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Amel Maramu 46

Masthead Ketch · Fin With Rudder On Skeg · 1978–1989

A 13.8-metre ketch produced throughout the 1980s, balancing a moderate displacement with a stable, sea-kindly motion

Designed by Henry Amel, J. Carteau & Henri Amel.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin With Rudder On Skeg

See her sail

The Amel Maramu 46, on the water

The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.

Footage from Windy_Wayra

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a narrow beam gives 37 — a sea-kindly motion in a seaway.

Comfort ratio 37
CoastalBluewater

1.73 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.

Capsize screening 1.73
LightHeavy

274 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 274
EasygoingPowered-up

18.0 — moderate power for her weight; steady, all-round performance.

Sail area / displacement 18.0
TenderStiff

27% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 27%

Built heavy and sea-kindly — a boat made to cross oceans and forgive a rough night.

  • Heavier than ~82% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2315 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

What the fleet has seen

The Amel Maramu 46, as the fleet has seen it

Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.

The Amel Maramu 46 is a masthead ketch designed by Henry Amel and J. Carteau, built by Amel from 1978 to 1989. It measures 13.8 meters LOA with a 4.0-meter beam and a 2.0-meter draft, displacing 12,723 kg. Aboard *Windy_Wayra*, Alex and Daniela purchased their Amel Maramu 46 in Plataria, Greece, and immediately began a significant refit, including replacing cracked acrylic windows, installing a diesel heater, and upgrading interior lighting to LEDs.1:30 They also addressed mechanical issues such as a leaking hydraulic autopilot actuator and a worn propeller shaft seal, eventually deciding to replace the entire engine due to its poor condition.3:38 The crew sailed their boat, Wayra, from Greece to Malahide, Ireland, encountering 1.5 to 2-meter seas and 17 to 25 knots of wind during the 43-day passage.8:12 They transited the Strait of Gibraltar, navigating complex currents by timing their departure with tidal predictions, and sailed the Portuguese coast toward Galicia, Spain, maintaining a 4-knot speed under motor.5:17

The living fleet

Sailed by the fleet

The channels sailing this model, and where they were last seen.

Windy_WayraDaniela and Alex document the ongoing restoration and technical refit of their Amel Maramu 46, Wayra, as they prepare for long-term circumnavigation.

Seen 17 times across 2 channels of the fleet.

Basemap © Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

On the water

The Amel Maramu 46 on video

WE VISIT WAYRA, AN INTERNAL DISASTER... ☞ | Windy Wayra Ep 69Interior headliner adhesive failure on an Amel Maramu 46 necessitates a full replacement with pre-laminated materials.Windy_WayraWE'RE OFF! We're leaving Australia for our dream ⛵️🌍 | Windy Wayra Ep 67After a 2.5-year Australia hiatus, Daniela and Alex restart their Amel Maramu 46 circumnavigation plan from Greece.Windy_WayraWE SAY GOODBYE TO WAYRA... BUT NOT FOREVER | Ep 66Alex and Daniela prepare Wayra for a two-year haul-out by sealing hatches and removing the wind vane.Windy_WayraFINALLY! WE SET SAIL FROM BREST TO SPAIN | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 56Daniela and Alex refit the galley of Wayra with a new induction cooktop and 3-kilogram washing machine.Windy_WayraLEAVING DUBLIN - INTRO | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 52Alex and Daniela are sailing their 14-meter boat Wayra from Dublin to Greece for long-term storage.Windy_WayraWE ARRIVE IN DUBLIN | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 51The crew of Wayra completes a 43-day passage from Greece to Malahide, Ireland, despite autopilot hydraulic leaks.Windy_WayraWE VISITED NAZARÉ AND SAILED TO THE CÍES | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 48The crew of Wayra motors along the Portuguese coast to reach Galicia before unfavorable weather arrives.Windy_WayraWE CROSSED THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR | SAILING WAYRA | Ep 44The crew of Wayra crosses the Strait of Gibraltar by timing tidal currents to save on fuel.Windy_WayraWE CHANGED ALL THE WINDOWS in 24h | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 17Alex and Daniela replace eight cracked acrylic windows on Wayra to eliminate leaks and improve cabin visibility.Windy_WayraNEW BATHROOM for NEW YEAR'S EVE | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 16Alex and Daniela renovate the bathroom on Wayra by applying epoxy primer and polyurethane paint for durability.Windy_WayraWe installed the new water heater | Restoring Wayra | Ep 14Alex installs a 150€ automotive diesel heater in Wayra to replace a corroded, failing heating system.Windy_WayraGETTING BACK to OUR BOAT for 18 DAYS | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 8Alex and Daniela perform LED lighting upgrades and bilge pump repairs aboard their boat, Wayra, in Greece.Windy_Wayra

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
27.4%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Ketch
Ratios
SA / displacement
18.0
Displacement / length
274.1
Comfort ratio
36.6
Capsize screening
1.73
Hull speed
8.0 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1671
Hull
Hull type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1978–1989
Units built
288
Designer
Henry Amel, J. Carteau, Henri Amel
Builder
Amel

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