1997 Amel Super Maramu

Description

1997 Amel Super Maramu – Preveza, Greece

This  1997 Amel Super Maramu ketch, returning to the market after an extraordinary 8-year family circumnavigation. She is currently hauled out in Aktio Yard (Preveza), freshly antifouled, polished, and detailed for her next owner. 

Built to the exacting standards of Henri Amel, she features a robust winged stud keel and a full skeg-hung rudder, providing a level of tracking and protection that modern performance yachts cannot match. This vessel has  hundreds of hours of maintenance and voyage footage available, serving as a ready-made video manual for her next skipper.

Why Choose this 1997 Amel Super Maramu?

• Recently completed a full 8-year circumnavigation; fully tested and reliable.
• Modern Power Upgrades: 400Ah @ 24v LiFePO₄ Battle Born lithium batteries (New 2022).
• Rigging & Sails: New tri-radial Q Sails and full ACMO rigging replacement (2019).
•  Tender: Includes an AB 2.9m Aluminium/Hypalon RIB with a 15hp Yamaha 2-stroke (2023).
• Recent Service: New engine mounts (July 2025), new raw water pump (May 2025), and freshly serviced injectors.

Sailing a 1997 Amel Super Maramu is a masterclass in safety and ease. The protected center cockpit and hard dodger keep the crew dry and secure in all conditions, while the ketch rig and all-electric furling systems allow for complete sail management by a single person without leaving the safety of the helm. Whether you are navigating the trades or anchored in a remote lagoon, the blend of classic mahogany craftsmanship and modern off-grid upgrades—including Starlink and a high-capacity solar arch—ensures you explore the world in total comfort and connectivity.

Contact us for further information, or to arrange a private viewing in Preveza, Greece

Machinery & Propulsion

• Engine: Volvo Penta TMD22B Diesel (8,890 hours – upper estimate)
• Fuel Capacity: 600L (158 gallons)
• Consumption: Approx. 3.5L/hr at 6 knots cruising speed (1,000nm range)
• Propulsion: Amel C-Drive with serviced 3-blade propeller
• Bow Thruster: Amel retractable system
• Maintenance: New engine mounts (2025), Raw water pump (2025), Injector pump/injectors serviced (2023), Twin Racor filters (2019)

Rigging & Sails

• Mainsail: Q Sails Pro-radial – 35 m² (New 2019, In-mast furling)
• Genoa: Q Sails Pro-radial – 65 m² (New 2019, Electric furling)
• Mizzen: Q Sails Pro-radial – 19 m² (New 2019, In-mast furling)
• Downwind: 2 x Amel Ballooners (Up to 190 m² total sail area)
• Rigging: Full ACMO rigging replacement (2019); 1×19 strand wire
• Air Draft: 21m (Mast height 20.6m to top of VHF)
• Ballast: 5,500 kg (Iron); Displacement: 16,000 kg

Navigation & Electronics

• GPS/Chartplotter: Raymarine Axiom+ 7
• Autopilot: Raymarine S3 with p70s head unit
• Instruments: Raymarine i70s System (Wind/Depth/Speed)
• Radar: Furuno 
• AIS: Raymarine AIS700
• VHF: ICOM ICM330
• Connectivity: Starlink Integrated; Echomax EM230 Radar Reflector

Electrical System

• House Bank: 400Ah @ 24v LiFePO₄ Battle Born Lithium (New 2022)
• Inverter/Charger: Victron Multiplus 24/100/3 (New 2022)
• Solar: 3 x 245V rigid (2019) + 2 x 240V flexible (2024)
• Controllers: 2 x Victron MPPT 100/50 Smart Solar (New 2024)
• Generator: 6.5 kVA Onan (Currently non-functional, sold as seen)

Domestic Equipment

• Watermaker: Dessalator D60 Freedom
• Washing Machine: Candy 4kg
• Water Capacity: 1,000 L (264 gallons)
• Hot Water: 40L Quick Boiler
• Holding Tanks: 2 x 60L (Approx 80L capacity)
• Galley: 2-burner stove, oven, sink, 24V refrigerator, and deep freezer
• Heads: 2 x Jabsco Manual

Deck & Exterior

• Windlass: Lofrans Tigress 1500W (New motor 2024)
• Anchors: 35kg Rocna (Regalvanized 2024) + Fortress secondary
• Chain: 95m (Regalvanized 2024)
• Tender: AB 2.9m Aluminium/Hypalon RIB with Yamaha 15hp 2-stroke (2023)
• Safety: Viking 8-man ISO9650 Liferaft (Serviced Oct 2024), EPIRB 406MHz, Jackstays (New 2024), Seago MOB rescue sling
• Additional: Hard dodger, full Sunbrella enclosure, Swim ladder, Passerelle

Accommodation

The interior of 1997 Amel Super Maramu offers a spacious and refreshed living environment, featuring new carpets and a bright, well-maintained feel throughout. The saloon is the central hub, with a large U-shaped dining area to port and a linear sofa to starboard that serves as a dedicated sea-berth. With a generous headroom of 2.00m, the cabin feels open and airy. The U-shaped galley is positioned for safety at sea, providing easy access to the refrigerator, freezer, and stove while remaining within reach of the cockpit.

Accommodation is divided for maximum privacy and utility. The forward guest cabin features a versatile V-berth that can be used as two singles or converted into a double, complete with its own private ensuite head and shower. The aft master suite is a large, private retreat with a central island double berth and an ensuite head. A third pilot berth is located in the passageway to the aft cabin, providing a secure bunk for night watches. Every cabin is equipped with Amel’s signature deep storage lockers, making the yacht perfectly suited for long-range cruising and full-time habitation.