8th October 2026
GranOcean W-60 vs W-72: Which Power Catamaran Is Right for You?
Choosing the right power catamaran is about more than size. It is about how you want to travel, where you want to explore and how you want to spend your time on the water. GranOcean’s W-Series brings together expansive living spaces, contemporary design and long-range cruising capability, with a semi-custom approach that allows owners to tailor their yacht to their individual lifestyle.
Two standout models lead the range: the GranOcean W-60 and GranOcean W-72. Both offer the stability and generous volume associated with a power catamaran, alongside a choice of layouts, flybridge configurations and bespoke features. However, their differences in scale, space and accommodation make each better suited to particular ownership ambitions.
So, which model should you choose? Let’s compare the W-60 and W-72 to help you find the right fit.
Meet the GranOcean W-Series
GranOcean takes a considered approach to powercat design, combining naval architecture by Howard Apollonio, composite engineering expertise from Gurit and interior design by Vripack. The result is a range designed to balance practical cruising requirements with the comfort and refinement expected of a modern cruising yacht.
Rather than offering a single fixed specification, both W-Series models can be configured around the owner. Choices include open or enclosed flybridges, alternative galley positions, flexible cabin arrangements, interior finishes and a range of equipment and propulsion options.
This shared philosophy makes the W-60 and W-72 appealing to owners who want more than a standard production yacht.
GranOcean W-60: Spacious Cruising in a Versatile Package
At approximately 60 feet, the GranOcean W-60 offers an appealing balance between substantial onboard living space and a more compact overall footprint than its larger sister.
With a published length overall of 17.90 metres and a beam of 8.70 metres, the W-60 makes excellent use of its twin-hull platform. The wide beam creates room for generous social areas, while the design supports a lifestyle that moves naturally between indoor comfort and outdoor relaxation.
Designed around your lifestyle
The W-60 is available with an open or enclosed flybridge, allowing owners to choose between an open-air setting for enjoying the surroundings and a more sheltered upper helm arrangement.
Layout options can include an owner’s suite occupying one hull, or alternative cabin configurations designed for families, guests or charter use. Galley placement, furniture arrangements and tender storage can also be tailored to suit the intended use of the yacht.
For owners who value flexibility, this is a significant advantage. The W-60 can be shaped around private cruising, extended family holidays or a more guest-focused onboard experience.
Comfort, capability and freedom to explore
The W-60's twin-hull design provides a stable platform and generous interior volume. Its semi-planing hull concept, substantial beam and carefully engineered structure are intended to support comfortable cruising, while its relatively shallow published draft of approximately 1.20 metres offers flexibility when exploring suitable coastal destinations.
The W-60 is particularly attractive to owners seeking a spacious, customisable power catamaran for extended cruising without stepping up to the dimensions of a 72-foot yacht.
The W-60 is ideal for: owners who prioritise versatile living spaces, flexible accommodation and a yacht that can adapt to different cruising plans, from coastal escapes to longer adventures.
GranOcean W-72: More Space for Bigger Ambitions
For those looking for greater scale, the GranOcean W-72 takes the W-Series concept further. At 21.98 metres in length and 10 metres in beam, it offers a substantial increase in overall dimensions, creating more opportunities for spacious accommodation, entertaining and extended time aboard.
This is a power catamaran designed for owners whose ambitions extend beyond occasional weekends away. Whether cruising between countries, spending longer periods aboard or welcoming family and friends for extended stays, the W-72 offers an expansive platform for life on the water.
A new level of onboard living
The W-72's additional length and beam provide greater scope for creating distinct areas for relaxation, dining, entertaining and private retreat.
As with the W-60, owners can choose between open and enclosed flybridge configurations and tailor the interior arrangement to their preferences. Options include different galley positions and cabin layouts, including configurations designed around an owner's private suite.
The model's larger footprint makes it particularly compelling for owners who want to accommodate more guests or create a yacht that feels more like a floating home, without losing sight of its purpose as a capable cruising vessel.
Built for extended cruising
The W-72 combines its spacious design with a platform intended for longer-range cruising. Its twin hulls, substantial bridge-deck clearance and engineered construction support its ocean-going ambitions, while the available propulsion configurations allow owners to consider the balance between speed, cruising profile and operating requirements.
Engine options vary by specification, so final performance, fuel consumption and range should always be assessed against the exact configuration being considered.
For owners planning longer passages, extended stays aboard or more elaborate itineraries, the W-72 provides additional room to configure the yacht around those ambitions.
The W-72 is ideal for: owners seeking a larger, highly personalised power catamaran with generous accommodation, expansive entertaining areas and the flexibility to support extended cruising.
Design and Outdoor Living: Making the Most of Every Moment
One of the principal advantages of the W-Series is its wide catamaran platform. Compared with many monohull yachts of similar length, a power catamaran can offer a different approach to onboard space, with room for broad social areas and practical circulation between living zones.
Both models offer the choice of an open or enclosed flybridge. An open flybridge places greater emphasis on fresh air, panoramic views and outdoor entertaining, while an enclosed arrangement provides a more sheltered environment for navigation and relaxation.
The W-60 offers these benefits in a more compact package. The W-72 builds on the same concept with additional room to develop larger or more distinct living areas.
For owners who enjoy entertaining, this difference may be particularly important. Consider how many guests you typically welcome aboard, whether you prefer informal outdoor dining or more defined social spaces, and how much privacy you want when spending extended periods on the yacht.
Interiors and Accommodation: Tailored to You
Both GranOcean models take a semi-custom approach to interior design. Rather than simply choosing from a fixed layout, owners can explore arrangements that reflect how they intend to use their yacht.
An owner-focused configuration may prioritise a private suite, while alternative layouts can increase guest accommodation or better support charter operations. Galley placement and furniture arrangements can also influence how the main living areas connect and how people move through the yacht.
The W-60 provides considerable flexibility for owners looking for a well-appointed cruising yacht with adaptable accommodation.
The W-72 offers a larger canvas, making it attractive when additional guest capacity, more generous living areas or a greater sense of separation between private and social spaces is a priority.
In both cases, the most suitable arrangement depends on your cruising plans. A yacht designed primarily for a couple travelling for extended periods may have very different requirements from one intended for multigenerational family cruising or professional charter use.
Which GranOcean Power Catamaran Offers the Best Fit?
The decision ultimately comes down to how you intend to use your yacht and the scale of experience you want to create.
Choose the GranOcean W-60 if you want:
A spacious power catamaran with a slightly smaller overall footprint.
Flexible layouts that can prioritise owner use, guests or charter requirements.
A choice of open or enclosed flybridge.
A customisable yacht for coastal exploration and longer cruising itineraries.
A balance between onboard volume and overall yacht dimensions.
Choose the GranOcean W-72 if you want:
A larger platform with more scope for spacious accommodation and entertaining.
Greater flexibility to create distinct living and guest areas.
A yacht suited to extended stays aboard and ambitious cruising plans.
A substantial power catamaran that can be tailored around a specific ownership vision.
More room to accommodate family, friends or charter guests, depending on the final layout.
Neither model is universally better. The right choice depends on your priorities, your preferred cruising style and the specification that best suits your plans.
A More Personal Approach to Yacht Ownership
For many buyers, the attraction of GranOcean lies in the opportunity to shape a yacht around their lifestyle rather than compromise around a standard layout.
Whether you choose the W-60 or W-72, the semi-custom approach gives you the opportunity to discuss cabin configurations, flybridge design, finishes, equipment and propulsion options before committing to a build.
It is also worth considering the practicalities of ownership from the outset. Intended cruising grounds, berthing requirements, crew arrangements, maintenance, fuel consumption and annual running costs all contribute to the overall ownership experience.
If you are considering using your yacht for charter, the conversation becomes broader still. Guest accommodation, operational suitability, maintenance planning and potential charter demand should all be evaluated alongside the yacht's design and purchase price.
The right advice at this stage can help you select a model and configuration that aligns with both your lifestyle and your longer-term ownership objectives.
Discover the GranOcean W-60 and W-72 with Fairview Yachting
Whether the versatility of the W-60 appeals to you or the additional scale of the W-72 better matches your ambitions, the next step is to explore the possibilities in detail.
Fairview Yachting can help you compare the models, understand the available configurations and discuss the practical considerations involved in choosing your next power catamaran.
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