irrational liking for a Maramu

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I can't understand why I like Amel Maramu's

The decor inside is fairly ghastly with a very curious 'style' and they don't meet my 'Must be able to be steered from inside' criteria.( almost do..) But they are ketch rigged, which I like. Are well thought out system wise and seem pretty robust.

I could afford an older 47 footer...

I might try to go and have a look at one- I'm sure after I'd been onboard I'd run a mile.

Anyone got one?
 
I too have that same irrational liking. I've owned and sailed many boats but never (yet) a Maramu. They are tough boats and we've met owners along the way on our sailing travels and they all love them to bits. They have some quirky things about them but you could learn to get used to them but my main problem with the Maramu is the layout. It doesn't have a third cabin yet with 46 feet to play with they could easily fit it in, but Amel never did.

Happy hunting.
 
I've sailed a Maramu quite a bit and it's the aura of practicality that gets you - every system seems to have been optimised, it all works well. But, I don't want a ketch, draught is way over the top for my needs, they look a bit odd - but I still really like them!
 
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The Maramu was quite clearly designed to be sailed and handled by a couple, and to be able to take one or two couples around the world, hence its designers never saw the need for a third cabin when its intended use dictated the need for storage space and good robust systems over extra bunks.
 
Norman_E said:
The Maramu was quite clearly designed to be sailed and handled by a couple, and to be able to take one or two couples around the world, hence its designers never saw the need for a third cabin when its intended use dictated the need for storage space and good robust systems over extra bunks.
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That's one if the things I like about them: they are designed to go to sea, not pose about in a marina. The exterior I quite like, the interior- from pictures- I kind of don't.
 
wully1 said:
That's one if the things I like about them: they are designed to go to sea, not pose about in a marina. The exterior I quite like, the interior- from pictures- I kind of don't.
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I understand your feeling about the interior. I felt the same way. However once in there the whole thing seems to breathe quality. Even with respect to the mahogany used. The yard manager used to select the trees in the forest in Gabon, the trees were felled and left for three years to mature, they were then shipped to France where they were seasoned for a further 2 years.
 
A proper cruising boat that grew as Henri aged.

Things that I really like

wheel in the right place for a cruiser
2 completely separate anchor systems at the bow.
no exposed wood to maintain
center cockpit ketch
2 roomy cabins no attempt to squeeze in more.
fabulous engine room
galley layout

A negative as I see it was the reliance on electrickery for all sail handling on the later ones. I know they came with manual handles when things failed but as long as you have electrons and it all works it makes for an easy boat to sail.
 
My new to me boat is an old Super Maramu. We all agree on one fact, the interior is homely. However, if your aim is to cruise around the world, there is no better boat for the task and this includes all the high value Northern cousins.

What other boat has water tight compartments, cavernous engine rooms, and easily handled sails? SWMBO feels safer in this boat than in any other in the class. This affected our decision in the final. We searched for three years to find the best solution for us. And the X562 was a secondary consideration; that was my first choice :-) ... But compromise is key.
 
TQA said:
A proper cruising boat that grew as Henri aged.

Things that I really like

wheel in the right place for a cruiser
2 completely separate anchor systems at the bow.
no exposed wood to maintain
center cockpit ketch
2 roomy cabins no attempt to squeeze in more.
fabulous engine room
galley layout

A negative as I see it was the reliance on electrickery for all sail handling on the later ones. I know they came with manual handles when things failed but as long as you have electrons and it all works it makes for an easy boat to sail.
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Amel also refused to have hydraulics on board as that required specialist engineers. However everybody could deal with an electric motor.
 
We have an acquaintance who wintered here 2013/2014, and has a Super Maramu. I was very impressed with the yacht generally. Very well thought out, lots of room, Very different to the run of the mill AWB's (like ours). French Chic? Definitely a yacht intended for long distance blue water cruising.
(So here is our next dream boat)
http://www.siroco-nautica.pt/?div=links&q=barcos/devolve_vela.php?id=1145:cool:
Right I am off to do the lottery, and agonise about which type of second anchor I will buy.........

Michael.
 
Monique said:
My new to me boat is an old Super Maramu. We all agree on one fact, the interior is homely. However, if your aim is to cruise around the world, there is no better boat for the task and this includes all the high value Northern cousins.

What other boat has water tight compartments, cavernous engine rooms, and easily handled sails? SWMBO feels safer in this boat than in any other in the class. This affected our decision in the final. We searched for three years to find the best solution for us. And the X562 was a secondary consideration; that was my first choice :-) ... But compromise is key.
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We went on the one @ SIBS last year, certainly not the prettiest of boats & i guess the sailing would not be as much fun as my IOR One Tonner but a well sorted yacht meant for serious live aboard`s in comfort with few seacocks to corrode or worry about. a very workman like & comfortable yacht.
I didnt investigate how the wiring is done but most modern boats have fully integrated wiring systems that the ordinary Joe cant touch ( even some sparkies get stuck) so imo just not suitable for the job. Give me separate circuits every time.
 
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Friends bought an older (cant remember how old) Santorin last year in Alcudia; in addition to all comments made here they found excellent support from Amel in SoF including free berthing whilst some problems were resolved. I particularly like the arrangement for poling out the headsail
 
Irrational Amel Fan

I have been a closet Amel fan too. Don't really know why either. There, I feel better now for having gone public. And will go off and do the lottery right now.
 
richardm47 said:
I have been a closet Amel fan too. Don't really know why either. There, I feel better now for having gone public. And will go off and do the lottery right now.
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What would you buy? I've just bought a ticket and if it comes up I think it might be as new a 47 as I could find. Anything else would be too big..Even that is a bit OTT.
 
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