The AMEL 60 is the largest yacht Amel builds, and she carries that flagship status with conviction. At 19 metres overall and 28.95 tonnes empty displacement, she has the waterline length, sail area, and construction quality to sustain comfortable ocean passages at speeds that make the routing mathematics work in the real world. Her carbon mast, standard rather than optional, keeps the centre of gravity low and the rig weight manageable, delivering a performance advantage that translates directly into faster passages and more responsive handling.nnThree cabins, each with its own en-suite bathroom, provide accommodation for six in layouts that prioritise privacy and comfort over berth count. The full-beam master suite spans the widest section of the hull, offering the kind of living space that shorter yachts simply cannot match. A 175hp diesel provides confident auxiliary power, and 900 litres of fuel extends motoring range for the calms and channel crossings that punctuate ocean voyaging.nnDesigned by Berret-Racoupeau, the hull form balances speed under sail with the motion comfort that matters during extended passages. A mainsail of 77 square metres and a jib of 88 square metres deliver serious upwind drive, while the optional 39-square-metre staysail adds flexibility in deteriorating conditions. The centre cockpit, protected by a rigid canopy with opening roof and integrated solar panels, keeps the crew safe and comfortable throughout the watch cycle.
Length
19M
Beam
5.35M
Draft
2.35M
Day Guests
8
Sleeping
6
Cabin
3
Cruise Speed
Max Speed
Fuel
900L
Engine
175hp diesel
Naval
Berret-Racoupeau
New Starting From
€2,000,000
High Price Brokerage
€1,800,000
Low Price Brokerage
€1,650,000
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A carbon mast as standard equipment signals Amel’s commitment to sailing performance at this size. Main sail area of 77 square metres and jib area of 88 square metres drive 28.95 tonnes of empty displacement with authority across the wind range. The 175 hp diesel provides robust auxiliary power, and 900 litres of fuel gives extended range under power for calms and coastal manoeuvring. Draft of 2.35 metres balances windward performance against anchorage access, and beam of 5.35 metres provides the platform stability for confident sailing in ocean conditions. The self-tacking jib system scales to this size, allowing a couple to tack the AMEL 60 without leaving the cockpit. Loaded displacement of 32.65 tonnes accounts for the provisions, water, fuel, and equipment that ocean cruisers carry, and the Berret-Racoupeau hull form accounts for this weight in its performance calculations.
Composite construction at the Amel yard follows the same methodology applied across the range, scaled to the structural demands of a 19-metre hull. The laminate schedule addresses the loads of ocean sailing with appropriate margins, and the deck moulding integrates hardware attachment points into the structure rather than relying on bolt-through-core solutions. The carbon mast is matched to the hull stiffness, ensuring that rig loads transfer cleanly into the structure without stress concentrations. Beam of 5.35 metres gives the AMEL 60 a hull volume that accommodates three en-suite cabins, a full galley, navigation station, and saloon without the cramped compromises that some 60-footers accept. Build quality reflects La Rochelle craftsmanship: fair surfaces, precise joinery, and systems installation that values accessibility for maintenance as highly as cosmetic presentation.
Three cabins with individual en-suite bathrooms set the AMEL 60 apart from competitors that pack more berths into similar dimensions. The owner cabin provides a full-width suite with standing headroom, wardrobe space for extended voyaging, and natural light from hull ports and an overhead hatch. Guest cabins offer genuine comfort rather than emergency accommodation, each with enough space for a two-week stay without claustrophobia. The saloon runs the useful beam of the yacht, with settees sized for six, a table for formal dining, and sightlines through hull windows that connect the interior to the anchorage. The galley is a professional-grade workspace: deep storage, gimballed stove, refrigeration sized for weeks of provisioning, and counter space that makes cooking at sea a manageable task rather than an endurance exercise.
The cockpit is the primary living space in fair weather, and the AMEL 60’s cockpit is designed accordingly: deep enough for security in a seaway, wide enough for socialising at anchor, and equipped with a table, seating, and a rigid dodger that extends the habitable season. Helm ergonomics reflect the self-tacking philosophy: all primary controls fall to hand from a seated position, and the visibility forward, to the rig, and to instruments is excellent. Below, the transition from cockpit to saloon is designed for convenience at sea, with companionway steps positioned to avoid the galley workspace. Natural ventilation through hatches and dorades addresses tropical conditions, and the overall layout has been refined through feedback from the global Amel fleet. The flow from stern to bow is clear and unobstructed, with no spaces that become inaccessible at heel.
New AMEL 60 pricing starts from approximately 1,750,000 euros, with used examples from 2018 to 2023 trading in the 1,550,000 to 1,980,000 euro range. These residual values confirm the AMEL 60’s position in the market: strong demand, limited supply, and an owner community that generates its own referral pipeline. Water capacity of 700 litres and comprehensive systems specification support extended autonomy, and the yard’s service network spans the major cruising grounds. For the buyer choosing a flagship cruiser, the AMEL 60 competes with the Oyster 595, Hallberg-Rassy 64, and Swan 65, each offering a different interpretation of bluewater capability. The Amel proposition centres on sailing simplicity: a boat that a competent couple can handle without crew, maintained by a yard that has not diversified away from building passage-making sailboats.
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