Jeanneau Yacht 55 vs 2014 Amel 55 — Comparison
Jeanneau Yacht 55
2014 Amel 55
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Yacht 55 | 2014 Amel 55 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Amel |
| Year | 2018 | 2014–2021 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Olivier Racoupeau |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 17.14 m (56.2 ft) | 16.80 m (55.1 ft) |
| LWL | 15.10 m (49.5 ft) | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) |
| Beam | 4.86 m (15.9 ft) | 4.75 m (15.6 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 18,000 kg (39,683 lbs) | 19,500 kg (42,990 lbs) |
| Ballast | 5,800 kg (12,787 lbs) | 6,800 kg (14,991 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 130.0 m² (1,399 ft²) | 120.0 m² (1,292 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 110 HP | 110 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 580 L (153.2 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 660 L (174.4 gal) | 780 L (206.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 7 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Yacht 55 and 2014 Amel 55 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2014 Amel 55 is a modern offering from Amel from France. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2014 Amel 55 was designed by Olivier Racoupeau.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 measures 17.14m (56.2ft) overall with a beam of 4.86m, compared to the 2014 Amel 55 at 16.80m (55.1ft) with a 4.75m beam. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 is 0.34m longer than the 2014 Amel 55. The 2014 Amel 55 displaces approximately 8% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.22 and 130.0 m² of sail area. The 2014 Amel 55, with an SA/D of 16.82 and 120.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.74). The 2014 Amel 55 has a comfort ratio of 16.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 32.2% for the Jeanneau Yacht 55 and 34.9% for the 2014 Amel 55, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 660L of water capacity and 400L of fuel. The 2014 Amel 55 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 780L water and 580L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2014 Amel 55 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 Jeanneau Yacht 55 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Yacht 55 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.