Schaefer 600 review: luxury, power and smart design
BoatLife: Dan Jones walks through the Schaefer 600
Flybridge yacht · 60 feet
New Schaefer 600 Command the horizon
- Length overall
- 18.08 m
- Guests on board
- 17
- Sleeps
- 6 + 2
- Max speed
- 29 knots
- Power
- Twin Volvo Penta IPS
The new 2026 Schaefer 600
Command the horizon
The new 2026 Schaefer 600 is more than a luxury motor yacht. It is your ultimate sanctuary, an unrivalled entertainment venue, and a floating masterpiece designed to bring the people you love closer together.
Picture this: the golden hour is approaching, casting a warm, amber glow across the water. You’re high above the ocean on your sprawling flybridge, holding a glass of champagne as you cruise gracefully past the Sydney Opera House or navigate the tranquil, azure waters of the Whitsundays. Your family and friends are gathered around the upper-deck lounge, their laughter mingling with the gentle rush of the wake. There is no timeline, no schedule, and nowhere else in the world you’d rather be.
The Schaefer 600 was not just built to travel the oceans; it was designed to transform how you experience them. It is an invitation to step away from the demands of everyday life and into a world where absolute luxury and profound freedom are completely within your control.
A view from the top: the ultimate entertaining space
Imagine having your own private rooftop terrace on the water. The expansive flybridge of the Schaefer 600 is where unforgettable memories are forged.
Whether you’re hosting a vibrant sunset cocktail party or enjoying a quiet, sun-drenched breakfast with your family, this elevated sanctuary offers 360-degree panoramic views of your chosen paradise. With generous, plush seating and an open-air design, you are always part of the conversation, always part of the moment, and always surrounded by the best views on earth.
The ocean, expanded: your private beach club
When you drop anchor in a secluded, crystal-clear bay, the Schaefer 600 truly comes alive. With the touch of a button, the side balconies fold down, instantly transforming your aft deck into a massive, wide-open beach club.
The boundaries between the yacht and the ocean simply disappear. Watch the kids dive effortlessly into the water, while you relax on the expanded deck, feeling the gentle sea breeze. The seamless flow from the luxurious indoor saloon and aft galley straight through to the expansive outdoor cockpit means you are never separated from your guests. You are hosting seamlessly, living spaciously, and experiencing the water in a way few ever get to enjoy.
Your floating luxury villa
At the end of a breathtaking day, the descent below deck shouldn’t feel like a compromise. It should feel like stepping into a five-star luxury hotel.
The Schaefer 600 boasts incredibly voluminous, light-filled cabins designed for absolute restoration. Imagine retreating to the expansive master suite, where large hull windows let you wake up to the sight of morning waves dancing in the sunlight, all from the comfort of a plush, king-sized bed. With luxurious VIP and guest cabins, your family and friends will experience the same profound comfort, ensuring everyone wakes up refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for another perfect day on the water.
Effortless power, complete peace of mind
A 60-foot luxury yacht should command respect on the water, but it should never be intimidating to command.
Powered by exceptionally smooth and quiet Volvo Penta IPS drives, the Schaefer 600 responds to your every command with intuitive grace. The moment you take the helm, whether on the flybridge or in the opulent main saloon, you will feel a deep sense of confidence. Joystick docking takes the stress completely out of marina manoeuvring, allowing you to slide this majestic vessel into a tight berth with the ease of a seasoned captain. It’s powerful, it’s safe, and above all, it’s profoundly enjoyable to drive.
Your legacy of unforgettable moments starts here. Why just watch the horizon when you can own it? Step aboard the Schaefer 600 and elevate your lifestyle to a place where luxury meets limitless freedom.
Contact Schaefer Yachts Australia today to schedule your private viewing.
Videos & walk-throughs
See the Schaefer 600 in motion
Photos
The Schaefer 600 in detail
Layout
Deck plans
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Specifications
Schaefer 600
- Max length (including pulpit and platform)
- 18.08 m (59.3 ft)
- Max beam (including guardrails)
- 4.96 m (16.3 ft)
- Draught
- 1.45 m (4.8 ft)
- Light craft mass
- 25,500 kg (56,218 lb)
- Deadrise angle
- 14.1°
- Max speed*
- 29 knots
- Cruising speed*
- 24 knots
- Fuel consumption at cruising speed**
- 182 L/h (48 gal/h)
- Range**
- 189 nautical miles
- Fresh water capacity
- 540 L (143 gal)
- Fuel capacity
- 2,100 L (555 gal)
- Installed gensets
- 1 × 17 kW
- Air draught
- 6.87 m (22.5 ft), plus 5 ft clearance when passing under bridges
- Passenger capacity (day)
- 17
- Passenger capacity (night)
- 6 + 2
- Designer
- Marcio Schaefer
* Tests performed in flat water, without excessive wind, no anti-fouling paint and with clean hull and propellers. The engines used on the test were 2 x Volvo Diesel IPS 800 (D6 625 hp).
** The maximum speed and cruising speed data as well as fuel consumption and trip duration depend on the onboard loading conditions, ambient temperature, ambient pressure, fuel line, sea state, current, hull bottom condition and stern drive, axles, propellers. There may still be a variation of 7%.
On board
Designed around the way you spend your days on the water
More design for your days on board
Designed entirely by Schaefer’s engineering team, the platform submerges two feet below the waterline and can lift up to 800 kg, perfect for a jet ski or a tender. A boarding ladder is elegantly integrated into the platform and emerges to help you safely get back on board. Details that provide comfort and elegance for your days on the water.
More space, more comfort
With the large starboard balcony, the Schaefer 600 delivers a space of convenience never seen before. Extra space to accommodate chairs and a table, or simply gather above the water. Amaze yourself with the comfort and elegance that only the Schaefer 600 offers.
Handmade elegance
Refinement in workmanship and extreme attention to detail are features of all Schaefer Yachts. Tastefully selected materials blend with advanced craftsmanship, resulting in elegance and sophistication for a luxurious and welcoming environment.
Sophistication and technology
Equipped with the latest electronics, navigating a Schaefer Yacht is like piloting a plane. With multi-touch panels, joystick driving and sophisticated sensors, you have full control over the boat at your fingertips. Step aboard a Schaefer Yacht and discover the concept of modern and easy boating.
Propulsion · Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta IPS 800 and IPS 950
Volvo Penta IPS800 and IPS950 are perfectly matched packages, powered by the in-line six-cylinder D11, a 10.8-litre common-rail diesel with a twin-entry turbo and supercharger for incredible low-rpm response. Working together with a perfectly matched IPS2 pod, twin counter-rotating propellers and the Electronic Vessel Control system, each package offers excellent manoeuvrability, long range and low emissions.
The IPS system can be extended with unique features and functions that make your life at sea even more enjoyable. By integrating your yacht’s engines and electronics through the Electronic Vessel Control system, you can experience intuitive Joystick Driving or the intelligent Dynamic Positioning System, all monitored through the Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit System, which gathers all driver information and displays it on one or more high-tech screens.
Sales
Talk to us about
the Schaefer 600
Arrange a private viewing, discuss pricing and delivery, or ask for the full specification. Enquiries are handled directly by Schaefer Yachts Australia in Sydney.
Prefer to talk? sales@schaeferyachts.com.au · +61 401 028 556
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