Elium resin is now part of series production

BENETEAU says the Oceanis Yacht 60 now integrates recyclable Elium resin in its production process, extending the company's experimentation with more circular composite materials into a large series-built sailing yacht. The change is presented as an evolution of the existing model rather than a completely new hull.

Composite recycling remains a major challenge in boatbuilding because conventional thermoset resins are difficult to recover at end of life. Elium is intended to improve recyclability, although the practical environmental benefit depends on supply chains, recovery infrastructure and the proportion used in the final structure.

The flagship measures 18.95 metres overall

The Oceanis Yacht 60 is listed at 18.95 metres overall with a 5.25-metre beam, keeping it comfortably inside Luxury Yacht Guide's sub-24-metre scope. Roberto Biscontini is responsible for naval architecture while Lorenzo Argento handles interior and exterior design.

The wide hull and deck arrangement are intended to combine offshore capability with a more refined ownership experience than smaller Oceanis models. Deep side decks and a protected cockpit also support safer movement when the yacht is being sailed by a family or small crew.

Three- and four-cabin plans broaden the ownership choices

BENETEAU offers three-cabin and four-cabin layouts, allowing buyers to choose between larger private suites and increased guest capacity. The four-cabin arrangement can add extra berths while retaining a substantial owner's cabin, making the platform adaptable to different cruising programmes.

This flexibility is important for owners who may alternate between private family use and larger groups. It also allows the same hull to serve different markets without requiring a separate model for every accommodation brief.

The model remains focused on long-distance sailing

The Oceanis Yacht 60 carries CE Category A certification for ten people under the published specification and uses a conventional auxiliary diesel package rather than relying on propulsion as the central selling point. The design remains fundamentally a sailing yacht intended for extended passages.

For LYG readers, the materials update is significant because it adds a manufacturing story to an established bluewater flagship. The yacht combines premium accommodation and offshore capability with an attempt to improve what happens to composite material at the end of its useful life.

Official sources: www.beneteau.com.