The AMEL 55 is a luxurious, ocean-going bluewater cruiser from France, fully equipped for long-distance cruising. Her well-proven concept, the exceptionally high build standard of the shipyard in La Rochelle and the uncompromising focus on safety, reliability and comfort have made AMEL sailing yachts outstanding cruising yachts for decades, and they can be found in the most remote cruising grounds around the world. Very stiff, torsion-resistant construction with bonded structural bulkheads using epoxy resins. Deep, well-protected centre cockpit with high coamings and a hardtop over the helm position. Bright, airy interior thanks to numerous coachroof windows, deck hatches, portlights and hull windows. Exclusive, solid mahogany interior in American walnut with white upholstered panels and headlinings as well as light-coloured sole boards.Exceptionally well-equipped privately owned yacht from her first owner in the two-cabin version with luxurious full-beam owner's cabin aft. Although built in 2012, the AMEL 55 was not commissioned until 2013. All furling systems, sheets and sail controls can be operated from the cockpit. Extensive specification including electric in-mast furling systems, retractable bow and stern thrusters, hydraulic passerelle, electric davits, large diesel generator, air conditioning, diesel heating, watermaker, complete B&G and FURUNO navigation package, etc. The AMEL 55 is offered for sale as her owner is retiring from sailing and can be handed over fully commissioned with all inventory. The yacht is registered under the Swiss flag, therefore the asking price is exclusive of VAT. She is lying on the Adriatic near Split and is available immediately. Rig/Sails
Ketch rig
Deck-stepped, top rigged AMEL main mast with two sets of swept spreaders
Electric mainsail furling system
Deck-stepped, top rigged AMEL mizzenmast with one set of swept spraders
Electric mizzen furling system
Both masts painted white
Electric RECKMANN headsailfurling system
Fixed inner forestay with electric RECKMANN furling system
White painted spinnaker pole (stowed on mast)
LED 3 colour light and anchor light in top
Two LEWMAR 46.2ST halyard winches on main mast
Two LEWMAR 16ST halyard winch on mizzen mast
Furling mainsail INCIDENCES Hydranet triradial approx. 47 m²
Furling mizzen INCIDENCES Hydranet triradial approx. 29 m²
Furling genoa INCIDENCES Hydranet triradial approx. 75 m² with UV-protection
Cutter jib INCIDENCES Hydranet triradial approx. 22 m² with UV-protection
Furling gennaker incl. furling system
Deck
Heavy-duty stainless steel bow fitting designed for double mooring gear
Electric LEWMAR 2.000 W anchor windlass with remote control and chain counter in cockpit
Mooring gear: Stainless steel scoop anchor 30 kg and 100 m stainless steel anchor chain 10 mm
Second electric LEWMAR 2.000 W anchor windlass with DELTA anchor 25 kg, 20 m stainless steel chain leader 10 mm and 60 m anchor line
Electric deck wash pump
Continuous fixed sea rail with railing gates
Four stainless steel mooring cleats
Four stainless steel spring cleats
Electric genoa winches LEWMAR 58STE
Winches for cutter jib LEWMAR 46.2ST
Electric LEWMAR 40STE winch for mainsheet
Folding swim platform with swim ladder on transom
Two cockpit lockers below port side deck
Spacious locker below aft deck
Cockpit locker below port cockpit seat
Deep, well protected cockpit with high coaming and helm station with helmsman's seat and steering wheel forward to port
Hardtop with front and side windows (opening front windows) and two deck hatches
Cockpit cover
Hydraulic ANGELO GANDOLA gangway in teak and stainless steel
Fixed, electric SIMPSON stainless steel davits (lifting capacity: 300 kg)
Folding cockpit table
Folding teak seats in pushpit
Layout/Interior
Exclusive, very well finished interior in mahogany with light laminated floorboards (oak style)
Spacious, bright saloon with U-shaped dinette to port around the electric adjustable saloon table
Settee to starboard
White leather saloon upholstery
Large U-shaped galley to port- White CORIAN worktop- Large sink- Gas cooker (3 burners and oven)- Electric extractor hood- Microwave 230 V- Fridge approx. 150 l- Freezer approx. 150 l- Additional freezer compartment- Dishwasher
Large forward-facing chart table with navigator's seat, instrument console and switch panel to starboard aft
Spacious, luxurious full-beam owner's cabin with wide island berth and ample storage in lockers, compartments and shelves
Owner's heads compartment to port with electric toilet, sink and separate shower
Guest cabin forward with double berth, desk, lockers and shelves
Forward heads compartment with electric toilet, sink and separate shower
Sea berth in passage to aft cabin to starboard
Slatted frames under berths
Lee cloths for all berths
OCEANAIR blinds and mosquito screens
Blinds for hull and coachroof windows
LED interior lighting with recessed ceiling lights, wall lights and reading lamps
Technical Equipment
STEYR MO144M38 four-cylinder marine turbo diesel engine 144 hp/106 kW with electronic controls
Engine hours (as of June 2026): 1.175 h
Twin switchable RACOR fuel filters
Hydraulic gearbox with shaft brake
AMEL angular drive with Varioprop feathering propeller
Large, easily accessible and superbly sound-insulated engine compartment
Retractable SIDE-POWER bow thruster 11 hp with dedicated battery and charger
Retractable SIDE-POWER stern thruster 11 hp
Diesel generator ONAN 11MDKBN 11 kVA, operating hours (as of June 2026): 389 h
230 V shore power connection with charging cable
Solar panels on doghouse roof
Battery charger MASTERVOLT 24 V/100 A
Second battery charger MASTERVOLT 24 V/60 A
Inverter MASTERVOLT 24 V/230 V/2.500 W
24 V service battery bank with a capacity of 640 Ah
Starter batteries 12 V / 90 Ah for engine and generator
Energy monitoring meter
12 V/24 V/230 V throughout yacht
Air conditioning CLIMMA throughtout yacht
Diesel heating Aerotherm 5.500 W
Washer/dryer LG
Watermaker DESSALATOR 230 V/240 l/h, operating hours (as of June 2026): 272 h
Three electric toilets, each with holding tank approx. 60 l
Hot water boiler 50 l
Freshwater shore connection
LED navigation lights
Navigation/Electronics
FURUNO instrument display with log, echo sounder and wind transducer (all new 2026)
FURUNO Navpilot 711 autopilot
Compass
FURUNO NavNet TZT3 chart plotter in cockpit (new 2024)
FURUNO radar antenna on mizzen mast
FURUNO GP150 GPS receiver
FURUNO FA50 AIS transponder with HUB 101
GARMIN VHF radio at chart table
Additional ICOM IC-M91D handheld VHF radio
FURUNO FAX30 Navtex
Video camera on mizzen mast
SAMSUNG 32" LCD TV with electric lift in saloon to starboard and dedicated 24 V / 230 V / 800 W inverter
SAMSUNG 26" LCD TV in owner's cabin
INTELLIAN satellite TV antenna on aft davit
STARLINK satellite internet antenna on pushpit
Radio/CD/MP3 player with BOSE sound system in saloon and cockpit speakers
NASA Meteoman barometer
Safety
Liferaft 6 pers. in container (new 2026) in quick-release cradle on pushpit
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Fire extinguishers
Automatic engine room fire extinguishing system
Electric and manual bilge pumps
Accessories
Dinghy (Walker Bay Leisure RID310H with new Hypalon tubes and TORQEEDO Travel 1003s electric outboard)
Cockpit cushions
Sunbathing cushions for aft deck
FORTRESS FX-55 stern anchor with webbing strap on reel mounted on pushpit
Diving equipment
Two folding bicycles
KÄRCHER pressure washer
Various spare parts and tools
Fenders
Mooring lines

This 2012 Amel 55 is listed for sale in Rogoznica, Croatia. With a 57ft layout and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB706531 on Rightboat.