Amelie in Roroia, Tuamotus …….. this could be YOU next season!
Specs
Builder: Amel
Designer: Henri Amel
Flag of Registry: Canada
Hull Shape: Monohull
Year of Manufacture: 1994
Hull Number: 128
Dimensions
LOA: 53’
Beam: 4.60 m
Draft: 2.10 m
Ballast: 5000 kgs
Dry Weight: 16000 kgs
Mechanicals
Main engine: Yanmar 100hp (Approx 1650 h currently)
Generator: Phasor Marine 5.5kw (Approx 2750h currently)
Watermaker: Dessalator 24V - 50L/h (3600h currently) - New membranes in 2014. Spare rebuilt HP pump included in spares.
Bow thruster 7,5kW - serviced annually with Amel factory recommended upgrades installed. Upgraded output shaft to address common seal wear issue.
Windlass Lofrans 1,200W - gearbox completely overhauled in 2014 and motor serviced. Spare motor and brushes in spares.
Electrical Systems
Solar panels on stainless steel arch (825w) - 2015 with Outback MPPT Controller
8 batteries (Lead Acid - 450 A/H @ 24V / 900 A/H @ 12 V) - Oct 2014 1 battery 100 A/H (starting) 135 Amp - 24V Alternator on Main Engine with external regulator (Rebuilt 2015) Victron Quattro 3000 W Inverter/Charger - (220V/24V) / 70 amp charger (2016) 110 V / 24 V Inverter - 1500 W (2015) Phasor Marine - 5.5 kw Generator
Note: Mizzen mast mounted wind generators shown in some photos were removed in NZ in 2017. After the solar panels were added, their relatively small contribution didn’t offset the noise, windage and inability to use the Mizzen Staysail. After 5 months of full time cruising, the light wind sailing improvement has more than confirmed their removal as they’ve rarely been missed!
Rigging and Sails
Furling mainsail - 2007 - Insp NZ 2016, excellent condition, leech pocket replaced
Furling genoa - 2007 - Insp NZ 2016, excellent condition, UV cover replaced
Furling mizzen - 2016
Storm Jib (ATN Galerider) - 150 sq ft - 2014
Ballooner - 1994
Mizzen Staysail - 1994
(Ballooner and mizzen staysail were not used by previous owner for over 12 years, stored dry and are in excellent shape, stitching and fabric are in great condition, fully inspected prior to S Pacific crossing and again in NZ, used regularly now. These are our two absolutely favorite sails!)
Standing rigging - Replaced 2011, Regularly inspected and tuned in NZ 2016
2x poles plus extensions (Amel’s incredible pole and twin headsail system has to be used to be fully appreciated for it’s simplicity and ease of singlehanding!)
Electric furling genoa - 2014 complete overhaul: cleaning, lubrication, , bearings, upgraded hub, & seals (and fully inspected/lubricated again in NZ this season)
Electric main sail furling system - main and outhaul gearboxes replaced 2014. New electric motor on main furler (2014) and outhaul furling motor overhauled 2016. Both gearboxes were fully inspected/lubricated again in NZ this season
Electric winches:
- 2 electric winches for genoa - 1 electric winch for main sail (gearbox overhauled 2014, new motor 2014) - 8 mechanical winches
Electronics
Log-speedometer (B&G Network Speed - 2008)
Wind speed and direction (B&G Network Wind - 2008 - NMEA)
Depthsounder (B&G Network Depth -2008
Chartplotter / Radar / GPS - Raymarine C80 (integrated to AIS, Autopilot, Wind)
- Caribbean/Central America/S Pacific/SE Asia charts
Autopilot - Raymarine Primary (2014), Autohelm 7000 Secondary
AIS Transceiver - Vesper Marine - XB8000 WatchMate w/ Wifi (2016)
VHF Radio - Standard Horizon - GX2150 (2014) w/ DSC & AIS
SSB Radio - Icom IC-M7000 - with backstay antenna, used regularly
Iridium satellite telephone (9575 Extreme) with RedPort Optimizer
Laptop with OpenCPN and Extensive S Pacific/SE Asia Google Earth data Cockpit speakers Compass TV/DVD set
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 1 Fiberglass (1000 Liters)
Fuel Tanks: 1 Stainless steel (600 Liters)
Holding Tanks: 1 (80 Liters)
Appliances
Refrigerator (incl. small freezer compartment) in galley - Vitrofrigo (2014)
Refrigerator/freezer under saloon couch - Waeco/Danfoss (2011)
Air conditioning/heating - Cruisair 12,000 BTU (2010)
Washing machine - Eumina (2009)
Gas stove - ENO (2010)
Ice maker, rice cooker, blender,Sodastream,electric hot plate, toaster
Dishwasher (Never used, excellent storage!)
Accomodations
Forward cabin: 2x berth or 1x double berth and 1 single berth
Salon: 1x pullout sea berth & 1x double berth with table dropped down
Passageway: 1x berth
Aft cabin: 1x double (or single) berth and 1 single berth
Bathroom/toilet 2x (forward and rear)
Air Conditioning - 12,000 BTU AC System in main saloon (adequately cools entire boat on the rare occasions it’s needed.
Heating - Reverse cycle AC system and electrical space heaters in fwd cabin, main saloon and aft cabins
Mooring Equipment
Bugel anchor 35kg - Primary
300’ - 10 mm Chain - 2014
Fortress anchor FX-55 - Secondary/stern
CQR Stainless anchor 75lb - Secondary
30’ - 10mm chain for Fortress/CQR
100m rode and 2 x 25m rode for anchor / drogue
Bow roller assembly removed and rebuilt/reinforced & chain pipe from deck to anchor locker replaced with stainless pipe - 2016
Lofrans Tigres Windlass completely overhauled 2014 (bearings, dog clutch, motor)
Mooring lines / 6 large fenders
Safety Equipment
Life raft (6 persons) - New 2014, custom rail mount, NZ Feb 2016 service
Storm drogue and 300’ of 7/8” multiplait line (and 2 x 75' for bridle)
406 Epirb (2014 - Canadian registered)
Well provisioned ditch bags w/ PLB and hand pump watermaker
Lifesling MOB Recovery System
Fully stocked and up-to-date flare sets
Automatic engine fire suppression system in engine room
Portable fire extinguishers throughout boat (4)
Fire blanket in galley
Amel’s unique watertight bulkhead system (anchor locker/fwd cabin/aft cabin/engine room)
Standard Amel electric and manual bilge pumps in engine room
Emergency portable bilge pumps and hoses - 2000 gph (24V) and 3000 gph (220V)
Spare halyards, genoa sheets, mainsheets and misc running rigging spares
Emergency rigging repair equipment (cabling, clamps, turnbuckles, large boltcutter hacksaw and spare blades, cordless grinder, rivets, large rivet gun)
Miscellaneous
3.4 m Highfield Hypalon Aluminum RIB c/w Beachmaster wheels from NZ - 2016
Yamaha 15hp Enduro Outboard - 2015
Custom cockpit swivelling cockpit table for use underway or at anchor (still can also use original full size cockpit table)
Amel’s great hard dodger design with a custom cockpit bimini/side panels that now allows standing in cockpit to monitor lookout forward while standing well sheltered in the cockpit with bimini closed and side panels in place. Bimini over helm still quickly folds forward while retaining shade on aft part of cockpit. Full side panels (screen and clear vinyl) and rear panel (screen only) are included.
Koltri compressor (220V) to fill diving tanks
4x diving tanks
Amel’s unique and well designed bathing ladder/gangway
Fishing gear, fishing gear and then some more fishing gear
Countless tools and spare parts including:
- Starter, coolant pump, raw water pump kit, injectors, thermostat, misc spares - Engine - Coolant pump, raw water pump kits, exhaust elbow, misc spares - Generator - 24 v alternator (65 amp - internally regulated) - Mainsail/outhaul furling motor - Amel furling gearbox ring & pinion and spare hub - Windlass spares incl spare motor & motor brushes - Lewmar winch gearbox and motor brushes - Bowthruster seal kits & spare prop - Amel U-drive seal kits
- Bilge pump diaphraphms and valves (2 sets) - B&G wind sensor spares - Rotary autopilot drive (spare in addition to installed backup linear drive) - Lewmar winch spares - Outboard spares - Hatch parts kits - Head rebuilt kits - Potable water system pump - Washdown pump - Extensive stainless fastener spares - Extensive spare blocks, shackles, travellers, rigging spares - Extensive electrical spares - Hoses, clamps - Diving equipment spares (regulators, straps, hoses, BCD spares, etc) - Extensive hand tools and electric tools
(Complete detailed inventory of spares available on request)
All high quality kitchen utensils, cutlery and plates
Refit work in 2014/2015 prior to Pacific Crossing
o Overhaul of all furling equipment. New mainsail furling and outhaul gearboxes (including manual gearbox). Amel genoa furler completely overhauled with new bearings, seals, ring and pinion (old ring and pinion still quite serviceable and retained as emergency spares).
o Stainless steel solar arch/davits with 825W solar array with Outback MPPT Controller
o Engine and generator comprehensive service plus:
- New engine mounts on main engine & alignment on engine & U-drive
- New main engine exhaust hose
- Rebuilt raw water pumps on both engine and generator
- Pulled exhaust elbow on main engine and inspected (excellent condition)
- Adjusted tappets on both main and generator
o Serviced Amel U-Drive (new seals/fluids) and overhauled retractable bowthruster.
o Removed previously installed Nu-teak vinyl teak decking and Amel’s faux teak gel coat from side and aft decks. Replaced with off-white textured gelcoat non-skid surface. Much cleaner looking and cooler. Can walk on decks barefoot now and interior temperature dropped 1-2 degrees Celsius.
o Completely overhauled windlass and installed 300’ of new anchor chain.
o Installed complete secondary autopilot complete with independent linear drive on rudder stock, controller, compass/computer and cockpit display. Rotary selector switch now allows easy transfer between two completely independent installed systems.
o New rudder packing / fully inspected rudder bearings
o ALL seacocks replaced in 2013/2014
o New liferaft in stainless steel cradle built into aft railing and arch structure
o Changed propane system to US style - 20lb Fiberglass Tanks mounted on aft deck in a custom rail cradle with custom Sunbrella cover. (Amel’s standard mounting location is always a point of contention with ABYC surveyors as the access is inside the lazarette. Additionally, the small European bottles the locker was designed for weren’t easily filled in many locations).
o Completely updated safety equipment including drogue, storm jib, flares, ditch bags, Lifesling MOB system, EPIRB, PLB, fire extinguishers, sat phone, VHF with DSC & AIS
o Professional cleaning of fuel tank and installation of access port for cleaning
o Converted to all LED lighting inside boat
o Custom teak table with stainless swivel mount. Easily removed and stowed to allow full-size table to be used.
o Installed backstay antenna for SSB Much better reception than whip antenna.
Service in 2016:
- Comprehensive main engine and generator inspection and service including:
- New injectors on main engine
- New custom built fiberglass water lift muffler on engine
- New generator exhaust elbow and stainless exhaust fittings
o Serviced Amel U-Drive (seals/fluids), dropped and inspected bowthruster
o Overhauled steering system with new steering racks and pinion along with upgraded cable ends from Amel.
o Max-Prop feathering propeller disassembled and fully inspected/serviced by Max-Prop shop in NZ
o Full service/inspection of liferaft
o Disassembled and inspected all furling gearboxes, lubricated, excellent condition
o Removed forestay to inspect and lubricate foil. Replaced forestay although in excellent condition as the cost to do so in NZ was quite reasonable and it was already off the boat so easy to do!
o New mizzen from Caliber Sails - NZ as old mizzen had small areas of UV damage though the slot on the mast and being furled to the same spot regularly. Could have been repaired, but costs to have a new sail made in NZ didn’t justify repairing.
o Genoa sun cover and mainsail leech cord pockets replaced. Sails were fully inspected and in excellent condition.
o Rebuilt bow anchor roller assembly. Pulled and fully inspected forestay chainplate at the same time. Excellent condition. New pins installed.
o Replaced carbon steel chain howser between deck and anchor locker with new stainless steel pipe.
o Pulled lower spreaders on mainmast to inspect and repair small hairline cracks at root of saddle attachment at mast. Full rigging inspection and tuning.
o Installed Vesper Marine XB-8000 AIS Transceiver w/ Wifi. Couples to OpenCPN laptop and iPad’s seamlessly. Excellent anchor alarm feature also.
o Removed wind generators from mizzen mast to allow use of Mizzen Staysail. Completely transforms light wind performance of the boat! With 825 watts of solar installed, the relatively small contribution from the wind generators just didn’t justify the noise, windage and inability to use the Mizzen Staysail. Haven’t missed them at all!
o Sandblasted keel to white metal and recoated with 3 coats of epoxy barrier coat (Interprotect). New barrier coat on entire hull (Interprotect) and anti-fouled with Micron 77 (2 coats on hull / 3 on leading edges and waterline).
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