Amel Super Maramu Buyer's Guide
The Amel Super Maramu is a 52' 6" ketch built from 1989 until 2005 across 497 hulls, conceived as a ready-to-sail bluewater cruiser rather than a project boat. Shopping the brokerage market means weighing a highly standardized design against the condition of its systems, since Amel delivered these yachts with an unusually complete factory spec and later owners have added their own layers of equipment.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common layout seen on the resale market, though two-cabin versions are also available, and ex-charter boats turn up frequently. The factory interior sleeps up to seven in two staterooms with large beds, a mahogany and leather saloon, and a U-shaped dining table that extends to seat ten. A three-zone heating and cooling system was standard, and the Millennium edition introduced a blue fiberglass cabin sole. Buyers should confirm which cabin count and sole style a given hull carries, as these distinguish earlier from later builds.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most Super Maramus on the market carry a deep factory equipment list, and the used fleet commonly adds further systems. Power and energy are well served: generators, watermakers, inverters, solar, and lithium batteries are frequently found, with electric winches and bow thrusters common for shorthanded handling. Navigation and safety gear commonly includes autopilot, radar, chartplotter, AIS, life raft, and EPIRB. For comfort, air conditioning, freezer, washing machine, and bimini are often seen, while davits, cockpit shower, and dodger appear as less common owner additions. A buyer should verify the age and service history of the generator and watermaker especially, as these define self-sufficiency offshore.
What to Inspect
The known structural story is largely reassuring. Amel applied a proprietary blister barrier under the gelcoat, and this has reportedly prevented osmotic blisters from appearing on any Super Maramu hull anchor. The hull is solid handlaid biaxial laminate, and the deck-to-hull joint is a six-layer monocoque bond made in the mold anchor. Watertight integrity is central: four full-height bulkheads and eight compartments with valved limber pipes route stray water to a central sump anchor. Check the raw-water intake configuration — early boats have three through-hulls, while post-1998 Millennium editions consolidate to one master sea-chest anchor. All outlets should remain above the waterline. The U-drive engine faces aft with thrust carried by the keel; confirm soft-mount condition and access via the large under-cockpit engine room.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts are typically found in France, Greece, Spain, Martinique, the United States, and Portugal. For a shopper, the priority list is short:
- Confirm layout (three-cabin owner vs two-cabin) and whether it is an ex-charter hull
- Verify generator, watermaker, and lithium battery bank condition
- Inspect bulkheads, limber-pipe sump, and raw-water intake type
- Test electric furlers, winches, bow thruster, and windlass from the cockpit
- Confirm blister barrier intact and no osmotic signs on the laminate
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Amel Super Maramu. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 17 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 3 | $156,181 | — |
| Mar 25 | 1 | $174,000 | +11.4% |
| Apr 25 | 2 | $299,000 | +71.8% |
| May 25 | 3 | $110,000 | -63.2% |
| Jun 25 | 2 | $175,849 | +59.9% |
| Jul 25 | 2 | $178,163 | +1.3% |
| Aug 25 | 2 | $192,250 | +7.9% |
| Sep 25 | 9 | $156,181 | -18.8% |
| Oct 25 | 6 | $149,042 | -4.6% |
| Nov 25 | 5 | $189,406 | +27.1% |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $219,811 | +16.1% |
| Jan 26 | 10 | $192,147 | -12.6% |
| Mar 26 | 9 | $172,378 | -10.3% |
| Apr 26 | 20 | $212,274 | +23.1% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $175,136 | -17.5% |
| Jul 26 | 3 | $100,000 | -42.9% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $201,088 | +101.1% |
Where they're listed
Amel Super Maramu listings appear across 16 countries. France has the most listings with 10 (16.1%), followed by Greece and Spain.
Country view
62 listings · 16 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $121,474 | 10 | 0 | 16.1% |
| Greece | $175,108 | 10 | 0 | 16.1% |
| Spain | $167,172 | 8 | 0 | 12.9% |
| Martinique | $219,811 | 6 | 0 | 9.7% |
| Ireland | $269,227 | 5 | 0 | 8.1% |
| Italy | $231,380 | 4 | 1 | 6.5% |
| United States | $125,000 | 4 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Portugal | $150,397 | 3 | 0 | 4.8% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $242,500 | 2 | 0 | 3.2% |
| New Zealand | $182,399 | 2 | 0 | 3.2% |
| Panama | $110,000 | 2 | 0 | 3.2% |
| French Polynesia | $212,274 | 2 | 0 | 3.2% |
Comparable models
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