2003
Year
AMEL
Builder
52' 6" (16m)
Length
2
Cabins
Perigee - 2003 52' 6" AMEL
Whangarei Northland Region New Zealand
$289,000 USD
Yacht for sale is a 2003 AMEL 52' 6" "Perigee" Cruising Ketch in Whangarei, Northland Region, New Zealand.
2003 AMEL Super Maramu 2000 | Perigee
Introducing Perigee , a 2003 AMEL Super Maramu 2000, an exceptional blue-water cruiser celebrated for its unmatched safety, ease of handling, and ocean-going capability. Designed for sailors who demand reliability and comfort, this vessel is the perfect choice for long-distance cruising or leisurely exploration.
Having spent the past eight years navigating some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations—including the US, the Caribbean, Central America, French Polynesia, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand— Perigee has consistently demonstrated her pedigree as a true offshore voyager. Now lying in Whangarei, New Zealand, she is poised and ready for her next adventure.
Currently undergoing routine post-season maintenance and a mini-electrical upgrade, Perigee is in peak condition and equipped for extended remote area cruising. With a comprehensive ‘blue-water ready’ inventory, she is prepared for immediate departure—just step aboard, hoist the sails, and set course for your next journey.
Her layout is designed for comfort and functionality, featuring two cabins with accommodation for up to eight people: four single beds and two double beds . This well-thought-out arrangement ensures ample space for family, guests, making extended cruising both practical and enjoyable.
Meticulously maintained by experienced AMEL enthusiasts, Perigee has been kept in top condition with ongoing upgrades and care. Her current owners are well-respected within the AMEL community and have ensured that every system is in optimal working order. The boat is equipped with extensive redundancy, spare parts, and a detailed service history, providing peace of mind for serious offshore passage-making.
With her spacious interior, robust construction, and renowned AMEL engineering, Perigee offers an unparalleled cruising experience. Whether you’re planning to cross oceans or explore remote anchorages, this yacht is ready to take you wherever your dreams may lead.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own a legendary vessel that has already proven herself across the world’s oceans. Perigee is waiting for her next owner to continue the adventure. Contact us today for more details and to arrange a viewing
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LENGTH
52' 6"
BUILDER
AMEL
ASKING PRICE
$289,000 USD
BUILT
2003
BEAM
15' 2"
DRAFT
6' 11"
MAX SPEED
N/A
CRUISING SPEED
N/A
CABINS
2
GROSS TONNAGE
0.00
DISPLACEMENT
N/A
LOCATION
Whangarei, Northland Region, New Zealand
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FULL SPECIFICATIONS
Inventory
Vessel Name - Perigee
Make - Amel
Model - Supermaramu 2000
Year - 2003
YATCO - Main Category - Cruising Ketch
YATCO - Sub Category - Long Range Cruiser
Length - 16.00m / 52.49ft
Beam - 4.60m / 15.09ft
Draft - 2.10m / 6.89ft
Air Height - 21.00m / 68.90ft
Displacement - 16 Tonnes
Fuel Capacity - 600 L
Water Capacity - 1,000 L
Hull Material - Composite Infused Vinylester
Deck Material - Composite Fibreglass
Keel Type - Cast Iron
Designer - Chantiers AMEL, La Rochelle, France
Builder - AMEL
HIN - FR-AMLSM396L203
Place of Registration - Brisbane, Australia
Registration Number - 861781
Number of Helms & Position - 1, Center cockpit
Tax Status & Paid Where - Tax Paid, US
Lying - Whangarei, New Zealand
Last Antifouling - BLK Carboline Sea Barrier 3000 - November 2024
Engines
Number of Engines - 1
YATCO Production Type - Production
Engine Make - Yanmar
Engine Model - 4JH3-HTE
YATCO Manufacturer - Yanmar
Horsepower - 100 Hp
Engine Year - 2002
Engine Number - E21847
Engine Hours - 3,860 Hrs
Last Service - January 2024
Fuel Consumption - 6 L/Hr
Fuel Type - Diesel
Maximum Speed - 8.6 Knots
Cruise Speed - Economy: 6.6 Knots @ 2,000 rpm - 5.1 L/Hr
Propellers - 3 Blade 22” Bruntons H6 Autoprop
Thrusters - AMEL 10HP electric Bowthruster
Drive Type - AMEL C-drive
Steering System - 2 Push-pull cables
Accommodation
Cabins / YATCO Staterooms - 2
Single Berths - 4
Double Berths - 2
Head Height - 1.90m / 6.23ft Belowdecks in saloon
Bathrooms
Showers - 2
Heads - 2
Heads Type - Electric
Holding Tanks - 2
Hot Water Capacity - 40 L
Galley
Galley Location - Down
Refrigeration - Front load
Freezer - 2 Top load
Stove - GN-Espace 3 zone Induction cooktop
Oven - Panasonic combi microwave fanforced convetion oven with grill
Sink - 2 Side-by-side, composite
Microwave - Panasonic
Dishwasher - Decommissioned
Electronics
Depth Sounder - B&G DST800 (N2K)
Log - B&G DST800 (N2K)
Autopilot - Raymarine Evolution EV-400
Wind Instruments - B&G N2K MHU with Triton2 MFDs
Radar - Furuno DRS4D digital colour radar
Chartplotter - Furuno TZT14
AIS Auto ID System - Furuno FA50
GPS - Furuno GP330
VHF - ICOM IC-M424G
Stereo - Pioneer DER-P8300UB
SSB Radio - ICOM IC-M802
Batteries
Battery House - 400Amp/Hr LFP @ 24v + BKUP 220Amp/Hr AGM @24v
Battery Engine - 2 AGM 110Amp/Hr
Battery Charger - Victron Skylla-i 100A @ 24v
Electrical Equipment
Watermaker - Dessalator DUO D60
Generator - ONAN MD-KAV 7.5kVA
Genset Hours - 4,470 Hrs
Wind Generator - Rutland 1200
Solar Panels - 2 x 310w
Washing Machine - Thomson, Australe
Air Conditioning - 3 Climma 8,000BTU units
Heater - Resistive heating via Climma
Inverter - Victron 24v - 3,000VA - 70A Multiplus combi-inverter/charger
Alternator - Leece-Neville 175A 24v
Shore Power - 220v
Sail Inventory
Mast Material - Aluminium
Standing Rig Material - Stainless wire
Standing Rig Age - 2018
Age of Sails - 2023
Main Sails - Tri-radial cut Contender Fibercon PRO hybrid polyester-dyneema
Headsails - Tri-radial cut Contender Fibercon PRO hybrid polyester-dyneema
Furlers - In-mast AMEL - 2 electric with manual backup, 1 manual
Winches - 12 LEWMAR, standard to OEM spec
Safety Equipment
Bilge Manual - 1
Bilge Electric - 2
Life Raft - Viking 6 person; Model: 6UKL; last inspection & repack: 28th March 2023
Life Jackets - 2
Life Ring - 1
EPIRB - GME MT603G-H512J; Batt Exp: October 2029
Flares - Pyrotechnic
Fire Extinguisher - 6 - 1 In each living space, plus CO2 for galley and engine room auto
Ground Tackle
Anchor - 30 Kg WASI Bugel anchor - dragon's tooth with roll-bar
Chain / Rope - 100m 10mm G4 Chain - replaced 2020, regalvanised November 2024
Spare Anchor - 25 Kg Collapsible Spade, plus extra spare 20 Kg fluke
Chain / Rope - 2 x 40m 10mm Galvanised
Windlass - 1,200w Lofrans Tigress 24v anchor windlass, remote controlled from helm
Deck Gear & Accessories
Tender - 2.90m / 9.51ft Highfield two-deck aluminium RIB, large hypalon tubes, bow locker - 2016
Tender Outboard - Tohastsu, 18 Hp 2-stroke October 2023
Deck Wash - Yes
Deck Shower - Yes
Bimini - Solid dodger
Enclosures - Full cockpit
BBQ - Yes
Mooring Lines / fenders - Full setDisclaimer
Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
