- Yachting Monthly
- Digital edition
- May 30, 2013
Rochelaise builder Amel has given its luxurious ocean cruisers a makeover, but has anything been lost in translation? Chris Beeson takes French leave to find out
Product Overview
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What’s she like to sail?
She’s not terribly quick but, as Antoine points out, fast tends to be uncomfortable. A cruiser light or powerful enough to log impressive speeds brings problems of her own in a blow. Amel’s ethos is comfort, reliability and minimum effort, which means sedate and fabulously comfortable, almost regal, progress.
When we were overcanvassed, particularly with too much mizzen, the helm was very heavy indeed, but even at the best of times it felt dull. Whether this was due to an unbalanced rudder with all the feeling of a lock gate, or a lack of balance in the ketch rig is almost irrelevant as she will spend 99 per cent of the time under autopilot. Point her in the right direction, flick on the autopilot, make a note of the rudder angle, tweak the sails until she balances, then settle down with an aperitif and watch the miles tick off. What could be easier? Having the propeller in the keel’s trailing edge means there’s no propwalk, but it also means that during berthing manoeuvres, getting propwash over the rudder, which is well aft, isn’t easy. The solution? Amel fits a 12hp retractable bow thruster as standard.
What’s she like in port and at anchor?
In port she’s luxurious. LED lights in the deckhouse, on spreaders and at the end of the mizzen boom give her a glamorous superyacht touch at night. With one cockpit table leaf up, you can step from the aft deck into the cockpit and walk down the companionway to the galley without interruption, to fix your gin and tonic and settle into the cockpit cushions.
If the local insect life gets too much, simply unfurl the cockpit tent and whack up the air conditioning or retire below and flip on a DVD. At anchor, the sundeck will provide an opportunity to dry naturally after a swim and a bathing platform shower, and the lazarette is big enough for plenty of toys.
Down below, there’s abundant evidence of the Amel philosophy, which affirms that comfort levels should never drop when you’re sailing as a family. If you have the money, why not include air conditioning, heating, dishwasher, microwave, freshwater flushing heads, TV and stereo systems? And why not have cameras on the spreaders so you can survey the bottom before anchoring, or make the perfect stern-to approach from the wheel? Would she suit you and your crew?
You’ll want to sail the world, because a yacht like this is wasted on mere port-hopping, but you won’t need decades of experience as she’s a doddle to sail. You’ll need to be wealthy, though, because this is an expensive boat. That said, Jay Roche, the UK dealer, believes Amel is up against the likes of Hallberg-Rassy, Oyster, Discovery and now Gunfleet, making her a relative bargain.
For this sort of money you’ll really struggle to find a duff boat, but where Amel sets itself apart is through practicality.
Big-name luxury marques often cram their boats with impressive fly-by-wire electronics – fine as long as they work – but Amel keeps it simple. Yes, there are electrics to make life easier but if they go wrong, you’re not entirely crippled as everything has a manual back-up. Also, as you would expect of a blue-water cruiser, maintenance access is carefully designed to encourage you to ensure everything’s in good working order. Amel is a co-operative in a world of corporations. It goes its own way. The 55 will suit the leftfield couple, self-reliant ramblers on the path less-travelled.
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Solid Asset Boat | 55' Prestige 2016
2016 55 Prestige 550S yacht for sale - "Solid Asset" offers all the comforts of home, and more, with a changing water view as often as you like.” SOLID ASSET", a 2016 Prestige 550 S, is an immaculately captain-maintained vessel, built with most popular factory options and custom owner-added features, along with elegant decor. She is the epitome of comfort for owners and guests. The single-level open-concept salon area has a huge electric sunroof that opens to sunshine or a starry night and large hull windows, two that electrically open for fresh air and to stay in contact with the deck crew when docking. The cocktail/dining table opens to accommodate six adults for multi-course meals. The two salon sofas, seats, and ottomans can comfortably seat ten guests for conversation and cocktails.
The unique Mid-ship Master Stateroom is completely isolated from the Guest Stateroom's and is accessed by a private stairway from the salon. Forward is the stairwell to the VIP stateroom, 3rd stateroom, and the Guest Head which also features a separate shower stall. The VIP Berth is a scissor berth which allows it to be a queen-size berth or two separate berths.
"Solid Asset" 2016 Prestige 550 S is a must-see yacht.
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Solid Asset HIGHLIGHTS
- Yacht Details: 55' Prestige 2016
- Location: Saint Petersburg, FL
- Engines: Cummins
- Last Updated: Aug 28, 2024
- Asking Price: $789,000
- Maximum Speed: 30 kn
- Max Draft: 3' 10''
Solid Asset additional information
- Cruising Speed: 23 kn
- Beam: 15' 8''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Displacement: 38,740 lb
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 581|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 210|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 81|gallon
The galley, aft on the main level, is equipped with a Bosch Induction Stove Top, A Cuisinart Stainless Steel Convection/Microwave Oven, a Dishwasher, a Refrigerator-Freezer, Ice Maker, and Extensive Storage. Sliders open and stack to a generous cockpit area with a table, settee, and an electric cockpit sunshade. A custom Blaze Stainless Steel BBQ Grill with a marine propane tank in the cockpit gives the additional option of cooking outdoors. From the cockpit is access to the air-conditioned Crew Quarters containing a single berth, head with shower, and additional storage.
Forward from the main salon, down steps are her two spacious staterooms and a head. Guests have closets, drawer space, and large hull windows for a light airy feel. Under the steps is a Splendide Washer/Dryer with storage space for cleaning materials.
A separate staircase leads to the unique full-beamed owner's cabin. This private retreat features a walk-in closet and dressing area, a walk-through shower from bath to dressing area, and abundant storage throughout the suite. A state-of-the-art audio-visual system with 40’ LCD T/V, Sonos sound bar, a queen-sized bed, and seating at a desk/vanity area. Large hull windows and a 6-foot + ceiling, add to the open concept and roomy feel.
This vessel has been ergonomically designed to accommodate guests unfamiliar with being onboard, rough seas, or seasoned older cruisers. Grab rails are strategically located, with a color-differentiated flooring system to remind cruisers of every elevation/step change. Plush carpet is snapped over synthetic wood flooring throughout the vessel making cleaning or replacement of carpet easy.
The vessel has low hours and is powered by Cummins QSC 600 HP 8.3L turbo-charged diesels with Zeus pod drives creating fuel efficiency and a smooth ride. The vessel is equipped with a Sea Keeper 9 Gyroscopic Stabilizer that keeps her on an even keel; underway and at dock or anchor, This is a $100K option rarely found on vessels of this size but adds exponentially to the comfort of cruising. "Solid Asset" is equipped with Sky Hook a global positioning system, a perfect solution while waiting for bridges to open or in line at a fuel dock.
To aid in maintenance, the vessel has 2 SonoHull systems installed. This ultrasonic antifouling system decreases microscopic algae growth on the hull, disrupting the first link in the food chain. The results are better fuel consumption with a cleaner hull, less frequent need for bottom cleaning, and a lengthening of time between haul-outs for new bottom paint.
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- Stainless Steel Delta 66 lb Anchor with 200' Chain and Anchor Chain Counter at Helm
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Comprehensive Cummins Engine and Pod Service in July 2023. Call for Details
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"Solid Asset" is a low-hour gently used Prestige that is in immaculate condition and the only 550 S with a SeaKeeper on the market. This 550 S was freshwater-kept until the summer of 2019, making it a must-see if you're in the market. The layout offers a spacious salon, aft galley, three staterooms with a massive full-beam master, two heads, and crew quarters.
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