For Sale: S/V Mothership
- A Rare Opportunity to Own a Classic, Bluewater Cruiser -
Just back from an 8‑year circumnavigation, a fully loaded Amel Super Maramu - proven by family life at sea, ready for her next big adventure.
€220,000 ono
S/V Mothership (1997 Amel Super Maramu) has returned to Greece after a world‐spanning voyage with our family of five. She’s engineered for true bluewater exploration, with powerful upgrades and an authentic heritage.
What makes her exceptional:
One of the strongest production bluewater sailboats ever built. Ketch rigged, fibreglass monohull with encapsulated hull
Two cabins, spacious engine room, well‑designed for long‑haul comfort
Complete transparency: Two YouTube channels (Mothership Adrift + Mothership Maintenance) chronicle every challenge and repair, a visual manual of comprehensive upkeep and instructions for new owner.
🔧 Major Specs & Upgrades
Volvo Penta TMD22 – ~8,900 nm since new; serviced July 2025
Q Sails Pro‑radial (2019): Main, Genoa, Mizzen (ballooners original)
Acmo standing rigging (2019)
Victron Multiplus 24/100/3 inverter/charger (2022)
Battleborn LiFePO₄ batteries (2022)
Solar: 3×245 W (2019) + 4×240 W flexi panels (2025)
2024 haul‑out: fresh International antifoul + prop maintenance
Raymarine Axiom+ 7, S3 autopilot, Furuno radar
Layout: 2 double cabins, U‑shaped galley, large saloon
Dual Racor inline filters, AB 2.9 m dinghy + Yamaha 15 HP outboard (2023)
Starlink for reliable connectivity
🔎 Condition
Structurally solid and bluewater-ready, with only cosmetic TLC needed after continuous long-distance cruising. Generator needs overhaul.
🌍 VAT & Ownership
EU VAT paid pre-Brexit. Boat has been outside EU waters for over 3 years and is British-flagged. Full documentation available. Priced to sell, open to offers.
📍 Located in the Ionian Sea, Greece. Viewings by appointment.
Maintenance
“Mothership’s YouTube maintenance archive is a rare bonus - offering unmatched transparency and help for prospective buyers and new owners.”
Details
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Vessel Overview
Model: Amel Super Maramu
Year: 1997
Builder: Chantiers Amel, La Rochelle, France
Designer: Henri Amel & Jacques Carteau
Hull Material: Fiberglass (GRP)
Hull Type: Monohull with wing keel
Rig Type: Ketch, masthead, in-mast furling
Steering: Hydraulically assisted wheel
Displacement: 35,274 lbs / 16,000 kg
Ballast: 12,125 lbs / 5,500 kg (Iron)
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Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA): 53 ft / 15.95 m
Length at Waterline (LWL): 41.3 ft / 12.60 m
Beam: 15.2 ft / 4.80 m
Draft: 6.8 ft / 2.1m
Air Draft: 21m
Headroom: Approximately 6.7 ft / 2.00 m
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Sail Plan
Sail Area (Upwind): 1,302 sq ft / 121 m²
Mainsail: Q Sails, Pro-radial - 377 sq ft / 35 m² (new 2019)
Genoa: Q Sails, Pro-radial - 700 sq ft / 65 m² (new 2019)
Mizzen: Q Sails, Pro-radial - 205 sq ft / 19 m² (new 2019)
Sail Area (Downwind): Up to 2,045 sq ft / 190 m² with ballooners
Mast Height: 20.6m 67’6” to the top of VHF ant. (Air Draft)
Spars: Aluminum, deck-stepped
Standing Rigging: 1x19 strand wire, discontinuous
Spreaders: Two levels
Sail Handling: In-mast furling mainsail and mizzen
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Mechanical & Electrical
Engine: Volvo Penta TMD22B diesel
Engine Hours: Approx. 8700
Fuel Capacity: 158 gallons / 600L
Fuel Consumption: Approx. 3.5L Cruising Speed
Cruising Speed: Approx. 6 knots
Max Speed: Approx.8 knots
Range: Approx. 1,000 nautical miles
Generator: 6.5 kVA Onan - currently out of commission
Watermaker: Dessalator D60 Freedom
Battery Bank: 400Ah @ 24v LiFePO Battle Born (new 2022)
Inverter / Charger: Victron Multiplus 24/100/3 (new 2022)
Shore Power: Yes
Solar: 3 x 245v rigid (new 2019) 4 × 240v flexi (new 2024) 2 x Victron MPPT 100/50 Smart Solar (new 2024)
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Comfort & Capacity
Cabins: 2–3, depending on layout
Berths: 6–8
Heads: 2 Jabsco (Manual)
Showers: 2
Galley: Equipped with stove, oven, sink, refrigerator, and freezer
Air Conditioning: No
Washing Machine: Candy 4Kg
Hot Water System: 40L Quick Boiler
Pressurised Water System: Yes
Fresh Water Capacity: 264 gallons / 1,000 litres
Holding Tanks: Approximately 80 litres (2 × 40L tanks)
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Navigation & Electronics
Autopilot: Raymarine S3 with head p70s head unit
Radar: Furuno - old but fully working
GPS/Chartplotter: Raymarine Axiom+ 7
VHF Radio: ICOM ICM330
Starlink: Yes
AIS Receiver: Raymarine AIS700
Instruments: Raymarine i70s System Pack (Wind/Depth/Speed)
Compass: Yes
Stereo System: Yes
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Safety Equipment
Liferaft: Viking 8 man ISO9650 - serviced Oct 2024
Life Jackets: 2 adult Plastimo
EPIRB: 406MHz Global Fix E4
Lifebuoy Ring: Yes
Jackstays: Yes (new 2024)
Radar Reflector: Echomax EM230 (ARC compliant)
Rescue Sling: Seago MOB rescue sling
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Deck & Additional Equipment
Bimini: Sunbrellor fully enclosed
Sprayhood: Hard Dodger
Swim Platform: No
Swim Ladder: Yes
Passerelle: Yes
Bow Thruster: Yes
Stern Thruster: No
Anchor Windlass: Lofrans Tigress with 1500w (new 2024) motor
Anchor: 1 x Rocna 35kg (re-galvanised 2024) + 1 x Fortress
Chain: 95m (re-galvanised 2024)
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Dinghy & Outboard
Dinghy: AB
Size: 2.9m
Material: Aluminium/Hypalon
Chaps Cover: Yes
Anchor: Yes
Outboard: Yamaha 15Hp 2 Stroke (new 2023) rare and highly desirable in USA and Europe.
