CALIFORNIA 6.60 (BENETEAU)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 21.65 ft |
| LWL | 17.81 ft |
| Beam | 8.2 ft |
| Draft | 2.95 ft |
| Displacement | 3,527 lb |
| Ballast | 882.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.7 kn |
About the CALIFORNIA 6.60 (BENETEAU)
Bilge keel verion - Draft: .7 m / 2.3 ft; Ballast: 440 kg / 970 lbs Inboard available as an option.
The Beneteau California 6.60 is a compact, lightweight fractional sloop designed by André Bénéteau and built in France between 1982 and 1987. With a production run of 150 hulls, this model represents a specific era of Beneteau's smaller cruising line, characterized by its 21.65 ft LOA and 3527.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day-sailing and light weekend cruising, particularly for single-handers or couples seeking a trailerable package with easy handling. Its low displacement and fractional rig make it responsive and manageable in protected waters.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 3527.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.16, the California 6.60 is not designed for serious offshore or bluewater passage-making. Its light build and short keel are optimized for coastal stability rather than heavy-weather seakeeping.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Beneteau First 21 and other 20-22 ft trailerable sloops that prioritize ease of transport and simple rigging over heavy offshore capability. These models share similar fractional sloop rigs and lightweight construction aimed at casual recreational sailing.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 21.65ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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