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$855K

2014 Amel 55

Cruisers·
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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$855K
USD · Asking Price
55 ft
Length
2014
Year
Cruisers
Type
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Location

About This Vessel

This 2014 Amel 55, measures 55 ft, and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, powered by Volvo Penta D3-1101-G 110.00HP.

OWNER MOTIVATED TO SELL NOWALL REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDEREDBOAT PROFESSIONALLY MAINTAINED AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITIONThis Amel - 55 is one of the most versatile and sea worthy boats ever built by the premier builder of Blue Water cruising yachts -Chantiers Amel , of LaRochelle, France. She was designed and built as a cutter rigged ketch to the guiding principles of Henri Amel – A cruising yacht should be robust, comfortable, and easy to maneuver.This vessel has been exceptionally well maintained by a professional company to the highest standards, and is probably the cleanest, best equipped Amel of her type , or newer, you will find anywhere. She also has very low hours.She was ordered by her original owner as a World cruising yacht. She is at home in any port and can accommodate both European and American 220v dockside electrical systems. Her interior includes power outlets for 110v as well as 220v. She also is completely self sufficient with her generator and solar panels and water maker for off-grid cruising.Her design incorporates over 60 years of Amel technical innovation for excellent sailing performance, as well as safety including the Amel 5 zone water- tight compartment system for maximum safety at sea.The interior layout will accommodate 6 people and includes 3 full bathrooms. Her cockpit is exceptionally roomy and has the optional hardtop and dodger over the helm, PLUS, the sliding fiberglass cockpit extension for maximum protection from adverse weather.This boat is US duty paid, and ready for your cruising adventures.There are too many options included in this vessel to mention here –Please see the full listing brochure below, and call Jeff Sorgen to discuss further. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

Dimensions - Specs

Designer - Amel/Berret-RacoupeauLOA ...56.43 ft ... 17.3 meters LWL ...48.72 ft ... 14.95 mBEAM ... 16.37 ft ... 4.99 mDRAFT ...7.22 ft ... 2.20 mDISPLACEMENT ... 47,399 lbs ... 21,500 kgBALLAST ... 13,007 lbs ... 5,900 kgBRIDGE CLEARANCE... 69.88 ft ... 21.3 mTANKAGE: Fuel ... 238 gal. ...900 litrWater... 211 gal. ... 800 litrHolding ...63 gal ... 240 litrSail Area ...1,366 ft sq. ...126.91 m sq ..Engine ...Volvo Penta D3-1101-G... 110 hp (1195 hrs)Generator Onan 11MDKBN 11KW (1318 hrs)Solar - (2) Victron solar panels mounted at aft deckWater maker, Bow thrusterFully air conditioned – 39,000 BTU

Highlights

Serious Blue Water cruiser with 5 watertight compartmentsThis vessel was designed as the ideal cruising boat for two, and with all sail controls close to the helm, she can easily be sailed Single HandedCutter/Keth for maximum sail options in all conditionsHuge center cockpit, fully protected by hard dodger and topWalk in engine room with easy access to all equipmentFiberglass decks finished in a teak- look non-skid pattern and colorLarge drop-down swim platform – folds back into transomAll electric sail handling controls – and electric sheet winches,Vessel has an expansive aft owner’s suite with a centerline double berth and a spacious forward guest suite, also with a centerline double berth. As well, it has a Pilot’s Berth that has its own direct access to the third head which also houses a washer/dryer. plus (2) separate single berths, and separate day headInterior wiring and outlets for both 120v and 230v serviceFurling gears greased and New sealsRope cutter added on propeller shaftAnchor and swivel upgraded to 45kg/100lb ULTRA anchorNew- Highfield 340 tender (11 ft) and New 20 hp Yamaha outboardNew membranes in desalinatorGenerator heat exchanger cleaned – new exhaust elbowNEW Victron 3000w inverterFull set of awnings and cockpit enclosureNew furling motors for both Main Sail and Mizzen Sail ( 2023)New Air conditioning system (2023)Engine - major service and NEW injectors (2023)Please click the links below to review videos of the Amel-55Please note - these videos were shot on sister ships, not this particular Amel-55, and some features may vary:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgyUTORwKIchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgyUTORwKIc

Accomodations

MASTER STATEROOM (Aft or Forward)GUEST STATEROOM (Aft or Forward)OTHER – Pilot berth in hallway to Aft cabin, Single berth in SalonFORWARD CABIN:Centerline double berth with large storage space underneathNumerous storage lockers and Hanging lockerVanity with mirror(2) overhead hatches(3) 125V outlets. (1) 230v outlet(4) overhead LED lights, (2) reading lights, (2) wall lights13,000 BTU HVAC w/control panelCabin sole access houses (2) transducers and autopilot flux gate compassForward Head:Jabsco Quiet Flush electric headSeparate shower stall125v and 230v outletsSink w/faucet(3) overhead LED lightsGravity drain holding tankAFT CABIN:Double centerline berth with large storage compartment underneathNumerous storage lockers and Hanging lockersVanity with mirror(2) overhead hatches(3) 125v outlets, 230v outlet(4) overhead LED lights, (2) reading lights, (2) wall lights13,000 BTU HVAC with control panelMASTER HEAD:Enclosed stall shower and Jabsco Quite Flush head125v outlet, 230v outletSink with faucetOpening port(3) overhead LED lights

Vessel Walk Through

Boat can be boarded from opening side gates or drop down swim platformWide walkaround decks and large aft deck allow for easy movement around the vessel – entire vessel protected by solid SS railing and secondary wire railingLarge center cockpit for entertaining or relaxingMain Salon is entered from protected companionway with drop down clear hatch boardUpon entering vessel – U-shaped Galley is to Port with large Dinette forward of GalleyNav station is to Starbd and Full Settee is forward of the Nav areaNumerous storage lockers, throughout the SalonForward of the Salon is a watertight bulkhead and access to Forward double stateroom w/en-suite private head and stall showerAft of the Salon is a walkway to Starbd containing hanging locker, Pilot berth and storage cabinetsAt the aft end of the walkway is the day head with shower – Also – washer/ dryer is located in an opening cabinet in the head compartmentThere is also a doorway through a water tight bulkhead to the Aft stateroomAft stateroom contains a double centerline berth, numerous storage lockers and a large private head with separate stall shower

Salon And Galley

SALON: Salon is bright and airy with long side windows, hull ports and opening overhead hatches(6/8) person dinetteLife jacket storage under dinetteKeel cooler accessFreezer compressor access under dinette, HVAC compressor under dinetteSettee/single berth to Starbd with large freezer underneath(4) opening hatches(3) 125v outlets, (3) 230v outlets(10) overhead LED lights, (4) wall lights13,000 BTU HVAC with control panelFusion stereo, DVD playerFlatscreen TV – rises up from compartment behind dinetteNumerous storage lockersStorage under cabin soleNAV STATION: located to StarbdChart table, w/forward facing seatVHF, MFD, GPSD, DC distribution panel w/main DC disconnectsGALLEY: located to PortU-Shaped with molded Corian work surfacesMele brand microwaveForce 10 propane (3) burner stove w/ oven and broilerDouble SS sink with faucet(2) SS refrigerator / freezer drawer style units(1) front load SS refrigeratorAdditional freezer under Salon settee to StarbdAC distribution panel – 125v/230vWater Maker - 220v , 62 gph… (240 ltr/hr)Water maker controls – water maker located in engine roomHVAC heat/cooling controlIndirect under cabinet lightingStove ventOpening portNumerous storage lockers and drawersPASS THROUGH TO AFT CABIN:Single pilot berthFuel tank under berth with Main fuel shutoffHanging locker(3) overhead LED lights(1) wall lightOpening portStorage lockersDAY HEAD:Washer/dryer unit in wall lockerCombo faucet/shower at sinkJabsco Quiet Flush electric headHolding tank with gravity drainOverhead hatchOverhead LED light125v and 230v outlets

Electrical And Electronics

Electrical:Vessel is equipped with 12/24 volt DC systems(7) batteries divided into two banksHouse bank – (6) 8D AGM batteriesEngine/generator start – 12v group 31 AGM North Star batteryGenerator Onan 11MDKBN 11KW (1318 hrsAC power is provided by 220v shore power 50/60 hz, or Generator 220v or interior (2) inverters ( 220v and 110v) from battery bankVessel has been set up to allow for American 250/125 VAC 60 Hz, and European 230 VAC 50 Hz electric – Selection for different power inputs is done with transfer switches for transformer located in aft lazarette. 110v outlets are run off a MasterVolt inverter located in engine room. 230 VAC outlets can be run off additional MasterVolt inverter, also in engine room – Main AC circuit distribution panel and individual circuit breakers located in Galley. Monitoring is also located on this distribution panel. AC system is USCG and ABYC compliant.There are 220v outlets and several 110v dedicated outlets run off invertersBonding system connects all under- water metal hardware to a single anode for protection against corrosion.Charger – 24v 100 amp Mastervolt multistage charger and 24v 30 amp Mastervolt multistage back up charger(2) Victron solar panels mounted at aft deckLED blue lights on transomElectronicsVessel is fitted with VDO analog fuel and water gaugesCompass – Plastimo CompassVHF – Garmin GC unit mounted in Nav station w/remote mic at helmGPS – Radar: (2) multi function Furuno 14” touch screen. One mounted at the helm, one mounted at the Nav stationSpeed – Depth – Temp display – B&G H3000 at the helmAutopilot – Furuno 711 interfaced to touch screen display with hydraulic pump and ram connected to rudder quadrant (hydraulic pump new 2023)Wind indicator – Brooks and Gatehouse true and apparent wind indicators at helmEPIRB –Ocean Signal – located just inside companionwayFusion 205 stereo with iPod docking station – with Bose surround sound system and subwooferTV- 22” flat screen TV located in lifting compartment outboard of Dinette -Disappears completely when not being usedNav lights – Vessel is equipped with LED Red and Green forward lights, stern light, bow light, Anchor light and tricolor mast head light

Mechanical

Engine … Volvo Penta D3-1101-G.. 110 hp ( 1195 hrs)Alternator- 175 Amp 24v high outputTransmission – ZF- ZF25Volvo digital engine display panel at helm with ability to scroll thru different engine information, and Volvo digital tachometer gaugeFuel tank is stainless steel – 238 gal.Generator - Onan 11MDKBN 11KW 220V (1318 hrs)Racor primary fuel filter/water separator and OEM secondary fuel filterCooling – closed circuit cooling system – raw water fed to heat exchanger to cool the coolant circulating around engine.Blower – 3” flange blower is connected to the ignition of the main enginePropeller – 3 blade ffolding bronze propBow Thruster – fully retractable into the hull of the vessel – motor rebuilt (2023)Steering is controlled with pull cables from helm rack to rudder quadrantAIR CONDITIONING:(3) Climma HVAC systems w/ circulation pump in engine roomForward unit – 13,000 BTU forward cabinSalon system is 13,000 BTUAft unit is 13,000 BTU located in aft master cabinAll units can be operated by mounted controls or handheld remoteAll units have Heat and Cool modes and are dual voltage 50/60 hz, 220v

Plumbing

Water maker –220v , 62 gph… (240 ltr/hr)- located in engine room w/ controls in GalleyRaw water system – Poly tubing with diaphragm pump and washdown outletFresh water system – Fiberglass tank, 238 gal. Diaphragm pump with poly tubing, individual spigots are valvedIsotherm water heater located in engine roomA pressure regulated shore water inlet is located at stern of vesselGray water System – Vessel is set up with a center line hose drain that leads to sump/bilge in engine room and drains via main bilge pumpBlack Water System – (3) Jabsco Quite Flush electric heads. (3) plastic tanks hold 21 gal each. Tanks are gravity drained for overboard discharge –A diaphragm high capacity Electric bilge pump w/float switch is located in sump in engine roomManual bilge pump control in cockpit

Hull And Deck

Hull and deck are hand laid FRP ( Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)Hull below the waterline is solid hand laid fiberglass – Deck is cored with fiberglass above and below coring materialAlthough the deck is fiberglass – Amel finishes the deck in a non- skid pattern made to look like teak decking. Both in color and texture.All deck hardware is marine grade.Anderson electric Dinghy davits - Stainless steelElectric folding swim platformLarge transverse lazarette at aft deck for storage- full beam - w/access to quadrant and steering componentsPropane lockerSkeg hung rudder(8) Stainless Steel mooring cleats(12) opening hatches, (6) opening ports(4) large lockers on deck

Cockpit

Center cockpit has fixed hardtop and dodger protecting the helm, and sliding fiberglass top over the rest of cockpitENGINE ROOM is accessed by lifting the cockpit floor – on hydraulic hinge and riser. It is well laid out and houses the main engine, generator, water maker components, inverters, battery chargers, air conditioning pump, fresh and sale water pumps, bilge pumps, and majority of mechanical components. Fixed fire suppression system.Helm is forward in cockpit, completely protected by her hard dodger and hardtopCentral opening table for outdoor diningLarge lazaretteFull cockpit cushionsFull cockpit enclosure

Ground Tackle

(2) Stainless steel anchors stored on bow anchor platformOne is an ULTRA anchor, One is Plow, both with swivelsPort anchor has 20 meters of 3/8 chain (65 ft) and 20 meters of ¾ rode (65 ft)Starbd anchor has 100 meters ( 330 ft) 3/8 chain(2) Lewmar windlasses with chain gypsy and rope drumsSpare Fortress anchored stowed

Sails And Rigging

Ketch rigged with 2 headsailsSail area:Genoa - 796 sq ft ….74 m sqMain -500 sq ft … 47 m sqStaysail - 231 sq ft …..22 m sqMizzen - 312 sq ft ….29 m sqAsymmetric Spinnaker:Main sail - Amel 24v electric furling and reefing, operated from helm controls w/manual back-up – in-mast system.Mizzen sail - Amel 24v electric furling and reefing, operated from helm controls w/manual back-up - in-mast systemGenoa - Amel 24v electric furling and reefing, operated from helm controls w/manual back-upStay sail - Amel 24v electric furling and reefing, operated from helm controls w/manual back-upAsymmetric spinnaker -in storage bag – stored off the boatWinches:Electric primary sheet winches in cockpit (2)Manual secondary sheet winches in cockpit (2)Electric main sheet winch (1`)Mizzen sail sheet winch (1) -manualMain mast winches (2) manualMizzen mast winch (1) manual

Additional Equipment

Highfield tender – 11 ft w/ Yamaha-20 hp engine ( never used)Life raft in hard canister ( needs re-certification)Washer/dryer combo unit – built into day head compartment

Owner Exclusion

Personal items

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Vessel Overview

Year2014
MakeAmel
Model55
Vessel NameCarabelli
CategoryCruisers
ConditionUsed
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeOther

Dimensions

Length Overall55 ft
Beam16 ft
Max Draft7 ft
Displacement47,399

Performance & Capacity

Fuel Capacity238 gal
Fresh Water211 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count1
MakeVolvo Penta
ModelD3-1101-G
Power110.00 HP
FuelDiesel

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