Omikron Yachts OT-60 Review (2025 Edition) by Aquaholic

On Deck

You can see some of the practical detailing on the OT-60 straight away, like the rubbing band around the hull sides. That’s more for the American market, so you can go against poles without scuffing the rail. The side decks are wide with proper grab rails all the way along, so moving forward feels secure. There’s a stern docking station tucked into the aft quarter that rises into place when you open the hatch. It’s got engine controls plus bow and stern thrusters, so you can stand right at the transom when handling lines.

The aft cockpit can be set up two ways. There’s a dining table with wraparound seating or a full daybed. The table below is telescopic, so you can choose either configuration, and with both tables set you can seat around 14 people back here. A grill hides under one of the lids, and all the under-step lockers have drainage, so they’ll take wet gear. One of them holds the life raft, and the opposite side is a bit deeper because it carries the swim ladder in its cassette.

That section across the transom is a passerelle that swings out to the dock that also doubles as a dinghy lift. It can angle sideways if needed for a side berth, and there’s still space beside it for paddleboards or toys, which you can tie to the safety rail running down that side. Everything feels simple and useable, nothing overcomplicated. There’s a deck shower by the transom, and the whole aft area has that practical trawler feel.

Heading forward, the walkway has a proper rail for support, and you pass the hatches above the cabins. Those small sockets in the bulwarks are for a removable ladder that clips in, giving side access to water level. Handy if you’re tied alongside a low dock or picking up from a tender.

The foredeck on this boat is quite plain, though you can specify it with sunbeds or fill the roof with solar panels. This one carries panels just behind the Starlink dome, with radar, antennas and searchlight up ahead. Beneath the forward hatch is a big storage space, almost like a little workshop. You’ve got racks for spares, lockers for gear, and access to the chain locker. It can be fitted out as a crew cabin if needed, with two bunks and a compact heads, but at 18.3m (60ft) most owners will run it themselves.

The aft window drops down, the door slides across, and there are skylights in the ceiling. It’s air-conditioned, but if you want to run with natural airflow, you can. The lounge section aft has a large daybed layout with a centre cushion that flips to make a small table with cupholders. The backrests are weighted so you can pull them forward for a more upright seating position. There’s a TV that pops up behind the lounge to turn it into a proper little cinema space in the evenings. Along the opposite side is a countertop with a sink, a fridge and plenty of locker storage, like a sideboard really.

The helm is forward, set up as the main driving position. There is an external docking station outside, but this is the one you’ll use underway. The mullions are slim, and the visibility is excellent all the way around. There are big opening hatches above for light and ventilation.

Everything here is digitally switched, though there are manual backup switches too. You’ve got controls for lighting, pumps, nav lights and more, with hard buttons for the essentials so you don’t need to dive into menus. The screens are Garmin, configurable for navigation or systems. A Dockmate controller lets you walk around and manoeuvre remotely. There’s also a manual backup for the engines, so if electronics ever go down, you can still start, stop, and select gears.

Below, the lower saloon and galley are set under the big hull windows, so it’s light and open. The dinette table drops down on telescopic legs to make a daybed if you want another lounging space.

The galley has a chopping board that flips over the sink, there’s a dishwasher tucked in, drawers and lockers all around, and the cooking is electric. The pot holders stop pans sliding around at sea. The fridge freezer stack is large, with the fridge above and freezer below. There’s even a tiny washing machine hidden in one of the cabinets, about the smallest you’ll ever see on a boat, but just right for a few T-shirts or towels.

Owner's Cabin

Forward is the owner’s cabin. This one uses the full beam of the bow with windows wrapping around the sides, so when you’re in bed you can see straight out to the horizon. There are double overhead hatches, and the side windows have opening sections for ventilation. There’s storage all around: hanging locker, drawers and a small dressing table to port.

The en-suite sits just aft. The toilet and sink are on one side, and the separate shower is opposite. It’s a proper walk-in shower, which makes life much easier when you’re spending weeks aboard.

There’s also an alternative layout available where the bed runs athwartships and the opposite side becomes a workstation with desk and chair, ideal if you’re working remotely while cruising.

If you need four cabins, the bow can be split down the centre to make two doubles, each with its own en-suite ahead of it.

Guest Accommodation

The smaller guest cabin sits to port. It’s still a decent size and, like the others, has three points of ventilation: two opening ports and an overhead hatch. The windows are low enough that you can see the sea from the bed. There are blinds that double as insect and night screens. Storage sits under the berth and in a hanging locker, and there’s good headroom even here. The en-suite includes a separate shower cubicle.

Opposite is the second guest cabin, larger and more open, with similar ventilation from the windows and hatch. Drawers sit under the bed, and there’s more locker storage. The en-suite doubles as the day head, with a connecting door off the corridor. The cabin doors are thick and have drop seals that close when the door shuts, keeping things quiet inside.

Crew Accommodation

The foredeck storage room can be built out as a crew cabin with two bunks and a compact en-suite. On this boat, it’s left as a workshop space with racks for spares and tools, plus direct access to the chain locker. At this size, most owners will operate the boat themselves, so the current setup suits that style of cruising.

The engine vents are tucked inboard, channelled through silencers so spray can’t enter and noise doesn’t carry. The engines themselves sit under the aft deck, with easy access all around. They’re Yanmar diesels - either 150 or 250 horsepower each. This boat has the 250s.

They’re on V-drives, with separate thrust bearings taking the load off the engines and helping reduce vibration. The soundproofing throughout is heavy, even across the overhead panels, to keep running noise low.

Top speed is about 16 knots, with a comfortable cruise around 12. But at 8 knots, the boat burns just one litre per mile. With 1,200 litres of fuel, that gives roughly 1,200 miles on paper, about 1,000 in real terms with reserve. For an 18.3-metre boat, that’s exceptional.

Because it’s a displacement hull, it doesn’t need huge power to move efficiently. Access is straightforward because the engines are compact and well spaced. The manual switch panel down here mirrors the electronic system, so if anything electronic fails, you can still operate the boat. There’s also the air-conditioning plant, a watermaker, and easy service points on filters and belts.

The OT-60’s running costs are kept in check by its sheer efficiency. Run it at 8 knots and it’ll sip around one litre per mile, giving a practical 1,000-mile range from its 1,200-litre tanks. That’s proper long-leg cruising without the constant hunt for a fuel dock. The displacement hull and modest engines mean less wear and easier servicing, so ongoing costs stay sensible. Access to filters, pumps and systems is good throughout, and the manual backup switching keeps you in control even if the electronics decide to take the day off.

Omikron builds and services from its Lavrio facility in Greece, where the same team handles new builds, refits and maintenance. They don’t publish a fixed global warranty period, so it’s worth asking what coverage applies to hull, systems and equipment if you’re planning to roam far afield. Support seems strong at home base, and with the boat’s simple, get-at-able engineering, local servicing shouldn’t be a challenge wherever you end up.

Two yachts worth cross-shopping are the Arcadia Sherpa 60, another 18-metre cruiser built around outdoor living and hybrid efficiency, and the Silent Yachts 62 Flybridge, a solar-electric catamaran that trades diesel burn for battery range.  

The Omikron OT-60 feels like a sailor’s take on a motor yacht - efficient and built for steady miles rather than fast bursts. It’s a boat that rewards calm cruising and self-sufficiency, with honest engineering that keeps ownership refreshingly straightforward.