- Builder
- Pacific Seacraft
- Model
- SouthSea 61 Ketch
- Kech +1
- Length
- 61 ft
- Built in
- United States (USA)
General
BuilderPacific Seacraft
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States (USA)
Boat TypeKech, Monohull
CategorySail
Hull MaterialCarbon Fiber
Vessel DesignerRobert Perry, Tulalip Washington
Accommodation
LayoutLayout 1
Number of Cabins2
Single Bed2
Double Bed2
Total Berths6
Wet Head1
Dry Head1
Total Heads2
Engines
Standard · 1× John Deere 4045TFM50
Drive TypeInboard
Engines1
Horsepower per Engine130 HP
Fuel TypeDiesel
Measurements
Overall Length61 ft
Waterline Length49.2 ft
Beam15.4 ft
Standard Draft6.7 ft
Displacement Weight50,000 lb
Keel Weight16,500 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity230 gal
Fresh Water Tank200 gal
Rigging
Main Sail496.2 sq ft
Figures are for the current generation unless marked otherwise. Where a specification differs by generation or engine package, it is shown for the relevant version.
What Is a Pacific Seacraft SouthSea 61 Ketch?
The “SouthSea 61' Ketch " was designed by Robert Perry, engineered by Naval Architect and engineer Ivan Erdeviki, and built by Pacific Seacraft. The major drivers in the design were safety under a wide range of sea and wind conditions, suitability for a shorthanded crew of 2, speed under fair winds.
Authorized Pacific Seacraft Dealers
Dealers authorized by Pacific Seacraft for the areas shown. Brokerage firms selling used hulls are not listed here.
Seacraft Yacht Sales
Pacific Seacraft SouthSea 61 Ketch Exterior
Pacific Seacraft SouthSea 61 Ketch Interior
Pacific Seacraft SouthSea 61 Ketch Deck Layout
Frequently Asked Questions
The current generation of the Pacific Seacraft SouthSea 61 Ketch measures 61 ft overall, with a beam of 15.4 ft.
Top and cruising speed depend on the engine package and load. Check the engines tab in the specifications above and the individual listings for the figures of each hull.
New hulls are priced by the builder and its dealers and include the current generation's equipment. Used hulls are priced by their owners and reflect age, hours, condition, and upgrades since delivery.