2005 Amel 54
LOA
16.50m (54.1ft)
Beam
4.68m (15.4ft)
Displacement
20,000kg (44,092lbs)
Year
2005–2017
Manufacturer
Amel
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 16.50 m | 54.1 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 13.80 m | 45.3 ft |
| Beam | 4.68 m | 15.4 ft |
| Draft | 2.00 m | 6.6 ft |
| Mast Height | 19.00 m | 62.3 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 20,000 kg | 44,092 lbs |
| Ballast | 7,500 kg | 16,535 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 117.0 m² | 1,259 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Ketch | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 110 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 600 L | 158.5 gal |
| Water Capacity | 800 L | 211.3 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Henri Amel | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.13
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
37.5%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.69 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
18.4
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 2005 Amel 54
The Amel 54 continued the marque's tradition of total integration and ocean-going reliability. Every system is purpose-designed for short-handed sailing, from the electric furling to the hard dodger.