2014 Amel 55
LOA
16.80m (55.1ft)
Beam
4.75m (15.6ft)
Displacement
19,500kg (42,990lbs)
Year
2014–2021
Manufacturer
Amel
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 16.80 m | 55.1 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 14.20 m | 46.6 ft |
| Beam | 4.75 m | 15.6 ft |
| Draft | 2.10 m | 6.9 ft |
| Mast Height | 20.00 m | 65.6 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 19,500 kg | 42,990 lbs |
| Ballast | 6,800 kg | 14,991 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 120.0 m² | 1,292 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 110 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 580 L | 153.2 gal |
| Water Capacity | 780 L | 206.1 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Olivier Racoupeau | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.82
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
34.9%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.71 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
16.8
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 2014 Amel 55
The Amel 55 marked a revolutionary shift from ketch to sloop rig, while retaining all of Amel's legendary systems integration. A modern bluewater cruiser that can be sailed effortlessly by a couple.