Amel 55 ABORA (2015) – Phuket, Thailand
Privately owned Amel 55 in the desirable Pack Plus Comfort specification.
Designed for serious bluewater cruising, offshore passagemaking and long-term liveaboard use, this Amel 55 combines the proven Amel ketch rig, extensive onboard autonomy and the ease of operation for which the yard is known.
Why This Model?
Among bluewater sailors, the Amel 55 is often considered alongside Hallberg-Rassy, Oyster and Discovery. Unlike many yachts in this size range, she was designed from the outset for short-handed ocean cruising, with protected watchkeeping, simplified sail handling and a strong focus on self-sufficiency offshore.
Key Highlights
- Pack Plus Comfort specification
- Amel ketch rig
- Electric furling mainsail and mizzen
- Electric Reckmann furling genoa and staysail
- Volvo Penta D3-110 (1,296 h)
- Onan 11 kW generator
- Dessalator watermaker (240 l/h)
- FleetBroadband FB250 satellite communications
- Starlink internet
- Electric bow thruster
- Air conditioning throughout
- Webasto diesel heating
- Never chartered
- Major mechanical systems serviced in April 2026
Walk The Boat
The protected centre cockpit allows safe operation in offshore conditions, while the ketch sail plan and electric furling systems keep sail handling manageable for a couple.
Below deck, the three-cabin, two-head layout is complemented by substantial tankage, generator support, watermaker and long-range communications equipment. Together, these features make the yacht particularly well suited to ocean crossings, remote cruising grounds and extended periods away from marinas.
Other Main OptionsOffshore & Cruising Equipment
- Onan 11 kW generator
- Dessalator 240 l/h watermaker
- Starlink internet
- FleetBroadband FB250
- Iridium satellite communications
- Furuno AIS transponder
- Furuno radar
- B&G H3000 navigation suite
- Furuno NavPilot autopilot
Sailing & Deck Equipment
- Electric furling mainsail
- Electric furling mizzen
- Electric furling genoa
- Electric furling staysail
- 7 Lewmar electric/manual winches
- Electric bow thruster
- Hydraulic gangway
- Hydraulic transmission with shaft brake
- Folding propeller with Spurs rope cutter
- Electric anchor windlass with cockpit controls
- Secondary electric anchor windlass
Included Equipment
- Zodiac 8-person liferaft
- AB aluminium-bottom dinghy
- Mercury 9.9 hp outboard
Layout & Performance
- LOA: 17.30 m
- Beam: 4.99 m
- Draft: 2.21 m
- Displacement: 24 t
- Fuel Capacity: 900 l
- Water Capacity: 800 l
- Cabins: 3
- Heads: 2
- Engine: Volvo Penta D3-110 (110 hp)
- Generator: Onan 11 kW
Condition
Private family ownership. Never chartered.
Offered for sale due to the owner's age. According to the owner, all major mechanical systems were serviced in April 2026.
Alternatives
Hallberg-Rassy 57, Oyster 56, Discovery 55, Moody DS54, Oyster 575 and similar offshore cruising yachts.
Travel Convenience
Located in Phuket, Thailand.
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