1982 Amel Maramu vs 1981 Pearson 424 — Comparison
1982 Amel Maramu
1981 Pearson 424
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1982 Amel Maramu | 1981 Pearson 424 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Amel | Pearson |
| Year | 1982–1992 | 1981–1985 |
| Type | Ketch | Ketch |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Henri Amel | William Shaw |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.00 m (45.9 ft) | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) |
| LWL | 11.00 m (36.1 ft) | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) | 3.81 m (12.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) | 1.52 m (5.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,000 kg (30,865 lbs) | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) | 72.0 m² (775 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 60 HP | 50 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 151 L (39.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1982 Amel Maramu and 1981 Pearson 424 represent two takes on ketch-rigged sailing. The 1982 Amel Maramu is a 1980s design by Amel from France, while the 1981 Pearson 424 is a 1980s offering from Pearson from USA. The 1982 Amel Maramu was penned by Henri Amel. The 1981 Pearson 424 was designed by William Shaw.
In terms of size, the 1982 Amel Maramu measures 14.00m (45.9ft) overall with a beam of 4.10m, compared to the 1981 Pearson 424 at 12.80m (42.0ft) with a 3.81m beam. The 1982 Amel Maramu is 1.20m longer than the 1981 Pearson 424. The 1982 Amel Maramu displaces approximately 47% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1982 Amel Maramu has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.39 and 88.0 m² of sail area. The 1981 Pearson 424, with an SA/D of 16.28 and 72.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1981 Pearson 424 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1982 Amel Maramu offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 23.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.68). The 1981 Pearson 424 has a comfort ratio of 20.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.72. The ballast ratios are 35.7% for the 1982 Amel Maramu and 38.1% for the 1981 Pearson 424, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1982 Amel Maramu provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 500L of water capacity and 300L of fuel. The 1981 Pearson 424 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 340L water and 151L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1982 Amel Maramu is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1981 Pearson 424 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.