Centerboard
Just as MC50, MC60 is equipped with centerboards fully folded into the hull then retracted. Manoeuvring is handled with hydraulics. If you hit something, a safety sprint brake and the centerboards retract fully upp in the hull.
The centerboards take no place from the interior, they residence completely under the flour.

The mast stands on a ball.
Also lika MC50 the mast stands on a ball. On a catamaran, the strain from the rig is very large due to the great stability of catamarans. To reduce unwanted loads on the structure, the mast stands on a ball that allows the mast to do small movements. This gives full control of the direction of the forces that arise, and it becomes easier to dimension.

Interior
This boat has 2 cabins in each hull. The cabins in front are really spacious and work well as vip or owner cabins.
In the saloon this boat has a large pentry with a big kitchen island, dining area with adjustable table. A raised seat group is on the front starboard side.
In the front port side there is a helm station without steering wheel, but with the remote control it fits well for motoring.
The cabin has been extended far behind and does not give much space for cockpit, but there is an angular sofa on the flybridge to be able to sit under the sky. To get an outside feeling inside, the windows on both sides of the saloon are openable, by pushing a button the window slides forward and giving a large opening on each side, the glassdor in the stern can also be opened to a large extent, all to give a feeling of being outside when the weather allows. The advantage is, of course, a lot of space in the saloon. It feels like a spacious apartment, with a great view. The vertical windows that extend around the entire saloon provide good contact with the outside environment.
In order to keep the weight down, the interior is built as a composite with foam as a distance material.

Helm on flybridge
The flybridge has a helm on each side, you have great control over the surroundings from here, nothing that disturbs. Everything you need for sailing is pulled up here. All sailing from flybridge and social life one floor down, but still with contact between helm and saloon.

Sailing
This is a boat with good sailing performance, both uppwind and downwind. Low weight, centerboards, and a generous sail area gives a performance level that can provide sailing in 20+ knots.

New concept
McConaghy actually contributes with a new concept for catamarans. Performance approach Gunboat, even if they do not go so far.
McConaghy go for a more practical level and can offer a price that gives good value for money. Now these are not cheap boats, but in this segment they are in a good position. MC60 has a base price of 2.15 million USD.

Dimensions
LOA: 18.3 m
Max Beam: 8.8 m
Draft: 1.5 m - 3.75 m
Height of mast: 28.3 m
Upwind sail area: 210 m2
Engine: 2 x 80 hp
Fuel tanks: 600 L
Water tanks: 600 L
Interior Headroom: 2.05 - 2.30 m

Summary
In our opinion, a fantastic boat, the make gives a very good quality impression. A performance level that can provide sailing in 20+ knots. The boats are built to provide the same comfort as in your home. A pentry with the same equipment as you have at home, large storage and good space for social gathering. A real dream boat.
The designer Jason Ker has done a good job. The interior finishes were by Design Unlimited and construction by Mark Evans and his team at McConaghy Boats, famous mostly for constructing high-tech racing yachts.