Amel Super Maramu
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| Make | Amel |
|---|---|
| Model | Super Maramu |
| Year | 1997 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | €195,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Length | 16.15 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | PREVEZA, Greece |
| LOA | 16.15 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 4.88 m |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 20.73 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Vovlo |
| Engine Model | TMD22 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 75 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 8900 |
| Designer | Henry Amel |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 158 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 1 x 264 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 1 x 21 gal |
Description
S/V Mothership - a 1997 Amel Super Maramu is home after an incredible 8-year family, circumnavigation. She is now in the Ionian Sea - Greece, awaiting her next big adventure with you at the helm.
Currently hauled out in Aktio Yard, only a 5 minute taxi ride from Aktion National Airport (otherwise known as Preveza Airport) and 20 minute taxi ride from Preveza - a lovely Greek town to hang out for a few days while viewing.
This boat is a renowned, blue water cruiser with major upgrades where they matter and has possibly the biggest engine room of any production yacht of its size. The YouTube archives ‘Mothership Adrift’ and ‘Mothership Maintenance’ are a rare bonus - offering hundreds of videos and unmatched transparency for prospective buyers and unrivalled maintenance instructions for new owners. Full video boat tour at https://youtu.be/Y2vUJ4xqErw
What makes her exceptional:
One of the strongest production bluewater sailboats ever built.
Ketch rigged, fibreglass monohull with encapsulated hull
Two cabins, spacious engine room, well‑designed for long‑haul comfort
Complete transparency: Two YouTube channels (Mothership Adrift + Mothership Maintenance) chronicle every challenge and repair, a visual manual of comprehensive upkeep and instructions for new owner.
Full spec, photos & story
Major Specs & Upgrades
- Volvo Penta TMD22B – ~8,900 nm since new; serviced July 2025
- Q Sails Pro‑radial (2019): Main, Genoa, Mizzen (ballooners original)
- Acmo standing rigging (2019)
- Victron Multiplus 24/100/3 inverter/charger (2022)
- Battleborn LiFePO₄ batteries (2022)
- Solar: 3×245 W (2019) + 4×240 W flexi panels (2025)
- Haul‑out August 2025: fresh International antifoul and evertything fully serviced
- Onan Cummins 6.5KW genset is currently out of commission and factored into the price.
- Raymarine Axiom+ 7, S3 autopilot, Furuno radar
- Layout: 2 double cabins, U‑shaped galley, large saloon
- Dual Racor inline filters
- AB 2.9 m dinghy + Yamaha 15 HP outboard (2023)
- Starlink for reliable connectivity
Condition
Structurally solid and bluewater-ready, with only cosmetic TLC needed after continuous long-distance cruising.
VAT & Ownership
EU VAT paid pre-Brexit. Boat has been outside EU waters for over 3 years and is British-flagged. Full documentation available. Priced to sell, open to offers.
Located in the Ionian Sea, Greece. Viewings by appointment.
Accommodations
Cabins: 2–3, depending on layout
Berths: 6–8
Heads: 2 Jabsco (Manual)
Showers: 2
Mechanical Equipment
Engine: Volvo Penta TMD22B diesel
Engine Hours: Approx. 8900
Fuel Capacity: 158 gallons / 600L
Fuel Consumption: Approx. 3.5L Cruising Speed
Cruising Speed: Approx. 6 knots
Max Speed: Approx. 8 knots
Range: Approx. 1,000 nautical miles
Generator: 6.5 kVA Onan - currently out of commission
Watermaker: Dessalator D60 Freedom
Battery Bank: 400Ah @ 24v LiFePO Battle Born (new 2022)
Inverter / Charger: Victron Multiplus 24/100/3 (new 2022)
Shore Power: Yes
Solar: 3 x 245v rigid (new 2019) 4 × 240v flexi (new 2024) 2 x Victron MPPT 100/50 Smart Solar (new 2024)
Galley Equipment
Galley: Equipped with stove, oven, sink, refrigerator, and freezer
Air Conditioning: No
Washing Machine: Candy 4Kg
Hot Water System: 40L Quick Boiler
Pressurised Water System: Yes
Fresh Water Capacity: 264 gallons / 1,000 litres
Holding Tanks: Approximately 80 litres (2 × 40L tanks)
Deck and Hull Equipment
Hull Material: Fiberglass (GRP)
Hull Type: Monohull with wing keel
Rig Type: Ketch, masthead, in-mast furling
Steering: Hydraulically assisted wheel
Displacement: 35,274 lbs / 16,000 kg
Ballast: 12,125 lbs / 5,500 kg (Iron)
Sail Plan
Sail Area (Upwind): 1,302 sq ft / 121 m²
Mainsail: Q Sails, Pro-radial - 377 sq ft / 35 m² (new 2019)
Genoa: Q Sails, Pro-radial - 700 sq ft / 65 m² (new 2019)
Mizzen: Q Sails, Pro-radial - 205 sq ft / 19 m² (new 2019)
Sail Area (Downwind): Up to 2,045 sq ft / 190 m² with ballooners
Mast Height: 20.6m 67’6” to the top of VHF ant. (Air Draft)
Spars: Aluminum, deck-stepped
Standing Rigging: 1x19 strand wire, discontinuous
Spreaders: Two levels
Sail Handling: In-mast furling mainsail and mizzen
Bimini: Sunbrellor fully enclosed
Sprayhood: Hard Dodger
Swim Platform: No
Swim Ladder: Yes
Passerelle: Yes
Bow Thruster: Yes
Stern Thruster: No
Anchor Windlass: Lofrans Tigress with 1500w (new 2024) motor
Anchor: 1 x Rocna 35kg (re-galvanised 2024) + 1 x Fortress
Chain: 95m (re-galvanised 2024)
Navigation Systems
Autopilot: Raymarine S3 with head p70s head unit
Radar: Furuno - old but fully working
GPS/Chartplotter: Raymarine Axiom+ 7
VHF Radio: ICOM ICM330
Starlink: Yes
AIS Receiver: Raymarine AIS700
Instruments: Raymarine i70s System Pack (Wind/Depth/Speed)
Compass: Yes
Stereo System: Yes
Additional Equipment
Dinghy & Outboard
Dinghy: AB
Size: 2.9m
Material: Aluminium/Hypalon
Chaps Cover: Yes
Anchor: Yes
Outboard: Yamaha 15Hp 2 Stroke (new 2023) rare and highly desirable in USA and Europe.
Safety Equipment
Liferaft: Viking 8 man ISO9650 - serviced Oct 2024
Life Jackets: 2 adult Plastimo
EPIRB: 406MHz Global Fix E4
Lifebuoy Ring: Yes
Jackstays: Yes (new 2024)
Radar Reflector: Echomax EM230 (ARC compliant)
Rescue Sling: Seago MOB rescue sling
