the bathing platform to rinse off without traipsing through the yacht. There's direct access to the engine room via a watertight door as well.
On top of the Pardo E60, the upper helm station is nice and quiet. You're detached; positioned removed from the helm a bit, which means you have to lean in for a more engaging experience. Despite this distance, the helm's layout is, frankly, pretty good - functional and simple.
Equipped with dual MFDs, the station offers a good oversight with everything neatly integrated into the Garmin screens. While there are a few buttons within arm's reach for the stuff you'll need regularly, the MFDs contain everything else.
Space-wise, it's nicely arranged to accommodate a co-pilot, complete with storage solutions and cup holders. I'd argue it could benefit from more storage for loose items up here. As for the view, it's impressive but it highlights to me the limited wind protection up here from the screens – on a calm day, it's absolutely lovely to be honest though. Luckily, you've got a lower helm position.
Lower Helm
rom a distance, the lower helm looks the part, but spend a bit of time here and a few quirks start to show. The throttles sit a touch too far from the wheel, so you end up perched forward to reach them. Sit back and suddenly everything feels just out of range. The footrest could be bigger, and the folding bolster doesn’t quite solve it. You’re left between two imperfect positions – close enough to drive, but not quite comfortable enough to relax. Which is a pity, because this is the kind of boat that encourages you to sit back and let it get on with the miles.
The console itself is well executed. Two MFDs mirror the setup on the flybridge, with crisp, anti-glare screens and neat hard keys beneath for the functions you use most. Everything else is handled through the touch displays, so the space stays clean and uncluttered. The matt black finish does a good job of keeping reflections down, even in strong light.
That side door beside the helm makes a real difference. It brings in fresh air, gives a quick step out to the side deck, and makes berthing easier if you’re running short-handed. Just behind the seats, the main switchboard and digital switching system are tucked neatly away, easy to reach when you need them but out of the way the rest of the time. It’s a sensible space - it just needs a touch more adjustment to make the driving position as easy as everything else on board.
Step aboard the E60 and the cockpit instantly feels like the heart of the boat. Sheltered by the flybridge above, it’s a space that’s part outdoor terrace, part living room. It works in almost any weather and quickly becomes the place everyone gravitates to.
The options here make a real difference. The hydraulic platform, side platforms, teak decking and bimini together add roughly €150,000 to the price. It’s a significant spend, but they turn this area from practical to special. The platform itself is rated to 600kg, so carrying and launching a tender is no effort. When it’s lowered, a small lip remains along the aft edge of the deck, keeping the walkway between port and starboard open and level.
The fold-out balconies are the real highlight. They add around 40sq/m of deck space, transforming the cockpit into something far larger than you expect on a 60-footer. Each side has fittings for poles and safety lines – handy with children aboard – but you can leave them open for easy water access. It’s the kind of space where you can sit with your feet over the edge, pull a paddleboard alongside, or just enjoy the view.
Aft seating includes a dining area and a large sunpad. The backrests adjust on a ratchet so you can move from upright dining to flat lounging, and the table drops on a hi-lo mechanism to link with the cushions. Drawer fridges tucked under the seats mean cold drinks are always within reach, so there’s little need to head inside.
Side Decks & Foredeck
Heading forward to the bow, there are slots for stowing all the fenders, with little eyes for looping through and this can be clicked into the deck and put away when not in use. Amidships, there are big, chunky, pop-up cleats.
Despite the lack of tall rails, when you are sandwiched between the coach roof and the bulwark, you do feel secure, giving you confidence while moving around. The wide side decks and handy side door make it a comfortable boat to crew.
At the bow, they've made quite a lot of this area. A nice big sunpad beckons and there's a hatch below that ventilates and gives light to the VIP cabin. Seating arrangements are thoughtfully considered, with a bench that can accommodate three and a cosy couples' bench opposite.
Beneath this social area is the anchor mechanism - a through-hull arrangement that's both intriguing and practical. The protective case on the prow extends out, allowing the roller to come through and the anchor to descend. Access to this area is straightforward, thanks to a hatch that lifts to reveal a deep storage space capable of housing big fenders - and you'll need this access as there's quite a lot mechanically going on here.
Flybridge
The flybridge of the Pardo E60 is so cleverly integrated that it almost plays a game of hide and see. Unless the bimini - a €25,000 option - is up, you might entirely miss it. The bimini is hydraulic - push a button and it will fold down and fold up and it's got integrated lighting which is nice. You can have a T-Top but you would lose the sleek line that makes it look so lovely.
Up here, the space is pretty simple - not as well specced you might find on rivals like the Sirena 58 or the Absolute 58 Fly. The Pardo E60's flybridge invites customisation though, it does give you elevated living spaces. There's no fixed furniture aft but you can put in freestanding furniture, like sun loungers, etc.
The actual fixed seating area is has a two-way backrest that flips from being the forward facing helm seat to a mini sunpad. This is right next to the larger sunbathing real estate. Options up here include a table and two drawer fridges tucked under the larger sunpads.
A fully specced Pardo E60 like the test boat comes in at around €2.5 million excluding VAT. It was as complete as they come, fitted with almost every available option - from the choice of hardtop or T-top, to a Seakeeper stabiliser, full teak decks, and air conditioning throughout. Even the crew cabin was on the list. It gives a good sense of where the pricing sits when the order sheet is filled in.
The cockpit options alone add up. The hydraulic platform, side platforms, bimini and full teak package together account for roughly €150,000. They transform the area, adding comfort and flexibility that owners will use every day. The hydraulic bimini on the flybridge adds about €25,000, and if you want the extra crew cabin or storage space, allow around €30,000 for that.
Our Verdict
The Endurance 60 feels like a natural step up for anyone who likes the concept of a Saxdor or an Axopar but wants something larger, more substantial, and capable of real passage-making. It also speaks to those drawn to the practicality of a Targa or Sargo but ready for a softer, more spacious yacht with Italian style in the mix.
What stands out, apart from the cockpit, is Pardo’s willingness to slow things down. This isn’t a 30-knot sports cruiser; it’s a boat designed for covering ground comfortably, without the noise or the impact. Cruising at 17 to 20 knots, the E60 feels calm and unhurried, gliding through the water in a way that makes distance seem easy. It’s refreshing, and it suits the way many owners actually want to use their boats.
Reasons to Buy
- Quiet even at full speed
- Solid Construction: Feels high quality
- Enormous cockpit with fold out balconies
- Tall headroom throughout
- Extended range at slow speed
Things to Consider
- Awkward helm positions
- Not suited for speed seekers
- Restricted engine access
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Rivals to Consider
The Absolute 58 Fly takes a more traditional flybridge approach than Pardo. It offers three cabins and two bathrooms for six guests, along with a small crew space aft. The layout feels lighter and more open, with big hull windows and the trademark Absolute glazing that floods the interior with light. Powered by twin IPS800s, performance sits around 27 knots flat out and a comfortable 22-knot cruise, so it’s the faster of the two. The trade-off is less outdoor protection as the cockpit and flybridge are more exposed than on the E60, which makes the Absolute better suited to fair-weather cruising.
The Sirena 58 edges closer to the Pardo’s concept, blending long-range efficiency with a semi-displacement hull. It carries three or four cabins depending on configuration, and there’s space for crew aft. The hull form gives strong passage-making ability, topping out at about 26 knots with IPS or shaft drive, but most owners cruise at 16 to 18. Inside, Sirena favours warm, contemporary finishes and an open galley–saloon connection, similar in spirit to the E60 but with more emphasis on range and seakeeping. It’s the choice for those who value autonomy and ocean capability slightly above the sleek, Mediterranean feel of the Pardo.
Bluegame’s BGX60 comes at the idea from an entirely different angle. The layout flips convention, placing the main deck saloon at water level and the owner’s suite directly aft with private access to the swim platform. It sleeps up to six guests in three cabins plus a small crew cabin, matching the E60 on numbers but offering a more radical sense of space and connection to the sea. Twin IPS1200s give it the strongest performance here, with speeds approaching 30 knots. The BGX60 is the most design-led of the group as it's dramatic, architectural, and built around aft-deck living.
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Specifications
Pardo E60 Layout
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Flybridge
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Main Deck
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Lower Deck
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Standard 3 cabin layout
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Optional twin convertible in the bow
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