1992 Amel Super Maramu
LOA
16.15m (53.0ft)
Beam
4.50m (14.8ft)
Displacement
17,000kg (37,479lbs)
Year
1992–2007
Manufacturer
Amel
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 16.15 m | 53.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 12.80 m | 42.0 ft |
| Beam | 4.50 m | 14.8 ft |
| Draft | 1.90 m | 6.2 ft |
| Mast Height | 17.50 m | 57.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 17,000 kg | 37,479 lbs |
| Ballast | 6,200 kg | 13,669 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 102.0 m² | 1,098 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Ketch | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 100 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 500 L | 132.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 700 L | 184.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Henri Amel | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
15.67
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
36.5%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.70 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
18.5
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1992 Amel Super Maramu
The Amel Super Maramu is perhaps the most respected production bluewater cruiser ever built. Hundreds have circumnavigated with minimal maintenance, a testament to Amel's obsessive attention to systems integration.