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Amel 50
Designer: Berret-Racoupeau  ·  Builder: Amel (Fra)  ·  First built: 2017
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About the Amel 50

Built by the renowned French shipyard Amel, this 50-foot sailing yacht represents the company's continued commitment to bluewater cruising excellence. Amel has earned a stellar reputation among serious offshore sailors for creating robust, well-engineered vessels designed to handle extended ocean passages with confidence and comfort. This model embodies the classic Amel philosophy of combining seaworthiness with livability. The design prioritizes safety and ease of handling, featuring the shipyard's characteristic emphasis on systems integration and thoughtful layout. Amel boats are known for their distinctive appearance and practical approach to long-distance cruising, often incorporating innovative solutions for common sailing challenges. The Amel 50 is purpose-built for offshore cruising and extended voyaging, appealing to sailors who prioritize reliability over pure performance. These boats typically feature comprehensive equipment packages and are designed to be manageable by small crews, making them popular among couples planning circumnavigations or extended cruising adventures. Amel's reputation for quality construction and attention to detail makes their vessels highly sought after in the used boat market. Owners frequently praise the brand's focus on creating boats that serve as comfortable homes at sea while maintaining the structural integrity needed for serious offshore sailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 54.13 ft / 16.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 47.57 ft / 14.50 m
Beam 15.72 ft / 4.79 m
Max Draft 7.05 ft / 2.15 m
Displacement 41,337.00 lb / 18,750 kg
Ballast 11,817.00 lb / 5,360 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & dual rudders
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction Resin infused GRP
Designer Berret-Racoupeau
Builder Amel (FRA)
First Built 2017
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
28.59
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
171.43
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 16.02 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 18.23
P (Mainsail Luff) 1,356.25 ft² / 126.00 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.32 ft / 4.06 m
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 110
Fuel Capacity 172 gals / 650 L
Water Capacity 159 gals / 600 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Amel 50 ★
54.1 ft
Exploration 52 Garcia
54.6 ft
Hallberg Rassy 53
Swan 54
54.1 ft
LWL
Amel 50 ★
47.6 ft
Exploration 52 Garcia
47.9 ft
Hallberg Rassy 53
43.8 ft
Swan 54
47.2 ft
Beam
Amel 50 ★
15.7 ft
Exploration 52 Garcia
15.8 ft
Hallberg Rassy 53
15.2 ft
Swan 54
15.6 ft
Displacement
Amel 50 ★
41 lbs
Exploration 52 Garcia
42 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 53
50 lbs
Swan 54
48 lbs
Ballast
Amel 50 ★
11 lbs
Exploration 52 Garcia
14 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 53
19 lbs
Swan 54
18 lbs
Sail Area
Amel 50 ★
Exploration 52 Garcia
1 sq ft
Hallberg Rassy 53
1 sq ft
Swan 54
1 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Amel 50 ★
Exploration 52 Garcia
17.0
Hallberg Rassy 53
16.5
Swan 54
18.6
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Amel 50 ★
28.6 %
Exploration 52 Garcia
33.7 %
Hallberg Rassy 53
Swan 54
37.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Amel 50 ★
Exploration 52 Garcia
33.9
Hallberg Rassy 53
Swan 54
39.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Amel 50 ★
Exploration 52 Garcia
1.80
Hallberg Rassy 53
1.65
Swan 54
1.71
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Amel 50 ★
171
Exploration 52 Garcia
174
Hallberg Rassy 53
Swan 54
205
Hull Speed
Amel 50 ★
Exploration 52 Garcia
9.3 kts
Hallberg Rassy 53
8.9 kts
Swan 54
9.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Amel 50 ★
Exploration 52 Garcia
Hallberg Rassy 53
1.9
Swan 54
2.6
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