The Amel 55 is a bluewater cruising ketch designed by Berret-Racoupeau and built by Amel in La Rochelle, France, from 2010 to 2017. A direct successor to the legendary Amel Super Maramu, the 55 preserves Amel's signature formula — fully enclosed center cockpit, electric winches, watertight bulkheads, hard dodger, and a ketch rig for easily-managed sail area — while modernizing the hull form, interior, and systems. At 17.3m LOA with a 5m beam, she was designed from the keel up for long-distance shorthanded cruising and circumnavigation by a couple. Amel 55s have completed countless ARC and ARC Europe crossings and several circumnavigations, cementing the model's reputation as one of the most capable production passagemakers ever built.
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What is the Amel 55's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Amel 55 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.92. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Amel 55's comfort ratio?
The Amel 55 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 38.34. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Amel 55 safe for offshore sailing?
The Amel 55 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.74. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Amel 55?
The theoretical hull speed of the Amel 55 is 9.35 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Amel 55 weigh?
The Amel 55 has a displacement of 52,911 and a length overall (LOA) of 56.75.
Who designed the Amel 55?
The Amel 55 was designed by Berret-Racoupeau, first built in 2010.